Academy of Music and Drama

Premises

The Academy of Music and Drama has five locations:

• Eklandagatan 86 (Google Maps)
• Fågelsången 1 (Konstnärliga) (Google Maps)
• Åvägen 24 (Brewhouse) (Google Maps)
• Vasagatan 50 (HDK-Valand) (Google Maps)
• Triörgatan 1 (Angered Centre) (Google Maps)

Information about the locations of programs and courses, available rooms, and staff can be found on the following page:: Campuses and study areas at the University of Gothenburg

Our facilities are designed for study and learning in artistic and educational fields. We all share a responsibility for maintaining a positive learning and working environment. Please be mindful of how your behaviour affects the ability of others to study, work, and learn.

Rules of conduct and order

• Access for students: 07:00-00:00 during term time.
• The premises and equipment are to be used for University activities only.
• Instruments and equipment may not be removed from the premises without permission.
• Private tuition is not permitted.
• Refreshments are permitted only in common rooms and student areas.
• Teachers and students share responsibility for tidying up the classrooms after use.
• Turn off lights and close windows after use.
• Always lock doors to classrooms and rehearsal rooms.
• Keep personal belongings in lockers or designated storage areas.
• Keep valuables and instruments within sight. Personal belongings are not insured by the University.
• Cellists and double bass players should always use end pin anchors.
• Locked doors must not be opened and left unattended.
• The Academy of Music and Drama requires financial compensation for any damage, whether intentional or unintentional. The cost of repairs will be charged to the person responsible for the damage. The same applies to false fire or burglar alarms triggered at emergency exits.

Instrument storage

For instruments that do not fit in standard lockers, it is possible to borrow space in special instrument storage rooms. Only students who are actively enrolled during the current academic year may borrow these rooms. The storage rooms must be emptied before each summer to allow for cleaning. Rules for their use are displayed in each instrument storage room. If you have any questions, please contact schema@hsm.gu.se.

To apply for a storage space, please complete an application form and sign the agreement.

Music and Drama Library (Gothenburg University Library)

The Humanities Library includes a division for music and drama, which houses and extensive collection of sheet music, music literature, manuscripts, and study spaces in close proximity to the collections.
Division for music and drama

Quiet room

At Eklandagatan 86, room 2460, you will find our quiet room – a place for rest, reflection, prayer or meditation. The room is open to all students and staff. Please remember to lock the door while using the room. Check the door indicator before entering; if it is red, the room is occupied.

Mail management

Each student group, as well as the student union, has access to a shared mailbox located at Eklandagatan 86, by the lift on the third floor. We encourage you to check your mailbox regularly.

For messages to teachers, administrative staff, technical staff and others, there are mailboxes at Eklandagatan 86, on the second and third floors of building 1.

Agreement for parties or events

Are you a student at the Academy of Music and Drama who would like to organise a party with your fellow students? Please contact lokal@hsm.gu.se to book a venue and sign an agreement. Your booking is valid only once it has been approved and confirmed by the Academy of Music and Drama.

Related info:

• The Artistic Faculty's environments
• Security at the University

Organisation and student representation

Management

• Head of Department: Jesper Lundgren
• Deputy Head of Department: Jonas Simonson
• Assistant Head of Department for Education: Karin Rickardsson
• Assistant Head of Department for Research and Doctoral Studies: Maria Bania

Student representation in councils and groups

Membership of Konstkåren (the student union) gives you the opportunity to influence what happens at the department. Students have the right to be represented in councils and groups that prepare or make decisions on issues of importance to the programs and the student experience.

Konstkåren appoints student representatives from among its members.

Konstkåren

Permanent consultative forums with student representatives

• Department Council
• Department Management Council
• Research Council
• Education Council
• Work Environment Group
• Unit management teams: Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Classical Music and Church Music, Music, and Research and Postgraduate Studies.
• Admissions jury groups

Student influence

Campus Service

Campus Service assists students with:

• Fault reporting for premises and permanently installed audiovisual equipment in teaching facilities
• Issuing and returning student keys
• Student lockers (see Student lockers below)
• Loan of basic audiovisual equipment (Eklandagatan 86 only)
• Cleaning services and waste sorting

Please note that GU cards are ordered through the GU card portal. More information about the GU card.

Contact Campus Service

• Service notification (24 hours a day): service.lorensberg@gu.se
• Telephone: 031-786 4155
• Office hours, Eklandagatan 86: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12.30-14.30

Student lockers

Campus Service provides student lockers at Eklandagatan 86 and Åvägen 24 (Brewhouse). The lockers belong to the Academy of Music and Drama and are issued to students for personal use following a signing of an agreement. Exchanging lockers between students is not permitted.

The student must:

• Attach a personal padlock to the assigned locker (Eklandagatan 86 only).
• Ensure that instruments and personal belongings are insured.

In accordance with government regulations, the Academy of Music and Drama does not provide insurance for students' instruments or personal belongings.

Damage to lockers, for example through stickers or graffiti, may result in the withdrawal of the right to use the locker. Any damage must be paid for by the student responsible.

Storing illegal or prohibited items in lockers is strictly prohibited. If a violation is suspected, the University of Gothenburg reserves the right to open the locker. The student will first be given the opportunity to open the locker in the presence of two representatives of the department. If this does not occur, the locker will be opened by University staff.

