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In 2025, festivals have become defiantly political. Roskilde is one of the most powerful

A sea of people — Music and countercultural movements have a hand-in-hand relationship spanning decades. As authorities increasingly police traditional on-street protests, dancefloors and crowds are again becoming crucial spaces for solidarity, writes Ella Glossop, reporting from Denmark’s largest festival.

  • Music
  • Ella Glossop

The Danish designer tearing mainstream fashion apart

Huck x Carlsberg — Maja Brix eschews decoration in favour of flow, producing a style that's all about stripped-back simplicity. We visit Maja in her Copenhagen boutique to find out what makes her work special.

  • Culture
  • Michael Fordham

The Danish artisan behind the world’s most unique bicycles

Huck x Carlsberg — Rasmus Gjesing builds what many believe to be the finest bicycles in the world; from hand-forged caliper to immaculately balanced rim. We meet the craftsman in his workshop outside Copenhagen.

  • Bike
  • Michael Fordham

Cruising the skate utopia of Copenhagen

Scandinavian shred — The Stance Europe crew hit the Danish capital in this sweet edit with Ollie Lock, Jerome Campbell, Villads Larsen and Sarah Meurle.

  • Skate
  • HUCK HQ

The Summer of Love has found its forever-home, and it’s called Freetown Christiania

Rad Copenhagen: Insider's Guide Part IV — In 2013, we headed out to Copenhagen's CPH Pro to put together this alternative city guide on the city's thriving creative community. In the final instalment, Huck meets the lurkers, lifers and outsiders carving an alternative Copenhagen, free from restraint in Freetown Christiania.

  • Culture
  • Natalie Davies

Skate photographer Sarah Meurle brings her Swedish cool to Copenhagen

Rad Copenhagen: Insider's Guide Part II — In 2013, we headed out to Copenhagen's CPH Pro to put together this alternative city guide on the city's thriving creative community. In the second instalment, we cruise with globe-wandering skateboarder and photographer Sarah Meurle as she explores Copenhagen's lesser-known spots.

  • Travel
  • Natalie Davies

OH DAWN are crafting boards for Copenhagen's cold water surf crew

Rad Copenhagen: Insider's Guide Part I — In 2013, we headed out to Copenhagen's CPH Pro to put together this alternative city guide on the city's thriving creative community. First up, Mathias Rosendal founded OH DAWN to shape boards perfect for his home break on Denmark’s North Shore.

  • Travel
  • Natalie Davies

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