MUNDEKULLA FESTIVAL, AUGUST 7 - 11, 2024 - BOOK HERE
Meet the workshop leaders
(Subject to change)
Many more artists and workshop leaders will be added
THIS YEAR'S THEME: KEEP THE FIRE BURNING
WELCOME TO THE
MUNDEKULLA FESTIVAL
Welcome to the 26th Mundekulla Music Festival! Jenny Wessel, our Master of Ceremony, is crafting a new program that retains beloved traditions such as morning gatherings, evening concerts, workshops for kids, and the comforting sense of safety and connection. Stay tuned for additional program details – many more artists and workshop leaders will be added. Early Bird discount until June 1!
JENNY WESSEL
MORNING GATHERINGS, CONCERTS, NIA
Jenny Wessel has been a regular contributor at the Mundekulla Festival for almost every year, expressing her deep love for Mundekulla. Now, she feels truly honored to take on the responsibility of KEEPING THE FIRE BURNING as Peter Elmberg leaves the scene. As the head of the festival, Jenny will lead the morning gatherings featuring the beloved Mundekulla dances, bearing overall responsibility for crafting a beautiful, heart-connected program.
Music holds a special place in Jenny's life, and she will share her musical talents, leading a Mantra singing & Soundhealing session during the festival. You can explore her songs here.
With nearly two decades of experience, she is the founder of Nia Movement in Göteborg where you can practice beautiful movements inspired by dance, tai-chi, taekwondo, and yoga. Jenny will also be offering Nia classes during the festival, which you can learn more here.
JAN ERIC STRÖM
CONCERTS, MORNING MEETING
Jan Eric is a multi-musician who has graced many festivals at Mundekulla with his own works as well as in the house band. He treats the acoustic guitar and electric bass as few and it is impossible to remain unmoved when Jan Eric takes the tone. He participates in the morning gatherings with Jenny Wessel and Lars-Magnus. He also offers a singing session (Bhajans) with some of his most appreciated songs consisting of life lessons and trivia!
Jan Eric has collaborated and toured with many other musicians both in Sweden, Europe and India. Since his education at the music academy, Jan Eric has been a guitar teacher and also worked in theater, but nowadays he devotes himself mostly to his three "Ms", namely "Music, Painting (Måleri) and Meditation." He has released his own album "Reflexion" as well as "Here" with Sara Scheen Otnes and "12 peace prayers" with Peter and Lars-Magnus. Listen here
LARS-MAGNUS ÖSTERBERG
MORNING MEETING, PIANO CONCERT, COMP. MUSICIAN
Lars-Magnus Österberg is a pianist and keyboard player from Gothenburg and one of the festival's recurring musicians. He is part of the house band where he is a musician for various artists during the festival such as the morning gatherings. He offers piano improvisation during one of the lunches and is in charge of the Open Stage.
Lars-Magnus has worked in the music department at residential college for 25 years and he now has a position as a musician in Högsbo parish, Gothenburg and also freelances in the region. His CD "Piano Songs" has been appreciated by many over the years and is also available on Spotify with some of his other productions. Listen here
LARS-MAGNUS ÖSTERBERG
MORNING MEETING, PIANO CONCERT, COMP. MUSICIAN
Lars-Magnus Österberg is a pianist and keyboard player from Gothenburg and one of the festival's recurring musicians. He is part of the house band where he is a musician for various artists during the festival such as the morning gatherings. He offers piano improvisation during one of the lunches and is in charge of the Open Stage.
Lars-Magnus has worked in the music department at residential college for 25 years and he now has a position as a musician in Högsbo parish, Gothenburg and also freelances in the region. His CD "Piano Songs" has been appreciated by many over the years and is also available on Spotify with some of his other productions. Listen here
LARS-MAGNUS ÖSTERBERG
MORNING MEETING, PIANO CONCERT, COMP. MUSICIAN
Lars-Magnus Österberg is a pianist and keyboard player from Gothenburg and one of the festival's recurring musicians. He is part of the house band where he is a musician for various artists during the festival such as the morning gatherings. He offers piano improvisation during one of the lunches and is in charge of the Open Stage.
