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Welcome Author: Jaya Thomlison

Welcome to the fourth issue of The List magazine. Whoever thought that a paper magazine could be so popular in this tech-betrothed age of 2015? Well, the proof is in the ink and in this case, it clearly states that The List’s readership is growing at a super rate. The List is dedicated to providing an alternate window into the sub-worlds in Trondheim. The List intends to share with you with the most thorough overview of activities, local news themes and portrayals of culture. Thanks for making Trondheim what it is. We also think that just because we read differently these days, doesn’t mean that we have given up ‘reading differently’ - i.e. in print. The List will be extending and improving its online presence in the next coming months, but there will also be more issues of the paper magazine printed. Regarding that paper vs. online relationship.The List also recognises that the world researches differently and that is why we’ve adapted our feature article style to function like a typical online reading format...allowing you to go off on side-tracked information tangents in case studies and then later return to the main body texts. Let us know how that is working for you. In this issue of The List we focus on the alternative modes of transport, green streets and generally all things bike-oriented. We may be big bike enthusiasts ourselves, but we also know that not everyone holds the same appreciation. That is why we took some valuable time and social analysis behind some of the barriers to biking in Trondheim. However, we do believe that ‘every bike has a story’, and every person has a bike story. And in this case, we’ll be sharing a few of our most humbling and favourite with you. Bikes have their own identities. Later on in the feature we’ll explore these archetypes and then later navigate how to get around in the city and park areas, and dip into some of the communities built around these themes. Special thank-you to our wonderful crew of staff writers and contributors including Lacie Goff, Thor Richard Isaksen, Aleksander Schei, David Nikel, Laura Morrison, Karlo Soltic and Dave Smith. Thank-you also to our highly talented contributors this month including Nikol Herac, Nina Five and Hans Petter Hårsvær, who have really proven that even the busiest of people can find the time for a fun little side project. Hey you, contributors, writers, photographers, organisers and generally all creative people who have something to share! The List is on the hunt for your perspectives. Share your work or event tips with us, or just get in touch to say hi: editorial@thelist.no

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Ride with me to work on a sunny morning in Trondheim Words: Hans Petter Hårsvær One could say that people display their truest sense of self in the vulnerable hours early morning commute. And in Trondheim, people are at their purest when they are on their bike. Or in a car near a bike. Now that spring is upon us, it’s not just the flowers that are coming to life; soon all occupiable roads and sidewalks will be filled with every manner of bikes and their riders. Like flowers, people on bikes come in all shapes, colours and scents. Some are hardly noticeable, while others scream out for attention. Riding a bike to work in the morning hours is a fascinating experience. This is true humanity at play, no one is really sure how to behave and everyone is most definitely following their own set of rules. Note the middle-aged man in bicycle shorts. I have just started my journey when (the first of many) races past me. His personality matches his apparel and top of the line neon is his main feature. He is fast, he is loud, he is the best and owns the best – and he is clearly the most important person on the road today. If I would just get out of his way…today might be the day that he breaks that record. As I cruise along the sidewalk, I wake up to the speed thinking that this guy has balls of steel racing like that among cars at a decent 50 km an hour. Bikes and cars aren’t meant to go side by side like that, are they? Then again, he would have killed me if we shared the sidewalk.

I’m left to ponder as two pedestrians with mega-strollers block my way. I’m on the sidewalk so I can’t really scream at them for being in my way. I clumsily manoeuvre through them and throw an awkward, yet polite nod. Then I see someone who greatly resembles the previous speedster, only this one looks like a comedic parody. He’s the not so elegant alternative, struggling among the cars in his Tour de France apparel. Slightly slower, slightly heavier, yet I see pure determination in his eyes. He is in character whether he realises it or not. Too many bike races on tv? The cars on the road honk at him to get out of the way, but don’t seem to be as amused as I am. Keeping my distance from this growing car-bike animosity, I approach the university. I don’t just know this, I see it. Oh, the young and the vain. How the careless surround me! These people don’t seem

to believe in helmets, or maybe it ruins their hair? I don’t know. They do look good though, without question, and their bikes are as casual as they are. I try to keep to the right as my good mother taught me, but old Kilimanjaros are coming at me from all directions no matter where I am! They come at me two, side by side, discussing something or the other and we only nearly avoid a collision because I am slightly used to the chaos on the sidewalk. I feel liberated when the road divides itself in three, with designated areas for cars, bikes and pedestrians. This is the brief period of my morning where perfect order exists. It comes to an end all too soon when I arrive at an intersection.There are a few bikes in the road with the cars, where one of the cyclists is ignoring the light system and crossing at a red light. Don’t the same rules apply for you on the road as if you are in a car? I play it safe and stay on the sidewalk, where I again have to weave through some mothers and their children before I come to a good stretch. As I enter the city centre and its coffee shops I meet some totally different bikes and cyclists-- The hipsters. There are two types, but what they have in common is the uniqueness. If you spot two bikes that are the same, these people will probably experience a deep sense of shame. Firstly we have the big bike. Sometimes big, sometimes enormous, this cyclist is taking their sweet time rolling down the street while being noticed. Shades are obligatory, and if a helmet is worn, it is a skate helmet or something of the sort. The second type is the old bike. Something that is older than they are and, if they fixed it themselves, they get extra hipster-credit. Soon I meet a relatively new inclusion to the garden of cyclists. There is a whizzing sound you will hear from my electric bike. Uphill or straight ahead, I will cruise comfortably without breaking a sweat. Occasionally people will try and race me and I must admit I take great pleasure in this with a smile on my face. I enjoy comfort, and a sunny day on my electric bike is perfect. All in all, my morning bike ride is a new experience each day. Not for navigating the route itself, but for navigating the unwritten rules and etiquette among the different bike tribes. It may be an experience, but it is a fun and entertaining one.

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Nikol Herac Nikol is a freelance fashion and lifestyle photographer from Prague, based in Trondheim. Photography is a passion that has taken Nikol all over the world, providing opportunities for countless collaborations with talented, creative people. She works with individual projects and magazines. She is thrilled to be one of the few artists of whose every step is supported by VANS CZ/SK. Take a look at her work: tumblr / neverbluer.tumblr.com / instagram @nikaherec and FB page.

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Dave Smith Hans Petter Hårsvær Hans Petter is a writer from Trondheim, holding a BA in Journalism from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and a BA in Literature from NTNU. He works with customer service at Trøndelag Bomveiselskap, in addition to freelance writing. Hans is passionate about sports and culture, and his native Trondheim provides some of the best of both. His writing strives to capture everyday moments, showcasing the oddities and pecularities of people, and life’s smaller moments.

Head of Marketing at Dogu, a Trondheim-based software company that describes themselves as “Brave nerds combining their genuine love of technology with a strong business mindset”. He is a former U.S. Marine infantryman with deployments to Iraq and is also a graduate of UC Berkeley. Constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to make the world a better place, Dave has travelled to over 45 countries on 6 continents and led humanitarian projects in half of them. In November 2013, he worked with a Norwegian rescue team in Tacloban, Philippines providing essential medical care and rescue equipment after Typhoon Haiyan. Dave is now enjoying life in Norway with his girlfriend where he is attempting to learn to ski without looking like “Bambi on ice”. He is currently writing a book about his life adventures.

Laura Ann Morrison A photographer based and raised in Trondheim and Accra, Laura’s roots are in Ghana. With an education from Fotofagskole in Trondheim, her work has involved press and documentary work for the NY TIMES, Natt&dag, TEDxTrondheim and various Scandinavian based cultural magazines. Her current personal art project is called The Borderline Series, which explores mental illnesses and stigma. In addition to photography, she models and hosts an annual poetry slam for charitable proceeds. She loves poetry, wine, visual inspiration, travelling and collaborations.

Nina Five Is a freelance photographer based in Trondheim. Nina received her formal art education at Norskfotofagskole and additionally holds a bachelor in Psychology and a Master’s in Pedagogy from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. When she is not commissioned in photography work, she works on her own creative projects exploring the interplay between documentation and art.

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Safe Pair of Hands on the competitive Norwegian 18:20 Enduro series. The nearest leg of the five-race series is in Oppdal in August (see interview with professional mountain biker Henrik Kippernes, pg. 12-13).

Words and Photos: Wil Lee-Wright

Travel is the key to widening one’s horizons, so the cliché goes. But living overseas can also be a polarising experience, as the cultural differences become a focal point over time, for better or for worse.

Cycle Comparable Michal comes from Wroclaw, Poland. “My city is known as being the place where the highest percentage of people are using bikes. There are cycle lanes through the whole city and they are still creating new ones. We have a big cycling society, which is trying to get the government to create more and more cycling lanes. Trondheim is comparable.” But what about the confusing rights of way? To cycle on the pavement or not? Buses waving you off the road? Back streets in terrible states of disrepair? Pete and Michal are nonplussed.

So when The List interviewed Pete Britton and Michal Wiecyk, two foreign cycle mechanics working at Sykkelsenteret in Ila, about the hot topic of cycling

Michal is not fazed by the competition but he is impressed by Norwegians, and their equipment. “It’s not just cycling; Norwegian people like to move and the best quality equipment is very important to them.”

Whatever the Weather Other foreign observers might reflect on the level of car ownership in Norway, but being up to your elbows in, well, elbow grease, gives Pete and Michal different perspective on transportation in Trondheim. “There is always the same amount of people cycling whatever the weather,” Pete exclaims. “Snow or ice… that always amazes me. Winter is still a bike season.”

From opposite: Pete Britton and Michal Wiecyk in the Sykkelsenteret workshop; Michal’s bracelet which he has had one

in Trondheim, a polarised debate was fully expected. The feedback was surprisingly level-headed: “It’s a lot better here than it is in England,” answered Pete, an engineer from West Sussex, UK. “It’s safer and you have cycle lanes which go pretty much all the way round Trondheim. I think the town does enough to support cycling in Trondheim – it’s not bad.”

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for 15 years; Jostein Wilmann, founder and manager of Sykkelsenteret and previous Tour de France competitor; A decent lock is es-

“It’s basically 50-50 whether you have to cycle on the road or not,” shrugs Michal. “And when you do cycle on the road cars give you very much room. If anything Norwegian people are scared to get close to anyone.” Michal is tall and leans in when he speaks. His words are clean, unlike his hands, black as miner’s, and adorned with a bike chain bracelet which he has had on for 15 years. It’s an appropriate adornment for a bike enthusiast who wears his passion on his sleeve and lives in a cabin in Bymarka, in order to be as close to the cycling tracks as possible. Up until recently Michal has been competing in Enduro series in Poland, but this season he is taking

sential against bike theft, cheap locks can be broken in seconds; hub gears and brakes are lower maintenance.

Whereas Michal is an enthusiast who took a job in a workshop, Pete is a seasoned bike fixer who has gradually got into his biking through his friendship with Michal. Both are super chilled, though when poked Pete can be encouraged to reveal some typical British bitterness. “It seems nobody in Trondheim changes their own punctures! And switching over the winter tyres is an annoying part of the season… you get used to it, but at the end of the day you hands are ripped raw from

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the studs. And usually you grab the rear wheel to stop it spinning but you forget when it is ‘piggdekks’ and … especially the Ice Spiker Pros!”

Tour de Force It’s all delivered with a smile of course, which is what has come to be expected from Sykkelsenteret, the Ila bike shop founded and run by former bike pro Jostein Wilmann, celebrating 20 years in business this month. Jostein is notoriously opinionated about all things bike: rightly so as a former Tour de France competitor. But, like Pete and Michal, he is light-hearted and enjoys his work. At a recent bike get together, which was meant to be an organised but casual race, Jostein turned up on a wing-barred Electra cruiser, whilst everyone else there was on their high-end carbon framed contraptions. Of course, Jostein nearly won anyway. That is not to say that Sykkelsenteret does not have great bikes – their white Pashley Clubman, with

brown leather Brooks saddle, is a thing of beauty – but Jostein prides himself on stocking quality products, which other shops in Norway do not have. Some of the high-end bikes have attracted unwarranted attention for Trondheim residents in recent years and, although it is a largely peaceful city, there have been a spate of costly thefts in recent years. In one notorious incident last year, three guys stole 50 bikes in Trondheim worth as much as 2 million NOK. They are reputed to have targeted competitors, whose details appeared on the cycle race performance charts.

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can simply snip them with pliers. Some you can get off with hammer, and some of the cheap combination locks if you pull them you can feel where the engagement is.” Michal does not want to give the thieves tips but anyway, as he explains: “There are two types of thief. One doesn’t know if the bike is expensive or not, they don’t care they just steal bikes. They are easy to lock against – they will give up if they don’t have proper tools. The other type know what they are stealing: they will steal it from your garage, your home. Try to not leave your bike in the same place often, or in view the whole time. Make it as complicated as possible for the thief.”

“If you want a bike to commute on then we all agree that you should have hub gears, drum brakes, and keep it as simple and as clean as possible,” explains Pete. “The only real way to stop a thief is to have d-lock or a thick, proper chain. Any of the cable ones we can get through in seconds – we have people coming in who have lost their keys. Sometimes we

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Race. Henrik Hollingsæter Kippernes Words: Dave Smith

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Henrik’s top 5 ‘get into it’ races:

Where: North of Trondheim, racing from Tydal to Selbu When: 15 August 2015 What: Gravel and asphalt race with a lot of participants, not the best track, but super atmosphere and well-functioning race organisation.

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Where: Oppdal When: August, 2015 What: This is a super nice gravel/singletrack race in the beautiful mountains surrounding Oppdal. It’s the biggest mountain bike race in mid-Norway. Open for all ages and participants with several different distances and classes.

Where: Trondheim When: 22 August 2015 What: Technical mountain bike race with a super nice route going through the nature surrounding the city. Classes from teenagers up to master level. Definitely worth racing for discovering some nice trails and surroundings in Trondheim.

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Frænarittet

Where: Røros. When: 5 September 2015 What: Super nice single-track race in the beautiful nature of Røros. Not the most demanding race, but suitable for everyone who wants to try themselves on single-track.

Where: Fræna, Elnesvågen When: 14 May 2015 What: My local club races in beautiful scenery. Mixed track with some asphalt, gravel, and trails. Suitable for everyone from children to masters.

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I was born in Kristiansund, but have lived in Trondheim since I was 3 years old. I started riding because of my brother. He was my inspiration. We started building jumps and stuff in the backyard and then I ended up joining a cycling club. That’s when I really started to get good. I was riding for Fræna Cycling club, located on the west coast in Romsdal. I finally achieved my dream of becoming a professional mountain biker when I turned 24. I coached other athletes in training programs part-time for group rides and so forth. I have always been an athlete and I used to do a lot of cross-country skiing before becoming a full-time mountain biker. My passions include: traveling the world, racing my bike, exploring new places and making new friends. After my career, I hope to make a living by continuing to do the things I love most.

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If you are on the hunt for a good bike, Hank Sport in Trondheim is the place to start. They are a quality shop with good people who know a lot about riding.

The best way to improve quickly is to get more time on the bike, either road or mountain bike. Get a membership in the local club where you can join group rides and trainings, during the week and on weekends.

