99 Minutes

99 Minutes is MIC Norway’s new webcast series curated by renowned DJ and music journalist Guttorm Andreasen aka DJ 99.

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Eivind Aarset in Amantea, Italy

Grieg In Bergen Festival 2010

International Tattoo Convention 2010

Jaga Jazzist in Naeba, JP

Katzenjammer in D�sseldorf

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illustrasjon publikum (Foto: Spaz Tacular)

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

For more than two decades, the F�rde Folk Music Festival has maintained a position as Scandinavia’s leading folk/ethnic/world/crossover festival. July sees the festival’s loyal and steadily growing audience and a considerable international delegation congregating at the western-Norwegian festival for four days of sunshine and a seemingly endless supply of vibrant music.

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

MIC Norway’s new webcast series '99 Minutes' continues with another strong programme packed with tracks from acts Hanne Hukkelberg, H�kon Kornstad, Ost & Kjex, Katzenjammer, Arve Henriksen, Motorpsycho and Karin Krog.

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim (Foto: MIC/Lisbeth Risnes)

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

F�rde Folk Music Festival 2010

Low May sales

Music sales continue its downward spiral on the domestic market in May.

99 Minutes #3

JazzNorway in a NutShell 2010

Allaboutjazz.com praises promotional programme JazzNorway in a NutShell held recently in conjunction with Bergen’s Nattjazz festival.

Hectic summer season for Katzenjammer

Folk outfit Katzenjammer is in for a hectic summer with tours in Europe and North America on the agenda.

Arne Nordheim dies at 78

Norway’s foremost contemporary composer has passed.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

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Thom Hell - ' Over You'

Skambankt - Mantra

Kvelertak - Mj�d

Henning Kraggerud (Foto: Trygve Sch�nfelder)

Henning Kraggerud performs Grieg's Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

Luca Francesconi (Foto: X-RAY FOTO/Leif Johansson)

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.

Sk�idi

Following successful performances at France’s Babel Med festival, renowned duo Skaidi tours Russia and Japan with their unique mix of ancient indigenous vocal expression mixed with some true double bass magic.

Showcase Scotland 2010

One of 2010’s biggest events for the Norwegian folk music scene was without doubt Spotlight Norway at Showcase Scotland in Glasgow.

Lovly.no launched

A new site that tracks social media buzz generated by Norwegian acts is launched.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.

Sk�idi

Showcase Scotland 2010

One of 2010’s biggest events for the Norwegian folk music scene was without doubt Spotlight Norway at Showcase Scotland in Glasgow.

Post ESC success for Madcon

Their flashmobesque Eurovision Song Contest Final performance rockets Madcon’s new single ‘Glow’ to the top of European sales charts.

Dimmu Borgir prepares new album

Dimmu Borgir to release new album with assistance from composer Gaute Storaas and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.

Sk�idi

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.

Sk�idi

Showcase Scotland 2010

One of 2010’s biggest events for the Norwegian folk music scene was without doubt Spotlight Norway at Showcase Scotland in Glasgow.

Jaga Jazzist (Foto: Thomas Olsen - Berlinkontoret)

One Armed Bandit

Renowned jazztronica collective Jaga Jazzist return with critically acclaimed album after a four year hiatus.

Lasse Thoresen awarded The Nordic Council Music Prize

Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen is bestowed with the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 for his work "Opus 42".

North American and UK appearances for Silje Nes

Multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter Silje Nes prepares for her album release this autumn by heading out on UK and US/Canada tours in June.

R�yksopp reveal ‘Senior’ album details

R�yksopp announce release date for upcoming ‘Senior’ album.

a-ha bids goodbye with its North American live audience

Pop icons a-ha has embarked on their 2010 'Ending on a High Note' farewell tour. May sees Norway’s most successful act of all time bidding farewell with fans in Canada and the US.

New ULTIMA festival artistic director appointed

Oslo’s renowned contemporary music festival Ultima has appointed its new artistic director: Italian composer Luca Francesconi is to take the helm of the festival in 2011.

Real Life Is No Cool

Space-disco master Hans-Peter Lindstr�m has teamed up with esoteric vocalist Christabelle to record one of 2010’s most elegant outings: Real Life Is No Cool.