Lars-Magnus has worked in the music department at residential college for 25 years and he now has a position as a musician in Högsbo parish, Gothenburg and also freelances in the region. His CD "Piano Songs" has been appreciated by many over the years and is also available on Spotify with some of his other productions. Listen here
EVA-LOTTA RUNFORS
YOGA AND LECTURE
For many years Eva-Lotta worked as an IT consultant, but since 2004 she works as a yoga & mindfulness teacher as well as a leadership & life coach with a focus on self-leadership. She has immersed herself especially in meditation and yoga in several different spiritual traditions, but above all, on her own, explored how to live and embody this, in relationships, at work and in various challenges in life.
The lecture workshop 'Live true' is about daring to indulge in life with its challenges and joys and to heal the relationship with oneself and one's parents, in illness and near death based on life stories, poems and meditation.
The yoga session on the theme 'embracing body & soul' offers soft hatha yoga, qigong, meditation and shaking exercises. An opportunity to experience your body in deep presence, and its energy for increased peace of mind.
MIKAEL BONETT
CONSCIOUS LYRICAL SINGER
Mikael is an Artist, Sound Healer, Vocal embodiment coach, Multi-instrumentalist and Medicine man. For many years, he has explored the vast Uni-verse of Healing the Body and harmonizing emotional and energetic states with sound, the voice, intention and movement.
His curiosity has taken him on a journey around the world learning from different musicians and sacred circles & ceremonies. He will be sharing his conscious lyrical songs and live looping music that he has been working on for many years at Mundekulla.
MAGNUS BENGTSSON
CIRCUS SCHOOL (FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE)
Magnus Bengtsson is one of the Festival's great heroes and great inspirers, who offers Circus School for children, young people ... and adults!
While all adults indulge in general wisdom and developing activities, Magnus offers something called play, acrobatics, standing on hands, juggling and other fun, that most adults have completely lost along the way.
In addition, there will be a final show on Sunday for all ages (young and old...) This is definitely one of the highlights of the festival, at least if the kids get to choose!
FRIDA & JULIA MALMQUIST
MUSIKER/ SOUNDHEALING, HEALING CONCERTS, YOGA
Frida & Julia are a music-loving sibling duo who are passionate about guiding people into deep relaxation and letting them travel to magical places in their inner worlds, through their meditative concerts. They describe their sound healing sessions as heartfelt, beautiful and often emotional. "We want to take you to places inside you where you can meet your hidden treasures. Where you get to feel alive and vibrant. And where you get to experience that you are held and supported, and can rest safely within yourself.”
You will receive extended notes from sound instruments. Pulsating rhythms from drums. Soothing melodies from The Native American Flute. And songs that touch the depths of your heart. On a daily basis, Frida runs her own business in health and personal development with Yoga, Massage, Meditation and sound healing. The sisters share their music at events and festivals around the country.
BJÖRN BOHLIN
MUSICIAN AND HEALTH THERAPIST
Björn has a big love for the world of genre crossing music, and after being a member of The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years, he is now working mainly with World music and Jazz. In his career as a classical musician he traveled all over the world as a member of the Oboe-section, and was a part of numerous recordings in the years 1975-2022. He was also performing as a Soloist and in different Chamber music projects all over Scandinavia.
Björn has always been interested in other genres than the classical field, especially Jazz and world music, sound healing , mantra singing, and ceremonial music. He performs music using instruments such as the oboe, native american flutes, didgeridoo, duduk, ceremonial drums and other instruments.
FIA (SOFIA) EKBERG
CONCERT AND WORKSHOP
Fia is a songwriter/musician and educator from Gothenburg, with roots in Småland. She started as a musical artist, but since her debut with the EP All The Small Details in 2013, she has traveled around and played her songs in the Nordics, the USA, Ireland and in Greenland. For the album Bangatan, she received the manifesto prize for show of the year 2022 and right now she is current with "Vackrare nu-en bekännelse", a personal musical performance based on the songs from the same album.