I’m sponsored by Trek. I have five bikes. Three are Trek Superfly, (two are full suspensions for training and racing, plus one hard-tail). I have a Trek Remedy that I ride for fun when the season is ending because it has a lot more travel. I also have a road bike that I use for training.

You need a license to participate in races in Norway. If you plan to ride more than three races a year, the best choice would be to buy a license for the whole season. This way, you are insured for all activities such as competition and club trainings.

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Orienteering is like much better to do watch. Signed, your friendly Trondhjems Turistforeningen

Words: Jaya Thomlison Photo: Turist foreningen, Wil Lee-Wright

It’s Saturday, you may have extended your ‘fredagspils’ after-work yesterday into what turned into a long night out. Feeling impressed by your physical conquest of getting out of the house, you’re walking along a path in Bymarka, when a person fully clad in vibrant colours suddenly emerges from the woods, map in hand, with a speed and sense of direction that instantly crushes any sentiment of physical agility you had. Who are these people? Yes my friend, you may have just encountered the surprisingly popular sport of orienteering by foot. This takes different forms, but essentially orienteering is a competitive sport where runners have to make their own path through the wilderness (or city) using nothing more than a compass and map.

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The List caught up with Rune Holt, an organiser at Bymarka Tour Orienteering and big-time supporter, who gave us the what’s what of orienteering:

Turorientering

One can acquire such an envelope for the summer season. The controls are placed throughout the forests around Trondheim from late April to October. These are 250-ish markers all over mark, one envelope for Bymarka (organised by the club Freidig); another one for Estenmarka (Wing); and a third one for the southern woods close to Heimdal (Trollelg). This is a flexible type of orienteering for any agegroup and one gathers at their own pace. Just bring your hiking boots and go to a forest close to home.

The envelopes are sold at different locations across Trondheim.

Bedriftsorientering

Is a competitive version of the sport, organised by different companies in Trondheim. The races take place in and around town every Tuesday evening from April to October. Bedriftsorientering is well adapted to people with limited experience with orienteering.

Sprintorientering

Orienteering is usually taking place in the woods, and is a rather individual exercise by principle. Sprintori-

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entering is the urban variant, as the venue for such races is parks and streets. Most of the competitors follow the same course and at a race that usually lasts for about 15 minutes.

NTNUI, Trollelg and Wing. NTNUI is a club for students, while the other clubs are open for everyone. All clubs except NTNUI offer training activities for children and youth. The major part of orienteering activity takes place in the woods

Aktiv orientering

“I’m about 60 now, but orienteering is a way for the whole family to get out and get active. Now it is the grandchildren waiting for me to come out of the forest rather than vice versa!”

This is for everyone and includes all different age groups, running over an entire season. “The challenge is to find the fastest way between the points. Everything is electronic. You have to bring your own computer chip with you, which you use to register at each point.” If you don’t have your own chip, you are free to borrow one from the organiser. Competitions and trainings are organised by the orienteering clubs in Trondheim: Byåsen, Freidig, Nidarøst,

Interested? Sign up or check out some further resources:

I N T E R E S T E D? S I G N U P O R C H E C K O U T S O M E F U R T H E R R E S O U R C E S:

Orienteering clubs in Sør-Trøndelag: http://orientering.no/krets/sortrondelag/klubbsideroglenker/ Sider/default.aspx Aktiv orienteering (calendar of competitions): http://eventor.orientering.no/Events Bedriftsorientering Sør Trøndelag: http://orientering.stbik.no/index.html Turorientering: http://turorientering.no/ Norges Orienteringsforbund: http://www.orientering.no/Sider/default.aspx Idrettsbutikken (for chip, compass, etc): http:// www.idrettsbutikken.no/avdelinger/produkter/ orientering Global: http://worldofo.com/ T H E L I ST t rd TH E FORTH ISS UE

MAN BEHIND THE COSTUME Meet Øyvind Brandtzæg: Staff actor and director at Trøndelag Teater, and co-founder of Rabarbrateateret Words: Jaya Thomlison In a time when movie-going culture is more popular than ever around the world, Trondheim is erupting with theater. Our theatre to cinema ratio is quite impressive, and it is a trend that even kids are picking up through ’kulturskole’. He’s busier than even our journalists at deadline, but The List managed to catch a couple of words from one of Trøndelag theatre’s main stage talents, Øyvind Brandtzæg. We caught Øyvind on the fly, while he was biking to work and just before hitting make-up for his evening performance of Trøndelag Teater’s most recent (and extended performance) hit, The Sound of Music. Øyvind plays the stoic von Trapp father by night, and is directing The Caretaker at Trøndelag Teater while planning his upcoming independent theatre festival, Rabarbrateateret, by day. Well Øyvind, given your previous decades of countless bright performances on stage, and your creative planning in ’fun projects’ by hobby, I have to say, I am truly impressed.What is your background?

Teater consistently since 1997. I now have permanent employment there and I can effectively work here until my retirement. I started directing here about two years ago. Spontaneous question, what do you think of improv?

Well, I haven’t really travelled that far from my original home – I was born in Steinkjer, but I have been in Trondheim now for so many years that I am really Trondheim-raised. I received my education at NTNU in the Drama, musical history and literature program. I then made the leap in my early adult years and did post-graduate studies in London. Which was undoubtedly a turning point for me.

Hahaha, well you create stuff by improvising. It is a very important tool, and but at the same time, very scary. I go for the result as an actor, instead of the process. So, as far improvisation goes, it might not be my strength. As a director, I love working with people that improvise…but for myself, on stage in pure improvisation, I have to say I dread it for weeks ahead of time.

How did you get involved in theatre, what has been your path?

Back to the script, what is the value of combining education at NTNU with something that takes you abroad?

It was something that I was always interested in and then was lucky enough to start working at Trøndelag

Trondheim is the best student town in Norway, so it was natural to come here. Also, I’m from here, so

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that may it easy. Making the decision to go to London was a big choice, in fact one of the largest I have made. It was training: big education. There is no direct acting education in Trondheim at a professional level, the education in training is at an arts level, for education. Studying at NTNU and studying in London was a perfect combination for me because now I can work as a director as well. Though the most integral part in fact was being involved with Samfundet, with Pirum and S Internal. What is your ’I’ve made it, so can you’ advice to Trondheim theatre students? I recommend Samfundet. Get very close to professional productions there. I haven’t said no to anything – do absolutely everything. Get into the act of acting (spell) – and contact Rabarbrateateret! Also, you can get on the list of Trøndelag Teater extras… get in touch with the community. There is an amateur theatre scene here also.

full houses and 10 – 16 people on stages. We started as volunteer efforts, but as we charge for tickets, we earn a little revenue and split the proceeds. Annette, she’s the boss of economics – the book-keeper, the specialist. It is very good to have different skillsets combined in a group. We have actors that are good at different things: some are dancers, choreographers, singing instruction, carpentry. There is one that has a truck, which is good. There is a benefit to working in this friend-like community. Everyone feels ownership. Some people bake cakes, some people play lead roles, combination skills and social element. It is also important to have different types of people from inspiration. Acting is the portraying of people – you need to know more than one kind of people Well, obviously you are doing something right. You play a lead role in Trøndelag Teater’s production of The Sound of Music, which has been extended by popular demand. And once again, nearly sold out. Tell us a little bit about this. The Sound of Music is a wonderful musical, it’s a classic and touching story. Very emotional and funny. We make it special here at Trøndelag Teater by our strong visual team. It is very neat visually – and the acting ensemble and the kids have an overwhelming impact. I think we have done something new that is a departure from the movie. It is more stylised. We can’t have big mountains on stage, it is impossible. So we have found creative ways around it. Anything else in the works?

“When I got my education in Trondheim, I started at the student theatre. I got to know most of the people I know now during this and a very big part of my network that I have today came from Studenterdsamfundet” Tell us what motivated you to start an independent theatre group? Well in 2010 we started as a group of friends just sitting around drinking beer – Espen Børø, Kathrine

Strugstad, Annette Hoff (as pictured above), Stian H. Pedersen and Petter Winther. We started playing around, then planning for a summer production, and it was a success! We were going to do it anyway. We started planning for Sweeney Todd – and we were just really motivated to do it, so we paid for the rights from collecting funds together. Then what felt like suddenly, we had 10 ensemble musicians. Most towns, even in Norway, have summer stages. We discovered that there weren’t that many acts going on during the summer – there was very little in fact. We also found out that people wanted to come and see us, which is a good thing. It’s a little bit of a plus. Amazing. Tell me a little bit more about the people behind the make-up and costumes. How did your group get to where you are? After that, we thought, let’s do even more. We had

My current day-time production is the Caretaker. Essentially I am director by day, actor by night. The caretaker is the story about a tramp that gets let into a basement and won’t leave. It is one of the big classical texts and character driven – it included one of our veterans Harald Brenna, and this is his last play! It’s big sign off to him. Because it takes place in the basement at Trøndelag Teater, it gives you this authentic feeling. We’d like to think we’re really open and approachable. We get a little focussed approaching the premier. Come to the performances this summer, and just simply come up to us if you are interested in volunteering. We just took on 4-5 more people this year, we are always growing.

13 M AY The Caretaker, Trøndelag Teater, basement Adult 200, Senior 175, Children & students 150 NOK Keep your eyes open for Rabarbrateateret coming to Bakklandet this July.

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I’M A BEACH CRUISER, WHAT ARE YOU? The List’s sunny LA native Lacie Goff takes you on a tour through the different personalities, stereotypes and norms of biking in Trondheim

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When it comes to biking, I think of a number of different things. I think of sweaty, intense mountain biking; of the sleek, fast-paced Tour de France; and of calm and peaceful biking to a picnic in the park on a summer day. I think back to my own experiences, remembering the first time I rode a bike without training wheels. It was a crisp fall day and I remember the moment as if it was just last year – that terrifying yet exhilarating feeling when my parents let go of the handlebars and I continued to propel forward. I felt sheer pride and joy, which exuded from every inch of me because I actually did it! Biking became synonymous with summer evenings at sunset, with riding to the local swimming pool and buying an ice cream sandwich with my mom and our dog: I tried to avoid the inevitable million gnats that could fly into my mouth as I propelled down the bike path as fast as my little legs could peddle. Everyone has a bike story. It doesn’t matter if you live in Trondheim or New York or Beijing or Mumbai. Everyone has some sort of experience with a bike. It’s also a highly discussed subject. We hear all the time that biking is environmentally friendly and good for our health – two major wins. And bike enthusiasts are a plenty. Some people fit the ultimate bike stereotypes.Yet for some of us oth-

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One thing is for sure – it is hard not to be a bike enthusiast in 2015.

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ers, our bike story hasn’t had any new plot lines for quite some time. Why is that? Are we building up an image of biking that leaves us saying: “biking means sweat and exercise”, or, “I’m not in good enough shape to keep up with those ‘pros’ out there passing me on the road to work?” Are we forgetting that bike stories have many different forms and that one exists for each and every one of us?

to fit in with the bike-pro Norwegians, so as to not expose my Los Angeles, totally non-Norwegian bike upbringing. So I usually end up pushing through it and by the end of the hill I am exhausted, out of breath and very, very sweaty.

To tackle some of these big questions, The List met up with sociologist and bike enthusiast Aksel Tjora. In addition to being Professor of Sociology at NTNU and founder of Trondheim’s Sosiologisk Poliklinikk, Aksel has loads of experience with biking, both on personal and academic levels. He has written numerous articles on bike sociology and works a lot with research on urban culture and city planning, as well as societal issues relating to health.

Therefore, one of my most burning questions for Aksel was how to handle those obstacles.

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It comes as no surprise when I say that Trondheim has a lot of hills.

“I think it has to do with thinking what is best for yourself ”, he said, adding that you can be clear with yourself. ‘I’m not going to sweat out my t-shirt, I’m not going to get too hot, I’m not prepared to get too tired, I’m not here to train, I’m just using the bike for transport.’ ”

It’s an ego thing

Aksel, a transport bicyclist - meaning that he bikes to get from one place to another rather than for sport broke down some of the most common barriers in the way of people choosing bikes. He also spoke about Trondheim as a bike city, even discussing the benefits of biking that you may have never thought about before.

We’ve all been there. We finally work up the discipline to leave our bus card at home and opt to take our bike, only to be met face-to-face with an ever-so-steep hill. If you’re anything like me, a battle of the egos immediately ensues. The rapid internal debate goes something like this: ‘maybe I should get off the bike and walk it up the hill? But no, that would appear lazy and weak’. ‘Then that guy who’s catching up to me from behind might think I’m a quitter, and that I absolutely cannot have’. For me this is only worsened by the fact that in situations like these I also feel the gnawing desire to play it cool and try

Aksel suggested getting a group of people together and having everyone get off their bikes and walk them up the hill. Start a movement signalling to society that it’s alright to walk your bike; you aren’t a failure and no one is going to judge you. “This is a social thing that you think ‘what do people think about me getting off the bike when this hill is not so steep and so on, but don’t worry about it, just smile and say ‘well, I’m relaxing and having a good day walking with my bike,” he said with a nonchalant chuckle. “You don’t need to make anything a sport.”

Electric Bikes There is, however, another solution to this problem. That is the wonderful invention of electric bikes. One might think then, it would be a no-brainer to gladly accept the help, right? Yet electric bikes have

#1: THE ARCHETYPES OF BIKES

(Almost like your bike horoscope?! what bike are you?) Mountain bike – An adventure-seeker, you are a daring and fearless biker who doesn’t mind getting a little muddy for the sake of the journey.

Everyday utility/hybrid bike – Practical and efficient, you are focused on getting the job done and getting it done on time – no nonsense, no funny business.

Beach cruiser – Laidback and relaxed, you are a sun-loving biker who enjoys keeping it chill and going with the flow.

Racing bike – Your need for speed is the driving force that propels you forward. Whether you’re running late or just in need of an adrenaline rush, whizzing by the slowpokes on the road is your guilty pleasure.

Fixie/singlespeed/recycled racer – A bit of a hipster, being concerned about the stripped down minimalist expression of what the core of a bike is, you emphasize style and individuality rather than safety.

Classic bike (original or a new copy) – You see value in things of the past and try your best to bring them back. Your classic style emphasizes the fact that you’re more concerned with playing it cool than getting there fast.

Two-seater/Tandem bike – Equipped with a good sense of humour, you put the social aspects of biking first. You are interested in teamwork and building relationships, while enjoying the journey along the way.

actually been met with some negative stereotypes that leave people shying away from using them. “There is this image problem with having electric bikes, I think,” Aksel said. “There is this do-it-yourself culture in Norway which I think includes biking as well. So driving the pedals yourself, it’s part of needing to do the work yourself.” However, Aksel said that this is probably in the process of changing, as people observe the benefits, such as not struggling up hills. There is yet one more major hindrance for hopping on my bike here in Trondheim, especially for me being from sunny LA. The weather. It’s really cold! And it rains and snows all the time! One of the first things that shocked me was how people bike in the winter. I freeze on an average day in March walking five minutes to the grocery store, let alone biking in January! According to Aksel, the key is dressing accordingly. Dressing warm is essential, especially since you deal with extra wind when biking. Of course, when I came to Norway I was immediately instructed to get these things called ‘rain pants’ – to which I responded…

well that’s not fashionable. However, when it comes to being warm and dry, they are crucial.

