ÅSV Summer Songwriting Revels 2022

After the resounding success of last year's extended songwriting retreat, we've decided to do it again – a full week of co-writing, workshops, campfire crooning and unmitigated hygge.

• The retreat will be held at Riishytten, where we’ve held last year's sommerlejr and our last 8 winter retreats (vinterlejre). Because it’s summer, and because corona has made us wary, we will hold activities outside where possible, and we urge participants to bring tents where practicable.
• The retreat will run from 2 pm on Sunday, July 24th, to 2 pm on Sunday, July 31st.
• We plan to have a large contingent of international songwriters joining us again, including friends from Aortas (UK) and the Songwriting Collective (Ireland).

Cost

We've had to raise the costs somewhat, but the retreat remains a bargain. The normal price is 1250 kr (roughly £145/€170/$175), which covers lodging, meals, and 2022 membership in ÅSV, with all the rights and obligations appurtenant thereto. The next generation price – i.e. if you're a songwriters age 30 or younger – is 1100 kr (about £125/€150/$155).

Current ÅSV and DMF members can subtract 150 kr. from the price :-D

For songwriters coming from abroad, the fee also covers transport to & from Billund Airport, loan of a guitar, loan of linens/sleeping bag and, if you want to sleep outside, a tent.

The price with dues includes a nonrefundable deposit of 500 kr..

Registration

There is a cap of 40 participants for the retreat, with 10 places initially reserved for international songwriters. Otherwise it's first come, first served.

To register for the retreat:

• Pay the fee. You can find our new bank & MobilePay details HERE (we suggest using Wise to minimize bank fees).
• Log in at the bottom of this page. (You need to have a profile to log in; if you don’t have one already, create one HERE.)
• Scroll back down and click on the sign-up button. Indicate whether you want to sleep in a tent or room, any dietary requirements, and any ride needs/offers.

Corona

Denmark has no corona restrictions at present. As a courtesy to other participants (and yourself), we strongly suggest that you be vaccinated and boosted, if you aren't already, and get tested shortly before your arrival.

Transportation

If you’re flying to Denmark, the Billund airport (BLL) is reasonably close, and we will arrange to pick you up from the airport. The Aarhus airport (AAR) is another possibility, esp. if you want to spend time in Aarhus before or after the retreat; you’ll need to take a bus to Aarhus and get a ride from there. It often makes sense to fly into one airport and out the other. Send your arrival and departure details to Misha at formand@sang-skriver.dk or +45 22985543, so that he can organize pickup and dropoff.

If you'd like to spend a couple days in beautiful Aarhus before or after the revels, we'll do our best to house and entertain you. We'll be holding a song circle on Monday, August 1st.

Address: Riishytten, Østerhovedvej 47 Give, 7323 Denmark

Program

The retreat will offer a variety of co-writing sessions, workshops, a few song circles, and nightly opportunities to play for each other and jam. Check out the detailed program by clicking this link. It’s up to you to decide what you participate in.

If you haven't had a song at an ÅSV song circle (værksted) before, we do ask you to bring a song (half-finished is fine!) to be workshopped. There's also room for informally organized activities like blueberry picking and yoga.

Major highlights: On Sunday, July 24th, we’ll have an intro round at 5 pm, so try to get here before then. We’ll have a masquerade on Weds., so bring some courtly duds. And on Saturday, we’ll have a farewell blowout.

Mornings will, as a rule, be devoted to co-writes; most afternoons will be reserved for workshops, song circles, and physical activities. And we’ll play our new and old songs for each other in the evenings, both formally and informally.

Sleeping arrangements & instruments

Since it’s summer, and yes, we're still a bit corona-shy, we're urging people to bring a tent to sleep in when practicable. We will try to provide sleeping bags/tents for foreign participants, or linens if you’d rather sleep indoors. A towel too. Please write “tent” or “room” in the comment field when you sign up below.

If you wish to sleep indoors, note that the rooms are shared (2–6 bunks per room), as are the bathrooms.

In addition, we will lend you a right-handed acoustic guitar if you're coming from abroad and don't want to risk (or pay for) bringing your own. There will be at least one electric keyboard available for general use, thanks to our friends at DMF.

Things to bring!

Things to write with
Earplugs
A pair of tweezers for ticks, or tick repellent
A mask and (if you're game) a bit of renaissance finery to don for the masquerade on Weds

We will lend you the following things so that you can avoid ridiculous luggage fees:

Towel, hand towel, washcloth
Comforter/sleeping bag
Fitted sheet (if you're sleeping inside)
Tent (if you're sleeping outside)
Instrument

Food

Everyone is expected to sign up for four meal teams during the week. When you sign up below, please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements. Plenty of beer and wine will be available for inexpensive purchase.

Facebook link

The official signup is below but the Facebook event is the best place to ask questions, arrange rides, and share your excitement:

facebook.com/events/1317356875425802

You're also very welcome to contact Misha (formand@sang-skriver.dk, +45 2298 5543) with any questions.

Sign up!

When you click the sign-up button below, please briefly note in the comment field: 1) tent or room, 2) dietary prefs, and 3) ride needs/offers.