Q1
I want to attend an event at Femman. What do I need to do?
Answer: You must become a member of the organization that runs Kulturhuset Femman, which is called “Ett fritt kulturhus i Uppsala.” You can do so by going to our homepage, clicking on “Become a member,” and paying the membership dues. You must do this at least one day before the event you’d like to attend in order to be allowed to enter. Membership is valid for the calendar year.
Q2
How does membership work?
Answer: Membership in the organization allows you to attend all of Femman’s various events throughout the year, gives you the possibility to arrange your own events, gives you the possibility to rent music rehearsal spaces/art studios in the building when they become available, and gives you the possibility to affect the organization through, for example, participating in membership forums and the annual meeting, or even running for a seat on the board.
Q3
I don’t remember when I became a member. Can you check whether my membership is still valid?
Answer: Membership runs for the calendar year, so if you joined during the current year, you will be a member until the end of the year. An easy way to check your membership yourself is to search your email account for the confirmation email you received when you became a member.
I didn’t realize that I had to become a member the day before an event, and I became a member too late. Can I still come to the event?
Answer: Unfortunately, no. Femman’s premises are not approved for public events, so we therefore must strictly enforce our membership policy. The only exception is that if you were a member during the previous calendar year, you can pay your membership dues the same day as the event you would like to attend. This policy was approved at the 2019 Annual Meeting.
q4
I/my band would like to play at Femman. Can you book me/us for a show?
Answer: Since Femman is a DIY space, the organization itself rarely books its own events. Shows and other events are usually booked by individual members or booking groups (such as Uppsala Hardcore, Uppsala Jungle, Queerest, Klubb Kryptonit etc). All members of the organization are welcome to book their own events. Please contact femmanbooking@gmail.com for booking or more information, or fill out the form on the homepage under “Host an event.”
q5
I sent an email to Femman but haven’t received a response. Have I done something wrong, or have you forgotten about me?
Answer: We haven’t forgotten about you! All of Femman’s communication is handled by volunteers in their free time, so it can sometimes take awhile before you receive a response. Certain questions must be discussed at a group meeting or board meeting before we can provide a proper response. Please be patient, and we’ll answer you as quickly as possible!