PUBLISHED MONDAY 26.6.2023
By Julie Hindkjær, media volunteer at Roskilde Festival
"If you're looking for an orange feeling, you'll definitely find it in Dream City."
That's something Emil Nielsen, one of Dream City's devoted inhabitants, proudly shares about the "city of dreams" that the Dream City residents have been constructing since April 15th.
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For the seasoned festivalgoer, Dream City is best known for its creative events and wild structures, ranging from a fire station with a DJ fire truck to the inevitable miniature tower of Copenhagen ZOO's landmark.
Dream City has experiences for everyone
For a newly hatched festival attendee, Dream City may seem overwhelming with its multitude of sensory impressions. However, the approximately 50 diverse and creative camps welcome everyone with open arms.
"There's an entrance for everyone here because the events are in all directions. There's a sense of togetherness in how we ensure there's something for everyone," says Emil Nielsen, who has been part of Camp Bodega - one of Dream City's oldest camps - since its inception in 2014.
Emil Nielsen has been a volunteer communication coordinator for Dream City since 2017, where he is responsible for communication, identity, and registration.
Explore Dream City
If you want to know what's happening in Dream City, Emil Nielsen recommends taking the whole journey from God Nabo to Zootårnet and exploring all the structures.
"You have to be good at exploring because there are many small, fantastic camps that have really cool content during the daytime. So, there are many ways in, but you should definitely take the whole tour."
Dream City is a community-driven initiative established in 2012 and is the only place at the festival where festival attendees can build their own camp as early as mid-April. To reside in Dream City, one must go through an application process.
Dream City is built on values such as social and environmental sustainability, community, and innovation.