In 2024 Efterklangs Sommertræf will return to Loshult in Sweden.

Saturday June 15th 2024 - SOLD OUT

Join us in the charming Swedish village of Loshult for the fourth edition of Efterklangs Sommertræf – a day filled with music, socialising, great food, surprises, and the beauty of nature.

Only a short 2-hour train ride from Copenhagen airport, Loshult is a hidden gem known for its welcoming atmosphere. The 2024 edition is brought to you in collaboration with the wonderful Salli & Raphael from Loshult Handelsbod.

Previous Sommertræf editions (2021, 2022, 2023) have left us with precious memories, and we're confident that 2024 will be just as unforgettable. Don't miss out on the magic of Loshult and its hospitable community. See you there!

During a week-long residency in Loshult, we will be experimenting and preparing for a final day full of surprises and musical adventures.

On the last day of the residency (June 15th) we will open the doors to a very limited number of guests (160) for what we plan to be a lovely and quite epic summer gathering with communal dinner, plenty of live music, activities and friendly and festive socialising.

As is tradition, we’ve invited some lovely and amazing artists to be our guests during the week!

GUESTS
* Finnish Drummer, artist and our dear friend Tatu Rönkkö (of Liima)!
* Guatemalan composer, cello player and singer Mabe Fratti (who just released a new single)!
* Venezuelan guitarist, composer and producer Hector Tosta (who is one half of Titanic)!

The three above have all been part of making the upcoming Efterklang album ‘Things We Have In Common’!

We have also invited:

* Composer, singer, and viola player Mika Persdotter, also known as Mika Akim. From Sweden, based in Copenhagen. You might know her from the classical ensembles Damkapellet or Halvcirkel or from her more folk-oriented solo albums. We highly recommend listening to her album entitled ‘Tilsammans’.

* Woodwind musician, singer and composer Carolyn Goodwin. From Ireland, based in Copenhagen. Among many amazing projects Carolyn leads the Copenhagen Clarinet Choir ensemble. Take a listen to their album here.

* Loshult Handelsbod has invited the local and festive DJ duo Calvin Girls. You can check out one of their playlists covering northern soul, rockabilly and much more here.

FOOD
You are in for a treat! Food will be made in a close collaboration between chef Jula Ambroziewicz and local regenerative agriculture farmer Olivia and chef Camille Rohn from Swiss restaurant Aplati.

LOCATION & HOW TO GET THERE
Click here to see the location of Loshult in Sweden on the map. The town of Älmhult is just 6 km away and it is very easy to get there with the train and in Älmhult you can also find affordable accommodation (more info below).

The tickets for Sommertræf on June 15th are 995SEK and include dinner (drinks not included) that the team behind Loshult Handelsbod will cook up + access to all the events/concerts.

You can also buy the beautiful poster, by artists Hvass&Hannibal, and have it posted to you or pick up a framed version in Copenhagen.

Sommertræf June 15th 2024:
The event starts at 14:00 CET we will meet up at Loshult Handelsbod and from there the day will unfold with concerts, food, socialising and surprises!

We recommend all visiting guests of the event to spend a couple of days or more in the area. Scroll down for tips on how to get there, accommodation, where to eat and some sights.

Efterklang’s Sommertræf is inspired by our participation in the People Festival in Berlin 2018 and our 8 writing residencies with Liima between 2014 and 2016. The event is supported by The Danish Arts Foundation.

Schedule of the day June 15th 2024

Changes might occur, but this is what we imagine:
14:00 - arrival - we meet at Loshult Handelsbod
14:00 - cake, pastries, coffee will be available
15:00 - a welcome
15:30 - a communal explorative walk
16:00 - music performances in Loshult Church
17:00 - surprise
18:30 - Dinner at the dance pavillion
20:00 - more concerts
23:00 - maybe even more concerts or some DJ´ing. We plan to keep the party going into the night…

The morning after (June 16th) Efterklang will perform an intimate mini-set during the Sunday service in Loshult church. The service starts at 10:00. Everyone is welcome.

A shuttle service between the dance pavillion and the IKEA Hotel in Älmhult has been arranged - see more below under travel tips.

The Village of Loshult

The venue for Efterklangs Sommertræf is the idyllic small village of Loshult in southern Sweden. We will be utilising the surrounding mossy forests, the church, the old dance pavilion, the café & bakery and much more.

Loshult Handelsbod, Café & Bakery

The Café will be the starting point and home-base for this day. More info here: Loshult Handelsbod.

The address is: 

Loshult Handelsbod
Fornahässlevägen 4
28396 Killeberg
Sweden

Please park at the church and follow the signs for Loshult Handelsbod.

Photos by Bjørn Giesenbauer

Travel tips

By car:
Loshult is a 2 hour drive from Copenhagen via the Øresundsbron (bridge).

By train
Direct trains (Öresundståg) from Copenhagen to Älmhult run at the following times on Saturday June 15th:

from Copenhagen central station: 9:14 or 11:14
from Copenhagen airport: 9:29 or 11:29
arriving at Älmhult station: 11:18 or 13:18

You can buy the ticket easily on the station.
(please double check times on www.oresundstag.se/en)

There are plenty of other non-direct connections. Use this page to find a train journey that suits you Öresundståg.

Loshult is located 6km south of Älmhult
From Älmhult there are public buses to Loshult church (Bus 562, check times on google maps).

Shuttle - between IKEA Hotel and Loshult.

Arrival Saturday June 15th (the shuttle runs in a 15 min loop)
First departure from IKEA Hotel 12:30
Last departure from IKEA Hotet 13.30

Departure Saturday June 15th (16th) (the shuttle runs in a 15 min loop)
First departure from Dance Pavillion in Loshult 23:45
Last departure from Dance Pavillion in Loshult 01:00

Accommodation near by:
For an affordable price you can stay at the IKEA Hotel in Älmhult. Use this link to book with special discount.

There are several nice cottages available through Airbnb in the area.

Villa Luna is a cute Bed & Breakfast located a short 10min. walk from Loshult.

Campervan can be parked at the church for one night. 

Below Pines, Älmhult.

Camping Sjöstugan, Älmhult.

Sights:
The world’s very first IKEA opened in Älmhult and has today been transformed into the IKEA Museum telling the story of IKEA, it’s founder and the roots in Småland.

Wanås sculpture park is a huge park with art installations, a boutique hotel and restaurant.

Linés Råshult, birthplace of botanic legend Carl von Linéus. There is a café under the apple trees.

Why do we organise this lovely sommertræf?

• We do it to experiment and further develop the sound and music of our band. We use the sommertræf meet-ups for working on new music as well as reinterpreting existing material.

• To collaborate and make even better friends with the invited musicians/guests.

• To share new music, thoughts and ideas in an open-minded setting with members of our wonderful audience.

• Our ambition is for everyone (ourselves included) to leave the sommertræf inspired and with new ideas and friends.