A Circle Of Friends

Name: A Circle Of Friends
Start: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Byens Cafe

took place · 25 Sep 2026

Byens Cafe, Jelling

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Alex Nyborg Madsen brings his new band A Circle Of Friends to Byens Cafe in Jelling on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 20:00. The concert is part of a five-date Danish tour featuring acoustic americana, roots and folk music. Byens Cafe is located in the cultural centre Byens Hus on Møllegade, where the cafe functions as both a restaurant and music venue hosting regular concerts by Danish musicians. Admission is 250 kroner.

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About the venue: Byens Cafe

Byens Café sits inside Byens Hus, a cultural centre on Møllegade in Jelling that also houses a public library, citizens service centre, cinema and art exhibitions. The café doubles as a music venue, hosting concerts by well-known Danish musicians throughout the year. The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal produce - organic where possible and sourced from local suppliers - and the beers on tap come from Jelling Bryggeri. A covered outdoor area is available, and the café can be hired for private events.

Møllegade 10, 7300 Jelling Get directions

About: Alex Nyborg Madsen

Born in Frederiksværk, Alex Nyborg Madsen has led bands across genres since the 1980s - from the heavy metal of Witch Cross to the acoustic americana of A Circle Of Friends. A long-time radio personality on DR's P3, P4 and P5, he also co-founded the independent station Radio Mars in 2024.

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likes on Facebook

702

Kickstarter supporters for Radio Mars DAB campaign

40+

years in Danish music life as a musician and radio host

What's new

2026
Radio Mars, the independent DAB channel that Alex Nyborg Madsen co-founded in 2024, closes in 2026 due to lack of sustainable economic foundation.
2026-03
Alex Nyborg Madsen & A Circle Of Friends performed at Kulturhuset Den Svenske Sømandskirke in Hirtshals on March 12, 2026.
2025-03
A Circle Of Friends visited Kulturcentret ved Søen in Aabybro on March 28, 2025 with an evening of americana.

Tour

HirtshalsAabybroRoskildeHolstebro

Tracks

Fit for FightWitch Cross' debut album from 1984 on Roadrunner Records - the band's most well-known release

Are You There / No AngelWitch Cross' self-financed debut single from 1982, sent to Kerrang!

H.J.E.M.Song on the soundtrack to the DR Christmas calendar H*A*S*H (2010)

Not Alone On The FloorWell-known song with A Circle Of Friends within americana/alt-country

Love Grows WildProminent song with A Circle Of Friends, available on Apple Music

Recent shows

Apr 19, 2023 Toldkammeret, Helsingør (DK)
Mar 16, 2001 Foderstoffen, Ringe (DK)
Mar 10, 2001 Tavlen, Kolding (DK)

About: A Circle Of Friends

Veteran singer and radio host Alex Nyborg Madsen - known from bands like Witch Cross and Harlot - channels his lifelong love of folk and country through A Circle Of Friends. Their shows are built around acoustic americana and roots music, with the songs and the stories behind them taking centre stage.

2.5K

followers on Facebook

What's new

2026-03
A Circle Of Friends performed at Kulturhuset 'Den Svenske Sømandskirke' in Hirtshals on March 12, 2026.
2025-08
The band performed at Kulturhuset Birkelundgaard in Albertslund on August 10, 2025.
2025-04
A Circle Of Friends performed at Nørre Vosborg at Musikteatret Holstebro on April 25, 2025.

Tour

HirtshalsAlbertslundHolstebroFredericiaRoskildeOdense

Tracks

Love Grows WildDebut single from 2021, cover of Buddy Miller, produced with Michael Hartmann (HUSH)

Your Not Alone AnymoreSingle with heavy DR rotation; prompted the name change to just 'A Circle Of Friends'

Shattered CrossLive recorded studio track, early signature piece for the band

BurdenPerformed live at Skagen Festival 2023

Recent shows

Dec 11, 2022 Gimle, Roskilde (DK)

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