Music

  • Cumnian Colors

    Cumbian Colors

    When Cumbian Colors takes the stage, expect warm rhythms, sweat, and contagious dancing! Inspired by vibrant Colombian cumbia, their original compositions are irresistibly danceable.

    With roots in Colombia, Chile, and Denmark, the band has crafted a unique sound that feels both authentic and fresh. Clarinet and sax blend with warm vocals, pulsating percussion, bass, guitar, and a hint of jazz, all driven by three percussionists who keep the rhythm tight and the party alive.

    A Cumbian Colors live show immerses the audience in a sizzling musical world—intense, colorful, and full of life—leaving everyone smiling and wanting more.

  • Rest In Beats

    Rest In Beats is an eternal project of love - both musical and soulful. Their sound is a unique blend of Danish and Kurdish life poetry resting on organic, catchy beats.

    The duo consists of the two playful souls Rezwan Farmi and Sebastian Rønde Thielke, known for their intense onstage synergy and songs such as “Fugle kan dø” as well as their latest single “Andet Sted.”

    Kurdish-born Rezwan and her voice possess a rare presence and sincerity that, together with her deeply personal lyrical universe, captivate the listener. Powerful soul vocals merge longing, love, and hope, leaving audiences deeply moved and embraced by the experience.

  • One More Than 12

    One More Than 12 is a 10-person orchestra with only one thing on the agenda – To create a party, that will make you dance until the early morning. With their reggae-inspired musical expression, you quickly get the feeling of the warmth of the Jamaican skies, and completely forget that you are in the Scandinavian latitudes.

  •  Babylon Burlesque Orchestra

    Babylon Burlesque Orchestra

    Babylon Burlesque Orchestra delivers a musical performance that turns the last hundred years of music upside down. Hit after hit, old classics sound fresh, and familiar songs take on new life. From 1920s Charleston and tango to swing and cha-cha-cha, the flamboyant orchestra plays its way through hits from every decade, treating the audience with playful charm along the way.

    It’s cheeky, it’s seductive!

    Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an entertaining rollercoaster ride through 100 years of popular music.

  • Modou and the Shakers

    Modou and the Shakers

    Modou Traoré is a man who carries a deep dual cultural heritage, with roots in both Mali and Senegal.

    By his side are six equally dedicated musicians, all sharing a profound love for West African music. Together, they create music that transcends boundaries, blending genres like Bambara blues and modern afrobeat.

    The result is raw, powerful, and irresistibly groovy. Experiencing Modou Traoré and his talented ensemble is like being taken on a journey through sound and emotion. It is a passionate celebration of the music that fills Bamako’s nightlife and an insight into the joy and beauty that define West Africa’s rich musical traditions.

  • Forró de Bicicleta

    Forró de Bicicleta

    Forró de Bicicleta plays vibrant forró music, blending Brazilian rhythms with Nordic tones and jazzy harmonies. With vocals, percussion, violin, accordion, cavaquinho, and driving rhythms, they create an infectious energy that makes it hard to stand still.

    The group began as a music collective in 2015 and evolved into a band in 2018. At its core are Brazilian Mariana Maia and French-Danish Miriam Ariana, founder of the Forró Copenhagen movement in Denmark.

    Their repertoire combines original compositions with traditional forró, choro, and samba, inviting both soulful listening and energetic dancing.

  • Albatrods

    Albatrods creates Danish-language music that invites both body and mind into movement. With catchy melodies, playful instrumentation, and a heartfelt lyrical universe, they challenge a society driven by usefulness and efficiency, making space for the human, the vulnerable, and the imperfect.

    Within a warm tapestry of quirky and captivating sounds, Albatrods unfolds complex emotions about community, the future, and the ways we connect with one another. Their music moves between 70s folk rock, dreamy dream pop, and sharp-edged indie rock – always balancing hopefulness with a touch of melancholy.

    Their sound grows like the first sprouts of spring and lingers like the final leaves of autumn. Through this beautiful contrast, Albatrods reminds us of what matters most: presence, gentleness, and the warmth we share as human beings.

  • Magma Rea

    Magma Rea

    Magma Rea is organic alt-pop for the community— for open hearts daring to dream new worlds, bodies that want to dance through grief, and hands that reach out to sow new seeds. Her soaring vocals sit in the same space as Lucky Lo and Florence + The Machine, while the rhythms draw from neo-soul and flamenco. Wrapped in love, she performs with her all-female band, closing the festival with care, power, and communal singing.

