Sounds of Denmark: 30 Free Concerts during the Olympics in Paris

When the world's eyes turn to the Olympics in Paris this summer, Danish culture and music will take center stage. VisitDenmark, Le Bicolore / Maison du Danemark and ROSA (Danish Rock Council) presents five Danish acts in The Denmark Pavilion during the Olympics in Paris this summer. From July the 26th to August the 10th,  the sound of Denmark will resonate through 30 free concerts, enveloping the Denmark Pavilion with its melodies.

The five Danish artists, selected for this unique performance, will demonstrate experience and a high artistic level and represent the diversity and depth of Danish music with the potential to captivate both French and international audience.

The Denmark Pavilion is located centrally in Paris by Maison du Danemark on Avenue des Champs-Elysées and is open from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Concerts take place in the adjacent Danish church, Frederikskirken, which is converted into a cultural venue for the occasion, hosting smaller concerts.

Each artist will present two daily showcase concerts over three consecutive days, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. The concerts will be held in the afternoon and early evening and are part of the Cultural Olympiad programme.

The five selected artists for The Denmark Pavilion in Paris

July 26, 27 and 28th – DAYYANI

DAYYANI, is the Danish-Iranian sensation who has made waves on the pop scene with her profound and energetic music. After establishing her name with the critically acclaimed EP 'Pretty in Defense' and hits like 'Blink Twice', which was the 10th most played song on P3 in 2023, Dayyani has emerged as one of the most promising new artists in Denmark.

With performances at major festivals such as Roskilde and Germany's Reeperbahn, Dayyani has also attracted international attention, and through collaborations with international partners, she is expanding her music, especially in the German market, where the showcase in Frederikskirken could be the start of new French industry relations.

Dayyani's musical talent, combined with her charismatic stage presence, makes her a name to watch.

July 29, 30, and 31 -  JJ PAULO  

JJ PAULO, with his energetic pop afrobeat, has cemented himself in the Danish music industry as an ambitious and vibrant musical contribution.

His music and recognition extend far beyond Denmark's borders, and several international festivals have already booked him for 2024. Afrobeat is a genre that is gaining more and more space worldwide, and he himself says that the goal is to "break down silos and build bridges between cultures by being everywhere, globally".

In 2023, JJ Paulo played more than 75 concerts in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and Iceland, and he was even awarded the "Concert Experience of the Year" by the Danish Music Award Roots.

August 2, 3, and 4 - BRIMHEIM

BRIMHEIM represents one of the most striking talents in the alternative pop and rock scene - both in Denmark and internationally.

Brimheim has received plenty of praise from both Danish and international critics. With four Faroese Music Awards, the Carl Prize as "Talent of the Year" in 2022, and being named "P3's Inevitable", Brimheim has established herself as a significant Danish success that has made waves abroad.

She is already establishing herself in the French market with campaigns and radio rotations, and her showcase will therefore be a safe and obvious organic springboard for gaining exposure on her international journey in the French music market.

August 5, 6, and 7 - LYDMOR

LYDMOR has spent the years before and after the release of her critically acclaimed and award-winning album "I Told You I’d Tell Them Our Story" from 2018 on intense tours in Europe, the UK, USA, Latin America, and Asia. She has previously played several concerts and festivals in France before Covid, and she will therefore make her strong comeback in the French music market with this showcase in Frederikskirken.

She is known and notorious for always delivering a magical cocktail of challenging visual shows, combined with her enchanting conceptual electropop. She is an artist who never compromises and always follows her own paths.

August 8, 9, and 10 - TEITUR

TEITUR is by now an experienced artist on the Nordic music scene with two Danish Grammy Awards, over 1,000 concerts, and 8 studio albums under his belt. He is an artist with great international potential, confirmed by having played over 400 concerts alone in North America and being featured on radio playlists, TV appearances on MTV and VH1, and having shows and media activity in an additional 25 countries.

Teitur debuted in 2003 with the album "Poetry & Aeroplanes", which was only released in France in 2006 but became a huge cult hit. Subsequently, he has toured regularly in France and therefore already has good knowledge of the French music market. He has also collaborated with several French artists such as Nolwenn Leroy, who subsequently achieved Gold sales on her album with Teitur as co-producer and -writer.

The Denmark Pavilion

During the Paris Olympics, visitors from around the world can enjoy a free visit to a small piece of Denmark at Champs-Élysées. Here, they can encounter Danish ideas that contribute to creating a better life and a better world. VisitDenmark, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, leads this initiative, which is supported by Realdania, the Consul George Jorck and Wife Emma Jorck Foundation, and The Trade Council.