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Vikafestivalen
Vikafestivalen was a Norwegian pop and rock festival situated at Mo i Rana in northern Norway. It has succeeded Sjonstock, a festival arranged in the outskirts of Mo I Rana every year for 10 years (1995-2005) until it was moved closer to the city and renamed Vikafestivalen (2006). In December 2008, the festival board announced that the festival was cancelled. History The Sjonstock festival started out as a birthday celebration in Sjona outside the city of Mo i Rana, but fast became immensely popular amongst local youths. Soon enough they attracted big national performers, and grew steadily each year. The festival manager was Mads Mjelle, he was also the general manager of the Kulturapparatet foundation which co-organised the festival. Otherwise, all operations were on a voluntary basis. In 2008, the festival received NOK 100,000 in support from the Norwegian Cultural Council. On 20 December 2008, the festival management announced through Rana Blad that the festival had to be can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency of Norway; it also lays claims to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. The capital and largest city in Norway is Oslo. Norway has a total area of and had a population of 5,425,270 in January 2022. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden at a length of . It is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast and the Skagerrak strait to the south, on the other side of which are Denmark and the United Kingdom. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea. The maritime influence dominates Norway's climate, with mild lowland temperatures on the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Håkan Hellström
Håkan Georg Hellström (; born 2 April 1974) is a Swedish musician. He made his breakthrough in Sweden in 2000 with the song "Känn ingen sorg för mig Göteborg" and the album with the same name. He has released nine studio albums to date with eight reaching number one on the Swedish Albums Chart, while ''Ett kolikbarns bekännelser'' reached number two. Hellström played drums in the Swedish indie pop band Broder Daniel between 1988 and 1994, then briefly for Swedish alternative rock band Honey Is Cool with Karin Dreijer from The Knife and Fever Ray. In 1997 he rejoined Broder Daniel to play the bass, until 2003 when he left the band again to focus completely on his solo career. In 2006, following the birth of his son, he announced that he would take a break from touring and recording. Despite this, he still performed occasional gigs and continues to release very successful albums. On 5 June 2016, he performed a concert at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg that set a new attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatas Parlament
Gatas Parlament ( en, Parliament of the Street) is a Norwegian group of rap artists. It currently consists of artists Elling Borgersrud and Jester. The group was the first to release a hiphop-recording in their native language, Norwegian. All current and former members have strong left-leaning political views, and make their feelings on many things, including American president George W. Bush, a common motif in their lyrics. Elling Borgersrud has stood for national election as a minor political candidate for the Red Electoral Alliance. History Gatas Parlament started out in 1993, taking the name Kveldens Høydepunkt (''Highlight of the Evening''). Don Martin did not take to the name, however, and thus it was dropped. Later, they attended a public speech by Carl I. Hagen, the chairman of the right-wing party Fremskrittspartiet, where they threw eggs and rotten fruit at Hagen. This caused Hagen to comment that ''gatens parlament'' ruled the country, and the three rappers stuck ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Doe (band)
Johndoe is a Norwegian punk, rock and powerpop band from Trondheim Trondheim ( , , ; sma, Tråante), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros and Trondhjem (), is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2020, it had a population of 205,332, was the third most populous municipality in Norway, and ... made up of Jonas Skybakmoen (vocals and guitar), Terje Uv (guitar), Øystein M. Eide (bass) and Stian Lundberg (drums). After three consecutive albums in the 2000s, the band went on a hiatus in 2006, to make a comeback in 2013–2014 with the album ''Slugger''. Discography Albums |
Thomas Dybdahl
Thomas Dybdahl (born 12 April 1979) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Background Thomas Dybdahl grew up in Sandnes, Norway. His musical career started off as the guitarist in the band Quadraphonics. The band released one album in 2002 on Oslove Records. Career Dybdahl released his first single as a solo artist EP, ''Bird'', in 2000. His second EP from 2001 was titled ''John Wayne''. Beginning with the release of his first album, ''...That Great October Sound'', in 2002, the first part of his "October" series, he received national and even international appreciation for his work. Since then, and especially after the European release in 2004, Dybdahl's notability has increased significantly. The mostly positive reviews tout Dybdahl as a new pop wonder comparable to Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and other solo artists. He received the Spellemannprisen and the Alarm Award for his work. The release of his next two albums, ''Stray Dogs'' (European release in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer. Career Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, penning her first numbers aged just 12. After gaining a background in classical music, Zetlitz began to experiment. Her debut album '' Morbid Latenight Show'' was released in 1998 and spawned several successful singles. In 1999 she toured in USA with Lilith Fair. It was followed by the Tore Johansson produced '' Beautiful So Far'' in 2000. Her third album, '' Sweet Injections'', was released in 2003, helmed by electronic experts Howie B, Magnus Fiennes and Richard X (Sugababes, Rachel Stevens). Lead single "Girl Like You" signalled a change of direction for the singer. Her fourth album ''Rollerskating'' was released in late 2006. EMI describes the release as a "fascinating and unique blend of pulsing electro, classic Disco nouveaux, twisted pop melodies and good old fashioned catchy choruses. It's Bertine as you know and love her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothminister
