Projects and Initiatives

Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra holds monthly concerts in the psychiatric wards at Sørlandet Hospital, giving patients an opportunity to be touched by the power of music at their place of treatment.

Young people facing mental health challenges are writing new lyrics for the choral movements of a requiem. The work will be performed by students from a selection of high schools, alongside professional soloists and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.

Sparebanken Sør has provided funding so that we can carry out the program we have named “From Lullabies to Hymns at the End of the Journey.”

SPOR is performing arts focused on participation, empowerment, and inclusion. Around 80 young people, with and without disabilities, share the stage with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in a large-scale production with a professional production team.

Kilden is engaged in extensive outreach work. We place particular emphasis on the field of collaborative performing arts and on the connection between culture, health, and living conditions. Kilden is the only arts center in Norway to have Kilden own research Kilden , Eva Mari Andreasen.

Children, young people, students and amateur musicians of all ages have the opportunity to share the stage with Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra performs the piece of music, created by talented school students from Agder and Telemark.

Customized events to allow for participation from adults, children and families who may find it challenging to attend ordinary concert and theater experiences.

By collecting funds, instruments, and equipment, the program aims to give children in economically underdeveloped communities the opportunity to experience and explore music.

Provide students with challenges and development opportunities within a professional arts and culture environment, while allowing them to get to know other young people who share the same interest.

UngdomsKilden is our very own immersion program in theater for young people from 13 to 19 years.

Sølvstrupene is Kilden's senior choir, with 150 male and female voices. The choir was established when Kilden opened in 2012, and has since then participated in both concerts and performances.

The Gullstrupene Dementia Choir is a program for people with dementia who live at home.

Babysang is an offer for parents and children to share the joy of music and singing in a neutral environment.