A biking city So here we are in Trondheim and, compared to what I am used to, I am constantly impressed by how bike accessible this city is. However, it’s true that it isn’t Amsterdam, with bikes being at the core of the city’s image. So how is it then, navigating the streets of Trondheim by bike? “I think Trondheim is starting to become a much more bike-friendly city than it used to be just five years ago,” Aksel said. “There are two things we cannot do anything about: the weather and the hills.” Aksel does admit that, compared to Trondheim, the bike cultures of Amsterdam and Copenhagen are working with much flatter terrain. This does not let Trondheim off the hook.

“I think in a way, Trondheim could never be a totally bike-friendly city like, say Copenhagen, because of the hills. But then again, if you look at the mid-city, if you look at some of the main areas south of the city across Elgeseter towards Sluppen, the southern part of the city…that direction is kind of flat. So we do have that part of the city which is quite flat and in which you could be using bikes most of the year at least.” One bike invention that is exclusive Trondheim is the bike elevator in Bakklandet. This is in fact the world’s first and only bike elevator. Aksel mentions that building more of these could also be a solution to hills, though they would require considerable maintenance. Regardless, while the reality is that Trondheim is more of a three-tiered cake than a piece of flat bread, all is not lost. “You just need to accept that well, it’s hilly and we do have some parts of the year with a bit of snow and ice and so on, but it’s still possible to have much more biking than we do.”

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MILJØGATE Also in the works for the city is the potential for a ‘miljøgate’. Directly translated, this means ‘environmental street’. The plans call for less traffic and more room for bikes and pedestrians. Silje Salomonsen is one of the driving forces behind this movement. Project manager for Renere Havn by day, Silje also works as an active volunteer for the miljøgate campaign in Lademoen, where she lives. Silje says the principle is having only two lanes for cars, broader sidewalks and more trees. The idea behind it is that with the tunnel running from Solsiden to Strindheim having opened in 2014, there would be a reduction in traffic down Innherredsveien. This activity has gained recent attention. While the original plan was to create an environmental street after the construction of the tunnel was finished, it has now been proposed to nix the idea altogether in favour of widening the street to allow for more traffic down Innherredsveien. “I think the main benefit would be [less] pollution and noise in this area, minimising the traffic and making better squares and meeting points. The sidewalks and stuff would probably make the

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whole area more attractive for shops, bars, etc.” Silje hypothesised “…making it a more attractive area, both for the children growing up in the future and for the business sector.” Silje talked about how having such a street could motivate people to bike more by making it easier and more attractive to get around with bikes instead of buses or cars. “To choose a bike or walking over taking cars or buses, you need these simple, direct lines. Also with things that attract you along the sidewalk,” she said. “If you take your bike to the office in the town or are living here, then you can do all the grocery shopping on the way home. “It’s not the cars that stop at the shops, it’s the bikes and the pedestrians. So I think it’s a musthave for Trondheim.” 900 signatures were collected from citizens when only 300 were needed to present their case to the city board. Now it is just a matter of waiting to hear the city board’s final decision sometime in 2016.

Aksel feels that bikes are becoming a more vital part of Trondheim’s culture and, consequently, it’s quality. Together with environmental reasoning for biking, the health argument is undoubtedly an argument we all have heard at some point. Aksel explained why he feels this argument is a wrong approach:

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The position of bikes is an aspect of the quality of the city, and it also has to do with making the city a healthier place.”

“I think the problem with the health argument is that you try to say you do need to use the bike, or you do need to run. Rather, it should be, use the bike because it’s good with the air and you can smell the flowers and the Spring and listen to the birds and so on,” Health comes as a bonus this way.

And let’s not forget the social aspect of when you’re out on a bike and you meet someone you know, you can actually stop and say hi, rather than just waving from the car window, at best. “If you experience being able to meet people, have a small chat because you use a bike…that kind of gives

you the idea of being a part of the city and knowing people, which is a good thing.” For me, coming from fast-paced Los Angeles, this idea of actually slowing down, taking in the scenery, stopping to say hi and focusing on the journey rather than just the destination seems like a quintessential part of the European lifestyle.

Miljøpakken And, while individual motivation is one key factor, another is having your community actively support the use of bikes. It is here that Trondheim really shines. Aksel praised municipal planning for working to take bikes into consideration. Especially that Miljøpakken advocates for increased biking. Roy-Inger Sivertsen, Travel Advisor in Miljøpakken, agrees with Aksel’s evaluation. “Trondheim has distinguished itself as a biking city,” he said. “What I think is nice with Trondheim is that it’s a city that has a focus on biking. It’s a focus that’s gotten significantly better with biking in a short period of time.” He explains that this progress is in large part due to the efforts of Miljøpakken, which is a collaborative project between Statens Vegvesen, Sør-Trøndelag fylkeskommune and Trondheim commune. They work towards making Trondheim’s transportation as effective as possible, as well as reducing the amount of cars on the road and promoting biking, walking and collective transport. Their main goal is a 20% reduction in CO2 by 2018. Miljøpakken has been allocated 1.5 billion kroner to be used within 2025. Much of this money goes to Miljøpakken’s own biking division, which is dedicated specifically to improvements for bikes, such as building bike lanes. Of course, even with the best of cities, there is always room for improvement. Aksel feels that this is best done not only by stressing bikes, but rather by working with both bikes and cars. “I think it’s quite important actually not just making bicycles or bikers able to use the bikes but also limiting the cars, the ability to drive and park and so on.” In true sociologist spirit, Aksel has a radical experiment in mind to test this idea. Namely, instituting a car-free day in the city to see that the city can work with fewer cars. “Let’s put up free busses and have bikes in the middle of the lane. Let’s plan a football match on Olav

#3 RULES OF BIKING IN TRONDHEIM; THE MYSTERY REVEALED! Have you ever approached Prinsens Gate on your bike and not known what to do, or where to go? When you’re biking, do you often have the slightly gnawing feeling that you’re doing something that isn’t quite right? Well fear not, The List sat down with Roy-Inge Sivertsen, Travel Advisor in the City of Trondheim’s Miljøpakken, to get the low-down on the main rules of road (or sidewalk) biking in Trondheim.

When biking on the sidewalk: behave like a pedestrian at intersections. Dismount and walk your bike (do not cycle) over all crosswalks. This ensures that you have the right-of-way.

When biking on the sidewalk: yield for all pedestrians.

When biking through intersections: no biking through red lights. Adhere to other common traffic rules.

When biking in the red bike lanes: behave as a motorist.

When biking in a bike lane and the car to your left is going to make a right hand turn: the car always has to yield for you as a cyclist. However, always be observant and check to make sure the car sees you and knows where you are going.

Passing: It is acceptable to pass cars on the right side.

When turning left while in the far right lane: take the safest option and go onto the sidewalk. Use the pedestrian crossings to move to the other side of the road.

Be alert: always be clear and visible with what you are planning to do.

When biking in traffic: you have the same rights as cars. This means that sometimes you have the right of way and at other times, when applicable, you need to yield from the right.

Always observe and follow road and traffic signs.

Indicate direction: learn and use the traffic hand-signals.

When all else fails, use good ol’ common sense!

To read more about Miljøpakken and their bike strategy, check out: Miljopakken.no

Tryggvasons gate. Less cars – more life! For just a day we would experience another city, more lively and fun, and with another soundscape. I like to challenge the city planners to be a bit more crazy and experimental.” Roy spoke of more exciting plans from Miljøpakken such as opportunities to try electric bikes, something that he sees as a must-have for reaching the city’s future biking goals.

“It has to do with thresholds; ‘yes, but we have such a steep hill going home and oh, it’s a little heavy, I get sweaty and I don’t want to come sweaty to work,’ ” said Roy. “We have something fantastic called the electric bike. And the electric bike takes away all of those thresholds. Then it suddenly becomes like biking in Denmark or the Netherlands.” He also talked about one of Miljøpakken’s websites, Sykkelbyentrondheim.no, a forum where people can T H E L I ST t rd TH E FORTH ISS UE

downhill bike than a normal [one].”

CASE STUDY #4 LAURA KENNILÄ, DOWNHILL CYCLIST There are those of us who bike to the grocery store.There are those of us who bike to the beach on a nice summer day. Then there are those of us who live for the thrill of biking down hills as fast as they possibly can, simply for the adrenaline rush. Meet Laura Kennilä, a downhill cyclist from Liminka, Finland who has decided to stay in Trondheim to cash in on extreme cycling opportunities.

“You have more protection than an ice hockey player. You have a full-faced helmet with goggles on, you have the chest protection, you have the back protection, you have the knee protection, the elbows are covered, the shoulders – the worst thing that can happen is that you break a bone,” she said. “You don’t die from doing it for the first time.”

Downhill cycling is much like it sounds. Almost like a bike version of skiing, you take a lift up to the top of a hill, cycle down and then do it all over again. However, on the way down, there are jumps, walls and different kinds of obstacles along the way. Oh, and let’s not forget the whole part about doing all of this at top speed.

And if you’re curious about giving it a try but you’re still feeling a little hesitant, have no fear because there are levels to the slopes. Laura recommends starting out on the beginner hills before advancing on towards the “black slopes,” which are for the most experienced of downhill bikers.

“It’s the adrenaline, the jumps and the swings you can do and of course the speed, that’s the main thing,” Laura said. Having been downhill biking for five years now, Laura is not afraid to go for it with everything she has. While she admits that it can be terrifying, she said it’s the adrenaline rush that keeps you going. “You get so excited every time you do it so that you can’t really stop.” When talking about what exactly it is about biking that makes her soul ignite, she describes her sheer affinity with bikes. “It’s that you unite with your bike and the bike becomes a part of you,” she said. “You melt into your bike and it’s like an extension of you, like with snowboarding or with surfing, you know, the board becomes a part of you. It’s the same with the bike, but you can do so much more with a

With the downhill biking season starting in June and only running through the end of the summer, Laura heads to the facilities in Oppdal or Åre for a weekend cycling trip every chance she can. In addition to extreme biking, Laura is also a cycle enthusiast in general, biking to work every day, rain or shine. From indoor biking to downhill biking to unicycles at a circus, she strongly asserts that there’s a type of biking out there for everyone. However, Laura highly recommends that everyone give downhill biking a try at some point. And if you’re worried about safety, have no fear.

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share nice biking routes with others. He said the routes that get shared can be anything from going to a museum with the kids, to taking a trip to the beach on a warm day. However, one city issue remains. If you’ve been in Trondheim for a while, chances are you know somebody, who knows somebody, who tells stories about getting a bike stolen. When it comes to bike theft, Aksel said that it is unfortunately just a difficult reality. He advises not to be too afraid, just follow a couple of simple rules. Lock your bike up against something in a visible place and make sure you place the lock through both the tires and the frame. He also recommends getting bike insurance, as it is cost effective and can be a lifesaver.

Not all sweat and tears So often when I think of bikes, the impression that comes to mind is not the one from my childhood where bikes were playful and exciting. I’ve gotten into a rut of thinking that biking is just hard work. Thankfully, Aksel helped to challenge this idea, reminding me that bikes can be super fun! He talks about finding the small things in life, such as getting air over speed bumps or passing cars and buses. “Some of the streets you’re able to pass the cars; that’s really cool. Yesterday I overtook the bus and it was this little kick of joy,” he proudly boasted.

Laura explained that downhill bikes are similar to normal bikes, only they are slightly heavier, more robust and with better damping.

Listening to Aksel talk about his nostalgia for bikes was like listening to a well-written novel. The passion in which he described his childhood being coloured by summer days playing on bikes with his friends, reinvigorated the child in me. Finding little thrills in every day life can lead to more mindful living. There are limitless possibilities to discover with bikes that involve non-traditional usage. Bikes can be fun, cost effective and, not least, a bike can be a true marker of identity.

“It’s kind of a basic bike but meant to be ridden hard.”

Which bike are you?

“You can just go for the easy rides and just enjoy the ride without getting stressed, and try out the bike because the bike is amazing to ride,” she said.

And at the end of the day, for Laura it really is about more than just the actual sport. “It’s the being outdoors that counts. It’s the fresh oxygen you get. It’s not just doing the sports, it’s seeing the nature, being in the nature, enjoying the nature…and hanging out with your friends,” she said. “Of course, biking is the main thing, but it’s the whole thing that gets you going.”

Throughout this process of rediscovering bikes and seeing that everyone can fit into the bike equation sparks the question: ‘which bike are you?’ (see case study: archetypes of biking). I’ve considered this while going through my own so-called bike identity crisis. Is it ok that I’m not comfortable going 60 kilometers an hour down the hills at Bymarka? I do have huge respect for those who do, like downhill cyclist Laura Kennilä (see case study: Laura). Far from being a

mountain biker and definitely not a racer, in the end I determined that I am 100% a beach cruiser. High handlebars, sunny boardwalks and a pair of highwaist short-shorts – and I am one happy girl. Aksel was quick to identify himself as a fast hybrid bike. Though he fondly remembered back to his years as a computer science student at NTH (former NTNU/Gløshaugen) where he flaunted his classic Diamant Modell 11 bike from the 1940s, combined with second-hand suits from the early 1900s and a Charlie Chaplin-esque bowler hat. “All my fellow students were so mainstream in a way, the way they dressed, it was these all-weather jackets and always very straight and I just hated that. So I just made my own style in a way,” he said. “The bike had to be part of the image as well. When I came across a workshop in California a few years ago that built for me a classic boneshaker (velociped/veltepetter), I had to get the bowler hat down from the attic again.” And while a boneshaker bike might not be for you, Aksel firmly believes that there is a bike for every-

one. In fact, the selection of new bike varieties has been exploding in Norway during recent years. Some might be a bit pricey, but more styles available.

Taking the plunge Here we stand at the edge of a new lifestyle – eager to give it a try, yet not ready to take the plunge from non-biker to full-on cyclist who throws away the car keys and bus card? How does one get their feet wet without diving in headfirst? For this, Aksel provided some great tips. Take a day to explore the new bike path spanning from Rockheim to Ila, nestled along the fjord. With Rockheim museum at one end and a cozy café at Ila on the end, this day trip can be a great way to slowly gain experience biking in the city. Another option is to head to Ladestien in Lade for a mini escape from the inner-city. Especially nice on a spring or summer day, you can take in some beaches, stop for a picnic and also get a slow introduction to

some small hills that you can take at your own pace. Get acquainted with super bike-friendly roads such as Klæbuveien. This can make the everyday leap to taking your bike a little easier. This is great starting advice because for some of us, biking in traffic can be scary. Aksel reassured that biking in traffic gets easier with time and practice. Fear not; while speaking with Roy I learned that Norway is one of the few countries in the world that allows biking on sidewalks. So if you aren’t ready for the road just yet, stick to the sidewalks. Still confused about traffic rules? Roy provided The List with some basic biking traffic rules that will explain all (see case study: biking in Trondheim). In the end, I realised that the childhood spark of excitement connected to hopping on a bike for an adventure, is still inside me. I realised that I don’t have to keep up with everyone else or be an intense mountain bike person to just get on a bike and go. So, with the major barriers to biking having been debunked, why not just get out there and try it – in whatever way feels right for you. Happy cycling!