Gothminister is a Norwegian gothic/industrial metal band. Formed in 1999, they have released six albums and have had success in Germany, playing many German music festivals, including Wave-Gotik-Treffen (WGT), the Dark Storm Festival, and the M'era Luna Festival, and performing for over 10,000 people at the Schattenreich Festival. Members ;Current members * Bjørn Alexander Brem - lead vocals, programming, instruments * Christian Svendsen - drums * Glenn Nilsen - guitars * Ketil Eggum - guitars ;Former members * Andy Moxnes — keyboards, guitars * Tom Kalstad - keyboards * Sandra Jensen — performance ;Guest appearances * Nell Sigland — vocals on "Wish" (track 10 on ''Gothic Electronic Anthems''), and "Your Saviour", "The Allmighty" and "Emperor" (tracks 3, 6 and 8 respectively on '' Happiness In Darkness'') * Cecilia Kristensen — the "Girl" in the "Darkside" video * Eastern Strix- the "Girl" in the "Freak" video ;Live guest appearances * Eric Burton — live vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Side Brok
Side Brok is a Norway, Norwegian hip hop music, rap group from Ørsta, in western Norway. The members of Side Brok are Sjef R, his alter ego Thorstein Hyl III, Skatebård, Tore B, Odd G and Tunk. The group received the Nynorsk User of the Year award in 2004. Discography *''Side Brok EP'' (2002) *''Høge Brelle'' (2004) *''Side Brooklyn EP'' (2005) *''Kar Me Kjøme Frå'' (2006) *''Ekte Menn'' (2009) * ''H.O.V.D.E.B.Y.G.D.A.'' (2013) External linksOfficial website Norwegian hip hop groups Musical groups from Møre og Romsdal People from Ørsta Musical groups with year of establishment missing {{Hiphop-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche (; born 5 September 1982) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist, now based in Los Angeles, California. He has released nine studio albums. Early life Growing up in a suburb of Bergen, Lerche was heavily influenced by 1980s pop. Lerche was fascinated by bands such as the Beatles, A-ha, the Beach Boys, and Prefab Sprout, and began formal guitar instruction at the age of eight. Not being satisfied with classical lessons, Lerche's teacher introduced him to Brazilian music, such as bossa nova, and thus formed the foundation of Lerche's vast array of complex melodies and chords throughout his music today. At the age of fourteen, Lerche penned his first song, "Locust Girl." Lerche performed acoustic gigs at the club where his sister worked while he was still under age. Norwegian producer H.P. Gundersen "discovered" Lerche, and began to mentor him, exposing him to diverse music genres, including psychedelia, 1960s pop, and mainstream Brazilian music. Career Lerche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TNT (Norwegian Band)
TNT is a Norwegian heavy metal band from Trondheim, formed in 1982. The band has released fourteen studio albums, three EPs and four live albums while going through numerous line-up changes since its formation. Guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is the only consistent member of TNT. TNT has sold between 4-5 million albums worldwide as of 2016. History 1980s and 1990s TNT was formed in the Norwegian city of Trondheim in 1982, by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dag Ingebrigtsen, guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø, bassist Steinar Eikum and drummer Diesel Dahl. Securing a national record contract with PolyGram subsidiary Vertigo Norway, they released their self-titled debut album the same year — their only album that features Norwegian lyrics — and got a hit with the single "Harley-Davidson". In August 1983 bassist Morty Black replaced Eikum, and the following year American vocalist Tony Harnell replaced Ingebrigtsen, making his debut on TNT's second album, ''Knights of the New Thunder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrugada (band)
Madrugada is a Norwegian alternative rock band formed in the town of Stokmarknes in 1993. The key band members included Sivert Høyem (vocals), Robert Burås (guitar) and Frode Jacobsen (bass). After Burås' death on 12 July 2007, Høyem and Jacobsen decided to finish recording what was to be their final album with the original lineup. On 21 January 2008, the band released '' Madrugada'' and announced that they would split after one last tour. They performed their final concert of this tour on 15 November 2008. In June 2018 it was announced that Høyem, Jacobsen and Lauvland Pettersen had reformed the band for a series of shows in 2019. According to Anders Kaasen of Allmusic, the band was noted for "its bareboned blues-inspired alt-rock" at the end of the 1990s. History The group of musicians that would go on to become Madrugada formed in the town of Stokmarknes in 1993 under the name 'Abbeys Adoption'. The band members at this time included Jon Lauvland Pettersen (drum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We (band)
We (stylized as WE) is a Norwegian rock band from Oslo founded in 1992. Biography We debuted as house band for the NRK comic series "The Show" (with Otto Jespersen, Charlo Halvorsen and Stig Holmer) autumn 1992. After a few gigs in the Oslo region, including bands like Turboneger, the band's original bassist Paal V. Bakke was replaced by Geir Anders "Goshi" Jensen in 1993. Other band members are Thomas Felberg on vocals, Andreas "Don" Dons Kirkvaag on guitar and Kristian "Krisvaag" Dons Kirkvaag on drums, both sons of comedian Trond Kirkvaag (1946-2007). In 1994 the debut album ''In a Field of Moose'' was released on their own label Nun Music. Two years later We signed a record deal with the Metal Company Voices of Wonder and released the album ''Violently Coloured Sneakers'' (1996). Their third album, ''Wooferwheels'', was recorded during the summer of 1997 in Oslo. The We sound was even more recognisable recognizable on this self produced release. ''Livin' the Lore'' was recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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