‘Everybody in Denmark is talking about Smukfest’

While many festivals attempt to keep up with the rapidly evolving expectations of fans, Denmark’s Smukfest simply hands them the reins. For an annual fee of DKK 150 (€20), fans can join the festival’s non-profit association and gain the right to vote on decisions that shape the annual event in Skanderborg.

While many festivals attempt to keep up with the rapidly evolving expectations of fans, Denmark’s Smukfest simply hands them the reins.

For an annual fee of DKK 150 (€20), fans can join the festival’s non-profit association and gain the right to vote on decisions that shape the annual event in Skanderborg.

Those who also volunteer are offered free tickets, discounted food and beverages, a pre-festival party, and even management qualifications.

Approximately 18,000 members have…

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