The Party
Denmark's golden era
The Party was the largest demo party of the 1990s golden age, drawing thousands to Denmark and premiering legendary productions including State of the Art.
Overview
During the demo scene’s golden age, The Party in Denmark was the event. From 1991 to 2002, thousands gathered each December to compete, socialise, and witness premieres that shaped scene history. State of the Art won here. The Party defined what demo parties could be.
Fast facts
- Active: 1991-2002.
- Location: Denmark (various venues).
- Peak attendance: 5,000+.
- Legacy: Template for modern demo parties.
Historical premieres
| Year | Production | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | State of the Art | Spaceballs |
| 1993 | Arte | Sanity |
| 1995 | Closer | CNCD |
| Various | Scene milestones | Multiple groups |
Why it ended
The Party concluded in 2002 due to:
- Organisational burnout
- Venue challenges
- Scene evolution
- Successor events emerging
Legacy
The Party established patterns followed by subsequent events:
- Multi-day format
- Multiple competition tracks
- Social spaces alongside competitions
- Combined LAN and demo focus