When Fia is not playing herself, she runs the singer/songwriter training at Löftadalen folkhögskola (ÅSA, Halland) and also runs courses under her own auspices. She is passionate about creating and telling stories, but is also passionate about creating spaces where other people can do it. Her workshop will consist of simple playful writing exercises combined with movement and toning. Through the voice and the body, you get in touch with the writing and the words – and vice versa. You get to write, sing, dance and share during this workshop.
AITA PÄTS
QI SENSATION, MEDITATION
Aita Päts lives the passionate good life in full creativity and creative power to above all inspire and share her knowledge and experiences in many different areas such as Qi Gong, Tai Chi, meditation, energy medicine, sound healing, books and painting. Aita lives in the Natural House, which is her own, special creation and gift as inspiration for a sustainable way of life.
During the festival, you can practice the shamanic Qigong, Qi Sensation, which Aita herself developed and be enchanted by the unique titanium gong "Heaven no. 8". Together with Theodor Lindgren, she weaves a deeply relaxed and healing sound healing journey with various instruments, vibrations, tones and flutes.
Aita is a trained Osho body psychotherapist and Body Harmony teacher. Join in for a session of Dynamic Powerful Morning Meditation or an afternoon Kundalini Meditation.
ANJA HALLER
CONCERT
Anja Hallner is an artist, songwriter, and former choir director. Her musical journey began as
early as the age of 2 when she picked up her first violin.
Anja has previously studied choir
leadership at the Royal Academy of Music, film music at Stockholm University, and
singer/songwriting at Kulturama.
Anja's vision is to touch people with her music and provide listeners with a beautiful experience. Through her powerful ballads, she aims to share the
profound experiences and emotions she carries within. Listen here!
LUCAS SCHEFFOLD & HELLE ANDERSEN
POLSKOR I STILLHET
Experience meditative polskas infused with improvisation on electric bass and guitar.
Lucas and Helle have a long history of performing Scandinavian folk music in their own rather unconventional style, characterized by an equally unconventional sound on guitar and electric bass.
Taking it a step further, they have selected truly tranquil polskas where the traditional dance is no longer the main focus. Instead, the music invites relaxation and inner exploration, offering a serene journey through sound.
MARCO ZIDARIC (DJ MAZZI)
DJ, ECSTATIC DANCE
DJ Mazzi has always loved music and collected instruments, although he readily admits he doesn't play them very well. In 2017, he launched "Circle Flow", conscious spiritual dance parties in Gothenburg that quickly gained popularity. This inspired him to start DJing himself, and he now plays at various events throughout southern Sweden. Since mid-2023, he has also been creating his own songs and collaborating with other artists.
With an eclectic taste and a preference for Organic Techno, DJ Mazzi offers a unique and memorable experience on the dance floor. Expect to embark on an ecstatic journey where you can lose yourself in the music and movements. His skillful blending of different genres creates a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere, allowing you to explore various movements and emotions. You'll dance to songs carefully chosen to suit the moment, making you the star shining on the dance floor.
MARIANNE ANDERSSON
YOGA, CRAFTS & ART
Marianne runs her creative business, Marianne's Healing Arts. Creating by hand is her life’s calling. She is a trained yoga teacher and astrologer, loving to explore ancient wisdom to see how it can be practically applied today. An artist since childhood, she paints dreamy and imaginative watercolors as well as vibrant acrylic paintings. Handmade jewellery adorned with treasures from nature such as crystals, shells, and more. These creations will be showcased at the festival! Learn more!
At the festival, Marianne will also share Yoga Somatics, a gentle, flowing yoga practice for everyone that calms the nervous system and releases tension in the fascia. A moment of presence - this type of yoga is individually tailored, completely devoid of demands and performance. She will also host a workshop in the spirit of “keeping the fire alive”, where we explore the four elements water, air, earth, and fire - from both yogic and astrological perspectives.
RICO PERSSON
COMMUNITY DRUMMING
Rico is a multi-instrumentalist with an emotional and vibrant presence. His musical expression is inspired by West Africa and Brazil, although his music is often created in the moment. He loves to combine his great interests: music, presence, meditation, and free expression which you can feel both in live performance and in his workshops.
