MGP group takes over queer nightclub: “There will be a good atmosphere all evening”

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CONCERT: KEiiNO will open Queer Southern Norway Days with a concert at the Barrikaden nightclub on Saturday evening. Photo: Terje Bendiksby

Published August 16th, 2024, by Amalie Andersen, krs.no

The musician promises a good atmosphere all evening when the music group takes over the city’s queer nightclub.

“I think it will be a lot of fun!

This is what Tom Hugo Hermansen says to KRS. The Kristiansander, who is part of the music group, KEiiNO, is ready to take on two quite different stages this weekend. 

First, KEiiNo will play a concert at Kilden with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in connection with “Barnas Superkildendag” on Saturday. Then they will move on to the Barrikaden nightclub in the evening.

“We think it’s very funny that a queer nightclub has been established in Kristiansand. Since we are in town this weekend, I contacted Skeive Sørlandsdagar and wondered if they were interested in making a kick-off party, says Hermansen before continuing:

“And they thought it was a good idea! So its a bit last minute, but it will be a nice evening.

 BARRIKADEN: Tom Hugo Hermansen is looking forward to a concert at the nightclub in town. Photo: Heida Gudmundsdottir

Intimate concert

After KEiiNO participated in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 2019, they have been on both large and small stages around the world. Earlier this month, they played for around 8000 people in Odda during the festival “Sus og Dus”, and later this autumn they will go to London and Sweden to hold concerts, among other places. At the Barricade this weekend, however, there will not be thousands of spectators: 

“There is probably a maximum of 300 people in the entire room, so it will be very intimate. But we think it’s fun to play on both small and large stages.”

Hermansen says that KEiiNO’s first concert before MGP was at a queer nightclub in Oslo – and that the atmosphere will probably be a bit the same this weekend.

Low Shoulders

The concert will last for around half an hour, and the group will play their biggest hits and some cover songs.

“It will be a concert with low shoulders, and we will be there afterwards to talk to people and take pictures. There will be a good atmosphere all evening.”