Arts & Culture Concept Note Version : 09–02–2021 Introduction Copenhagen 2021 Copenhagen 2021 is taking place from Friday 12 until Arts & Culture Sunday 22 August in Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden. The events taking place during Copenhagen Culture reflects all our lives, our differ- 2021 are organised within four interconnected pillars : ences and what we share, and celebrat- ing art and culture is an essential part of Human Rights Copenhagen 2021. Human rights are the cornerstone of LGBTI+ has its own Copenhagen 2021 cultural landscape and intrinsically with a history and Sports linked with Pride, expression of its Sport can be a Sports and Arts & own, which is too hostile and unsafe Culture. often misrepre- environment for sented, misunder- WorldPride LGBTI+ people, who With our Human stood, or overlooked are often discrimi- Rights Forum con- in the mainstream Pride is a celebra- nated against. This sisting of six main cultural arena. tion and a constant is problematic not events we are aim- reminder of our vic- only for the athletes, ing for global impact With the Copenha- tories and ongoing but also for clubs and change for sexu- gen 2021 Culture battles as people not who essentially risk al and gender identi- Program consisting afforded the same losing talent due to ty minorities. of theme-based ven- rights as others their often hostile ues across Copen- due to our sexual environment. The diversity and hagen and extensive orientation or gen- aim of our events collaboration with der identity. Dating In Copenhagen 2021 create opportunities both established back to 1969 and the we will create the to target different and experimental Stonewall uprising world’s safest place groups within and culture partners, we in New York City, the to participate in outside our commu- will make everybody Pride movement has sports while inviting nity and bring them learn, hear, see or walked the streets major sports fed- together to create feel the multiple for equal rights for erations to join us awareness, under- shades of the world over five decades in the global fight standing and give of LGBTI+ culture. growing stronger against homophobia, everybody the pos- every year. We will biphobia and trans- sibility to broaden continue to do so phobia in sports their horisons and until we have the with EuroGames as take action. same rights as any our backbone. other human being. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 002 Patron of Copenhagen 2021 Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Denmark is the Patron of Copenhagen 2021, the greatest and most inclusive LGBTI+ event ever held in Denmark, celebrating WorldPride and EuroGames simultaneously for the first time. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 003 Arts & Culture : Aims & impact Our Arts & Culture programming is never without agenda or intention. We want to surprise, provoke and embrace, to generate and enthuse passion and to create physical plat- forms for LGBTI+ lives and challenges in new and daring ways. Working across both Copenhagen and Malmö with established cultural institutions, grassroots movements, independent artists and everything in-between, we strive to create a pro- gram that is both socially and cultur- ally sustainable. We’ve built an Arts & Culture program with space for both seriousness and shine, that sets the stage for rep- resentation on international and local scope, embodying both structural and personal experiences. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 004 Copenhagen 2021 is a global event Leaving and a natural partner in reaching the UN’s no-one 17 Sustainable Development Goals behind In 2015, the United Nations launched the range of allies and guests, and for the citi- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to zens of the two cities in which Copenhagen end poverty and inequality by 2030. TheSDGs 2021 takes place. were ratified by 193 governments on the basis that they apply to everyone, every- Our venues are determined to give focus, where and that they will ‘leave no one behind’. voice and space to often under-heard groups, specifically women, non-binary Equality groups strongly pushed for the identities, LGBT+ youth and rainbow chil- rights and needs of LGBTI+ individuals to be dren. taken into account. Although LGBTI+ people are not specifically mentioned in the SDGs, To create equal access, all culture venues the Arts and Culture program of Copenha- are free to enter and will not charge for con- gen 2021 integrate them in our planning and certs, entertainment, talks or debates. delivery of events. We also urge our culture partners including We are committed to and focused on leaving theatres, museums and galleries to ensure no one behind. Our theme for the event is reasonable entrance fee during Copenhagen #YouAreIncluded and it applies to all mem- 2021, and thereby open their doors to as bers of the LGBTI+ community, for our wide many of our guests as possible. