Festival Guides
Eirik JohansenCreative
What is your typical choice in music ?
Just about anything. Except a lot of things.
Which acts you will be planning on experiencing on the Wednesday at Øya?
First Bikini Kill. Then Freddie Gibbs. And last, but probably the best – The good the bad and the zugly.
Your best tip to get the most out of Øya?
Stay close to the company card!
Ida Engdal SollieConsultant
What is your typical choice in music ?
It all depends on the day, mood and activity!
Which acts you will be planning on experiencing on the Wednesday at Øya?
I'm definitely going to the Gorillaz concert (hopefully they will play “Feel Good inc”). Other acts that are on my list: Emilie Nicolas (can’t wait!), Isah and Arif.
Your best tip to get the most out of Øya?
The best night of my life at a festival was wearing PJ bottoms over tights and a ski jacket. The point is, prepare yourself for the changeable weather. As long as you’re comfortable, you’re enjoying yourself.
Jens Jørgen KrogsveenBrand Director
What is your typical choice in music ?
Absolutely everything that’s good.
Which acts you will be planning on experiencing on the Wednesday at Øya?
Gibbs, Emilie Nicholas, Aldous Harding, Kings Of Convenience, Arif.
Your best tip to get the most out of Øya?
Good shoes, bring cigarettes, and DO NOT book any meetings on the following day
Kai HolmbergCEO
What is your typical choice in music ?
My music preference changes with each age epoque, but now at 46 I’m mostly vinylling into contemporary and northern jazz, latin american bossa and samba, as well as soul, R&B and deep house. Some current favorites are Tom Misch, Leanne Le Havas, Anderson .Paak, Disclosure, L’Imperatrice and if you want something sticky, check out this playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playl...
Which acts you will be planning on experiencing on the Wednesday at Øya?
My 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice on Øya is H.E.R. Check out her Tiny Desk concert:
Other acts I want to see are Arif, Kings of Convenience and (our Anorak-Amnesty hero) Emilie Nicholas. Also need to check out all the unknowns before we hit the festival.
Your best tip to get the most out of Øya?
Even though I’ve attended 1000+ concerts, it’s my first time at Øya, so you tell me ...
Marte Hellum OlaisenSenior Strategy Advisor
What is your typical choice in music ?
I mostly, but not exclusively, listen to indie and alternative pop/rock (with related genres and subgenres…
Which acts you will be planning on experiencing on the Wednesday at Øya?
If I get there early; Kings of Convenience. After that; brenn., Aldous Harding, Bikini Kill, Perfume Genius. Might check out; Mdou Moctar, Gibbs.
Your best tip to get the most out of Øya?
Try some of the many (often great) food alternatives. Check out some new bands. Bring concert earplugs.
