PICTURE OF PHØNIX AND THE PRINCIPAL OF NTNU
Photo: Arne Hauge

PHØNIX IS THIS YEAR'S NTNU AMBASSADOR!

- This year's NTNU Ambassador title goes to a trio that plays fierce, energetic and rocked jazz in a refreshing, unorthodox lineup. This is how the jury describes this year's award winner.

Phønix, consisting of Emil Storløkken Åse, Jenny Frøysa and August Glännestrand, received the prestigious award at the Studentersamfundet in Trondheim on 20th of February. The award was made in connection with the program release for Jazzfest and Jazzmass, a new collaboration between the Student Society and Jazzfest.

Jury's reasoning

Julejazz celebrates 20 years of quality music and great atmosphere!

Julejazz, on the 28th of December, has become an annual tradition, and a popular meeting spot for Trondheim’s music enthusiasts. A bouquet of Trondheim-based musicians contribute to a night full of quality music, a great atmosphere and music for almost every taste! 

Trondheim’s unique jazz environment will fill Scandic Nidelven Hotel, keeping the energy going non-stop from 18:00 until well past midnight. Julejazz has grown to be one of Norway’s largest indoor concert events. 

Violinist, composer and bandleader Tuva Halse is this year's NTNU Ambassador. Photo: Marius Beck Dahle

Tuva Halse is this year's NTNU Ambassador

- It means a lot to be appointed NTNU Ambassador 2024. It was at Jazzlinja that everything started and my time here has shaped me into the musician I am today, says violinist and composer Tuva Halse.

She received the given appointment on Tuesday evening at Dokkhuset in Trondheim, in connection with the opening of Jazzfest 2024.

Collage av festivalavisen 2024

THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL NEWSPAPER

We finally have the pleasure of sharing this year's festival newspaper in a digital version.

Here you can, among other things, read greetings from mayor Kent Ranum and general manager Ernst Wiggo, an interview with Sondre Ferstad about his commissioned work, get information about all the concerts at this year's festival and be inspired by our festival routes.

It was also published in a paper version as an insert in Adresseavisen on Saturday 27 April. Happy reading!

Sondre Ferstad
Sondre Ferstad plays his commission Pieces of Wood at Trykkeriet on Friday 10 May. Photo/design: Lasse Berre/Stig Arve Wærnes

Interview with Sondre Ferstad

We've had a chat with composer and multi-instrumentalist Sondre Ferstad!

At this year's festival, he will premiere the audiovisual work Pieces of Wood - with phenomenal musicians and artists. The work is a tribute to the joy of creation.

He says: "In a society where we can pay our way out of most problems, we have stopped making things ourselves. I want to show how beautiful creation can be. That's why we stand on stage today and create something together, musicians and artists. Music and wood sculpture. Music in the moment and improvisation in wood carving."

 

9 Grader Nord plays at Torvet on May 11th. Photo: Synne Bønes

Free family day at Torvet on May 11th

9 Grader Nord
Street Parade 
Jacks Funk Youth Big Band
Young talents from Kultursenteret ISAK
and much more...

We repeat the success from previous years and invite young and old to a rich family day at Torvet on Saturday 11 May at 12:00 - 16:00. There will be concerts and entertainment both on and around Torvscenen, our own New Orleans street parade, various food trucks and lots of other fun! All cultural programs are of course free. Save the date - and welcome to everyone!

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