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  • INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

    SIDE BY SIDE 2023

  • IMPORTANT TO KNOW

    Find out what to pack, how to register once you arrive, and other important things.

    MAP

    Get acquainted with the camp locations. Here you find a map of the camp area.

    TRAVEL

    Tips about the easiest ways to get to Gothenburg and the Concert Hall.

    FOOD

    Information about food and drink for all participants at Side by Side.

    ACCOMMODATION

    Have questions about the accommodations at Side by Side? Here you find answers.

    ACTIVITIES

    There are many exciting things to do at camp and in the rest of Gothenburg.

  • IMPORTANT TO KNOW

  • FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

    Map over the 2023 camp area.

    The map is also available in the camp folder you get at camp.

    1. Aschebergsgymnasiet/YRGO,

    Molinsgatan 23

    Boende

    Accommodation

     

    2. Hvitfeldtska Matsal

    Rektorsgatan

    Matbyggnad

    Food building

     

    3. Hvitfeldtska Södra,

    Röhssgatan

    Repetition

    Rehearsal

     

    4. Hvitfeldtska Norra

    Rektorsgatan 2

    Boende

    Accommodation

     

    5. Open Stage

    Uppträd med en låt eller annat

    Perform a song or something else

     

    6. Studenternas Hus,

    Götabergsgatan 17

    Repetition

    Rehearsal

     

    7. Betlehemskyrkan,

    Vasagatan 26-30

    Repetition

    Rehearsal

    8. Vasaaulan (Göteborgs Universitet)

    Universitetsplatsen 1

    Repetition

    Rehearsal

     

    9. Elite Park Avenue Hotel

    Kungsportsavenyen 36

    Repetition

    Rehearsal

     

    10. Konserthuset,

    Götaplatsen

    Repetition, mat, konsert, kansli, disco

    Rehearsal, food, concert, reception, disco

     

    11. Världskulturmuseet,

    Södra Vägen 54

    Repetition, konsert

    Rehearsal, concert

     

    12. Scandinavium,

    Skånegatan 10

    Repetition, konsert

    Rehearsal, concert

     

    13. Trädgårdsföreningen

    Allsång

    Sing-along 

  • TRAVEL

    For you who are traveling to Side by Side!

    The locations for accommodation, food, rehearsals and concerts are all within walking distance of the Concert Hall (Konserthuset).

    FLIGHT

    The closest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport.

     
    To get from the airport to the city we recommend the airport bus.

     
    In Gothenburg we recommend you leave the airport bus at stop “Korsvägen” and after that walk about 13min/950m to Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet Norra, (Rektorsgatan 2) where you can check-in at the accommodation.

     

    If you are going straight to Konserthuset (the Concert Hall), you can disembark at "Berzeliigatan" and walk ca 4 min/270 m up the incline.

    TRAIN

    Nearest train station is Gothenburg Central Station.

    From there you can take several different buses and trams. Ticket may be bought at the store “Västtrafik”, "Resecentrum" or via the ToGo app. (Available in your app store.)

     

    For example, you can take tram number 7 towards Tynnered.

    Leave the tram at the stop “Kapellplatsen” and walk about 6min/400m to Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet Norra (Rektorsgatan 2) where you can check-in at the accommodation.

  • MEALS

    Each track's schedule shows which meals are included when. We work to reduce food waste and therefore some meals are only for our accommodation residents. This applies to most dinners. Which meals are for everyone and which are for residents only are shown in the tracs schedules that will be presented later this spring. Please note that dinner is not served on Friday 16/6.

     

    NB! It is important that only those who have registered a special diet take that food so there is enough for those who really need it.

    BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

    Breakfast is only served for our accommodation.
    17-21 June in Hvitfeldtska Matsal at 07.00-09.00
    Sandwiches on 22 June at 08.00-09.00
     
    Lunch and dinner are served at both Hvitfeldtskas matsal and in Konserthuset. Where you are supposed to eat which meal will be noted in your schedule.

    Side by Side is a” Kranmärkt” (tap certified) event. Meaning that we do not serve any water on bottle and instead provide our participants with a refillable bottle that you can refill at any water source. (Swedish tap water is drinkable.)

  • ACCOMMODATION

    For you who will be staying over with us!

     

    NB! If you can't or won't stay at camp, or if our accommodation is full, you can book External Housing.

    ACCOMMODATION & COMFORT

    Those of you who sleep over at camp must bring your own pillow and blanket/sheet or sleeping bag.

     

    NB! In 2023, we cannot offer mattresses. You must therefore bring your own mattress / sleeping mat. So that it doesn't get too crowded in the halls, it's great if you don't bring oversized inflatable mattresses.

     

    The overnight stay takes place in dormitories of approx. 20 people/room, with the exception of some halls. Smaller groups may share a room with another group. We take into account your wishes regarding the division of dormitories (for example gender-divided groups).

     

    There is a shared toilet in the corridors of the school.

     

    The accommodation cost includes breakfast and the meals marked Endast för boende (residents only) in the schedule.

    ACCOMMODATION SAFETY

    At the accommodation there are employed staff (host/boendevärd) on site around the clock. They have undergone fire protection training. Everyone, both employees and volunteers, receives information about the regular fire and evacuation regulations that apply at the schools.

     

    In each building, two employees are on site every night, one of whom is awake. During the day, there are also always two employees on site at the reception in each building. The classrooms are kept locked and the accommodation hosts will help you unlock them.

