Norwegian hard rockers CONCEPTION have organized four successful camps with fans, an unusual and unique way to crowdfund their albums and tours which have created close relationships between the band and their fans. The first four camps have taken them to different beautiful locations in Norway, like Trollstigen and Telemark, but for their next camp in September they have chosen the old Viking city of Birka in lake Mälaren outside Stockholm, Sweden.
The Viking culture keeps fascinating people not just in Scandinavia, but all over the world. They were known to organize their own ”olympics”, games where clans would compete and socialize, and in Birka the staff will help organize the Conception Viking Games as a highlight for the camp this year. While staying the UNESCO World Heritage Site campers will also be able to visit reconstructions of Viking houses and old Viking graves, get guided tours and enjoy mead tasting.
Tore Østby, guitar player in Conception and living in Stockholm:
-”We want to keep finding places of beauty and interest, and I am happy to be able to share this unique place just outside my home town!”
Roy Khan, singer, continues:
-”Camping with fans have given us so much beyond the funding with the hiking experiences and finding friendship, and we are really looking forward to sharing this exciting adventure!”
The camps have been very popular, and with this concept the limited tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
Dates and ticket info at https://conception.bandzoogle.com/home
About Birka: http://www.birkavikingastaden.se
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