Bar Guide for street hosts at Distortion 2025

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As a street host at Distortion, you can set up a bar to earn extra income and cover event costs. Here’s what you need to know about running a bar at the festival:

What Distortion Provides

• Bar Elements from Carlsberg:
  • Standard setup includes 2 bar counters (75 x 260 cm each, approx. 5 meters in total).
  • Additional elements can be rented for 500 DKK each (e.g., for a back bar).
• Beverage Supply (must be purchased through Distortion):
  • Tuborg canned beer
  • Red Bull
  • Spirits (Vodka, Rum, Gin)
  • Shots
  • Carlsberg mixer range (Coca-Cola, Schweppes, Sprite, etc.)
  • Ice cubes
  • Beer cooling kegs
• Pricing Boards: Must follow Distortion’s price list (available March 24).
• Delivery: Bar elements and beverages will be delivered to designated pick-up spots.
• Returns: Unused, unopened items (full cases/packs) can be returned for credit.

What You Handle

• Bar Operations:
  Staff, payment systems, cash registers, change, bar tools, back bar setup, etc.
• Temporary License:
  • For alcohol sales, you need a single-day permit from the police.
  • This requires partnering with a licensed restaurateur/manager to ensure approval.
  • Distortion helps with the form, but it is important that it is filled out correctly.
• Orders: Place all beverage orders by April 11.
• Power Supply: Arrange electricity through outlets, silent generators, or batteries if needed.

Costs and Fees

• Basic Bar Fee: 3,000 DKK
• Extra Bar Elements: 500 DKK per additional element (2 included by default).
• Product Surcharge: A 10% fee on beverage orders to cover related expenses.

Example Calculation (excl. VAT):

1. Beverage order: 20,000 DKK
2. Product surcharge (10%): 2,000 DKK
3. Basic bar fee: 3,000 DKK
   Total cost: 25,000 DKK

If 10,000 DKK worth of goods are returned:

• You receive a 10% refund on the return (1,000 DKK).
• Total refund: 11,000 DKK

Why Bars Cost Money

Distortion manages public spaces on Nørrebro and by the harbor, incurring high costs for cleaning, sanitation, and logistics. Since bar operation is one of the few ways Distortion can make an income, it is therefore necessary to “sell” some of that bar operation to cover the costs. By giving Streethosts the opportunity to run bars, we ensure that local groups and cultural actors can earn money for their events. This model is a fair solution that both supports streethosts and makes it possible for Distortion to hold the festival.