LACIE’S TOP FIVE (SEMI-NONTRADITIONAL) WAYS TO HAVE FUN ON A BIKE:

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ART & SPACE

Words: Laura - Ann Morrison

The List has scavenged Trondheim’s thriving art exhibition scene for some ’must-sees’. Featuring international artists based in Trondheim, David Breida and Andreas Fortes.

PUNKTET is an exhibition space that brings together art history

students and artists. With a central focus between theory and practice, Above: PUNKTET - Exhibition opening at punktet- Øyvind Sørfjordmo og Mikael Jacobsson the present and the past, art and place, PUNKTET has managed to offer a confidential and reliable process for the exhibiting artist. Run by 13.03 art history students at NTNU, PUNKTET exists in temporary alternaphoto: Christina undrum Andersen tive showrooms in Trondheim, with connection to the beautiful Bakke gård and a boathouse location at Kjøpmannsgata 27. They offer room, guidance and a vision for maintaining art in the accurate space. ”And we ANDREAS FORTES, Trondheim - Cape verde. 31, corpeltof.com create a dialogue in return”. With such abundant support, the process of PUNKTET has a wide variety of opening rooms to establish broader How are you feeling? connections between students and artists in Trondheim. They seek out I’m great, actually. Just finished a show I curated with a BFA student who’s graduating artists and encourage the young and up-and-coming to apply. Each proat KiT this Spring. I’m working on showing more Trondheim-connected artists in the ject that is selected will be honored with a moderate cover of labour project room, where I have my residency. I’m also painting for an informal exhibition at and material expenses. PUNKTET is non-profit and volunteer run. Kafé Skuret in May. What can we find in your studio? What can’t you find? Some eighty unfinished paintings alongside ovens; skis; old clothes; rusty iron-work; skateboards; numerous cassette and VHS tapes; decorative objects; salvaged electronics; most of the hair I’ve cut off during the last ten or so years; industrial kitchenware; dried paint bucket skins; sex toys; and boxes of old action-figures and Lego blocks; among other things

For more information: www.punktet.wordpress.com/

How has Trondheim been an impact on your process as an artist? In a way, the city has influenced me more than anything else.There is a notion of longing in my work – being in Trondheim, it’s longing for an escape; had I been somewhere else, I would probably long for a return. Which Norwegian artist would recognize as an inspiration? Kristoffer Myskja. I admire his straight-edge focus and the extent to which he works his ass off. Where is your next destination? I might consider setting up a clean studio space next to my cottage, where I have nothing more than my brushes and paints. Notes to self? Remember to clean the stairs. Also, stop being so hard on the past. It’s all part of a process and anything old I’ve denounced earlier in my practice, might hold valuable fragments of solutions to problems I’m still interested in.

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DAVID BREIDA, Faroe Islands/ Denmark, 34, davidbreida.com

Above: Invert series Below: Acceptance series

How are you feeling? Quite good. I have good friends and colleagues here in Trondheim. My everyday life at KIT is exciting, enlightening. What can we find in your studio? A desk where I edit, my own work, old and new, artworks from my friends, a sofa and some chairs. What brought you to Trondheim? The Trondheim Academy of Fine Art brought me to Trondheim. I wanted to study contemporary art. At the same time, I wanted to be in an art school where I could meet people with the same interests and learn from my fellow students. Which Norwegian artist would recognize as an inspiration? Nikolaj Astrup has made an impression on me, it may be the mysticism and determination in his paintings of his home and surrounding landscape. I also have to mention Tommy Tokyo. Where is your next destination? I’ve applied to transfer to the Art Academy in Oslo. The new head of department at the academy here in Trondheim, and its failing structure, has left me feeling hopeless. I’ve also always wanted to take a Masters in Düsseldorf or Frankfurt. Notes to self? Keep an open mind. T H E L I ST t rd TH E FORTH ISS UE

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Preview Editor: Karlo Soltic. Contributors: David Smith (DS), Annelies Vercruysse (AV), Lola Adenekan (LA), Jaya Thomlison (JT), Wil Lee-Wright (WL), Ida Bondø Lee-Wright (IL), Silje Leirvik (SL), Aleksander Schei (AS), Karin Modig (KM)

GT Nergaard / Trøndelag Teater

The production of Sound of Music at Trøndelag Theatre has received rave reviews and is now extended until the end June. One of the most famous musicals of all time, this show has delighted fans and found a new audience in Trondheim, and has been sold out night after night. The main character, Maria, seems unable to shake her tomboyish ways and does not fit in well with the other nuns at the abbey. She is sent away to serve as the governess to the seven children of a retired naval Captain who is rather stern. She makes best friends with the children by teaching them to sing and enjoy life, before falling in love with Captain Von Trapp, and capturing his heart. As the Nazis close in on them, they narrowly escape over the mountains of Austria into Switzerland.

The musical is thrilling, funny, and inspirational: a pure pleasure to watch live in the beautiful Trondheim theatre. It has been entirely re-scripted in Norwegian, but the staging makes it easy for anyone in the audience to fully understand and appreciate the plot. Recommended for families, couples, or anyone who appreciates great theatre, but book your tickets soon before it’s too late. DS UNTIL 20 JUNE Trøndelag Teater, Prinsens Gate 18-20 18.00 or 19.00 200 - 425 NOK trondelag-teater.no

Trondheim Jazz Festival

Sound of Music The hills will be alive with this for a little longer...

Trondheim Jazz Festival is an annual music festival which started in the 1980s and takes place each May. What a wonderful life it is, when you can enjoy some beautiful jazz music at the beginning of the spring. Through close cooperation with NTNU, Trondheim the festival presents an array of international jazz, though it is predominately European and Scandinavian performers.The festival aims to represent past, present and future genres. This year, however, the festival focuses on exciting and innovative music, related to the jazz genre. The kick off to the festival will take place Wednesday 6 May at 21.00 in Bar Moskus with the wonderful artists Fieldfare and DJ Super Chris. From there on out our opinion is redundant: because with more than 30 bands from all over the world, in just over four days, you will have to make your own mind up! AV 6 -10 M AY Various locations Various concert times Opening concert 9pm, 6 May, Bar Moskus, 220 / 120 NOK jazzfest.no

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The Trondheim literature festival was started in 2003 in cooperation with the Norwegian Forfattersentrum and is held every other year. Since its inception, it has had many prominent guests and this year will be no exception. With an impressive line-up of guests that include Tor Åge Bringsværd (pictured) - the Norwegian award-winning author credited with introducing the sci-fi genre in Norway; Austrian writer Peter Waterhouse; the American poet Julian Brolaski and Norwegian Linda Klakken whose debut poetry collection Mamma, kone, slave was regarded as one of the best books of 2013. The event starts on the 7th of May and will run through the whole weekend at five different locations. One of the activities will be an interactive Q&A

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Hello lovers of written work! Be sure to keep your calendar free for the first weekend of May, because you’re in for a treat. Yes, the Trondheim literature festival is back in town! This year’s event promises an amazing programme of readings, presentations, and performances from authors and writers from as far away as the USA.

session with Tor Åge Bringsværd, and a presentation on Digital Media by Sara Brinch, an associate Professor at NTNU. Not left out are the kids, who can hear Bjørn Arild Ersland read from his book to them. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to discover authors in the Norwegian literary scene. Find your next good read here! LA

7-10 M AY Various locations including: Miljødirektoratet, Babel Visningsrom for kunst, Rockheim, Trondheim Kunstmuseum and Adrianstua Various start times Festival Pass 400 NOK (students and concessions 300 NOK) forfattersentrum.no

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TRONDHEIM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Find your next page turner

Once you get into climbing, it’s really easy to ’get into climbing’. It’s a completely vigorous, all-round body workout that reinvents itself, is challenging and surprisingly social. Thanks to spaces like UTEhallen and Klatresenter, you don’t even need to wait for good weather to get vertical. If ”start climbing” has been an item on your to do list, now may the perfect time to get involved. UTEHallen has started a forgiving ’group climb’ on Friday evenings. Not only can you get some encouraging pats on the back, but you’ll also have access to free instruction by a professional. UTEHallen has some the tallest indoor facilities in mid-Norway and, according to their supporters, some of the best. “We’re a great gang of people with an ’it’s all good, no judge’ attitude.” JT

8 M AY - A N D E V E RY F R I UTEHallen, Ormen langes vei 15 (free-parking) 18:00 – 20:00 (every Friday) 110 NOK drop-in / 300 NOK family including all equipment, extra kids 70

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THE DAILY HUM: Get your 17th May started early!

The 17th May celebrations typically kick off with a huge boozy breakfast, but we all know that they actually start the night before and that the breakfast and champagne are just a way to hide the adults’ hangovers! The List, therefore, recommends joining the crowds for the annual 16th May football match at Lerkendal before making your way over to Antikvariatet for lashings of samba grunge, death reggae and trashanova with local heroes The Daily Hum. Ahead of their gig the Svartlemon collective spoke to The List via Facebook Messenger, with some suitably Mars-Earth transmission results. “We’ve never played the 16th before,” writes Brynjar, warning us that his phone might do strange things to his answers. “So this will be fun. The 17th is cozy hungover poppish.”

Oslo-based Ølakademiet (The Beer Academy) has been providing people in Oslo with beer brewing courses for the last six years. Now, the good people of Trondheim can learn to brew as well. Co-founder Bjarte Lie is running the courses, and so beer brewing virgins will be in good hands. A Diploma Craft Brewer from The Scandinavian School of Brewing in Copenhagen, he has a quarter of a century worth of beer experience. “We go through the brewing process from A-to-Z, using simple, uncomplicated language. Those attending get to see the whole process, before we complete a batch, and leave it for fermentation.” Advertised courses are in Norwegian, but Ølakademiet are happy to provide courses in English for groups of 10-15 people on request. KM

13 M AY Vår Frue Strete 9 18.00-22.00, 990 NOK (see ol-akademiet.no)

Brynjar later corrects himself and clarifies that fun is the name of the game, and that making people happy is their mission. The 16th May gig is the starting point for the The Daily Hums’ guerrilla tour and the beginning of a full on 24 hours for the rest of us. Hmmmm, yea! WL 1 6 M AY Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4, Trondheim 20.00 Free

Though people may be hesitant to ask questions in regular environments, Jabb has created a learning space that includes all curious attendees. Topics can be anything from drawing, to Roller Derby, to bumblebees, and it is fascinating to see how people present things they are dedicated to. JT 6 & 27 M AY / 1 0 & 17 J U N E 19.30, FREE DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30

HOMEBOY SANDMAN: down by law and knows his way around Born and raised in Queens, New York, Angel Del Villar II went into music after a short stint as a law student and a teacher. Better known by his stage name Homeboy Sandman, he still keeps his academic credentials intact, by writing for Gawker and Huffington Post.

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“When we started out we actually had a plan to only last for five years. We’ve been playing for six years now. We keep going andmaybebecausefuntotalwaste of time.”

Jabb is an adaptation of the Conversas concept from Lisbon: an informal meet-up where people volunteer to present and discuss their projects and interests. Two of the founders, Lydia Høyem Anker and Julie Nordhagen had been attending the sessions while living in Portugal and they carried this experience back with them. Conversas has spread to other cities in Europe too, but they changed the name here in Trondheim to accommodate the Norwegian dialect. ‘Jabb’ means small talk in Norwegian.“We have not changed the Converses concept otherwise. It’s a great concept. They have a very informal form, and I think it is liberating to be able to ask questions all the time,” said Julie.

22 M AY Brukbar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21.00 150 NOK

This particular hip-hop musician however, considers himself first and foremost an artist, not just a rapper. Homeboy Sandman stands out from typical stereotypes, focusing on self-conscious lyrics and avoids explicit wordery. Instead he is known for his intellectual wordplays and up-tempo rhymes, and often uses his songs to urge listeners to open their eyes and take a look at all the unfairness around them. You give the Dalai Lama a mic, we give you Homeboy Sandman. Homeboy Sandman returns to Trondheim having played Leutenfest last March (2014). He has already proved himself as an energetic live performer. Now Brukbar/Blæst ad Trondheim Elektroverksted offering you the chance to repeat the experience. AS

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Meet-ups are today, what reality-sitcoms where to the 2000s. How about spending your evening in a relaxed event space at Trondheim’s innovation centre DIGS, with a great local beer in hand, as you learn about the fascinating lives of interesting strangers?

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Mandala, formed in London in 1997 by Rhys Marsh - and for whom The Guardian coined the term “Folk-noir” - are releasing their long-awaited debut album in May. At the upcoming concert at Fru Lundgreen in Trondheim, they promise to “take the roof off ”. “We’re very excited about this. We’re going to play the entire album, plus a selection of songs from my solo career,” Marsh revealed. The first single from the album, Fire Is Mine, has already been played both on English and Dutch radio. As Marsh says, “That song was, at the time, my most direct statement about life and how to not let chances slip by.” The band formed during their first week at the renowned Brit School in London, where they spent some “incredibly creative and inspiring years” together. During their first nine years, the band built a reputation in the sprawling music scenes of London and New York City. But, after several hundred concerts and a stack full of songs just waiting to be recorded, the band simply split up. Marsh left London, settled down in Norway, and has since built up his record label and recording studio Autumnsongs, at Persaunet in Trondheim. Eight years and seven releases later - including Marsh’s solo music, with The Autumn Ghost and Kaukasus Mandala is once again reunited, and ready to rock, with their debut album ‘Midnight Twilight’. Drummer Will Spurling and bass player Francis Booth fly in from London to reunite with Marsh, and the concert at Fru Lundgreen is not to be missed! SL “Knife-edge atmospheres and Eastern-tinged melodies” (The Independent) “Haunting atmospherics, with an icy edge” (Time Out) “As if Jeff Buckley met Radiohead in a subterranean cellar” (Musician Magazine) 22 M AY Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgate 50 21.00 100 NOK

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JUBA JUBA: Kids festival

MANDALA Folk-noire

Anyone with kids under the age of 14 has at one point or another encountered that weekend planning conundrum – how do we split up our time with things we’re all interested in? Well, come the first weekend in June there will be no reason to skip that Saturday concert, just take your entire family with you! Thanks to those who brought you Pstereo Piknik, Råkkenråll fiskebåll and Barnedisko, you’ll be able to spend an entire weekend with your preteens, kids and parents, jamming out to some truly good bands and soaking up the festival vibe. In addition to children’s music classics like ’Rasmus & verdens beste band’, we’re excited about the newly announced ’adult’ bands 22 and Broen. ”Trondheim has a huge amount of interesting child and youth activities on the go through the ’culture package’, but it can be hard to get all your family members in the same place, at the same time. Pstereo Piknik has been a huge success in previous years, attracting thousands of visitors, but we found out that three hours just isn’t enough time for the full festival experience. Juba Juba collects everyone and everything under one open-air roof, over an entire weekend,” says organiser Merete Moum Lo. Concerts aren’t enough to hold their attention? No worries, Juba Juba has many rainy-day creative projects, including: craft-making, a ’basse’ making workshop, face-painting and circus. You can also score some marbles at the ’klinkekonkurranse’. JT Sign-up as a volunteer, or get your festival passes from jubajubafestival.no 6-7 JUNE Festningsparken, Trondheim 11:00 – 18:00 Weekend pass 280 NOK, day pass or 450 NOK, for the weekend pass Family weekend pass (4 persons) 1400 NOK

ADRESSAPARKEN OPENS: Introducing Barmuda’s new bar with a secret name! Solsiden (‘the sunny side’) is about to get even brighter, with the arrival of Adressavisa’s gilt-edged new home, Adressaparken, in the quadrant between midtown, Bakklandet and Solsiden. The long awaited arrival of the city’s biggest newspaper in the centre is news enough, but some bright spark also took the initiative to build a promenade into the plans, with three bars and restaurants. JanTore Fladvad, owner and manager of the popular nightspot Barmuda, is one of the lucky proprietors to have acquired one of these spaces. But he is keeping schtum on the name! “The name will be a surprise; we’re trying to keep it secret until we open on 5th June. But what is not a secret is that we will be serving all the classic cocktails and drinks, and loads of craft beers on tap, AND a whole shelf of blenders to make fresh fruit juices and fruit drinks. No one is doing that in Trondheim, not on a big scale.”

