<p>Why are Danes so obsessed with summer festivals?</p><p>In this episode, Derek and Brooke dive into Denmark’s legendary festival culture with Heartland Festival founder Ulrik Ørum-Petersen. From Roskilde Festival and Smukfest to Heartland Festival, Distortion, and Copenhagen Jazz Festival, they unpack what each festival says about Danish culture, and the people who go to them.</p><br><p>This episode explores how festivals can actually help internationals better understand Denmark, and maybe even integrate into Danish society. If you’re new to Denmark, curious about Danish culture, or planning your first Danish summer festival, this episode is your guide to navigating festival season like a local.</p><br><p>Topics explored:</p><ul><li>Why Denmark has so many festivals</li><li>Roskilde as a “rite of passage”</li><li>Why Danish summers feel so intense</li><li>Festival camping vs glamping</li><li>Danish music trends and local-language artists</li><li>How festivals became part of Danish identity</li><li>Tips for internationals attending their first Danish festival</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ulrik (guest)</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ulrikorum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ulrikorum/</a></p><p>Heartland Website: <a href="https://heartlandfestival.dk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heartlandfestival.dk/</a></p><p>Heartland Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartlandfestivaldk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/heartlandfestivaldk/</a></p><br><p><br></p><p> 🎟️ Come see the show in person!</p><p>See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00</p><p>Tickets are available HERE ➡️ <a href="https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906</a></p><br><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F</a></p><br><p>📢 Send your questions and/or comments.</p><p>voice:<a href=" https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid</a></p><p>email: [email protected]</p><br><p>👉 Remember <em>to tell your friends about the podcast.</em></p><br><p>👀 More living in Denmark tips:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/waydidpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/waydidpod</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>