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Setting up the lobby at Heimanifrå
Friday, February 4 marks the premiere of *Heimanifrå – på høge hæle* at Junaiten, by Rune Belsvik. In collaboration with the Vest-Agder Museum, the foyer is currently being decorated with props from “over there.”
A LITTLE PIECE OF AMERICA IN AGDER
In the village of Eiken, just east of Kvinesdal, Nils Oskar Linjord has created a paradise for anyone interested in American memorabilia from the 1950s and 1960s.
Will collaborate with Kunstsilo
In 2023, Kunstsilo and Kilden will become Kilden . The groundwork has now been laid for a collaboration that will, among other things, help create new digital art.
Kilden Turns Kilden : A Cultural Turning Point
Today, Kilden turns Kilden . Kilden a cultural turning point. The building and its programs have been embraced by the people of Kristiansand and Agder, and nearly 2 million people have attended events at Kilden. We all have every reason to be proud!
Kilden Kristiansand
There is a before and an after Kilden. The building has now stood there for ten years. The number of people who have stepped inside its glass walls is approaching two million.
Finally out of the country closet
Country music has always been a part of Bjørn Charles Dreyer’s life. But it is only through *Heimanifrå*, which premieres on February 4, 2022, that the show’s musical director fully embraces his country roots.
SPOR
What happens when you bring together young people with and without disabilities and professional artists? Collaboration, friendship, personal growth—and a performance that moves audiences and breaks down barriers.
Heimanifrå – in high heels in June – side events
Lectures, talks, music, and dance—join us for free side events before or after the performance.
In love with music and people
Just a few years ago, Tabita Berglund was determined not to pursue a career in music. Now she is considered one of Norway’s most exciting conductors, and for the next three seasons she will serve as principal guest conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.
Opened up a whole new world for the screenwriter
Through his work on *Heimanifrå – på høge hæle i Junaiten*, screenwriter Rune Belsvik has made his very first "trip across the pond."
The 2022 New Year's Concert will be streamed for free
Kilden planned a large-scale New Year’s concert with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to mark its 10th anniversary. Instead, the New Year’s concert will now be streamed for free to everyone.
Classics and world premieres at Kilden in 2022
The program ranges from one of the great classics of theater history to a world premiere by Rune Belsvik.
The Pursuit of the American Dream
With Kilden staging the musical theater production *Heimanifrå*, audiences get a glimpse into what the emigrants from Southern Norway were actually up to "over there."
The Poster Artists – Kilden 2022
The siblings Erik and Anna Maria Pirolt designed the posters for Kilden 2022 productions.
Scheduling additional SPOR performances
Tickets for SPOR in March 2022 have already sold out, and it has now been announced that two additional performances will be added during the same period.
Get ready for the anniversary celebrations in January
Kilden performing arts centre its 10th anniversary in 2022, kicking off the celebrations with three big “birthday parties” on three Saturdays in January.
Welcome to Palmesus Classics
Welcome to this fall’s major highlight at Kilden. Here you’ll find useful information about what’s happening.
Sheherazade in the press
On tour in Agder, *Sheherazade—and the Story That Lasted 1,001 Nights* was a magical theatrical experience for young and old alike.
The Nordic Council Music Prize 2021 goes to Eivør Pálsdóttir
Faroese musician Eivør Pálsdóttir has been awarded the Nordic Council Music Prize for 2021. She is set to perform at Kilden on March 19.
Honoring Vilhelm Krag with eight newly composed works
To mark the 150th anniversary of Vilhelm Krag’s birth, Kilden (KVE) will perform no fewer than eight newly commissioned works by Norwegian composers on November 4.
Reviews of *In the South, They Have the Sea*
Four critics were in attendance at the sold-out premiere. Here you can read their impressions of *I sør har de sjøen*.
Up-and-coming performing artist Maritea Dæhlin presents a show at Kilden
When theater director Valborg Frøysnes invited her to create a production at Kilden with visual artist Kaja Haven, it marked the beginning of a unique project and an exciting collaboration.
