SATURDAY 11/4 2026

The workshop is intended for participants with prior dance experience. It is aimed at dance groups, dance associations, and dance practitioners active in Sweden within folk dance traditions from different parts of the world. The workshop is particularly relevant for those seeking a space for critical reflection and dialogue on how folk dance practices are transmitted and presented to audiences. A professional background is not required; however, participants should be actively engaged in dance practice.

 

Content: The workshop engages participants both conceptually and physically, offering insight into the project’s methodology and content within the pilot phase of Danser från världen. The aim is to spark interest and enable continued engagement in the project.

 

Fee: Free of charge.

 

Workshop Leader: Nidia Martinez Barbieri

 

Registration: The number of participants is limited. When registering, please indicate how many members will attend. If many associations apply, the number of participants per association may be limited. Please register no later than April 5.

 

A performance connected to the same project on 11/4, 16:00–17:00: Danser från världen – Pilot Phase: Performance and Feedback Session.

 

Presented by:
Rum i Dans

Collaborating Partners:
Skånes Dansteater, Medborgarskolan, Bilda, Studiefrämjandet

Visit the music group SKROT and take a look inside their new workshop.
 

This gathering is about exploring what we and you can create together in the future. That could be building an instrument together or on your own, or learning welding, turning, or something else. On April 11, however, we won’t be building anything.

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Sign up at anna.cederquist@skrotmusik.se, or just drop by!

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Presented by:
Musikgruppen SKROT, Kulturföreningen SKROT – Allas musik

The World Champion of Clog Fiddle Will Be Crowned!
 

The lucky winner will receive both the honorable World Champion title and take home the traveling trophy — a clog fiddle statue created by the artist Emma Rosendahl.

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The Clog Fiddle World Championship was held for the first time in 2013, and since then the success has been repeated with participants from many different countries. Now it is once again time for the glorious contest, when the horsehair flies, sweat pours, and the rosin dust hangs so thick in the air that you could cut through it with a butter knife!

 

Main judging criteria:

• Choice of tunes suitable for the clog fiddle from the Scanian folk music tradition

• Technical execution

• Folk-musical interpretation

• Musical expression and traditional fiddler style

• Performance and contact with the audience

• Rhythmic and danceable playing

 

This year’s jury consists of:

Frida Babarik Rosen, folk musician known from the internationally successful group Plommon.
Erland Liljeroth, folk musician who has played with several well-known bearers of the Scanian folk tradition.
Bo-Anders Dahlskog, musician, ballad singer, and archivist who has worked at the Folklife Archives in Lund.

 

Host: Ulrika Gunnarsson, Musik i Syd.

 

Would you like to compete? Register with Ninni Carr at +46 70 526 11 38.

 

Presented by:
Spelmansgården, Skånes spelmansförbund, Bilda Folk och Musik i Syd

Do you play a melody instrument and want to explore and learn more about Irish traditional music together with others in a group? Then this is for you!

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The workshop will focus on learning tunes from the Irish repertoire, with an emphasis on swing, rhythm, and the joy of playing. All tunes will be taught by ear. Accompanying instruments such as guitar and bouzouki are also welcome, although the main focus will be on melodies. Through the course, you will gain a deeper understanding of Irish music and receive tools for learning tunes and playing together with other musicians.

 

Prerequisites: You should be comfortable with your instrument.

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Course leaders: 

Elliott Hall – Concertina

Ida Eriksson – Fiddle

 

Location: Studieförbundet Bilda, Jörgen Ankersgatan 12

Fee: 400 SEK 

Presented by:
Studieförbundet Bilda

Follow us into a fairytale set in an African village, where a little boy once grew up. His older brother is waiting there, ready to take us on an exciting journey of discovery through the secrets of the forest. Together we set off on an imaginative adventure filled with magical encounters with the wonders of nature.
 

It is a warm and playful story about how something that first feels unfamiliar can turn into friendship. About daring to approach the unknown and discovering that it may not be so frightening after all – but full of possibilities. The story is carried by the sound of the 21-string harp lute kora, whose music guides us through the adventure. The movements of dance help us step into the story, and at times we also hear drums from different West African drumming traditions. Everyone is invited to sing, move and take part in the music.
 

Participants:
Max Soumah (dance, djembe, singing and storytelling)
Andreas Åkesson (kora, kutiro, dundun, singing and storytelling)

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Presented by:
Musik i Syd

SkåneFolk is a band of about 20 young musicians that plays legendary folk music bangers from Skåne. With a strong sense of belonging and great passion, the band creates inspiring neo-traditional folk music featuring crackling percussion, winding melodies, and harmonizing clarinets. Their arrangements take you on an enchanting journey as the band shares their rhythmic euphoria and invites you to dance.

