Det Yderste Hav invites you to a festive, dance-friendly concert at Studenterhuset!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A STUDENT TO BUY A TICKET

Can you party to the sound of sea and wind? Det Yderste Hav’s music is a deeply pulsating dance music that is at once lyrical and melodically complex. It is unique in Scandinavian music, having been developed through more than 300 years of unbroken tradition—yet still evolving today.

The music has its roots in the seafaring history of Fanø, where sailors carried it with them on long journeys around the world, and where the families back home played and sang the melodies. It comes from harsh living conditions, and while it can be deep and moving, it is never dark. On the contrary, it is especially known for its extraordinary ability to bring together people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds in dance—and often in wild celebration.

Det Yderste Hav continues this celebration of life, even beyond Fanø.

Over the past year, the band has performed at venues and festivals such as Huset i Magstræde (Copenhagen), Tønder Festival, Jelling Music Festival, Gisselfeld Kultursaloner, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and the Danish Music Awards 2024 in Odense—always setting the dance floor in motion. Fanø dance isn’t difficult once you decide to throw yourself into it—and people do.

Det Yderste Hav began as a trio: violinist and master musician Peter Uhrbrand (nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize for his work with Danish traditional music), the brilliant classical guitarist Jørgen Bjørslev, and award-winning lyricist and singer Jeppe Brixvold. Together, in the town of Sønderho at the southern tip of Fanø, they created a musical space for reinterpretations, improvisations, poetry, and experiments—an energy that still drives Det Yderste Hav today.

Later, the band grew into a septet to fully emphasize the power of dance. The lineup expanded with DMA winners Sonnich Lydom (accordion, harmonica) and Kristian Bugge (violin), as well as Claus Carlsen (saxophone, bass clarinet) and Kirstine Uhrbrand (piano).

When Det Yderste Hav performs, they are often joined by the so-called “Balpatruljen”—a group of young people from Fanø (aged 16–30), many of whom can play the music themselves. They often lead dance instruction before the party begins and take the lead on the dance floor. Sometimes, Balpatruljen even sets up a special coffee-punch bar. This element of continuity is important, because Fanø music has always been about more than individuals—it’s about carrying on a shared tradition.

Det Yderste Hav’s performances are therefore an invitation to participate, to share, and to celebrate—both for organizers and audiences alike.