Dråm is a Swedish folk band under the musical direction of Erik Ask-Upmark. With bagpipes, flutes, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, mandola and nyckelharpas, the band creates a distinctive and powerful sound in which Nordic traditions meet dance music from across Europe. The repertoire combines traditional tunes, original compositions and imaginative arrangements. Ancient drone sounds, sparkling melodies and irresistible rhythms make Dråm equally at home on the concert stage and on the dance floor. Dråm is available in a flexible line-up of two to five musicians, adapted to the venue, occasion and budget.

Nope. Common mistake - the drone is a musical concept a couple of thousand years older than the flying thingie. Basically it is a single unchanging, accompanying low note that was all the rage in the Middle Ages and some of us think it's too soon to write it off. On some instruments, like the bagpipes and hurdy-gurdy, it's a feature - not a bug. And on some other instruments, like the fiddle, you can choose!

With decades of combined experience as performers, teachers and full-time musicians, Dråm brings both professionalism and musical joy to every engagement. Equally at home on the concert stage, the festival field, in the classroom or on the dance floor, the line-up and programmes can be adapted to suit almost any occasion. Organisers can rely on a well-prepared, engaging performance—and music delivered with passion, personality and plenty of experience.

• Concerts
• Workshops
• Bal folk
• Festival sets 
• Masterclasses
• Instrument presentations

in concert

A colourful and engaging concert in which the unusual instruments, rich harmonies and stories behind the music take centre stage. Ideal for festivals, folk clubs, churches, cultural venues and intimate concert settings. And who said you can't dance during a concert? Sometime it's just impossible to resist...

bal folk

Nordic dance traditions meet the wider European bal folk scene in an evening filled with energy, interplay and the joy of dancing. Dråm can perform a complete dance evening or combine with a shorter concert. The music welcomes experienced dancers and curious newcomers alike.

workshops and courses

All the members of Dråm are experienced teachers. The band offers courses and workshops in harp, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, mandola and nyckelharpa, as well as ensemble playing and Nordic folk music. A workshop day is perfect to combine with an evening concert or bal folk.

Book Dråm for concerts, festivals, bal folk, courses and workshops – or for a complete event combining teaching, live music and dancing.

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