 

Free admission!

 

Presented by:

Musik i Syd

A mysterious and cozy performance for children, where herding songs, flutes, and stories bring the sounds of the forest to life. Through imagination, history, and interactive elements, children experience the world of the summer pasture culture – with the flute as the instrument of the forest, the animals, and the children.
The summer pasture culture is listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

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On stage:

Harald:
Nationally recognized musician on the Härjedal flute, flute maker, and music educator. With the flute as his main instrument, he explores Swedish folk music with curiosity and creativity.

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Louise:
Storytelling and children’s pedagogue, handicraft instructor, and folk musician with extensive experience working with children. She combines storytelling, music, and creative expression, inspired by herding songs, folk tales, and nature.

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Presented by:
Barnens Scen, UNGA Musik i Syd

Fredy Clue, a trailblazing folk musician and performance artist, tours Europe and Canada while redefining Swedish folk music. With the nyckelharpa, soulful vocals, and Sweden’s first non-binary folk costume, the Bäckadräkten, they create modern Nordic performances where tradition meets queer storytelling and powerful stage presence.

 

Fredy’s original Nordic Nyckelharpa Folk compositions, performed in their internationally recognised costume, create immersive stage experiences where folk music becomes a world of poetry and emotion. Praised as “a true innovator in the folk art space” by WJ Quinn, Fredy Clue bridges past and present, offering audiences a fresh, emotional and inclusive vision of Nordic folk traditions where music, identity and cultural heritage meet in transformative performances.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

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Presented by:
RFoD

Come and sing along in our Arabic sing-along!

Jihad Dawod together with Mozaik Orient Band will lead our way.

 

Mozaik Orient Band is a group that embraces Arabic music in its full breadth — old and new, Egyptian dance music and Iraqi chobi, Lebanese/Palestinian dabke, and much more. All with the aim of giving many people the chance to recognize something familiar. They have, among other places, performed at the Malmö Festival for several years.

 

Free entrance! 

 

Presented by:
Baghdad Sessions, Arabiskt-svenskt kulturcenter, Mix Musik, Musik i Syd

Mirja Palo, with Sámi and Finnish roots from Ullatti and Överkalix, creates contemporary folk music at the meeting point of Sámi, Tornedalian, and Finnish expressions. Her music moves between tradition and the present, where folk song, pop, art music, and atmospheric soundscapes merge. At the core of her artistic work is the Saarijärvi kantele, a traditional Finnish instrument which, together with her distinctive voice, forms an intimate and unique musical language inspired by the northern landscape.

 

Her debut album Riegádahttin explores themes of birth and motherhood, weaving together different languages and sonic worlds into a cohesive whole. On stage, together with percussionist and flutist Jonas Sjöblom, Palo creates an evocative and multisensory concert experience where Arctic soundscapes take shape.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

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Presented by:
RFoD

This performance presents a work in progress of the piece Danser från världen. Here, verbal and embodied narratives share a multifaceted stage.

After the performance, the audience has the opportunity to share their reflections and thus become part of the creative process of this work.

This performance is part of the pilot phase of the project Danser från världen.
 

On stage:
Klara Andersson shares her practice-based work in folk dance within a contemporary context, together with invited performers.
 

Choreographer: Nidia Martinez Barbieri (Argentina / Sweden)
Feedback session: Nidia Martinez Barbieri & Rumiko Otsuka (Japan / Sweden)
 

Don't miss the workshop 11/4, 10:00–12:00: Dances from around the world.

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Presented by:
Rum i Dans.

Collaborators:
Skånes Dansteater, Medborgarskolan, Bilda, Studiefrämjandet.

A Twang concert is unpredictable and full of humor, warmth, and a close connection with the audience. The trio – featuring acoustic guitar, violin, banjo, double bass, and three-part harmonies – combines a love for folk music with improvisation, jazz, and playful musical exploration.

 

With captivating melodies, socially relevant lyrics, virtuosic instrumental passages, and airy improvisations, Twang takes their audience on a unique musical journey. They are known for their presence, honesty, phenomenal three-part singing, and their ability to switch instruments during the concert.

 

With stories, jokes, and musical exuberance, the trio weaves their songs into a lively and emotional concert experience, leaving the audience both laughing and deeply moved.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

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Presented by:
RFoD

Sofia HK (Sofia Hultqvist Kott) is the folk singer from Jämtland whose voice, full of sincerity, seems to sing directly to the listener’s heart. Her debut EP I Norr, produced by Sara Parkman and Hampus Norén, was released in May 2025 through the multi-award-winning label Supertraditional Records. The debut was praised by SVT Cultural News, P1 Kultur, and Lira Music Magazine, and was followed by a tour with a standout performance at Alma Löv in Värmland, where Sofia shared the stage with The Tallest Man On Earth and Martin Hederos.

