Frontløberne
Frontløberne and Creative Entrepreneurs:
Frontløberne spearheaded initiatives for creative entrepreneurs through Det Kreative Netværk. This network connected creative professionals across Region Midtjylland, including graphic designers, filmmakers, event organizers, and platform developers. The goal was to unite and strengthen creative entrepreneurs in the region’s growth layer.
Network meetings were key to the initiative, allowing participants to meet across industries, share inspiration, solve challenges collaboratively, network, and develop tangible projects.
OFF Track 2017
OFF Track aimed to spotlight the creative grassroots across Region Midtjylland and foster collaboration between this group and creative industries. Led by eight established organizations, each member identified top regional talents in their respective fields:
Frontløberne (creative industries)
Promus (music, sound, and lyrics)
Smag (food)
DGI (sports and street culture)
Institut for (x) (architecture and urban spaces)
The Animation Workshop (film/animation/cross-media)
Culture Works (art/street art)
Scenekunstcentret (performing arts)
Events and highlights from 2015 include:
Netværksmøde, March 18: Held at Frontløberne, the event featured presentations from Carsten Holst (Filmby Aarhus), Chris Kroer Jensen (Manifestus), and Anne Jensen (Northside Festival). The session fostered positive feedback, leading participants to create a Facebook group for further collaboration.
Netværksmøde #2, December 1: Hosted at Filmbyen Aarhus, this meeting included talks by Martin Skou (Hi-Fi Klubben), Rasmus Hamann (KnowTheirName), and Julianna Engberg (Aarhus 2017). Pitch Corner and Village Square sessions provided opportunities for project pitching and networking.
Netværksmøde #3, September 27: At VIA University, over 90 attendees worked on eight case studies during workshops, preceded by presentations from Aarhus Volume and CYKLO.
Netværksmøde #4, November 22: Held at Sigfreds Kaffefabrik, the event included talks by Thomas Sigfred Nielsen (entrepreneur), Uncle Tang (creative connections project), and Biobarakken (DIY molecular biology). Attendees enjoyed excellent coffee and food from Birks Køkken.
ShowOFF 2015ShowOFF marked the public debut of OFF Track 2017, showcasing Aarhus’s grassroots creativity. On September 25, the area around Kulbroen and Flæskehallen hosted performances in music, performing arts, literature, and film.
Cultural and artistic entrepreneurs held open house events, while DGI Underground provided an opportunity to climb Kulbroen for panoramic views. Around the Kulbroen, artists created live exhibitions and installations on its concrete structures, blending art and urban exploration.