Arts Council Norway donates NOK 27 million to music projects
Arts Council Norway has allocated NOK 26.9 million to 227 music projects across the country. Several of the music schemes have adapted their guidelines to…
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Cassette with John Lennon interview sold for 370,000 Danish kroner
On January 5, 1970, an interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono was recorded on tape in Thy, Denmark. The cassette has now been sold…
Norwegian pop group a-ha to release new music for the first time in seven years
Norwegian pop group a-ha has announced its first musical release since “Cast In Steel” from 2015. Containing twelve new songs, the band’s new album will…
Percussionist Åsmund Moen named Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship
The percussionist Åsmund Moen (24) from Nesodden in Oslo has been chosen Musician of the Year in the Youth Music Championship. The final weekend of…
ABBA’s new groove: The Swedish ensemble is back with a revolutionary concert and a brand new album
Almost 40 years after their breakup, ABBA is back together. The latest leg of the Swedish band’s legendary journey will see them release ten freshly…
Mamma Mia! Legendary Swedish group ABBA announces comeback
The iconic Swedish quartet has announced their comeback through a cryptic Twitter account, nearly 40 years after the band split in 1982. The acclaimed group,…
The “most important song of the year”: Emelie Hollow has released a new tune
On Friday, August 13, Emelie Hollow released “Alene sammen.” Emelie Hollow‘s new song Alene sammen (meaning, Alone together) is the most important song of the…
Findings Festival in Oslo has been canceled
Findings Festival at Bislett in Oslo is off. Organizers state a lack of response from the government as the reason for the cancellation. “Unfortunately, a…
Terje Isungset wins Norway’s “Egil Storbekken Music Prize” for outstanding work in folk music
Congratulations on the well-deserved win! The 2021 Egil Storbekken Music Prize has been awarded to Norwegian musician, composer, and instrument builder Terje Isungset. Crafting traditional…
Pink expresses support for Norwegian beach handball team’s bikini protest
American pop artist Pink has spoken out in favor of the Norwegian beach handball team, which was recently fined for declining to play in bikini…
Two Norwegian albums on Rolling Stone’s “Best Albums of 2021 So Far” list
Norway’s music scene is rocking through 2021! Rolling Stone named Marie Ulven‘s (aka, girl in red) debut studio album If I Could Make It Go…
Documentary about Norway’s A-ha premieres at 2021 Tribeca Film Festival
The tale behind the tunes. A-ha: The Movie premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary follows the journey of Norway’s new wave trio,…
Take a musical journey southeast without leaving Oslo with the BalkanNord Choir
The BalkanNord Choir is performing in Oslo this November! Led by conductor Dejan Milivojevic, the BalkanNord Choir has a phenomenal performance titled “Postcard from South-east…
“The music chose me”: A talk with Sámi artist Mari Boine
Mari Boine gives us insights into her music, her life, the Sámi people, and more. Though she grew up speaking Sámi, Mari Boine‘s parents were…
NRK bans Michael Jackson for two weeks
NRK won’t air music by Michael Jackson for the time being After the late pop star has been accused of sexual assault in an HBO…
Several listen to music without paying
4 out of 10 listen to music without paying for it The Norwegian rights agency TONO does not like that as many as 38 per…
12 things to do in Stavanger
12 things to do in Stavanger and Sandnes These 12 things are at your disposal in Stavanger and Sandnes this weekend! This guide is…
STUDY: Music Paralysis Strikes @ Age 28
A survey conducted by the streaming audio service Deezer finds that the average person suffers from “music paralysis” just shy of age 28, with paralysis…
Trestokk festival with free entry in remembrance
The annual Trestokk music festival will be free this year to commemorate firefighters, volunteers and victims The organizers of the Trestokk Festival have decided to…
a-ha has lost 26 years old record
a-ha has lost 26 years old record A-ha has lost the record they set when they performed in front of 198,000 people at the Maracanã…
