Photo: Arne Hauge

VOLUNTEER AT JAZZFEST 2025!

The sign-up form for volunteering av Jazzfest 2025 is now open! We wish to welcome both old and new hosts to the Jazzfest family. 

WHAT CAN I DO?
Our hosts do a lot of different tasks for the festival, and there is something for everyone. You don't need any prior experience, as long as you show a good spirit and engagement. Working hours and number of shits vary based on the different tasks. Artist hosts work longer, but fewer shifts, as an example. 

Read about the most common tasks/fields:

Photo/artwork: BERRE Kommunikasjonsbyrå

This years festival motif 😍

Once again, our partner BERRE has delivered a world class festival motif! Two stars from this years program are the models, big thanks to Tora Dahle Aagård and Daniel Herskedal for saying yes ♥️ We can't wait to see them during Jazzfest in May! 

For the last six years, our posters have had an unique visual expression, developed as a part of the festivals clear profile. The motives combine traditional studio pictures of the artists with a creative afterwork, where the photos are being evolved with a characteristic red, paint-like impression. 

Festival director Ernst Wiggo and Bjørn are very excited about the collaboration!

Bjørn Klakegg will compose new music for Jazzfest 2026!

In the mist of planning this years Jazzfest, we seem to have forgotten to announce some very happy news. "The silent winner" Bjørn Klakegg has received a grant from Kulturrådet to sit down in his "composers cave" to compose new music. The commission has the working title "Needlepoint further...", which gives us a solid clue on who we can expect to see on stage during the premiere at Jazzfest in May 2026. 

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!