    Magma Rea’s debut single, “Plant the Seeds” feat. NATURE, was released in collaboration with Sounds Right (UN Live), supporting UN nature restoration projects. The single debuted on P6 BEAT, where it was named “Song of the Day.”

  • Julie Sunflower

    Julie Sunflower

    Julie Sunflower is a Danish singer-songwriter blending folk and jazz with warmth, presence, and a touch of humor. Her songs—performed in both Danish and English—explore nature, love, and the winding paths of life through melodic storytelling.

    Writing music since the age of 12 and performing professionally since 2018, she has developed a distinctive sound inspired by the folk and songwriting communities.

    Live, Julie creates an intimate and engaging atmosphere, inviting the audience into her stories—and often to sing along.

  • Schola Cantorum

    Schola Cantorum

    Schola Cantorum Copenhagen is a women’s choir centered on rich sound, presence, and intensity. Their repertoire spans from Renaissance music to contemporary works, always grounded in a strong connection between voice and audience.

    The choir has performed at major events and festivals in Denmark and abroad, and regularly collaborates with living composers.

    At Positive Trace Festival, they present a program featuring French sacred music, Swedish impressionism, and Nordic summer songs—and invite the audience to join in singing.

  • Sharing the Movement

    Sharing the Movement is a vibrant fusion of global rhythms, organic percussion, and electronic beats — created for open hearts, dancing bodies, and moments of connection. Their sound travels from the warm grooves of Latin America to influences from Africa, India, and beyond, blending live drums with uplifting DJ sets to create an immersive celebration of rhythm and movement.

    Sharing the Movement is a musical journey led by the joy of bringing people together. Through their fusion of cultures, beats, and traditions, they create a space where everyone is invited to let go, move freely, and become part of the rhythm.

  • ROD

    ROD is a changing group of young musicians and dancers aged 15–25, united by a shared passion for folk music and dance—whether beginners or experienced performers.

    Each year, they gather for a week to learn from one another and from international instructors, creating a unique repertoire together.

    Their performances blend traditional and contemporary Nordic folk music, shaped by diverse influences from around the world.

  • Ditlev Damhus

    Sharp rhymes, playful wordplay, and reflections on our relationship with the natural world. In his spoken word performance “Words for Mother Earth”, Ditlev Damhus blends poetry, humour, and environmental awareness, creating a space to celebrate nature, share frustrations, and imagine a better future together.

    Ditlev is a spoken word artist, poetry slammer, rapper, and musician with a background in International Nature Conservation. Through his unique blend of scientific knowledge and creative expression, he brings stories about nature and our planet to life in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

  • Basel

    Basel brings the sounds of the Syrian underground scene to the dance floor. As a musician and guitarist in the band Kabreet, he draws inspiration from a rich musical landscape where Middle Eastern rhythms meet global influences.

    His sets take listeners on a journey from nostalgic 90s Middle Eastern dance-pop to contemporary Arabic reggae, blending grooves, melodies, and unexpected connections across cultures.

    With a deep love for music and a unique ability to create vibrant atmospheres, DJ Basel invites you to dance, discover, and experience the diversity of the Arabic music scene.

  • More artists coming soon

    We are still in the process to finalise the line-up, so stay tuned!

The Beanstalk

What happens when an old folk tale meets today's climate crisis?

In The Beanstalk, Genfortryllet Theatre Collective reimagines the classic English folktale Jack and the Beanstalk. Through humour, poetry, and depth, the performance explores themes of human greed, our relationship with nature, and the shift from an egocentric to an ecocentric worldview.

The audience is invited into an immersive, multidisciplinary performance where music, folk dance, storytelling, and audience participation come together. Rather than simply watching, spectators become part of the experience, with the opportunity to step into the story and feel it unfold around them.

Genfortryllet Theatre Collective

Genfortryllet Theatre Collective is a young ensemble of 7–10 artists between the ages of 25 and 35, bringing together backgrounds in theatre, dance, music, and poetry. Their collaborative process combines these diverse artistic practices into a shared creative language.

Several members come from the Nordic folk music scene, making traditional music a recurring thread throughout their performances. The collective revisits old folktales and oral traditions, exploring how these stories continue to resonate in today's world.

Their work seeks to create experiences that connect past and present, people and nature, while inspiring a sense of community, belonging, and the enchantment that still lives within us all.

Want to get involved?

Join us at the Positive Trace Festival and be a part of something special! We are always looking for volunteers, talented performers or partners to join our amazing team. Take this opportunity to be part of a meaningful event and make a difference in the community. Get involved today!