Jan-Tore, drawing upon his many years’ of experience of running Barmuda, has designed a 40m2 bar, which he compares to a small apartment. There will also be outdoor serving with 120 seats, which - and here’s the crux - will keep the sun for 3 to 4 hours longer than Solsiden in mid-summer.

be a bar first and foremost, whilst its neighbours will have a wide array of food on offer. Nina Carlson (Sostrene Carlsen) will be opening Kai, and the Sushi Bar / Big Horn Steak House owners have also developed a new concept. WL

This secretly-named, sun drenched drinking hole will

Opening night, licensed until 02.00

JENTEBØLGEN

LADEHAMMERFESTIVAL: It’s hammer time!

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Join Trondheim’s better half in the ever popular DNB Jentebølgen this summer. Jentebølgen is an annual 5km run for females of all ages. Some walk, some jog and others really make a run for it. It is the 23rd time the race is being held and last year a whopping 2600 females took part. And each year there is a celebrity male ‘hare’ who gets a head start, but is soon hounded down by the competitors. Jentebølgen is a national event taking place in many

Starting out as an idea for a birthday party six years ago, Ladehammerfest has now grown to be an annual, communal music festival, providing entertainment for the whole family while also giving back to the society. And the best part is, it’s all free! Simon Lie, organiser of Ladehammerfestival, explained the goal of the festival is to bring people together to enjoy music in a natural environment, providing a great view of Trondheim and the fjord. “We want people to know it’s free (entry), drug-free, good music in a beautiful environment and giving toward a good cause,’’ he emphasised. The event is Trondheim-oriented, and most of the festival is locally-sourced, but there will also be bands playing from all over of Norway. “Music will be provided by local Trondheim bands such as Frukt og Grønnt this year. In addition, we work with a lot of volunteers from the Asylmottak in Trondheim and this year we’re getting support from a start-up in NTNU which is

providing us with solar-powered grills for the festival.’’ Each year the festival gives all proceeds from the event towards a local charity and this year it will go towards Livsglede for Eldre, a non-profit organisation that helps to improve the living conditions of elderly, disabled people in Trondheim. Kids can look forward to learning to make art out of recycled materials courtesy of ReMida Centre, but there will also be a wide range of workshops of any kind, teaching the youngest all kinds of cool and interesting things. For adults, it will be two nights of music, played out from two stages simultaneously. So note the dates: June 12 and 13 will be hammer time! LA 12-13 JUNE

cities across Norway. For many companies and families it has become an annual entry in the calendar, and many restaurants and bars fill up after the race, so make sure to book a table. The whole gig kicks off with entertainment at Solsiden before an organised warm-up session and a communal kick-off at 19.00. For the little un’s there is also a separate DNB Minibølgen, for boys and girls, which takes place on Saturday 30th May. For the guys (and girls that can’t make it) you can try your luck in Festningløpet a few weeks later. This race is only 1400 metres, but starting at Trondheim Torv, and running up Brubakken to Festningen it will most definitively make you feel alive! IL

2 JUNE Jentebølgen, Trondheim Torg 17.30 (race starts 19.00) 280 NOK adults / 120 NOK kids (register by 23 May)

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Våttåhaugen, Ladehammer

Toyota Festningsløpet, Trondheim Torg

Fri 18.00-23.00, Sat 12.00-17.00 (Children’s festival)

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Sat 18.00-23.00

15 NOK, register festningslopet.no

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What’s on

Concerts 01 M AY

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1 3 M AY

Tommy Tokyo

Lørdag på Søndag - every Sunday

Bushmills - Tom Waits tribute

Tribute to the 70’s

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 150 NOK Righteous singer songwriter. Tickets to his cancelled show at Familien in March can be refunded or used here.

01 M AY

Woodland

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 150 NOK Pure acoustic delta blues band from Trondheim.

01 M AY

Shaggy

Clarion Trondheim, Brattørkaia 1, 7010 Trondheim 21.00, 460 NOK Mr Boombastic himself, here in Trondheim.

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 21:00-23:00, FREE At Antikvariatet Sundays are the new Saturdays. Don’t sit at home and dwell on the coming week, come and join in the jam! Instruments available to borrow for free.

05 M AY

Emilie Storaas

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, Free Singer songwriter does poppy science fiction.

05 M AY - 06 M AY

Charlotte Audestad

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, 250 NOK Popular musician from Hitra playing two nights in a row.

07 M AY

Hoist 02 M AY

Pigeon Lake + Tantara

Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50 21:00, 100 NOK Pigeon Lake is a Rock/Metal quartet from Oslo and this evening they are joined by the trash metal band Tantara, from Hamar.

02 M AY

Project Atom Nova & In Other News..

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Trøndersk rock with references to the 70s.

02 M AY

U.D.O.

Byscenen, Kongens gate 19 21:00, 320 NOK German heavy metal band, without any trend-sound influences. Founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.

02 M AY

Pombo

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE Swedish band named after the people and pigeons they used to play amongst, in the streets and squares of Stockholm (Pombo = dove in Portuguese). Jazz, pop and poetry.

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Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, price TBA Muddy blues, challenging jazz metal and a dash of punk.

08 M AY

The Good The Bad and the Zugly Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, 150 NOK Punk band from Oslo.

08 M AY

Stormy Weather Shanty Choir

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 20.00, 250 / 190 NOK Shanty music band with five albums under their belt. The real deal. Tickets 190 NOK in advance.

08 M AY

Peter Stokstad Band

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free A blues night where Jimi Hendrix meets Prince.

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, Free Back by popular demand! Playing their sauntering versions of Tom Waits’ classics.

0 9 M AY

The Explorers Record Club

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 90 (after 22.00) NOK The members of The Explorers Club share their painstakingly acquired and richly diverse record collection. Pop music from the 60s joined with India psychedelia, American Jazz, Latin Bossa Bova, Norwegian garage and more. Age limit is over 22.

0 9 M AY

Lisa Ekdahl

Byscenen, Kongens gate 19 21:00, 330 NOK Swedish singer songwriter with a romantic and jazzy sound.

Bjugn Kulturhus, Campus Fosen KF, 7160 Bjugn 19.00, 290 NOK All your favourites from the disco decade.

1 3 M AY

Mihle

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE Part Trondheim, part Berlin, Mihle’s brand of beat sucking electropop has captured the imagination of online audiences. Catch her live and get engrossed.

1 3 M AY

Luke Elliot

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 150 NOK New Jersey rock and roller, with new single ‘Trouble’ and a reputation for great concerts.

0 9 M AY

Still Shaking

Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50, 7011 Trondheim 21:00, price TBA Melodic skatepunk with catchy singalongs and vocal harmonies inspired by mid-90s California.

0 9 M AY

Viggos Venner (Viggo’s Friends)

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Folk Rock’n’Roll, stompbox, guitar and harmonica. Add some mandolins and you have Viggo and his friends.

1 2 M AY

Pop Clubben

Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim 20:00, 150 NOK 60s and 70s music in the concert hall, bands TBA.

1 2 M AY

Therese Aune

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, Free Singer songwriter does dreamy pop.

1 3 M AY

Luftforsvarets Musikkkorps: marching Concert Luftforsvarets Musikkkorps Byscenen, Kongens gate 19 12:00, 150/100/74 NOK Military band playing marching songs.

1 4 M AY

Pony The Pirate

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, 100/140 NOK Melodramatic pop music.

1 4 M AY

Mark Gregory

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Presenting Trondheim’s finest Bob Dylan impersonator. One thing is always sure with Mark Gregory: it’s going to be a very nice night indeed.

Listings are subject to change, check thelist.is for information

What’s on

Concerts 15 M AY

Skrømt

Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim 21:00, price TBA Concert and show with Skrømt in conjunction with the current humour exhibition.

15 M AY

Dina Sael

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Melancholic and beautiful indie pop.

15 M AY

deLillos 30-year anniversary deLillos Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44, 7010 Trondheim 19:30, 450 NOK Norway’s most popular pop-band celebrates 30 years in music with this jubilee concert. Expect sing-alongs all night.

15 M AY

The Amazing (SE) + support by Panda Panda The Amazing and Panda Panda BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 200 NOK The Amazing is a rich mixture of indie, psychedelic, jazz and prog rock.

15 M AY

Arne Åsmund

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 100 NOK Singer songwriter with tales of confused love, violence and murder. Performed with naive honesty and a bit of dark humour. Over 20s.

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22 M AY

The Daily Hum

Therese Ulvan

LuthPi

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4, 7014 Trondheim 20.00, FREE The Daily Hum needs no introduction. But if they do, then you should expect big band, horn-tastic, upbeat ska music. Get your national day celebrations started early!

1 6 M AY

The Maxx

Moskus, Olav Tryggvasonsgate 5 21:00, 150 NOK A mixture of madness, progressive guitar riffs, electronica, trance and pop-hooks.

1 6 M AY

MRP Band

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Classic Trøndersk live band with rock roots from the 70s.

1 9 M AY

Mattis Kleppen Solo Mattis Kleppen Moskus, Olav Tryggvasonsgate 5 21:00, 150 NOK Norwegian folk, African tribe and blues music all from one bass guitar.

Mads With

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE Mads plays guitar and banjo - heckle him and he will sing it right back to you.

2 0 M AY

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 21:00, 100/175 NOK A mix of jazz, soul and RnB

Andre Holstad with band

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, price TBA Edgy singer songwriter from Holmlia, Oslo.

22 M AY

TEV pres: Homeboy Sandman (US)

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 150 NOK Honest, self-conscious lyricist from New York known for his intellectual wordplays and up-tempo rhymes.

22 M AY

Ingrids Griseviser

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21:00, Free Ingrid has been collecting dirty songs all over Europe, some dating back to the middle ages.

23 M AY

Monumentum + Crotch

Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50 21:00, price TBA Monumentum is a stoner/doom band from the north of Norway joined by local rascals Crotch.

23 M AY

Dråpe

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, 150 NOK Shoe-gazing, psych, dream pop. After their phenomenal debut album Canicular Days, Dråpe have played all over Norway as well as huge festivals like SXSW and Roskilde. Their version of “Together We’re Pstereo” was released in April.

23 M AY

Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14 13:00, 120/90/60 NOK Sing-along café with Rockheim’s in house band. Theme of the day is Summer Bangers.

Yodok III

Rohey

21 M AY

Allsangkafe: Sing-along

2 0 M AY

16 M AY

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE After the success of their first Antikvariatet gig in January, including an on-stage head shaving, this all girl sax duo are back for more!

2 0 M AY

15 M AY Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 20:00, price TBA Improvised with aesthetic references to post rock, ambient and drone music, this trio builds a world of musical impressions.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Therese’s been at it since the age of 13. The last few years she has toured Russia, USA, Mexico, England and now she’s at Ila Brainnstasjon!

Viseklubben Maja

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free The folksinger Maja hosts the night with guest artist and an open mic session.

Viktor Wilhelmsen Release Concert

Viktor Wilhelmsen & The South 22 M AY - 19 J U N

Rockin’ Blues Jam

Moskus, Olav Tryggvasonsgate 5 21:00, 120 NOK A genius on the guitar, Viktor Wilhelmsen celebrates his new record with backing help from the band The South.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B, 7018 Trondheim 20.00, Free Every second Friday it is all about the blues at Brainnstasjonen.

22 M AY

Mandala

Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50 21.00, 100 NOK British folk-noir from Rhys Marsh (now Trondheim based) and co, see previews.

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Concerts 23 M AY

2 9 M AY

30 M AY

05 JUNE

Madcap Flyers

Charta 77 (SE) + Support by: Anti-Lam Front

Tom Waits Pub Crawl

Bård Watn

30 M AY

06 JUNE

Transistor

Iladagene: Lambsbread Sound

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free A night of Texas blues with a touch of funky soul. What does that sound like? Head over to Brainnstasjonen and find out.

24 M AY

A Brighter Light

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE Melancholic music with a flavour of hope.

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 200 NOK Charta 77 is a Swedish punk band who have been rocking stages for 30 years.

2 9 M AY

Villrosa

Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50 21:00, price TBA Eight piece band who mixes jazz, metal, country, punk and rock.

26 M AY

Fieldfare

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, Free A mixture of pop jazz and RnB.

28 M AY

Brutal Kuk + Göttemia

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, 100/130 NOK Hardcore punk band straight outta’ Svartlamon.

29 M AY - 2 8 M AY

Trond Høili

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Trond Høili interprets REM and Black Crows.

29 M AY - 2 8 M AY

Stokmoveien 47

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 22.00, Free Music in pop/rock genre.

29 M AY

The Wall: A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Lionhorse - Release concert

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 21:30, 125/200 NOK Lionhorse takes you through the woods and into the darkness of rock. With nods to Neil Young, Pearl Jam and Chewbacca.

3 0 M AY

Ribozyme

Support TBA Fru Lundgreen, Kjøpmannsgata 50 21:00, price TBA Contemporary hard rock.

3 0 M AY

Siv-Anita Strickert Band

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, FREE Old favourites return, with new and exciting repertoire, but same good humour.

3 0 M AY

Kenneth & The Cavaliers

Byscenen, Kongens gate 19 20:00, 170 NOK Local garage band promises loads of light, sound, smoke, drum and guitar solos.

3 0 M AY

Dampsaga Kulturhus, Bogaveien 10, 7725 Steinkjer 20.00, 395 NOK A tribute to Pink Floyd

Helen & the Prettyboy Pete Band

Free Concert with 2/3 Harakiri Band

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, FREE A charming concert with this French-Trondheim duo.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free One part rock, one part traditional folk music.

04 JUNE 3 0 M AY

The Wall

29 M AY

Verkstedhallen, Strandveien 29 14.00, Price TBA Annual Tom Waits run. Buy the official T-shirt to gain access to all 7 concerts.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 22.00, Free Americana-pop with crocked harmonies and warm melodies.

Iladagene: Stage Three

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, price TBA Release concert. Soul, pop, jazz and classical vibes.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 14.00, Free New roots, roots reggae, ska and rocksteady. All that’s left is to find your dancing shoes on Saturday 6 June, and party with the Lambsbread crew!

