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Partying For A Cause Next Summer: Roskilde 2008

July might seem a long way away, and for the rambling no-cares-in-the-world nomad it might seem peculiar to organise something so far in advance.

But some things are worth pinning down on that thing those of us not currently on the road call a c-a-l-e-n-d-a-r.

And one of those things is the Roskilde Festival, held every July in the Danish town of Roskilde (35 km from Copenhagen – 30 minutes by train).

Roskilde Festival is huge. It’s one of Europe’s largest music festivals – a week-long celebration of European summer – with what is always a stellar line-up of international and local bands and musicians. And it’s not just about the music.

Next year’s festival takes place between 3-6 July, with a warm-up from 29 June. An 8-day ticket (Camping access from 29 June 2008 at 08.00) costs € 220.00, and every cent of profit goes to ‘humanitarian and cultural purposes’. Supporting a good cause has never been this fun!

Or, if your budget won’t stretch quite that far, you can always apply to join the Roskilde Festival ‘Work Camp‘ and be one of the 25,000 volunteers required to keep the festival running. If successful, you’ll not only get a free pass, but get fed whenever you’re working and have time to check out parts of the festival. More info about volunteering here.

So, mental note: Roskilde Festival. June/July 2008. Be there.

Related stories:
‘Roskilde Festival 2007: It’s Not Just About The Music‘ (Backpackers.com)
‘Capturing An Audience: Roskilde Festival’s Best Crowd Photo For 2006‘ (Backpackers.com)
‘Roskilde Festival 2007: Volunteering Can Get You In For Free‘ (Backpackers.com)

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