Opening Party
When: 21.00–05.00 cet, 29 january
Where: Trädgår’n
Göteborg International Film Festival is the biggest film festival in the Nordic Countries! As tradition dictates, we kick off with a gigantic party at Trägår'n, with three stages, Swedish and foreign movie stars behind the turntables and a bombastic yet generous program.
The theme for this year's festivities is, of course, Sharing – the main theme of the festival. Now brought down to street level and the four elements of hip hop, with poster artist Ekta and a bunch of street artists and skaters in the vanguard. Also: Swedish as well as international VJ:s.
The live acts include this year's breakthrough act [Ingenting], the powerhouse Makthaverskan, critically acclaimed kraut pop duo Fontän, the dance-inducing Maskinen and the band Far & Son. Also: Nathalie Barusta-Gäbel's already pre-hyped and original band Bow & Arrow. Last but not least: as seen on Swedish TV – "På Spåret" conductor Daniel Gilbert.
Music comes courtesy of all the clubs from the Festival Tent. Read more about the clubs in the tent here.
Do you want to perform with your band? Take the chance to be the opening act. Compete at Opening Act.
- [Ingenting]
- Fontän
The Startsladden Award Gala
When: 18.00 cet, Jan 31
Where: Roy/Stadsteatern
One of the most prestigious awards of Göteborg International Film Festival, and the world's biggest short film award to boot, Startsladden, will meet its recipient on Sunday Jan 31, 2010. For the first time, you the visitor and short film enthusiast, can participate in the Startsladden award gala that follows. A great party with a special mood. The festivities occur in the lobby bar of Stadsteatern by Götaplatsen and the price includes film screening, award show, dinner and mingling.
For more information about the nominated films, click here.
You can choose between attending just the film screening or to attend the following gala as well.
Price: just the film screening, SEK 70
Price: Film screening and party, SEK 300
The Dragon Awards Gala
When: 20.00 – 03.00 cet, Feb 6
Where: Storan
Sadly, all good things have to come to an end. This year's instalment of Göteborg International Film Festival will be wrapped up in a fireworks of celebrities and awards. This year in a distinguished setting – the illustrious Storan theatre in Göteborg – where the Dragon statuettes (17 in all) will be awarded in style before dinner and celebrations in fashionable surroundings.
Read about all our awards here.
PRICE: SEK 450
Closing Party – 'Efterfest' – At Storan
When: 22.30–03.00 cet, feb 6
Where: Storan
No disrespect to our Swedish and international award winners, but the real winners of the festival are, of course, You – the audience. When Storan opens up its doors after the award ceremony, everyone's welcome to join the after-party. As usual there will be extraordinary entertainment and an unbeatable atmosphere in a fantastic setting. Dance with the winners, console the losers and rub shoulders with guests from far away. Göteborgs Indiekör (GIK) will set the tone by bringing choir music beyond the traditional repertoire with artists like Radiohead, Björk, Arcade Fire, The Knife and Kate Bush. GIK isn't a lark, GIK isn't Billboard. GIK is indie – indie pop. (www.myspace.com/weareallgiks)
PRICE: SEK 50 for pre-ordered tickets / SEK 100 kronor in the lobby
BUY TICKETS TO THE PARTIES HERE >
You will find the parties in stage 2 under "Buy tickets"