     

    We urge you to follow our fire prevention measures and accommodation rules. Keep classrooms and corridors clean and tidy, take rubbish from the rooms. Make sure all windows and doors are closed and locked when you leave the rooms. Side by Side is an alcohol and drug free camp. This also applies to the accommodation. Due to allergies among the participants, peanuts and nuts of any kind are prohibited at the accommodation. After 23 it must be quiet in the corridors and in the rooms. The front doors are locked between 22-07 and therefore everyone must stay inside between those hours.

     

    We are working to increase security and have increased the number of employees at the accommodation. Staff from security companies are on site around the clock. Despite that, we cannot guarantee that there will be no theft at the property. Side by Side has no theft insurance for residents, it must be covered by your own home insurance.

  • ACTIVITIES

    Fun outside of rehearsals

    Danceoke

    Fanny Kivimäki

    Side by Side's own inspirator Fanny Kivimäki is back with fun antics this summer! The whole camp will learn this year's Move of the Camp and some tracks will also get to cut loose for real when Fanny organizes a Danceoke in the Wardrobe Hall/Garderobshallen.

     

    Fanny works as a professional dancer and choreographer. She also presents all the concerts at Side by Side and has a ton of positive energy to share.


    Danceoke is available for the tracks:

    CHILDREN'S and PRE-UPPER VOICES CHOIR, BASIC and INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA

    Kryssa med Yankho

    Yankho

    The TV personality and actor Yankho, known from productions such as children’s entertainment show Bolibompa, will do two performances during Side by Side. One for the slightly younger and one for the slightly older participants.

     

    The show "Kryssa med Yankoho" is in Swedish.

     

    The show is available for the tracks:

    BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and UPPER INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA, CHILDREN'S CHOIR and EARLY MUSIC

    Pop-up Concert

    Last year's pop-up concert on Götaplatsen was a real success! The weather, the energy, the crowd! Obviously, we have to do it again!

     

    Pop-up Concert will be on Götaplatsen on Monday 19 at 3.15 pm.

     

    The tracks that will perform are:

    YOUTH and UPPER VOICES CHOIR, UPPER INTERMEDIATE and WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA

    Inspiration Concert

    Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

    This will be a unique and exclusive concert with musicians from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and singers from the Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble. The concert offers an exciting repertoire and we hope it will give you lots of creative energy!

     

    The inspiration concert is held for the tracks:

    ADVANCED and PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA, FOLK MUSIC and YOUTH CHOIR

    Open Stage

    All participants

    During this year's Side by Side, we'll havean Open Stage in the green area between Konserthuset and Hvitfeldtska! Anyone and everyone is welcome to stand there and perform acoustic music in the summer heat. At Open Stage, the participants set the program themselves!

    Yoga Recovery

    Gabriella Albemark Yoga Recovery

    After a long and intense camp week, it can be nice to have a quiet moment, land, and recharge the batteries before the Closing Concert. Gabriella Albemark Yoga Recovery helps you relax and find focus again on the last day of camp. 

     

    Yoga Recovery is held for the tracks: ADVANCED and PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA

    Workshop: Stage Presence

    Anci Hjulström

    How should you conduct yourself on stage? In this workshop you will learn more about that seemingly magical, but probably hard-practiced, talent of 'stage presence'. Under the leadership of Anci Hjulström. 

     

    The workshop is available for the tracks:

    YOUTH and UPPER VOICES CHOIR

     

    Workshop: About the Music

    Classical music is not just about technique. In order to really take your music making to the next level, you need to get closer to the music and really understand it.

     

    Workshop: About the Music is held for the tracks:

    ADVANCED and PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA

    EARLY ♥ FOLK

    Early music and folk music are more different than you might think, but also more similar. In this workshop, our two special tracks EARLY and FOLK MUSIC get to know each other and also learn from each other.

    Wind Meets String

    WIND & STRING ORCHESTRA is a unique track on Side by Side. Actually it's a bit like two tracks in one! This is a so-called "meet & greet" for you all to get to know each other a little better.

  • FUN IN YOUR SPARE TIME

    Things to do in Gothenburg

    Gothenburg Anniversary Celebration

    During the summer of 2023, we celebrate Gothenburg's birthday and there will be extra activities and events, especially in Jubileumsparken.

     

    Read more about the anniversary celebration on the Anniversary site and don't miss the Anniversary Calendar. Jubileumsparken (the anniversary park) itself is a lot of fun to visit and offers, among other things, a sea pool bath. Jubileumsparken is located in Frihamnen and you can get there in about 20 minutes by, for example, getting on Tram 5 at the Avenyn stop and getting off at the Frihamnen stop.

    OTHER ACTIVITIES

    Gothenburg. Side by Side is very happy to, together with our friends at Liseberg, give all our participants free entrance to the theme park on Monday 29 June.

    Entrance tickets can be collected at the Kansli on June 29, 10:30 to 20:00. 

     

    Liseberg amusement park is the most popular place to visit for people spending a holiday in Gothenburg.

    Remember, you must have an adult with you in the park. We recommend all travelers to go together in their group, and everyone from Gothenburg to go with their own group or with parents or other adults. Note that Side by Side does not take responsibility for participants during their visit to Liseberg amusement park. 

    Paddan

    Paddanbåten is a fun and interesting way to see and experience Gothenburg form a boat..

     

    Photo: Göran Assner

    Universeum

    At Universeum you can learn more about dinosaurs and other animals as well as space and technology.

     

    Photo: Ellika Henrikson

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