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 005 Our programme The Culture Programme will play out across cultural institutions, cultural houses, educational institutions, and several theme-based outdoor venues scattered over central Copenhagen. Own venues External collaborators Arcadia : AKS International Minorities Fluid The Meeting Festival, Cinemateket, Festival Place Copenhagen Contemporary, CPH :DOX, Den Hirschsprungske Samling, Den Sorte Diamant, Det Kongelige Teater, Folketeatret, Rainbow Huset 2021 HamletScenen, Kulturhuset Indre Children Main House & By, Kulturhuset Islands Brygge, @BLOX Front Yard Kunstforeningen GL STRAND, Life Exhibitions, Mix-Copenhagen, Nationalmuseet, Nikolaj Kunsthal, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Queer Theatre Festival, Union KBH and many more … EuroGames, Human Rights Forum & WorldPride EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 006 Venue descriptions Our Culture venues Several theme-based venues in central Copenhagen are ready to welcome you. H ue and broade Where LGBTI+ young people ael rand are the centre of attention A space to celebrate women H A five-story ‘homey’ venue and non-binary identities T The adjoining outdoor space A T R C dhuhaven lo A garden to relax, to play and A space for breaking the binary to meet new and old friends in the most playful way for children and their families. MALMÖ from around the world COPENHAGEN Venue Opening days Friday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 21 Sunday 22 Fluid Festival Gammel Strand Arcadia Rådhushaven Huset2021 Main House Huset2021 Front Yard Rainbow Children @BLOX CULTURAL COLLABORATORS 009 Arcadia The Meeting Place Date & time : Saturday 14–Sunday 22 1000–2000 (Saturday 21 closed) · Sunday 22 1000–1600 August 2021 Venue : Rådhushaven Target group : Those who wish to relax and enjoy the peaceful environment Arcadia is a calm and friendly meeting place, This is a space where you can withdraw with centrally located around the corner from friends new and old, family or alone. Bring WorldPride Square. Nestled in the garden of your own brunch, lunch or snack and grab a the town hall, it is green and airy, providing cup of coffee from the coffee cart. space to breathe and take sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of energetic city life, The green lawns and peddle stones give and Copenhagen 2021 activities. space for a game of croquet or boule, big parasols offer shade from the August sun At Arcadia #YouAreIncuded and we intend to and lounge furniture, board games and ham- leave no one behind. mocks invite you to rest, plan the day and connect with others. Daily friendship speed-dating sessions for people to meet and mingle with like-minded Arcadia offers good vibes and tranquil mo- others. There is always someone who wants ments between diving into Copenhagen 2021 to meet you ! activities and parties all over the city. EVENT DESCRIPTION 010 Huset 2021 Main House Where LGBTI+ youth is the center of attention Date & time : Saturday 14–Friday 20 August 2021 Weekdays : 1000–2200 · Weekends : 1200–2230 Venue : HusetKBH Target group : 13–18 years, LGBTI+ and their allies. 18+ only by invitation. The more than 50-year-old cultural institu- tion, Huset, situated in downtown Copen- hagen draws on the homely and welcoming atmosphere that already exists there. Huset 2021 Main House is a space to explore and develop, and perhaps celebrate, what it means to be a young LGBTI+ person, ac- knowledging the opportunities as well as the challenges. During the entire event ‘House Parents’ will be present and ready to talk and to create a sense of safety that ideally makes a home. The House also evokes the feeling of a Dan- ish ‘højskole’, where self-reflection and im- provement is at the core of the experience. Here, the volunteers are not much older than the guests, and make sure to work on an even plane with the visitors. EVENT DESCRIPTION 011 The entire Huset 2021 Main House will have five individual stages including a cinema. Every stage area will be transformed into a room of the house, each with its own theme and gravity. In The Foyer we welcome with introductory talks and 1 :1’s, we are creative in The Garage and eat together in The Dining Room. Your Room at the top floor is reserved for the most sensitive discussions and performances, whilst there will be movie screenings in the Living Room. The movie program is created by the Danish LGBTI+ film festival MIX Copenhagen and shows cinematic representations of the acronym, bending gender and showcasing diversity. We are setting up communal dining every night free for young guests (limited availability). Huset 2021 Main House is alcohol and smoke free. EVENT DESCRIPTION 012 Huset 2021 Front Yard Where LGBTI+ youth is the center of attention Date & time : Saturday 14–Saturday 21 August 2021 Weekdays : 1400–2200 · Weekends : 1200–2300 Venue : Nybrogade Target group : 13–21 years LGBTI+ and their allies. +21 only by invitation. Just around the corner from Huset 2021 Main House you will find the Huset 2021 Front Yard.