Author: Reidun Svabø

Revealing the first artist of the 2018 festival program: Solveig Slettahjell

A better messenger than Solveig Slettahjell is not imaginable when it comes to communicating a message with depth. The internationally renowned artist has enthralled her audience for many years with profound performances. It will be a special experience in the Filadelfia church, which has been transformed into an exciting concert hall with top light and… Read more »

Welcome to Drammen Sacred Music Festival 2018

In addition to our traditional program, we, for the first time, invite you to concerts in private homes through our Open Living Room program. This way we come even closer to the artists and to each other. We are looking forward to seeing you and hope you will be inspired, touched, and energized. We are… Read more »

Inspired by blues and gospel – Blick Bassy on stage Sunday Oct 1st

Give yourself a musical treat his weekend! Blick Bassy from Cameroon is worth the ride to Union Scene in Drammen Sunday October 1st at 19:00. Allthough Blick Bassy comes from Cameroon, you should not expect traditional African music. He is strongly inspired by both blues, gospel and jazz, and the format is beautifully composed of cello, trombone, guitar,… Read more »

Jerk Chicken og andre godbiter fra Jamaica gjennom festivalhelga

Cateringfirmaet inspirert av det afrikanske og jamaicanske kjøkken, Roots & Culture, er vår leverandør for mat fredag og lørdag under festivalhelga. Kom og prøv blant annet autentisk Jerk chicken i kokosnøtt-saus og velsmakende vegan-alternativer, laget av kortreiste råvarer, flere av dem dyrket på egen finca på Sande. Med over 20 års kokke-erfaring innen jamaicanske og afrikanske mattradisjoner,… Read more »

Artist in Residence: MATAMBA

Thursday evening, Matamba and his band reached Drammen. Friday morning Matamba was already performing at  Globus Interactive at Union Scene, then moving on to the evening concert at Mela Hus in Oslo. Saturday 23rd Matamba  hit the entire population of Drammen with his fantastic energy during Globus on Strømsø Torg. Next Saturday, 30th of September, is Matambas main concert on… Read more »