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 21.00, Free Blues jam at Ila Brainnstasjon.

04 JUNE

Fremmed Rase

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, price TBA One of the first rap groups in Trondheim, known for their dirty lyrics. Back from a 10 year hiatus.

04 JUNE

Iladagene: Stage Three

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B, 7018 Trondheim 18:00, Free Inspired by The Moth in New York, here is the local version at Ila Brainnstasjon.

07 JUNE

Iladagene: Trond&Andrew: ”Folk with attitude”

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 18.00, Free “Trond’s voice was reminiscent of Dylan at times and Andrew’s more traditional British vocals offered an excellent contrast with some quality harmonies in support.” Dom Flint, Nottingham Pos.

04 JUNE

07 JUNE

Iladagene: Stage Three

Maja Svisdahl

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B, 7018 Trondheim 21.00, Free Blues jam at Ila Brainnstasjon.

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, 100 NOK Trondheim singer songwriter, Norwegian folk noire

05 JUNE

Iladagene: Friday Vaudville Jonas Brekke

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B, 7018 Trondheim 19.00, Free Double the fun: Standup battle with local comedians at 19.00, followed by concert with Jonas Brekke.

10 JUNE

Scott H. Briam

Moskus, Olav Tryggvasonsgate 5 21:00, 220 NOK World-class guitarist and singer songwriter, music known from the TV series Sons of Anarchy.

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Concerts 11 JUNE

Snak The Ripper + Jaclyn

Familien, Dronningens gate 11 22:00, price TBA Rapper from Vancouver Canada, backed by his hypeman Jaclyn.

16 JUNE

20 J U N E

27 J U N E

Cannibal Corpse

UKM-Festivalen

Dyveke Kuløy

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 300 NOK American death metal band.

11 JUNE

17 JUNE

Pop Clubben

Allsangkafe: Sing-along

Artists TBA Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim 20:00, 150 NOK 60s and 70s music in the concert hall, bands TBA.

12 JUNE

The Palominos

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Concert with Stephanie Palominos & her dad Antonio Palominos.

12 JUNE

Mark Knopfler

Sverresborg Folkemuseum 20.00, 635 NOK - SOLD OUT Rare concert with Dire Straight’s front man.

Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim 13:00, 120/90/60 NOK Sing-along café with Rockheim’s in house band. Theme of the day is Summer bangers.

18 JUNE

Thomas Brosveet

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44, 7010 Trondheim 13:00, Free for kids, 150 for adults Experience the nation’s best youth acts from the youth cultural talent search. Music, dance, theatre, film, photo and much more.

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, price TBA Moving pop artist, with debut album due out in May

25 J U N E

Rain Dogs

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 170 NOK The world’s best Tom Waits cover band, with Ole Blind og Ole Johnny Stensland. Calling all nighthawks, come and get some moody blues, with two men, a drunk piano and a little trip to heaven.

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Local singer/guitarist Thomas Brosveet will take you away from your worries with intense singing and well crafted guitar playing.

19 JUNE

Rockin’ Blues Jam

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Jam session with local musicians at Ila Brainnstasjon.

25 J U N E

Rolling Rootsy Revue 2015

13 JUNE

Roxette

Sverresborg Folkemuseum 20.00, 635 NOK - SOLD OUT Swedish pop giants 30th anniversary tour.

19 JUNE

Justin Townes Earle, The Handso-

Villrosa

me Family and Baskery

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 21.00, 100 NOK Big band from Kristiansund. Melodic. Beautiful. Rough underside à la Waits.

Byscenen, Kongens gate 19 17:00, 695 NOK A one-day Americana festival with artist like Justin Townes Earle with band, The Handsome Family (True Detective theme song) and Baskery. More artists TBA.

27 J U N E

Stig Gustu Larsen 14 JUNE

Sunk Coast

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, price TBA Trondheim band whose ambition is to make you laugh and cry at the same time.

20 JUNE

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Semi-acoustic concert with singer/songwriter Stig Gustu Larsen.

Edvarden & Sønn

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, Free Kjartan and Markus, blues music and good humour.

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Jazz, blues and classical 02 M AY

07 M AY

0 8 M AY

0 9 M AY

Excess Luggage

Jazzfest: Come Shine

Jazzfest: Kåre Kolve

Jazzfest: John Butcher/Michael Duch

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 14.00-16.00, Free Kroks JazzCafé fills up Olavs pub almost every time. Meet the locals and listen to some great jazz whilst all at the same time. Doors open at 12.00, arrive early if you want a table!

03 M AY

Orlanda’s Quartet

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20:00, FREE Orlanda, bass player and singer from Mozambique, with her Trøndertun band (folk high school), playing jazz, soul and Mozambican music.

03 M AY - 2 8 J U N

Sunday Jazz

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 14.00, Free Every Sunday there is a free jazz concert at Ila Brainnstasjon. They serve traditional Norwegian waffles, fresh coffee and hot cocoa to go with the music. If the weather allows it, they bring the music outside.

Jan Erik Vold and Knut Reiersrud Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 19:00, 400 NOK Jazz quintet Come Shine joined by Jan Erik Vold on poetry and Knut Reiersrud on vocals. Official opening concert of Trondheim Jazzfestival 2015

07 M AY

Jazzfest: Needlepoint

Brukbar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 220 NOK From the land between Jazz and Rock this band serves moody chills with nods to 60s and 70s psychedelic prog

07 M AY

Jazzfest: Trondheim Jazz Orchestra & Albatrosh

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 22:30, 150/250 NOK Trondheim Jazz Orchestra is joined by pianist Eyolf Dale and sax player Andre Roligheten who together form the duo Albatrosh.

07 M AY

08 M AY

Mahlers 5th

Spring Concert with the Røros Big Band

Trondheim Symphony Orchestra Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 19:30, From 120 NOK Symphony No 5 is a development from the ascetic to the positive. It is one of Mahler’s lightest and most often played. It will be conducted by Krzysztof Urbanski.

07 J U N E & 0 9 J U N E

Mefistofele

Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and Krakow Opera Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 18:30, 170/375/400/425 NOK A joint collaboration by TSO and Krakow Opera - Mefistofele is an opera in a prologue, four acts and an epilogue, the only completed opera by Arrigo Boito.

07 M AY

Ila B’s Jazz Jam

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Jam session with local musicians.

Storstuggu, Storstuggu, 7374 Røros 19.00, 150 / 50 NOK Singing, music and dance.

08 M AY

Jazzfest: Adrian Waade

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 14:00, Free Active in bands such as Skadedyr, Bone Machine and Bendik Baksaas but this time around we’ll get to see Adrian Waade solo with a violin. The outcome is an unpredictable and abstract musical journey.

08 M AY

Jazzfest: Mette Rasmussen Chris Corsano Duo Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 15:00, 100/200 NOK Boundary breaking critically acclaimed high energy improv jazz duo.

08 M AY

Jazzfest: Milenburg Joys w/ Heidi Skjerve Broen Bar, Scandic Nidelven, Havnegata 15:30, Free New Orleans Hot Jazz quintet joined by vocalist Heidi Skjerve.

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Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 19:00, 150/250 NOK Sax player Kåre Kolve will preform his commissioned piece ‘Interactions’ with a band.

0 8 M AY

Jazzfest: Stian Westerhus and Sidsel Endresen Brukbar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 220 NOK Critically acclaimed improv jazz duo.

0 8 M AY

Jazzfest: Jan Garbarek Group Feat. Trilok Gurtu

Trøndelag Senter for Samtidskunst, fjordgata 11, 7010 Trondheim 15:00, price TBA British sax player Butcher know for his experimental style joined by experimentalist Duch.

0 9 M AY

Jazzfest: The Dirty No-Gooders

Broen Bar, Scandic Nidelven, Havnegata 15:30, Free Duo consist by Jazz singer Hannah Long and Dr. Bekken on piano.

Clarion Trondheim, Brattørkaia 1 21:00, 500/600 NOK One of Europe’s biggest jazz icons, his ‘sound’ has become a brand of its own. With a three-piece band, performing one of his very few concerts in Norway this year.

0 8 M AY

Jazzfest: Troyka

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 22:30, 100/200 NOK Three young London based musicians presents a mash-up with rock, jazz and electronic music.

0 8 M AY

Jazzfest: Bokkereidars Bluesband

Trondheim Yacht Club 23:30, 120/220 NOK Eight piece brass band plays soul and catchy rhythm and blues.

0 9 M AY

Let’s Be Bop

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 14.00-16.00, Free Kroks JazzCafé fills up Olavs Pub almost every time. Meet the locals and listen to some great jazz. Doors open at 12.00, arrive early if you want a table!

0 9 M AY

Jazzfest: Hermine Deurloo

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 14:00, 100/200 NOK Dutch harmonica star Hermine joined by Pianist Rembrandt Frerichs presents a mix of know tunes as well as own compositions and improvisations.

0 9 M AY

Jazzfest: Nypan Trio

Moskus, Olav Tryggvasonsgate 5 16:00, price TBA Organ trio from Trondheim celebrates their debut album with a release concert

0 9 M AY

Jazzfest: Superlørdag: Stina Stjern vs. Motorpsycho with NTNU Jazz ensemble

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 18:00, 150/250 NOK Stina Stjern does her take on the local rock band Motorpsycho backed by students at NTNU Jazz.

0 9 M AY

Jazzfest: Level 42, Candy Dulfer & Band and more…

Clarion Trondheim, Brattørkaia 1 20:00, 700 NOK Jazz funk band Level 42 (UK) joined by Dutch sax player Candy Dulfer and Band (NL)

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What’s on

Jazz, blues and classical 09 M AY

1 0 M AY

22 M AY - 19 J U N

13 JUNE

Jazzfest: Swans

Jazzfest: Mats Morgan Band

Rockin’ Blues Jam

Bjørn Krokfoss sextet

Brukbar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 375 NOK Noisy and industrial dark underground rock band from America.

09 M AY

Jazzfest: Rim Banna with Frode Fjellheim and Hildegunn Øiseth

Vår Frue kirke, Kongens gate 5 21:00, price TBA A musically clash between Banna’s Arabic tradition and Fjellheim’s yoiks and Øiseth’s trumpet.

09 M AY

Jazzfest: Blind Boys of Groove

Clarion Trondheim, Brattørkaia 1, 7010 Trondheim 21:45 and 00:30, TBA NOK Two completely blind musicians and one partial blind man forms this funky trio.

09 M AY

Jazzfest: Espen Berg Trio

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 22:00, 100/200 NOK Piano, bass and drums is the weapon of choice for this trio with roots in American and Norwegian jazz traditions.

10 M AY

Jazzfest: Hulbækmo/Jacobsens Familieorkester Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 14:00, 150/250 NOK A family band with Mum on harp, dad on flute and sax and their two sons on drums and keys.

10 M AY

Jazzfest: Harr&Hartberg

Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 19:00, 200/300 NOK Actor Harr and composer Hartberg brings the crème of Norwegian jazz musicians for their joint project.

10 M AY

Folk Duo - Hans P. and Rasmus Kjorstad

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20.00, 150/100 NOK Brothers Hans and Rasmus Kjorstad, from Sør-Fron, play harmonic fiddle music. Expect a modern blend of classical music and folk melody. Cash on the door only.

Brukbar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 200/300 NOK Elements of jazz, electronic music, avant jazz, techno, rock, progressive and modern classical music collide in this cluster of music experience.

1 1 M AY

Storbandkonsert

Heimdal Big Band, Orkdal Big Band, S.Møller Big Band and Trondheim Ballroom Orchestra. Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 19:30, 150 NOK This evening in addition to Heimdal Big band we get to experience Orkdal Big band, S.Møller Big band and Trondheim Ballroom Orchestra.

1 2 M AY - 1 3 M AY

Beethovens 9th

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Every second Friday it is all about the blues at Brainnstasjonen.

23 M AY

Therese Ulvan/roar Juul

30 M AY Ørland Kultursenter, Rådhusgata 6, 7131 Brekstad 14.00, Free Music Cafe with pupils from the culture school.

28 M AY

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 19:30, From 120 NOK Beethovens 9th is a historical icon, culminating in a monumental final movement where choir and soloists sing the ode An die Freude by Schiller. Conducted by Krzystof Urbanski.

Milenburg Joys Jazz Quintet

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free A jazz quintet inspired by the jazz played in 1920’s. You like music? You like to smile? Then you are gonna love Milenburg Joys Jazz Quintet.

1 3 M AY

Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

Åse Hammers band

1 9 M AY

Piaf - The Little Sparrow with the Big Voice

Frøya Kultur- og Kompetansesenter, Sistranda, 7260 Frøya 19:30, 200 NOK A beloved tribute to the chanteuse singer Edith Pilaf.

Promenade Concert

Luftforsvarets Musikkorps Stiftsgårdsparken 11. 16.00, FREE The corps band play outdoors, directed by Cathrine Winnes. In event of bad weather band will pay inside at Byscenen.

20 J U N E

Anne Lise Heides band

23 J U N E

Midsummer night’s celebrations

Skansen Aktivitetshus, Kongensgate 112b, 12.30-15.00, 250 NOK Sankthansaften’ - good swing dance music with Jan Borseth

Horn, Song and Organ Concert

1 6 M AY

11 JUNE

Saturday Music Cafe

Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

Ilen Church, Ilevollen 15 19:00 Playing music by Näther, Albertsen, Böttcher and R. Strauss

26 J U N E 30 M AY

Hot club de Norvege

Jolly Jumper & Big Moe Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40, 7010 Trondheim 21.00, 150 NOK

Proper steel-twangin’, feet-tapping blues.

06 JUNE

Feetwarmers

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Art and exhibitions 14 M A R - 10 O C T

02 M AY - 03 J U N

0 4 J U N - 24 J U N

1 3 J U N - 16 A U G

Size Matters

Andreas Fortes

Munan Øvrelid - exhibition

Summer exhibition - scholarship applicants

Kunstmuseet Nord-Trøndelag, Stasjonsgata 3, 7800 Namsos Tues-Thur 11:00-16:00 / Fri 11:00-15:30 / Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00, Free Artwork in large formats and miniature, from the museum’s own collection.

18 A P R - 31 M AY

Flora - exhibition

Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Munkegata 5, 7013 Trondheim Mon-Sat 10:00-16.00 / Sun 12.00-16.00, 80 / 60 / 40 NOK Exhibition about flows in life and in art. Guided tours 24 May 2pm, 28 May 6pm, 31 May 2pm.

24 A P R - 0 3 M AY

TBFA

Kit, Innherredsveien 7 14:00, Free The art academy’s annual bachelor exhibition. Also exhibition space down at Dora, see kit.ntnu.no.

3 0 A P R - 24 M AY

Dissolving the Image Preparing for Love

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40 whenever they open, FREE Exhibition. See The List’s new art section for more information about artist.