At festival Rico will lead Drumming workshop. The quality of the music produced in the circle is not based on the rhythmical expertise of the participants, but on the quality of their relationship with the other people in the circle. The result is those magical musical moments where one powerful voice is created out of the many. In those moments, the players stop worrying about keeping time because time, as they know it, has stopped.
BEATRICE ANADA NILSSON
CERT. WORLDPEACE GONG PLAYER
GONG is perhaps the oldest instrument in the world. It is the sound that created the world. The sound within all sounds. It takes you to your inner true self. You get the feeling of coming home. "I just love creating experiences to help and make others feel good. Both in body and soul.”
Beatrice has various treatments, events, retreats, trainings and leads yoga & qigong from several different traditions in her premises and Gong temple at BeasGongYoga in Varberg and in various places in the world. She is a gong teacher in "The art of playing the Gong".
At Mundekulla she will hold Gong Relaxation/Gong Bath.
•Let go
•Clear the brain
•Get gonged!
Welcome home!
ARIEL
MIXED LIVE/DJ SET
This wizard has been DJ:ing all kinds of genres for almost 20 years at different parties and events in the Nordic countries. Nowadays he is also a resident DJ in one of the biggest psychedelic gatherings in Sweden, Forest Star Festival.
Translating deep emotions into frequencies, creating paths into grounded presence, mixing and flirting with sounds that tickle your brains, with a bouncy, and groovy Psychedelic Progressive style. Lately he has locked himself in his studio, creating and exploring different worlds of frequencies, and is now ready to share his new tracks with you, some of them unreleased! Expect to hear some of his fresh productions right from the oven! Inviting you, the best dancers, elves, fairies, goblins, magicians, sorceresses and witches to a true psychedelic vibe. In the name of dance, welcoming you all to join this journey of a mixed Live/DJ set!
See more: Soundcloud, Label profile
EMMILY BÖRJESGÅRD
DANCE, SOUND HEALING AND SONGS
Emmily is a frequent visitor at the Mundekulla Festival and has entered the stage on several occasions to share her self-written music. She is passionate about helping us create more glow in life through physical presence, acceptance and creativity.
Emmily has made the journey from "Miss Good girl", via the famous wall, to today living more from the heart. She walks the path of feminine energy with values such as being, intuition, creativity, healing, enjoyment, community and playfulness. In her profession as an occupational therapist, Emmily helps people find their own power and create more harmony in life. In her spare time, she creates contexts where people can meet themselves in a safe community with others.
This year, Emmily steps up to be a workshop leader and will guide us to more presence, power and flow in our bodies through dance, sound healing and song. Read more here
THEODOR LINDGREN
SOUND-HEALER AND INSTRUMENT CREATOR
Theodor comes from Varberg in Halland. He is a passionate music lover and has been creating music for many years, mainly improvisations straight from the heart. He is fascinated by how sound and vibration affect us and how it can bring us to a different consciousness, which in turn creates a calm and harmonious state. He mostly works with drums, singing bowls, flute, didgeridoo and his own voice.
At the festival, Theodor will offer a sound healing together with Aita Päts. They create a deep and relaxing experience with different instruments, healing vocals and toning. He will also offer a Drum Journey, which is inspired by the shamanic way of using the drum. Here the participants will have an opportunity to go into a deeper inner experience.
ELIN NORDENBERG
TOUR OF MUNDEKULLA'S CULTIVATIONS
Elin is in charge of for the cultivations at Mundekulla. She has a perennial interest in forest horticulture (read edible perennials) and a passion for sustainable food supply. Elin works with permaculture and various regenerative methods to expand and put Mundekulla on the map as a place for sustainable agriculture. Join her on a tour of the garden, smell the flowers and let yourself be inspired by our plans.
In 2023, the cultivations have been developed with a larger greenhouse. Elin runs the gardens together with 8 volunteers who are at Mundekulla for 7 months. Mundekulla's plantations have grown over the past 5 years on the initiative of Clinton Pereira who carefully built up a circular bed with the help of biochar, wood chips, branches, compost, insect hotels, which now produces vegetables of various kinds for Mundekulla's kitchen.
