In English

The association Art on Stage is sponsoring the musical and poetic project "Månedens Uropførelse" (first performance of the month), which takes place in the greater Aarhus city area (Denmark), in Copenhagen(Denmark), as well as in other Scandinavian countries.

The goal

To inspire artists to transcend the boundaries of traditional artistic performance and forms of expression. To create jobs. To create both a national and international network. To create interest for different art forms among a broader audience.

The means

As a starting point, we have chosen to set poets and composers in relation to one another. The idea behind this is to create a platform for modern stage performance, where works of art can be performed within a professional framework. The artists create a work of art together, and the form will be decided from one time to the next. The poets and composers participate in the performances and communicate directly with the members of the audience in order to give them a glance into the work and thoughts of the artists. In the fall of 2003, dance/performance art and visual art will also be included.

Target group

One of the most important ideas about the project is to reach out to a broad audience, including those who would not normally be interested in a performance with contemporary poetry and/or music. A lot of work is being put into promotioning this project in order to get more exposure in the media and to raise the public's awareness. The target audiences are students in secondary schools and universities, the more traditional audiences, as well as; for example, art and/or cultural associations of larger companies.

The target artists and performers are professionals. Furthermore, we are preparing workshops for enthusiasts, in which aspiring artists have the opportunity of working and communicating with the professionals about this kind of trans-aesthetic cooperation.