08 M AY - 1 6 M AY

Literary festival: Æ Å

Babel, Mellomveien 4, 7042 Trondheim Opening day at 16.00, exhibition times thurs-fri 14.00-18.00 / sat-sun 12.0014.00, Free The Years Most Beautiful Book is an annual competition where the best craftmanship within Norwegian book making is selected. The jury take into concideration the books wholeness, concept, illustration, design, photography, thypography, binding, cover and materials used. This exhibition shows the winners of 2015 and is a cooperation between Grafill Trøndelag and Babel Book. Gallery opens from 11am on opening day, 8 May.

Trøndelag Senter for Samtidskunst, Fjordgata 11, 7010 Trondheim tue-fri 11:00-16:00 / sat-sun 12:00-16:00, Free Munan Øvrelid’s solo exhibition explores elements outside of human control and perspective, including the effects of natural forces on three copper pates hanging from a cliff, and the mathematical data collection of his father’s bird feeding.

0 4 J U N - 28 J U N

Håvard Løvnes - exhibition

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40, 7010 Trondheim Free Håvard was recently long-listed for the prestigous BP Portrait Award for his ‘Maria’ (pictured). Come and see his new collection on display.

Årets vakreste Bøker 2015

M AY

Babel, Mellomveien 4, 7042 Trondheim 16:00, Free Exhibition with this year’s most beautiful books.

RAKE reopening

RAKE Visningsrom, Brattørkaia 17 Thurs-Fri 15.00-18.00 / Sat-Sun 13.0017.00, free Gallery space constructed mostly out of materials from a nearby office building that was going to be demolished, finds its new home in Brattørkaia. The space was nominated and short listed for the Mies van der Rohe award 2013.

13 J U N - 23 A U G

Paper Dialogues – The Dragon and our stories 09 M AY - 1 4 J U N

Tonje Ramstad – Sculptures/ assemblage Trondhjems Kunstforening, Bispegate 9A Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 - 16:00, Free Tonje Ramstad builds sculptures and collages from recirculated materials.

07 M AY

3 1 M AY

The Whole World is a Score: REMAKE Graffiti Composition

Bike Fest 2015

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Karin Aurora Lindell Balance Art

08 M AY - 1 6 M AY

Trøndelag Senter for Samtidskunst, Fjordgata 11, 7010 Trondheim wed-fri 11-16:00 / sat-sun 12-16:00, Free Lina Bergland presents a new series of oil paintings on linen canvases. Bergland reflects on the basic essence of image and the magic powers of transformation.

30 J U N - 31 J U L

Trøndelag Senter for Samtidskunst, Fjordgata 11, 7010 Trondheim tue-fri 11:00-16:00 / sat-sun 12:00-16:00, Free Part of Karin Aurora Lindell’s ongoing project, The Seamstress - Lindell’s Mobile Textile Factory (2007-2017). Three narrow workstations balance onto of one another against backdrop of patterned drawings of beautiful evening gowns, debates various aspects of today’s textile industry.

Lina Bergland

Kunstmuseet Nord-Trøndelag, Stasjonsgata 3, 7800 Namsos 18:00, Free Part of Cecilie Bjørgås Jordheim’s exhibition visualising relationship between shape and sound, performed by Eirik Øien and Martin Langlie .

Kunstmuseet Nord-Trøndelag, Stasjonsgata 3, 7800 Namsos Tues-Thur 11:00-16:00 / Fri 11:00-15:30 / Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00, Free Exhibition displaying the works of nominated applicants for Nord-Trøndelag county art scholarship.

Trondheim Spektrum, Klostergata 90 10:00, Free The 11th annual Bike Fest is a huge display in different motorbikes.

Xiaoguang Qiao and Karen Bit Vejle Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Munkegata 5, 7013 Trondheim 14:00, 40/60/80 NOK Paper dialogues is an collaboration between the renowned paper cut artist; Xiaoguang Qiao and Karen Bit Vejle where they both try to find their ‘cultural dragon’ in a grand scale.

0 6 J U LY

The Whole World is a Score: Horizon. No Horizon.

Kunstmuseet Nord-Trøndelag, Stasjonsgata 3, 7800 Namsos 13:00, Free Part of Cecilie Bjørgås Jordheim’s exhibition visualising relationship between shape and sound, performed by Elina Karpinsk and singers.

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What’s on

Theatre & Comedy 21 M A R - 20 J U N

09 M AY - 1 0 M AY

23 M AY

31 M AY

The Sound of Music

Luis Della Mea - Giving up is the hardest

Who stole the vibe? – Raw Dancestudio

Daniel Romano - Konsert with Moskus

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 17:00, 145/265/700 NOK A crime-comedy danced and told by Raw Dancestudio.

20:00, 250 NOK

Trøndelag Teater, Prinsens gate 18-20 19.00 weekdays, 18:00 on Saturdays, 200/350/425 NOK World famous musical, extended run. Book early. In Norwegian.

24 A P R - 16 M AY

Leonce og Lena

Trøndelag Teater, Prinsens gate 18-20 19:30 on weekdays and 18:30 on Saturdays, 150/175/200 NOK Satirical comedy by Georg Büchner, inspired by Shakespeare. In Norwegian

01 M AY

Friday Vaudville @ Ila Brainnstasjon Jonas Brekke

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 19.00, Free Double the fun: Standup battle with local comedians at 19.00, followed by concert with Jonas Brekke.

04 M AY

Folkehelse - a play by Nord Trøndelag Teater

Kulturhuset i Namsos, Stasjonsgata 3 19:00, 250 NOK Author Carl Frode Tiller’s first play deals with the concept that Norwegians are richer and richer, yet less and less happy. In Norwegian.

06 M AY

Let’s dance! - Bjugn Culture School Bjugn Kulturhus, Campus Fosen KF, 18.00, 100 / 50 NOK Dance show by culture school students.

07 M AY

English stand up comedy night

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 20.00, 50 NOK English comedy night with Phil Nichol, Yianni Agislaou and Matt price.

07 M AY - 25 J U N

Supertorsdag every Thursday

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20:00, 100 NOK Impro comedy. In Norwegian, bring cash (it’s king for the pay).

Avant Garden 19:00, 100/150 NOK The World is collapsing around you. What is your strategy? The Argentinean-Norwegian dancer and musician Luis Della Mea us creating a performativity ritual where personal loss of relations and basic values leads to an emotional emergency and identity crisis.

09 M AY - 1 0 M AY

Berstad/Helgebostad/Wigdel - Jordjenta

Avant Garden 20:15, 120/180 NOK The dance performance ‘Jordjenta’ is a dark, absurd, intense and wordless performance, inspired by a poem by Maria Tryti Vennerød about longing for the tangible, for something real.

Raw Dance Festival 2015

23 M AY

Break dancing Battle! Raw Dance Festival 2015

Trondheim Torg, Kongens gate 9 11.30, FREE 2 v2 dance battles, with DJ Stew

23 M AY

Muses of Dance - Raw Dance Festival Raw Dance Festival 2015

1 3 M AY - 06 J U N

Vaktmesteren

Trøndelag Teater, Prinsens gate 18-20 18:30 on weekdays and 17:30 on Saturdays, 150/175/200 NOK Say hello to social criticism and comedy of menace in this play by Harold Pinter. In Norwegian.

1 9 M AY - 2 1 M AY

Julie + Romeo

A Katja Brita Lindeberg production Avant Garden 19:00, 130/200 NOK What would have happened if Romeo and Juliet made it and moved together? Would it have worked? ‘Julie+Robert’ takes a closer look at stereotypical ideas of love and relationship.

2 1 M AY

Stand up comedy night

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 20.00, 50 NOK Comedy night with Fredrik Steen og Alan Drop, other guest performances as well.

2 2 M AY

Med øynene åpne - Trøndertun high school dance show Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 19:00, 120/220 NOK Trøndertun folk-high school presents 24 dancers from all over Norway over two acts.

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 19:00, 170/250/325 NOK ‘Muses of Dance’ is a show with professional dancers and artist. Everything from modern contemporary to tribal African dance.

28 M AY

Magic night!

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 20.00, Free Magic night at Olavs Pub - a regular occurrence. This time featuring Ruben Gazki, Brian Hoseth, Boje Hoseth, Guilherme Curty and A llan Hagen.

28 M AY

Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44 19:00, 445 NOK One of Brittan’s biggest comedians presents a stand-up routine filled with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some out of bounds and some totally unacceptable.

30 M AY - 0 6 J U N

Oscar og den rosa damen

Trøndelag Teater, Prinsens gate 18-20 20:00 on weekdays and 17:30 on Saturdays, 150/175/200 NOK A ten-year-old boy laying on his death bed forms an unlikely relationship with the Old lady in Pink. Written by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt. In Norwegian.

Avant Garden

04 JUNE

Stand up comedy night

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 20.00, 50 NOK Comedy night with Ørjan Burøe and Joachim Skage, also presenting Phillip Green, Ronny Torsteinsen, Mariell Køste and Hans A Knutsen.

11 JUNE

Magic night!

Olavs Pub og Spiseri, Cicignons plass 20.00, Free Magic night at Olavs Pub - a regular ocurrence. This time featuring Johannes Lindrupsen, Sindre Rian, Hans Henrik Verpe, Rune Carlsen and Allan Hagen.

12 J U N - 21 J U N

Flyktningelosen

Stiklestad Nasjonale Kultursenter, Leksdalsveien 1, 7656 Verdal 20.00-22.00, 375/220 NOK Flyktningelosen is a newly written play about the people risking their lives to protect others by ferrying them across borders - the Flyktningeloser. Shows every day between 12- 21 June except Monday 15th and Thursday 18th. In Norwegian.

14 JUNE

Kevin Bridges - A Whole Different Story Kevin Bridges

Olavshallen, Kjøpmannsgata 44, 7010 Trondheim 20:00, 460 NOK Scotland’s biggest comedy export is returning to Norway with a brand new show.

30 J U L - 0 8 J U L

Elden Theatre 2015

Røros city centre, Kjerkgata 29, 7374 Røros various, 275-505 NOK A musical theatre on Scandinavia’s most spectacular stage - Slegghaugan in Røros. Series of performances in Norwegian and Swedish, but the music speaks for itself.

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Nightlife 01 M AY

Erik Skantze

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, Free DJ and producer who plays a mix of disco edits, italo and organic house. Sprinkled with a touch of jazz, tropic beats and analog synths.

02 M AY

Olle Abstract

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Living (club) legend and house pioneer.

02 M AY

16 M AY - 17 M AY

23 M AY

Raw Juice

Yours Truly

Catch Up!

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17, 7014 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Hometown heroes Alex and Eirik bring you the future of bass music with a dash of club throwbacks.

08 M AY

Don Tomaso

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, Free Local Hip-Hop Don.

09 M AY 02 M AY

The List – Issue #4 Release party Helgeland 8-Bit Squad and Dekstra Large

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 20:00, Free Come celebrate The List’s fourth issue with Helgeland 8-Bit Squad alongside rapper Dekstra Large & Guests.

Klima Kontroll

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Afro, funk, soul and latin served by Thomas Brodda.

1 3 M AY

Sidesprang

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, price TBA Local dudes from Raw Juice who likes to dive into the deep house, house and disco pool.

artists TBA

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17, 7014 Trondheim TBA, 150 on the 16th and Free on the 17th NOK Known for flipping abandoned warehouses and old bunkers into pop-up rave clubs the collective Yours Truly will this time around take on BrukBarBlæst for an extreme makeover rave edition.

22 M AY

Tropenatt

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, Free DJ’s Adiele and Solveig brings hot caribbean vibes to Diskoteket.

22 M AY

TEV pres: Homeboy Sandman (US) Homeboy Sandman

BrukBar/Blæst, Tmv-kaia 17 21:00, 150 NOK Honest, self-conscious lyricist from New York known for his intellectual wordplays and up-tempo rhymes.

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Cosmic disco and boogie

29 M AY

Juri Gagarin

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, Free The OG cosmonaut is know for his versatile style in music as he can drop rap bangers, funky classics, smooth disco edits and techy techno in the same sets. He always knows what you want to dance to.

30 M AY

Hakk i plata

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Hakk i plata is the back-to-back concept of Fella, where he invites friends to co-star this all night concept.

06 JUNE

Leutenfest Blockparty Artists TBA

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30, 7011 Trondheim 300 NOK Leutenfest returns as a one day blockparty at DIGS. Rave in a carpark people!

1 5 M AY

Fella

02 M AY

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, Free Fella is the resident DJ, booker and owner at Diskoteket. His versatile style is reflected through his DJ set. Diverse, but always dancey.

Kubb-Skuret with DJ Ranja DJ Ranja

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40, 7010 Trondheim 21.00-02.00, 90 NOK One of our favourite venues pumping it our late! Music from the past 6 decades. Over 22s.

1 6 M AY

23 M AY

13 JUNE

Frekk+Freidig

Big Bank Hank

Frekk+Freidig

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Bootyclub! DJ Marie Komissar always promises explicit lyrics and booty shaking. This time around she is joined by Eirik Tillerli from Raw Juice.

Mellomveien, Mellomveien 16, 7042 Trondheim 22.00, FREE DJ spinning tunes - hip-hop, breaks and beats

Diskoteket, Carl Johans gate 3, 7011 Trondheim 23:00, 100 NOK Bootyclub! DJ Marie Komissar always promises explicit lyrics and booty shaking.

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Festivals, Food and Markets 04 M AY - 2 9 J U N

1 7 M AY

12 J U N - 14 J U N

Allmennquiz - every Monday

Gala Performance

Inderøy festival

2 3 M AY - 2 4 M AY

13 J U N - 14 J U N

Raw Dance Festival

Kystens Dag - Coast Day

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 19:30, 20 NOK Everyman’s quiz. In Norwegian.

05 M AY - 07 M AY

Sykkelauksjon

Falck, Sluppenvegen 3, 16.00, FREE Ever wondered what happens to all the bikes that are abandoned, stolen, dumped and never recovered? They get auctioned off! Come and get yourself a bargain, doors open at 16.00, auction begins at 17.00.

05 M AY - 30 J U N

VITforum - every Tuesday

Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 18:00-20:00, FREE The Scientific Theory Forum (NTNU) is an interdisciplinary forum whose mission is to promote discussion, research and teaching, as well as more general scientific discussion.

05 M AY - 30 J U N

Kleintirsdag - every Tuesday Antikvariatet, Nedre Bakklandet 4 20:00, 50 NOK Karaoke. In Norwegian.

07 M AY - 10 M AY

Jazzfest

Various locations various prices Trondheim’s jazz reputation continues to grow and grow, as this spectacular line up demonstrates. See individual listings on jazzfest.no for full programme.

Bjugn Kulturhus, Campus Fosen KF, 7160 17.00, 100 / 0 NOK Celebrate the nation day, with entertainment by students from the arts school. Under 16s free.

Various locations Various prices Dance Festival spread across different locations. See http://raw-dancestudio.no for more information.

2 5 M AY

Bike Fest

Trondheim Spektrum, Klostergata 90 10.00-16.00, Free NOK Put an engine on your bike and join the 11th annual motorbike festival. See bikefest.no for more info.

