By Julie Hindkjær, volunter journalist.
“People think young people at festivals are too wasted to listen.”
Mizz Privileze is here to challenge that. Behind the glitter is a sharp drag performer and human rights activist who uses the stage to shift attitudes – not just entertain.
You can catch them on the Re:Act stage Tuesday at 12:00, inviting you to rights bingo filled with seriousness, sparkle and laughter. Every bingo card is based on real-life cases of discrimination and hate crimes – and as the numbers are called, you learn not just what happened, but what the outcome in court was.
“I highlight these cases to motivate people to report hate crimes – and to show that it actually makes a difference. It’s a big celebration of all our rights. But I wrap the heavy facts in glitter so we can handle it – even in the middle of a festival.”
And yes – there are prizes. But which ones? You’ll have to show up to find out.
About Mizz Privileze:
Mizz Privileze is one of Denmark’s most prominent drag performers, having taken the stage at over 400 events across the country and internationally – including New York, Vienna and London. They became the first drag artist in the world to receive a golden buzzer on Danmark Har Talent, reaching the finals, and have since won awards for both their stage productions and activism.
Mizz is also a certified human rights consultant and public speaker. They founded Shamelezz – a creative platform for queer performance – which has given over 100 artists the space to share their work. Mizz Privileze uses they/them pronouns.
Even though the themes are weighty, Mizz Privileze has found that festival audiences are ready for more than just a party.
“There’s often this idea that young people at festivals only want quick messages. But I’ve seen that many are fully capable of dealing with complexity – and open to it – because their own lives are also really complex.”
When you’re at Roskilde Festival, you step into a community that makes space for difference and a diversity of voices. You feel it clearly on the Re:Act stage – the festival’s platform for activism, dialogue and bold artistic expression.
Mizz Privileze embodies that spirit – not just with sequins and sass, but as a symbol of what the festival aims to be.
“Roskilde Festival dares to be political and to give a platform and space to different identities. Drag and Roskilde Festival have that in common – they’re both a bit rough around the edges and they both want something more.”
Sometimes, just showing up is enough.
“When I sit on the train to Roskilde in full drag, I don’t need a sign that says ‘diversity’. I can just exist and remind people that there are many ways to express yourself.”
And you don’t need to know the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by heart to join in the bingo. What matters most is that you show up with an open mind.
“You’ve got to be ready to slay! Dress up, go all in – but you’re just as welcome in your scruffiest grey jumper. Everyone’s invited. The most important thing is being open.”
