The self-governing organisation Swinging Europe is a non-profit institution located in Herning Municipality. DSI SE has worked internationally with art and culture since 1998.
The self-governing organisation Swinging Europe is a non-profit institution located in Herning Municipality. DSI SE has worked internationally with art and culture since 1998.
Through talent development projects, international collaborations, and sustainable touring activities, we help young musicians and artists realize their creative dreams. We collaborate across cultures, cities, and countries — locally, nationally, and internationally — to strengthen musical communities.
At Swinging Europe, we continuously run projects and initiatives where musicians, cultural mediators, artists, and music lovers can participate and contribute to the development of the European music and arts scene. Whether you are an experienced musician, a visual artist, a dancer, or new to the industry, we offer a platform for you to explore new musical and interdisciplinary horizons and create connections across genres and borders.
We create opportunities for artistic development and collaboration, supporting both established and emerging talents. Our goal is to make music accessible to everyone and to build bridges between people through creative interaction.
Listen to what our former board members have said about our work, projects, and results—at local, regional, and international European levels:
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Since its early beginnings, Swinging Europe has had an outward-looking and internationally oriented perspective. Over nearly three decades, the organization has been involved in projects and collaborations across borders and cultures, with activities in over 50 countries across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Through our numerous international productions, tours, and partnerships, we have focused on cultural exchange, network building, and, not least, bridging the gap between artists, institutions, and audiences globally. Our international experience has strengthened our ability to work interculturally and innovatively, and it remains a core part of our DNA, which we will continue to nurture and develop.
Alongside our global engagement, Swinging Europe has always had a strong local presence in Herning and the Central Jutland region. Based on regional collaborations and local anchoring, we have over the years organized a large number of concerts, workshops, and cultural projects for and with local audiences and young talents. Particular focus has been placed on the development of young musicians and artists through mentorship programs, co-creation processes, and collaborations with schools, music schools, and cultural actors. Despite a significant decline in activities during the period 2020-2022 due to Covid-19, we have since re-established and further expanded our local engagement with a particular focus on strengthening sustainable artistic networks and ensuring artistic growth in the surrounding area.
Since the founding of Swinging Europe in 1998, more than 2,275 musicians have been involved in our national and international activities. Of these, 66.9% have been men and 31.1% women. This distribution reflects a broader trend in the music industry, but also an issue we, as an organization, actively address.
In recent years, we have worked strategically to integrate gender equality and diversity as core elements of our artistic programming and project development. A key step in this direction is our participation in the Music Industry Partnership for Sustainable Development, where we actively follow the principles of the Code of Equal Access and Well-being. This includes submitting our own data annually as part of a collective effort to improve inclusion and diversity in the music scene. The partnership commits us to a transparent and systematic approach to working with equality and social sustainability in our practice.
At the same time, we have placed particular emphasis on achieving equal gender representation in our talent development project PLAY!GROUND LIVE, where in recent years we have worked towards a 50:50 distribution of male and female musicians under the age of 30. This initiative supports fairer representation among young artists and helps ensure that both female and male musicians can see themselves as a natural part of the music industry.
Going forward, we will continue to strengthen this focus – not only for the sake of gender equality, but also to ensure broader social inclusion, cultural representation, and sustainability within the artistic communities we are part of and help facilitate.
At Swinging Europe, sustainability, talent development, and artistic innovation are at the core of our work. We believe that music and art can create positive change—for both people and society. Through our projects, we work to promote creativity, community, and a more sustainable cultural sector.
Do you have questions, want to collaborate, or wish to learn more about our initiatives? Don’t hesitate to contact us—we look forward to hearing from you!
Nørregade 7D, 7400 Herning Denmark
At Swinging Europe, sustainability, talent development, and artistic innovation are at the core of our work. We believe that music and art can create positive change—for both people and society. Through our projects, we work to promote creativity, community, and a more sustainable cultural sector.
Do you have questions, want to collaborate, or wish to learn more about our initiatives? Don’t hesitate to contact us—we look forward to hearing from you!
jazz@swinging-europe.dk Nørregade 7D, 7400 Herning Denmark
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