Under the News section, articles are continuously published about both major and minor events related to Åsa Folk High School. Here, you can stay updated on what’s happening at the school, on our site, and within our part of the Folk High School community in Sweden.
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Inside the mind of a star drummer
Benjamin “Benji” Sidibeh Zetterlund won the award for Best Solo Performance when the Music course competed at this year’s Blue House Youth Jazz Festival. Now we want to get to know this talented drummer a bit better! So, what did it feel like as a drummer to outshine all the guitarists, singers and saxophonists in
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Seasoned journalist takes on fake news
To avoid being misled by false news, we first need to know what real news is. With that starting point, journalist and author Erik Fichtelius visits Åsadalen to speak about the importance of journalism for democracy. Soon we will be voting in municipal, regional and parliamentary elections. The road to the ballot box is lined
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Tradition, revolt and dance in Grua
With her dance performance Grua, Chantal Krasniqi breaks with convention and forges her own path. After performances on stages in Germany and England, the work is now being shown at Åsa – where it was originally created. That happened in 2023, when Chantal Krasniqi applied for a programme slot in the dance courses’ event Back
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Support and pushback for criticism of work
He is the most famous celebrity of work criticism, accustomed to receiving both praise and criticism for his views on the “compulsion to work”. On the 24th of March, Roland Paulsen lectured at Åsa and left a strong impression on both supporters and critics alike. Around 60 people gathered at the Apeln schoolhouse for the
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Joy, power and strength at 8 March event
International Women’s Day at Åsa was this year marked by the school’s dance courses in collaboration with Åsadalen. The event Who You Calling a Bitch?! became a joyful celebration of women and FLINTA people. The event on 8 March was free of charge and open to the public. Among those who poured into the school’s
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Stand-up star charged-up for Åsadalen gig
Politics is far too important to be left solely to politicians. That’s why comedian Özz Nûjen created a show with himself as the thermometer up the election campaign ass. And that’s why he thinks it’s important to visit Åsadalen. On Saturday, 23 May, Özz Nûjen will make an extra tour stop in Sköldinge. Visitors to
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Civic engagement on the agenda
Without active engagement, democracy is lost. There was no sign of such a risk, however, when Åsa’s course participants met politicians from several parties during one of Åsadalen’s events: “Do you have to care?” Well, you certainly do. So thought the politicians, who had accepted the invitation and came to the school on 9 March.
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Work critic calls for more meaning with life
The technological development of the work-based society and increasing economic inequalities are draining the sense of purpose in working – and living – for a growing number of people. It calls for reforms and a new mindset, argues researcher Roland Paulsen. On Tuesday 24 March, Paulsen from Lund University will attend the second evening event