May 29, 2009

Birgit Bidder (SE)

Photo by Martin Norberg taken in Gothenburg during Birgit Bidder’s stay at Creators Inn

In november 2008 Birgit Bidder persuaded a relative to take the loan she needed to record her debut album The Life Home. This spring she has started her own indielabel Kerstin Records and the clothing brand B Bidder.

Birgit Bidder stayed at Creators Inn by Elvine recently and we took the chance to ask her some questions about her experience.

Tell us about your stay at Creators Inn by Elvine at LAT. What did you think about it?
It was inspiring! It surprised me that something as nice as this actually exists! I liked every bit of it, from rain-in-glass-art to the very small and nice little cabinlike room I stayed in. Maybe I could have asked for just one more thing – cats! Then perfect.

What was your reason for visiting Gothenburg?
I performed at jazzclub Nefirtiti during Gothenburg Filmfestival Stipendium Night. I also met up with great photographer Martin Norberg (who have taken the photos for the book Broder Daniel – When We Were Winning). We took some photos, strolled around town and visited this great dock called Drömmarnas kaj! 

What’s next in the life of Birgit Bidder?
This summer I’m looking forward to a couple of great featuring releases in Sweden that I’m involved in! Then I’m gonna perform a lot with my band Orchestra, work on my newly started indielabel Kerstin Records and plan to release my first single from my debutalbum The Life Home later this year! Keep a look out for it!