LECTURE: WICKED WITCHES
The ticket includes admission to the exhibition
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Throughout October, the Rock Museum invites you to ROCKMUSEET GOES DARK, where we open our doors to a month of events dedicated entirely to the darkness. Here, you’ll encounter the artists, myths, and musical movements that rebelled, challenged the norms, and made darkness a part of their artistic expression. Punk. Heavy. Noise. Chaos.
What is it about the witch that continues to fascinate female musicians?
The witch is strongly represented in culture right now, but she has long held a special place in music. For decades, female artists have aligned themselves with the witch as a powerful symbol of resistance, freedom, and a rejection of notions about how women should be.
Music curator Anya Poulsen invites you to an evening exploring musical witches through the ages. We’ll meet, among others, Stevie Nicks, Yoko Ono, Courtney Love, and Florence Welch.
Who is the witch, really? Why has she become a symbol of the dangerous, the forbidden, and the uncontrollable? And why does she reappear time and again whenever women seek to challenge the rules of power?
Using musical examples, books, historical myths, and stories of real-life witch hunts, Anya Poulsen explores the role of the witch in our culture. We’ll take a closer look at past notions of what defined a witch—and at how these notions live on in modern music and popular culture. The evening will be a journey through witches, music, and resistance—from the bonfires of history to today’s stages.
“Wicked Witches” is part of Rockmuseet Goes Dark, where throughout October we step into the shadows of rock with a program filled with dark tales, punk, heavy metal, and musical universes that challenge the familiar.
Photos will be taken during the event to capture the atmosphere and for subsequent sharing. Please let the photographer know if you do not wish to appear in the photos.
The ticket includes admission to the museum’s exhibitions starting at 5:30 p.m.
FAQ
We know that the experience begins the moment you leave home. That’s why we’ve compiled the questions we’re most frequently asked about our events here. We hope this sets the stage for a fantastic experience.
The Rock Museum is located in the Musicon district of Roskilde, about a 25-minute train ride from Copenhagen.
The walk from the station takes 15 minutes along Musiconstien. Alternatively, you can take bus 202A from the station. You can useRejseplanento plan your trip by public transportation.
Roskilde Station offers regular service to Copenhagen, Copenhagen Airport, and the rest of Denmark.
The Rock Museum is located in Roskilde’s Musicon district, about a 30-minute drive from Copenhagen and just a stone’s throw from the“12, RoskildeS” highway exit. From there, it’s easy to drive to the parking garage atIndfaldet 4, 4000 Roskilde.
Musicon is a neighborhood that is constantly evolving. As a result, parking conditions change from time to time as new areas are developed. You can stay up to date on parking conditions andregulations in the area here.
Parking for up to 2 hours
Short-term parking is available along the side streets in the central area of Musicon. In some places, parking is limited to half an hour; in others, it is up to 2 hours. Remember to set your parking disc. You cannot extend your parking beyond the two-hour limit.
Please note that the car must be parked within the marked spaces.
Parking for more than 2 hours
If you plan to stay in the Musicon district for more than 2 hours, you can park in the parking garage at Indfaldet 4.
Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), you must register via the app or at a parking meter, and parking for more than 2 hours incurs a fee.
Mon–Fri 4:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday, you can also park in the southernmost section of the BEC parking lot nearest the Sound Wall, with access from Bifaldet. No registration or payment is required.
The Rock Museum café will be open throughout the event, offering wine, soft drinks, coffee, snacks, and more.
We have a coat rack for outerwear and lockers for bags. Our coat rack is actually quite an experience in itself… and it’s completely free!
Our store will remain open during the event