Concert Program

Welcome to take part in a magical musical experience where the camp's over 2,000 young musicians and singers come together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in a powerful musical manifestation.

During Festival Concert, Side by Side's singers and musicians perform together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. They form massive choirs and orchestras in various combinations and mixed ages, all under the direction of the camp's renowned conductors Ron Davis Alvarez, Emilia Hoving, Marjolein Vermeeren, Ida Rosén Hamrå and Birgitta Mannerström-Molin.

This year's program includes, among other things, Alice Tegnér's beloved Ute blåser sommarvind for choir and orchestra, classical pieces by Mozart, Bernstein and Brahms, as well as gradiose film music in Vangelis' Conquest of Paradise. In addition to this, the traditional sailor's song Wellerman makes a fond return together with Zara Larsson's Symphony.

The concert also boasts the premiere of Två hjärtan, composed by Tormod Tvete Vik. He wrote the basic melody for the performance Bubblor, which was performed in 2023, but now the music has been rearranged for the massive Side by Side orchestra and given a beautiful text by Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s own Mats Kjelbye.

The concert marks the end of the camp for the UPPER INTERMEDIATE, INTERMEDIATE, and BASIC ORCHESTRA.

Participating: All camp participants are part of the concert in varying degrees, incl Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Price: 180 SEK (Youth up to 29 years or full-time student 80 SEK)
Booking: Limited number of seats

Welcome to conclude Side by Side and the Concert Hall’s spring season together with the virtuosos of tomorrow and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in this powerful symphony concert in the Great Hall. The program offers, among other things, music from Stravinsky, Bernstein and Munktell.

Advanced and Pre-advanced Orchestra are Side by Side’s musical spearhead and during the evening they form a double symphony orchestra together with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Accompanied by Youth Choir and Gothenburg Symphony’s Vocal Ensemble, they offer, among other things, Brorodin’s Prins Igor and Mozart’s very last work, the unforgettable Lacrimosa from Requiem. All under the direction of conductors Emilia Hoving and Marjolein Vermeeren, and choir conductor Birgitta Mannerström Molin.

The evening’s musical procession includes well-known pieces such as Bernstein’s Mambo and an excerpt from Helena Munktell’s Suite Dalécarlienne. The program also boasts music by both Clyne and Copland. Of course, there will be some movie magic too, this time with a piece from Jurassic Park by the masterful John Williams. Music from Stravinsky’s magnificent ballet The Firebird then concludes the concert, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s spring season, and the entire Side by Side 2025.

Participating: ADVANCED ORCHESTRA, PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA, YOUTH CHOIR, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble

Price: 180 SEK (Youth up to 29 years or full-time student 80 SEK)

Booking: Limited number of seats

Welcome to the choir lovers’ favorite concert! Choirs in Concert is Side by Side’s big choir concert with over 300 young singers on stage!

There will be languidly beautiful a cappella tones when the youth choir performs Arnesen’s Even When He Is Silent and Lindgren’s popular Pingst (Pentecost), while the camp’s large children’s choirs offer everything from pop to musicals. The program includes, among other things, the enchanting Vindens Barn (Children of the Wind) and Song of Hope, both written by Susanna Lindmark, as well as a favorite from the 2018 camp: Zara Larsson’s Symphony.

Choirs in Concert is led by Birgitta Mannerström Molin and Ida Rosén Hamrå.

Participating: CHILDREN’S CHOIR, PRE-UPPER VOICES CHOIR, UPPER VOICES CHOIR, YOUTH CHOIR, musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Price: 80 SEK

Booking: Limited number of seats

Welcome to conclude Side by Side's festival Tuesday at Gothenburg Concert Hall, where we offer a really intense musical experience!

Wind & String Orchestra is a string orchestra, a wind orchestra, and a symphony orchestra, all in one! In addition to gorgeous pieces for full orchestra by Pinar Toprak and Soon Hee Newbold, we hear Holst's languishing Song Without Words and Coleman's Umoja for brass band. The string orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky's beautiful Elegy and there will also be music composed by local celebrity Elfrida Andrée, one of the 19th century's female pioneers.

The wind orchestra and the symphony orchestra are conducted by Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra's Marjolein Vermeeren and the string orchestra is led by Terje Skomedal.

Participating: WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA

Price: 80 SEK

Booking: Limited number of seats

Welcome to enjoy lovely choral singing at World of Volvo (level 2). Youth Choir will present beautiful choral pieces that evoke the feeling of summer, all under the direction of Birgitta Mannerström-Molin. Experience a short program with choir music from their varied repertoire.

World of Volvo is a brand experience centre with unique Scandinavian-style architecture covering 22,000 m². With interactive exhibitions, an exciting daily program, unique culinary experiences, entertaining events, and flexible conferencing facilities, this is a dynamic space where people and ideas meet.

Participating: Youth Choir

Price: Free

Booking: No reservation needed

Welcome to a lovely outdoor concert at Götaplatsen where 600 participants perform music they have learned at the camp.

What started as a flash mob at Götaplatsen has developed into a standing and much appreciated feature during Side by Side. During the Pop-up Concert you get a taste of some of the songs from Festival Concert as well as catchy folk music.

Wind & String and Upper Intermediate Orchestra perform together with Upper Voices, Pre-Upper Voices and Children’s Choir.

Under the leadership of Marjolein Vermeeren, Ida Rosén Hamrå, Sten Källman, Johannes Bergil and Jenny Gustafsson.

The Pop-up Concert is very short. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the party!

Participating: WIND & STRING and UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA, UPPER VOICES, PRE-UPPER VOICES and CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Price: Free

Booking: No reservation needed