FACTS
"Distortion - a Celebration of Copenhagen Nightlife", was founded in 1998 as a one-day celebration of anything fun and new in Copenhagen.
In 2000, Distortion became a five-day mobile party, rolling through one Copenhagen neighbourhood each day.
In 2003-2007, the free pre-parties in the streets became increasingly popular. Until 2007, it had been a just-for-fun no-budget party.
In 2008, Distortion established a professional organisation (Nus/Nus ApS) and it quickly became a gigantic fest.
The Distortion dates are set by the Final Party, which always takes place on the first Saturday of June.
ARTISTIC MISSION
"Celebrating Copenhagen Street Life and Modern Party Culture" is the motto.
Distortion is also about the beauty of chaos (in French "le gros bordel"), about breaking physical and social boundaries, and about making people lose control.
The greatest art of it all would be to create a healthy business model based on generosity and fun.
But really, we're just trying to host a great party - where you forget who you are and where you are - and feel touched by the magic finger of Freedom.
NUMBERS
DISTORTION 2011 - 157+ dancefloors - approx 280.000 visits / 120.000+ humans
DISTORTION 2010 - 88+ dancefloors - 93.850 visits / approx. 40.000+ humans
DISTORTION 2009 - 66+ dancefloors - 39.950 visits / approx. 16.000+ humans
DISTORTION 2008 - 56 dancefloors - 31.600 visits / approx. 13.500+ humans
DISTORTION 2007 - 37 dancefloors - 14.800 visits / approx. 6.500+ humans
DISTORTION 2006 - 28 dancefloors - 8.900 visits / approx. 4.000+ humans
DISTORTION 01>05 - 16>21 dancefloors - 4.500>6.500 visits / approx. 3.000+ humans
DISTORTION 2000 - 13 dancefloors - 3.700 visits / approx. 1.800+ humans
WEATHER
We had great weather in 2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011. That's 38% sun & heat.
We had really shit weather in 2005. That's 7% rainy & windy.
Other years (55%): average Scandinavian June weather = 16-21 deg.Celsius + high clouds.
ORGANISATION
Distortion is run by Nus/Nus
Distortion was founded and is owned by Human Office
