Jørgen Høg
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Journalist, trained at DMJX in 1993. His books include Sådan kommer der flere kvinder på ledelsesgangen (2021), Kærlighed & Smerte (2022) and Bjergfolket (2024).
New · 30 October 2026 · Gads Forlag
The story of the party that brought an entire city together. Text by Jørgen Høg, photographs by Lars Bech.
“This book is about joy. Release. Euphoria. Relief. Community. Togetherness.”
Jørgen Høg, author
About the book
After four decades of hope, disappointment and patience it finally happened. In May 2026 AGF lifted the championship trophy and sent an entire city into the wildest party. A historic rush of joy that spread far beyond the pitch and brought Aarhus together like never before.
The book revives those unforgettable days in words and a wealth of atmospheric photographs. It tells the story of what happens when a shared dream comes true, and a whole city is allowed to let go.
Told through the eyes of the people of Aarhus: fans, players, professors and ordinary citizens. It is both a lasting memory of the gold party and a tribute to the city, the community and the passion that made it something special.
For the book, Lars Bech shot more than 18.000 frames. Just over 100 of them made it onto the 240 pages.
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AGF through Lars Bech's lens





The makers
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Journalist, trained at DMJX in 1993. His books include Sådan kommer der flere kvinder på ledelsesgangen (2021), Kærlighed & Smerte (2022) and Bjergfolket (2024).
Photography
Photographer, trained at DMJX in 2001 and a multiple award winner at Årets Pressefoto. His books include Langenæs/Aarhus/Danmark (2001) and Kærlighed & Smerte (2022).
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