3 0 M AY

06 J U N E

Musikkfest Trondheim

10 M AY - 07 J U N

Various locations across the city all day, FREE Annual free event on the first Saturday in June, which uses open urban spaces to create a great music experience for all the city’s residents. See musikkfesttrondheim.no

Andersen&Gundersen

12 JUN - 13 JUN

Ladehammerfest

Våttåhaugen, Ladehammer 18.00-23.30, FREE A free communal music festival, providing entertainment for the whole family, overlooking Trondheim. Children’s day Saturday (12.00-17.00). See ladehammerfestivalen.no

Midtsommerfest Namsos

Efri Halfa , Nesset, 7863 20:00, 350 NOK Mid-summer party (in the middle of the countryside, we should point out) with grill, the world’s biggest cowboy (allegedly!), Southern Rock tribute bands, Willy’s Wonderland and much more. Check out namsos.kulturhus.no for more info.

23 J U N - 25 J U N

Trondheim Martnan - annual food market

14 JUNE

Trondheim Literature Festival

20 J U N E

Pilegrimsvandring

02 J U N - 07 J U N

Iladagene

Youth Democracy Conference

Kultursenteret ISAK, Prinsens Gate 44 TBC, 800/400 NOK What real impact do the youth actually have and how can we execute youth involvement? A cooperation between Trondheim Kommune and other organisers. Cost include all meals and for the youth also sleeping arrangement at Chappa youth club, adults arrange their own hotel. Register by 4 May.

14 JUNE

Svartlamon 11:00, Free The alternative district of Svartlamon opens her doors, backyards, and heart to all, and invites you to a day filled with activities and happenings for all ages. Your chance to see what the area is all about.

07 M AY - 10 M AY

Andersen&Gundersen, Ilevollen 32B 12.00-15.00, Free An organic pop-up store. In season we sell locally grown organic vegetables. In addition to that we also sell local specialities such as Trondheim’s roasted coffee, local honey, organic eggs and much more. On the 10th May and 7th June.

Cafe Skuret, Fosenkaia 40, 7010 Trondheim various start times, various prices Day (and evening) of events celebrating life on the enigmatic Norwegian coast. Including boat making for children, exhibitions, music, rowboat tours, coffee and waffles, and more. Various venues, including Fosenkaia, Sjøfartsmuseet and Cafe Skuret. Search ‘Kystens dag’ on Facebook.

Stiklestad Nasjonale Kultursenter, Leksdalsveien 1, 7656 Verdal 09.00-14.00, 290/270 NOK A cultural and historical pilgrim walk from Karmhus to Stikletad. Approximately 4-5 hours. Starts at Stiklestad Kultursenter at 09.00, price includes buss to Karmhus and simple lunch. Sign up in advance, call 74 04 20 00.

Svartlamondagen 2015

Various locations in Ila All day, prices vary Look forward to the 29th annual Iladagene! Various events ranging from quiz night to art exhibitions, concerts and even a cargobike race in Ilaparken on Saturday! See iladagene.no

Various locations 400/300 NOK Back for the 7th time, literary festival with writers from Norway and the rest of the world. See www.forfattersentrum.no for more information.

Inderøy starts 18.00 Fri, 14.00 Sat and Sun Get out of town and enjoy a typical Norwegian knees up, between Levanger and Steinkjer, see inderoyfest.no

1 9 J U N - 20 J U N

Wild Flowers Day

Ørland Kultursenter, Rådhusgata 6, 7131 Brekstad 13.00, price tba Part of national wild flower day, this year’s theme is ‘alien species; beautiful but threatening’. See orlandkultursenter.no for more information

Trondheim Torg, Kongens Gate 9, Free Traditional Scandinavian market, when traders used to come from all over. Trondheim’s is one of the biggest.

25 J U N E

Rolling Rootsy Revue 2015

Justin Townes Earle, The Handsome Family and Baskery Byscenen, Kongens gate 19, 7012 Trondheim 17:00, 695 NOK A one-day Americana festival with artist like Justin Townes Earle with band, The Handsome Family (True Detective theme song) and Baskery. More artists TBA.

26 J U N - 27 J U N 18 J U N - 19 J U N

Local Food Festival

Stjørdal 10.00, Free Regional food and local beer.

19 J U N - 21 J U N

Steinkjer Festival

Fri/Sat pass 795 NOK, Festival 1195 NOK This festival continues to grow in stature. Loads of great artists in this year’s line up, including Europe, Roger Hodgson from Supertramp, Ida Jenshus and the mighty Dumdum Boys. Recommended.

Oppdal Food Festival

various locations, Oppdal all day, FREE Festival in honour of all the food and drink the mountain has to offer.

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What’s on

Workshops 03 M AY

07 M AY

1 3 M AY

28 M AY

Family Workshop - Paper Flowers

Green Drinks

Ølbrygging med Ølakademiet - Beer brewing course

NNUG

INordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum, Munkegata 5, 7013 Trondheim 14.00, Free Learn collage and origami to make paper flowers. Recommended

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 18:00, Free Green Drinks is an informal event that happens monthly and is open to anyone interested in environmental issues. Next event on 4th June.

07 M AY - 2 6 J U N

Vår Frue Strete 9 18.00-22.00, 990 NOK Oslo-based Ølakademiet (The Beer Academy) has been providing people in Oslo with beer brewing courses for the last six years. Now, the good people of Trondheim can learn to brew as well.

Språkkafé

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:30, Free Jabb is a series of informal meetings created for discussion of projects and interests.

08 M AY 05 M AY

Storyteller night

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 20.00, Free Inspired by The Moth in New York, here is the local version at Ila Brainnstasjon. Theme for the night: Borders.

05 M AY

Literary Parlour: ”The Biggest Crime”

Trondheim Folkebibliotek 19.00-22.00, Free 2015 marks the 70th jubilee for the end of the second-world-war and thus the German occupation of Norway. To mark the occupation the library is holding a literary parlour with author Marte Michelet and using her book Den største forbrytelsen (the Biggest Crime) as a talking point for the innovation and the Norwegian Holocaust. In Norwegian, free but apply in advance.

06 M AY

European Youth Week

Kultursenteret ISAK, Prinsens Gate 44 17.30, FREE As part of the European Youth Week 2015, ISAK Culture Centre is hosting an information sharing evening to encourage awareness about young people involving themselves in civil society and in the employment market. International food, refreshments, mini quiz for the chance to win RBK tickets... all for FREE!!!

06 M AY

Jabb #28

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:30, Free Jabb is a series of informal meetings created for discussion of projects and interests.

Rockheim, Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim 21:00, 150/100 NOK Musikkforedraget: Music lecture with Torgrim Eggen about Kraftwerk

08 M AY - 1 0 M AY

Weekend Mindfulness yoga workshop

Kjøpmannsgata 51 650 session / 2250 workshop NOK Different yoga workshops including: Spirituality, Power & Morality; Living a Life of Meaning and Value; Staying Steady in Yourself; and What’s Love got to do with it? See samyama.no

08 M AY - 1 0 M AY

Weekend workshop in Taiji and Qigong

Trondheim Taiji Senter, Fjordgata 62/64 1500 NOK Weekend courses for beginners and experienced Taiji practitioners. Instructor Frode Strand Karlsen teaches Professor Chen Man Ching’s 37 positions Yang style short form and Qigong, which Baduanjin and other exercises. Booking frode@taiji.no

09 M AY

Internations Meet Up

Trondheim Torg 19.00, Free Internations is an international network for connecting global minds. Meet at the Torg for a ‘scavenger hunt’ to get to know town, before drinks at Boxer Bar from 20.00. See internations.org to register. Next event is 6th June.

03 JUNE

Jabb #30

Ila Brainnstasjon, Ilevollen 32B 18.00, Free Come speak and learn Norwegian in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Torgrim Eggen lecture on Kraftwerk

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 17:00, Free Norwegian .NET User Group is an independent group of computer developers and architects that work with Microsoft technologies and focus on experience exchange and best practises.

10 JUNE

Jabb #31 1 9 M AY - 0 5 M AY

Literary Parlour: Eugen Ruge Trondheim Folkebibliotek 19.00-21.00, Free Book signing and talk with Eugen Ruge. Suzanne Bordemann will be his conversation partner. In Norwegian, free but apply in advance.

1 3 M AY

CocoaHeads - Hackfest

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30, 7011 Trondheim 17:30, Free CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer’s Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X.

20 M AY

Climate Lauchpad

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:00, Free “Grønn Fest!” - Europe’s biggest idea competition on climate friendly solutions.

21 M AY

IxDA

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 18:00, Free An informal academic meetup for people who work with or is interested in user experience.

27 M AY

Jabb #29

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:30, Free Jabb is a series of informal meetings created for discussion of projects and interests.

15 J U N - 19 J U N

Dance: Inspiration Attack Katarina Eriksson

Dansit, Standveien 33, Trondheim 10.00, 450/600/300/120/90 NOK A dance improvisation workshop focussing on body and sensation, timing, listening, space awareness and personal expression.

17 JUNE

CocoaHeads Meetup

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 17:30, Free CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer’s Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X.

17 JUNE

Jabb #32

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:30, Free Jabb is a series of informal meetings created for discussion of projects and interests.

22 J U N - 26 J U N

Prosjekt: POP

Kultursenteret ISAK, Prinsens Gate 44 TBA, 800 NOK A four-day course for girls at ISAK where they will learn to play different instruments and how to write songs.

DIGS, Olav Tryggvasons gate 30 19:30, Free Jabb is a series of informal meetings created for discussion of projects and interests.

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Sports 01 NMOAY 03 V - 09 N O V

Orgelfestv Bærum Ranheim

DnB Arena, Various locations Ranheimsvegen 166 Various50 18:00, prices / 70 NOK Trondheim third Ranheim’s international home game organ of festival. the season. Nidarosdomen Football, OBOSshows league.off its brand new Steinmeyer Organ. Lots of free concerts in various locations. See website for individu09 M AYwww.orgelfest.no al listings

Tin Cup

0 1 N O VGolfpark, EMBER Ranheim

14.00, FREE Transformfestival: Barnas Golf tournament. Contact Snorre for more Transform info and to book: 92091901. 12:00 Concerts, workshops from around the 09 AY of course, face painting. Closes worldMand, 16:00

Rosenborg v Lillestrøm

Lerkendal Stadion, Klæbuveien 125 02 N O V - 00 J A N 18.00, 80-395 NOK The Trolls’ campaign to win the og TippeliTransformfestivalen gaen for the first time since 2010 goes on.

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307 JNUONVEE M B E R 0

Inderøy 12.00, 150 / 500 NOK 11 NOV & 9 DEC Bike race in scenic surroundings. Cheaper price for short route (also big savings on Strikkekveld early bird tickets before 28 May). Contact Annas Cafe, Nedre Bakklandet 22 tore.sundfaer@ntebb.no for more info. 18:00, FREE Knitting evening with professionals 3on1 hand M AYto teach you how to do proper knitting in great atmosphere . Beginners Rosenborg v Tromsø welcome. And again on 9th December. Lerkendal Stadion, Klæbuveien 125 18.00, 80-395 NOK The Trolls’ campaign to win the Tippeligaen 1 1 N for O Vthe E Mfirst B Etime R since 2010 goes on.

Skandvika, Ringve Museum, 7882 Lade NordliAlle 60, 7041 Trondheim 12:00, 200 / 250 / 549 NOK Cycle race/from Norway, 35km 150 / 100 400Sweden (family) to NOK and 61.5kmSunday”. options, discount for aearly ”Christmas We all love Christbooking (before May). from mas market, and28 this one More has a info chocolate flyktningetrippel.no workshop.

Tour of Inderøy

Winemaker’s Dinner 01 J U N - 3 1 A U G

2 Rom og Kjokken, Carl Johans Gate 5 19:00, 985 NOK Havfruen Fishing Four courseKjøpmannsgate dinner with wine Havfruen, 7 tasting

12 M AY Ringve Museum, Lade Alle 60, 7041

Free Free salmon fishing in the river Nidelven, with 1 5 Nfree O Vequipment E M B E R hire from the fish restaurnat Havfruen. Recommended.

Lade, Trondheim costume. 19.00, 200 / 100 NOK Running race for all levels. See http:// 07 N O V - 09 N O V freidig.idrett.no/tordenskiold

Byscenen, Kongens gate 19, 7012 02 J U N E Trondheim Jentebølgen 11:00 - 16:00, 50 NOK Vinyl and cdTorg, faire.Kongens Dig the crates Trondheim gate 9for hidden gems tba, 280 / 120 NOK

Ringve: Internasjonal musikkdag

100 / 50 / 0 NOK Tordenskioldløpet - 5/10 km Last day of Trondheim’s World Music run festival. Free entry for those in national

Trøndersk CD & Platemesse

Startup Weekend

5km race around the city, for women of all ages. Contact reidar@jentebolgentrondheim.no 29 NOV - 30 NOV

DIGS Co-working space, Olav Tryggvasons Ranheim v Strømmen Gate 30, 7011 Trondheim DnB Arena, Ranheimsvegen 166 Fri 18:00, 600 NOK 18:00, 70 NOKLaunch a startup No talk,50 all/action. Ranheim’s game of the business infourth just 54home hours! season. Football, OBOS league.

Julemarket

Startup 13 M AY Weekend

09 N O V - 07 D E C 16 M AY

Hagen Sunday Market Rosenborg v Sandefjord Hagen, Nedre Baklandet 75

Lerkendal Stadion, Green market everyKlæbuveien Sunday (until125 18.00, 80-395 NOK Christmas market begins in town). Selling Rosenborg have homemade special dispensation everything from hummus to thesort traditional 16thTheir May to always kohlrabiplay (some of turnip!). game home. Expect big crowds, special falafelsatare recommended. packages for Russ.

25 10 NMOAY V - 15 N O V

Ranheim v Jerv Trondheim DnB Arena, Ranheimsvegen 166 Dokumentarfestivalt

18:00, 50 / 70 NOK Dokkhuset, Dokkparken 4 Ranheim’s fifth home game of the season. prices from 60- 450 (Festivalpass) Football, OBOS league. Documentary Festival covering reportage in many different fields, see page 38 for

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Tour de Frøya

Sistranda, Frøya 12.00, 30 NOK Cycling. Annual one stage road race held in Frøya. 44km

Julesøndag Fliktningerittet - Cycle Race

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Pilegrimsvandring Et julemarked med Sukker Stiklestad Nasjonale Kultursenter, Leksog venner

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Bymarka 29 N O V E M B E R 18:00 / 09.00 / 10.00, 425 NOK Three-dayAlnæs trail bikeog festival, downhill Frode Lisewith Olden action up in Bymarka, recommended. See Ørland Kultursenter, Rådhusgata sykkelskolen.no for more info.

Tour de Tomtvatnet Christmas in the - mountain bike race Palace Archbishop’s Levanger Erkebispegården, Nidarosdomen 11.00, 130-450 NOK Sun 12:00-16:00, FREE Popular mountain bikeand race. 47km. See Christmas Fair, horse sleigh, theater, http://tourdetomtvatnet.no concerts and Christmas workshops. Read

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Topp7 - mountain walk

Ranheim v Hødd

DnB Arena, Ranheimsvegen 166 18:00, 50 / 70 NOK Ranheim’s sixth home game of the season. Football, OBOS league.

Trondheim Trail Biking Festival

6, 7130 Brekstad

19:00 Julebord with food from Ørland Kysthotel

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Åre Extreme Challenge