SIDE BY SIDE
International Music Camp
Gothenburg 15–19 June 2024
Welcome to Side by Side
— One of the World's Largest Music Camps —
All applications closed except Advanced Orchestra and Youth Choir
The summer's concert tickets are available
Welcome to Side by Side, an international music camp in Gothenburg, Sweden for young singers and musicians ca 6–23 years old who love to sing in a choir or play in an orchestra. The camp is divided into different choir and orchestra tracks that you can participate in depending on your interests and circumstances. Side by Side is organized by Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has around 2000 participants from around the world.
NB! All dates and times are based on the 24-hour clock and CET/CEST
The website was updated April 19, 2024
News
Track-specific time frames available
You can now see which time your track starts and ends each day as well as more details about your first day.
Application closed, except for Youth Choir
The applications are closed for all of this summer's Side by Side tracks except for the most advanced choir track Youth Choir which is open a little longer. If you are an ambitious singer, apply from the track page!
Confirm your participation!
Have you already been offered a slot at Side by Side? Congratulations! Please read our booking info to find out how to make your final booking—book as soon as possible!
Repertoire updated
Take a look at your track and see if there's anything new! You get the login to the sheet music archive when you sign up to our newsletter (and in the newsletter too!). NB! Individual pieces and parts can be updated right up until the camp, so check the sheet music often and note the upload date of the file.
Info about meals, travel and accommodation available
We have published an updated version of our participant info page where you who have been accepted to camp can find info about your stay. The page will be updated continuously.
News
Book your concert tickets!
We have released the tickets for this summer's concerts! Welcome to book your ticket today. All information about the Side by Side's concerts can be found on our concert page.
Volunteer at Side by Side
Do you want to help us make Side by Side 2024 an amazing experience for our participants? Learn more on our Swedish volunteer page. Please note that volunteers need to be able to communicate in both Swedish and English.
Side by Side 2024
The next camp is June 15–19, 2024. It will be full of rehearsals, concerts and other activities for the eleventh year in a row!
Regular application period:
28 November 2023 – 24 January 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 16 February 2024
Late application/Remaining slots:
25 January – 12 April 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 19 April 2024
RUM ♥ Side by Side
RUM – Riksförbundet Unga Musikanter – support Side by Side and offer their members a 200 SEK discount on the participation fee. In order to get the discount, you must be nationally registered in Gothenburg or Halland and a member of RUM there. Learn more and apply for your discount after camp on RUM's Side by Side page.
Join Us This Summer!
Apply for a slot at this summer's Side by Side music camp!
All young singers and musicians ca 6–23 years old are welcome.
This year's camp has seven orchestra tracks and five regular choir tracks. For participants who need special support in learning, we offer the function track OPEN CHOIR.
More info about the different tracks can be found in the main menu and in the application info.
Keep up with our news!
Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date about the repertoire and other news from Side by Side!
You will also receive the log-in info for the sheet music archive when available.
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