Contact

If you still have questions after reading the information on the Student Portal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Study guidance

SStudy guidance offers support through one-to-one consultations and can answer questions about educational support, taking a break from your studies, study skills and study planning.
Study guidance on the Student Portal
E-mail: studievagledning@hsm.gu.se

Student affairs

Our Education Officers answer questions from current and prospective students. Contact us if you have questions about admissions, course registration, study breaks, credit transfer or other study-related matters.

• E-mail: utbildningsexpedition@hsm.gu.se
• Telephone: +46 31-786 4020
  Telephone hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00-12.30 during term time (mid-August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-June)

Technicians

The technicians support the programs in achieving their educational objectives. They play an active role in students' learning by supporting events and carrying out technical maintenance.
E-mail (events): evenemang@hsm.gu.se
E-mail (infrastructure): teknik.musik@hsm.gu.se
E-mail (performing arts): teknik.scen@hsm.gu.se

International office

Our International Coordinator answers questions about studying and working abroad.
Go International on the Student Portal
E-mail: jenny.hedlund@hsm.gu.se

Frequently requested information

• Behaviour, discrimination, and harassment
• Book a group room or other study space
• Disability study support
• Exchange agreements
• Insurance
• Schedule
• Scholarships
• Security at the University
• Servicecenter
• Study environment and wellbeing

Events

Public events

The Academy of Music and Drama regularly organises public concerts and performances. Information about these events is published regularly on our website throughout the academic year. All performances and concerts that form part of examinations are recorded.

Events at the Academy of Music and Drama

Free tickets

As a student at the Artistic Faculty, you are entitled to one (1) free ticket per event at the Academy of Music and Drama. You can collect your free ticket and purchase additional tickets via the Billetto website. The code for your free ticket is published at the beginning of each semester in the news article Free tickets to events by the Academy of Music and Drama.

Organise your own lunchtime events

You can organise your own lunchtime event to practise performing in front of an audience. These events are open to the public, free of charge, and listed in the events calendar on the Academy's website.

If you would like to organise an event, please follow the instructions and complete the application form at least two weeks before the planned event date.

Instructions and application form: How to organise your own lunchtime event

Marketing events

Marketing and ticket sales for events at the Academy of Music and Drama are generally managed by our Communications Officers. If you are planning to promote your own event, including through Facebook events, please contact us at publik@hsm.gu.se so that we can coordinate information about activities at the Academy.

At the end of each month, we distribute the newsletter Evenemangsbrev från Högskolan för scen och musik (Events newsletter from the Academy of Music and Drama), which contains details of events taking place during the following month.

You are welcome to subscribe to the Events newsletter from the Academy of Music and Drama

Media archive

All performances and concerts that are part of examinations and are organised by the Academy of Music and Drama are documented. If you would like to receive recordings, please contact musik.teknik@hsm.gu.se.

Please note: Recordings are protected by copyright.

Tickets and discounts at other institutions

Students of the Academy of Music and Drama are entitled to concessions and discounts at various cultural institutions and shops. Please note that these discounts require the presentation of your GU card and that discounted tickets are non-transferable.

In some cases, you might also need to present an Official Transcript of Records. How to get an Official Transcript of Records

Offers for individual events can be found under Free tickets to events by the Academy of Music and Drama.

• Dramaten in Stockholm: Students at the Academy of Music and Drama are entitled to one free ticket per student per production. The performance must take place during the current term. Book your ticket by emailing kundservice@dramaten.se and collect it no later than 60 minutes before the performance. Please note that you must present an Official Transcript of Records. The offer is valid for regular repertoire performances, subject to availability.
• Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra: Students and employees of the Academy can purchase tickets to Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra concerts for SEK 20. The offer is valid subject to availability, from the box office opening time until 30 minutes before the concert begins. In addition, full-time students may purchase tickets in advance at half price. Payment by card or Swish only.
• Göteborg Opera: Students and employees of the Academy may purchase one ticket per person for Göteborg Opera performances for SEK 90, subject to availability from 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance (from 1:00 p.m. for matinées).
• Göteborg Wind Orchestra (GWO): Students and employees can purchase tickets to Göteborg Wind Orchestra concerts at Haga Konserthall at the reduced price of SEK 75. Tickets are purchesed via the GWO-website.
• Nefertiti: Students of the Academy of Music and Drama receive a 30% discount on most concerts at Nefertiti on presentation of a valid student card.
• Folkteatern: Students and employees may obtain a free ticket by enquiring after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Otherwise, standard student prices apply. This offer applies only to Folkteatern's own productions and does not apply to guest performances.
• Angered Theatre: Students and employees are entitled to a free ticket, subject to availability. Bookings can be made via malin@angeredsteater.se after 3:00 p.m. on the day before the performance.
• Backa Teater: A complimentary ticket is available for daytime performances. For evening and weekend performances, tickets are available for SEK 50. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, subject to availability, upon presentation of a GU card.
• Göteborgs Stadsteater: Tickets for in-house productions are available for SEK 50. Tickets may be purchased, subject to availability, from 3:00 p.m. on the day of the performance upon presentation of a GU card.
• Stora Teatern: Tickets for performances organised by Stora Teatern are available for SEK 40 plus a service charge. Tickets may be purchased, subject to availability, on the day of the performance upon presentation of a GU card.
• Gitarren AB: 10% off accessories and strings.
• Wennerströms musikaffär (strings): 10% discount on strings and accessories.
• Ödmans Musik & Instrumentverkstad AB: 10% discount on accessories and some string sets.