27/6/2001
Roskilde Festival 2001
In the city, Roskilde
First and foremost, Roskilde Festival focuses on the music, and with its musical profile the festival strives to remain the leading, up-to-date and progressive festival in the world for rhythmical music.
Roskilde discloses new names and music schedule
Chill Out Lounge with famous international DJ's
Roskilde has recently added eight new names to this years' impressive music
programme. From Cuba, Roskilde Ballroom presents salsa-singer Isaac Delgado
and the rap-group Orishas, who plays dancemusic with Afro-Cuban rhythm. The
French orchestra Lo' Jo performs at Roskilde Ballroom as well, playing
their fascinating multi-ethnic music.
The Flaming Sideburns opens the Green Stage Thursday 17:45 with their
Finnish interpretation of real 60ies rock 'n' roll. From Japan the
experimental girl-trio Ex-Girl plays the White scene. DJ Danny Howells
performs on White Scene as well with a set that will set the dance-floor on
fire. Raz Ohara performs as a part of the Kitty-Yo-show on Blue Stage,
where the audience will be able to enjoy soon-to-be 80 year old T-model Ford
with his electric guitar blues.
The complete summary of the approximately 150 scheduled artists can be
reviewed at the site. Press menu option 'Bands'.
FAMOUS DJS PLAY THE CHILL-OUT LOUNGE
On request Kenneth Bager has accepted to co-ordinate the music in the
Chill-out Lounge. This year the Lounge is situated near Blue Stage and
sports café-like surroundings suitable for the enjoyment of the new world
music. The music programme offers both established names as well as new
talents. The impressive line-up involves both Danish and international DJs
inspired by genres such as Dub, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soundtracks, Afro, Latin and
intelligent Techno.
Djs playing: DJ Ravin, Chris Coco, Banzai Republic, Grasskirt, DJ Daood,
Phil Mison, Laid Back, Rob Da Bank,DJ Disse, Bliss, Orchestral World Groove
and Kenneth Bager.
Whereas the music definitely is Roskilde Festival's main attraction, it is
far from the only one. No matter where you look something fascinating is
bound to entertain and provoke - as always quality is a major concern along
with the care of the individual and the environment.
BAR CLUBBING WITH THE CELEBS
Naser Khader, member of the local parliament in Copenhagen for The Danish
Social-Liberal Party, and future-scientist Jørn Martin Steenhold will be
bartenders in Gringo Bar at Roskilde 2001. They will both be serving drinks
as they debate with the guests. Jørn Martin Steenhold from The Institute of
Futurology is interested in the youth of today and tomorrow. Naser Khader
will be debating the integration of foreigners through an event like the
Roskilde Festival since the Roskilde Festival 2001 supporting the UN's
campaign against racism and intolerance.
NEW SPONSORSHIP DEALS
A Clean Audience. Regardless of the weather, everyone at the Roskilde
Festival will have the opportunity to keep themselves and the festival
clean. IN co-operation with Lever Fabergé, a free Laundromat and OMO tabs
will be available for the guests. Lever Fabergé are also the sponsors of the
soap and towels at the hot showers on the campground.
Telia Mobile Phones. Telia Mobile is another new collaborator for the
Roskilde Festival. Telia Mobile have supplied phone scratch-cards and have
lent the Roskilde Festival mobile phones, which will be available for and
primarily used by those responsible of certain functions. The mobile phones
will be available during the festival, so it will be easier to get in touch
with these people regardless of their whereabouts on the festival ground.
Virgin VIP-Winners. In collaboration with Virgin Express, the Roskilde
Festival has given away 22 VIP- trips with all expenses paid to Northern
Europe's music event. The trips were given away through a competition on
Virgin Express' web-site, and the winners can look forward to four festival
days including a backstage tour.
OBLIQUE ANGLES
The exhibition known as "Oblique angles at the Roskilde Festival Throughout
30 Years" opened yesterday at Gallery 108 next to the harbour in Roskilde.
The exhibition includes photos, sculptures, and art pieces by known
musicians and the complete collection of posters from the Roskilde Festival.
Some of the doors, from last years big LO-pyramid on the Festival Ground is
one of the pieces, along with photos by Finish artist, Outi Kaasala, who is
currently studying at the Art Academy. She took the photos with a disposable
camera after the tragedy at last years festival.
The visual artist and chancellor at the Danish Film School, Gunnar Wille, is
the curator at the exhibition, which is open until July 22nd. Those wearing
a festival bracelet have free access to the exhibition.
STAY UPDATED ON THE WEB-SITE
The organisers will up until and during the Roskilde Festival primarily
sends out information through newsletters and on the web-site
www.roskilde-festival.dk. During the Roskilde Festival there will also be a
daily press conference in both Danish and English. Because of the massive
press turnout at Roskilde Festival it will not be possible to grant all
media interviews with the organisers.
The Roskilde Festival is looking forward to welcoming the audience at this
years festival. The camping ground will open with full service on Monday
June 25th at 10:00 and the Festival Ground opens on Thursday June 28th at
16:45.
Roskilde town - Denmark