Her music is a tribute to the untidy home, the clean air, togetherness, homesickness, moving, and love – offering listeners a chance to reflect on belonging and dreams of something else. Through her melancholic folk-pop, Sofia HK portrays the tension between the individual, the home, nature, the city, and the village.

Performers:
Sofia Hultqvist Kott – vocals, pump organ, zither
Jim Base – guitar
Christoffer Hedén – drums, guitar, synth

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Presented by:
Svenska kyrkan, Malmö pastorat

The duo Kvernberg/Bjørdal is an exciting collaboration within Norwegian folk music, focusing on interplay, musical presence and a deep respect for tradition. Drawing inspiration from the Nordic folk heritage, they combine traditional material with a personal and contemporary musical expression.

 

Their repertoire includes both traditional tunes and original compositions by Kvernberg, performed with rich tone, melodic playing and a strong sense of musical joy. The duo explores what folk music can be today — preserving tradition while developing new expressions and reaching new listeners.

 

The result is concerts that appeal both to audiences rooted in folk traditions and to listeners curious about acoustic music. Kvernberg/Bjørdal perform on concert stages and at festivals with a varied programme ranging from cultural venues and clubs to intimate concert settings.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

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Presented by:
RFoD

Trio Wolski is a contemporary Nordic folk trio featuring violin, cittern and accordion. Formed in 2016 by Hanna Blomberg, Kristian Wolski and Petter Ferneman, the group blends original compositions with improvisation inspired by Nordic folk traditions. Their music moves from delicate, atmospheric passages to energetic dance rhythms.

 

In 2026 they celebrate ten years as an ensemble with the release of their fourth album, Blossom, following Late Bloomer, Hunnsberg Sessions and Panorama. Early in their career they were nominated for Best Newcomer at both the Danish Music Awards Folk and the Swedish Folk & World Music Gala, and later received the European Folk Music Award at Germany’s FolkHerbst competition.

 

Trio Wolski has toured widely across Scandinavia and Europe and is known for its dynamic stage presence and versatile repertoire.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

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Presented by:
RFoD

The Malmö-based duo ¡Ay, Tarara! presents a concert of flamenco and Spanish folk music – from the mining songs of Almería, via copla por bulería, to sevillanas and pasodoble. Olle and Irene’s music is the result of many years of love for flamenco and a life going back and forth between Skåne and Spain. Irene provides the vocals, and Olle plays harmonica and guitar.
 

¡Ay, Tarara! Concert
Time: 6:00–6:45 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Tickets: 150 SEK, payable at the door.
 

Following the concert: Flamenco Session (Jam Session) 
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM

Free entry.

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A jam session with flamenco theme, focusing on singing and instrumental playing – both guitar and other instruments. A chance to meet and play or sing flamenco together, or simply listen and enjoy the music. Bring your instrument if you want to join in.
 

During the evening, you can also enjoy delicious empanadas, alfajores, the best barista coffee, and other treats on site.

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Presented by:
TangoFolk Malmö, Musik i Syd

Rooted in Nordic folk music, Groupa creates music that reflects a long and intimate relationship with tradition, combined with a strong and uncompromising desire to move forward. In the project Kind of Folk, traditional music from different origins meets the group’s innovative approach.

 

In the latest part of Kind of Folk, Groupa collaborates with the outstanding singer and violinist Marta Matuszna from Lalik, Poland. Together they explore new musical paths and create music that emerges from the meeting of their different experiences.

 

Marta Matuszna has long been a driving force in preserving and developing the rich musical traditions of the Beskid Żywiec region. She teaches violin and traditional singing and carries a deep love for folk music rooted in her childhood, where her grandmother was her first and most important teacher.

 

Program:

19.00–19.45 Dance crash course

20.00 Concert

21.00–00.00 Music for dancing, jam session and fika

Presented by:
Mix Musik & Malmö Folk

Bixiga 70 offers an explosive, instrumental blend of Afrobeat, brass, candomblé, and Latin American rhythms – music that evokes Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, but also Jorge Ben and Tropicália. It’s sweaty, spiritual, and irresistibly groovy – music with a Brazilian soul, a global outlook, and an energy that gets every audience dancing.
 

Doors open at 8 PM, on stage at 9 PM.

1 set of approx. 90 minutes (no intermission)

Note: This is a standing concert (Victoria dansar!). No food or drinks may be brought into the venue.

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Presented by:
Victoriateatern