International Delegate Programmes & Industry Networking

The purpose of these programmes is to increase international visibility and support the export of professional Norwegian artists and creators. They also aim to strengthen the professionalization of the Norwegian music industry by enhancing industry knowledge, market expertise, and international networks.

The delegate programmes facilitate meaningful connections between international industry professionals and Norwegian rights holders and artists during festivals across Norway. International participants are carefully selected based on their positions, industry insight, and market expertise, with the goal of opening doors to global opportunities.

All delegate programmes are organized in connection with festivals and include a comprehensive business programme alongside the festival activities. These programmes bring together Norwegian and international industry representatives for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

We host delegate programmes across multiple genres. Below is an overview of selected priority programmes for 2026:

Delegate Programmes

Borealis

Borealis is one of Norway’s leading multidisciplinary arts and music festivals, held in Bergen.

Nutshell

Nutshell presents outstanding jazz musicians to an invited group of international delegates attending the Nattjazz festival in Bergen. In addition to evening concerts, curated daytime showcases feature artists selected for their strong international potential.

Bukta Open Air Festival

Set under the midnight sun in Tromsø, Bukta Festival gathers a curated group of Norwegian and international music industry professionals for four immersive days of networking, music discovery, and industry insights in the scenic surroundings of Telegrafbukta.

Beyond the Gates

An extreme metal festival in Bergen, Beyond the Gates offers a premier experience for fans of black, death, and doom metal. The programme includes renowned live acts, guided tours of historic black metal landmarks, tattoo conventions, and art exhibitions.

Øya Festival – Øya International

Øya International is one of Norway’s longest-running delegate programmes. Over four days, it serves as a key platform for international and Norwegian music industry professionals to connect. The programme includes meet & greet sessions, speed meetings, press activities, and access to the renowned Øya Festival.

Conferences & Festivals

Inferno Metal Festival

Inferno is a leading extreme metal festival offering four days of powerful live performances and a strong international community united by a shared passion for metal music.

Ultima, Oslo Contemporary Music Festival

Ultima is a festival dedicated to innovative and boundary-pushing sound experiences. With a focus on contemporary expression, it explores music in a world of constant change.

Showcase Festivals & Industry Conferences

Norway also hosts a range of showcase festivals and conferences that bring together the international music industry and Norwegian professionals. These events combine live performances with seminars, debates, and networking opportunities.

Trondheim Calling

The showcase festival presents a wide selection of emerging Norwegian artists on the verge of breakthrough. The event combines an extensive evening concert programme with a daytime conference for artists and industry professionals.

by:Larm

by:Larm consists of both a festival and a conference, and is Norways oldest showcase festival. The conference serves as a key meeting place for Nordic and international music professionals, featuring seminars, lectures, and debates. The festival showcases artists who are on the brink of national or international success.

Vill Vill Vest

Held annually in Bergen, Vill Vill Vest is both a music and industry festival. Since its launch in 2016, it has become an important platform for emerging artists and a key networking arena for local and national music companies. It provides opportunities for new Norwegian talent to perform for both national and international industry representatives.

Folkelarm

Folkelarm is the most important meeting point for Nordic folk music. As a showcase festival, it highlights the best and most promising folk musicians and dancers from the Nordic region. It serves as a hub for artists, promoters, agents, organizers, and record labels to connect and collaborate.