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{{Short description|Music Festival in Norway}} |
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| music_festival_name = Insomnia Festival |
| music_festival_name = Insomnia Festival |
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| location = [[Tromsø]], [[Norway]] |
| location = [[Tromsø]], [[Norway]] |
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| founders = Karl Kristian Hansen |
| founders = Karl Kristian Hansen Kolbjorn Lyslo |
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| years_active = 2002-present |
| years_active = 2002-present |
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| dates = October (3 days) |
| dates = October (3 days) |
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| genre = [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[jazz]], [[hip hop]] |
| genre = [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[jazz]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]] |
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| website = [http://www.insomniafestival.no insomniafestival.no] |
| website = [http://www.insomniafestival.no insomniafestival.no] |
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The '''Insomnia Festival''' is an annual [[electronic music]] festival which takes place during autumn in [[Tromsø]], [[Norway]]. The first festival was held in 2002 |
The '''Insomnia Festival''' is an annual [[electronic music]] festival which takes place during autumn in [[Tromsø]], [[Norway]]. The first festival was held in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insomniafestival.no/ |title=Future music + techno culture |publisher=Insomniafestival.no |date=2012-02-05 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> Alongside the Numusic festival in [[Stavanger]] and [[Ekkofestival]] in [[Bergen]], it is the largest and most important festival for electronic music in Norway. |
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==The name== |
==The name== |
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The name is taken from the sleeping disorder [[insomnia]]. The [[polar night]] and the [[midnight sun]] makes Tromsø a city were some people struggle to sleep normally, made famous in the Norwegian movie [[Insomnia (1997 film)|Insomnia]] by Tromsø director [[Erik Skjoldbjærg]]. The movie later got an American re-make, also named [[Insomnia (2002 film)|Insomnia]], starring [[Al Pacino]] and [[Robin Williams]]. |
The name is taken from the sleeping disorder [[insomnia]]. The [[polar night]] and the [[midnight sun]] makes Tromsø a city were some people struggle to sleep normally, made famous in the Norwegian movie ''[[Insomnia (1997 film)|Insomnia]]'' by Tromsø director [[Erik Skjoldbjærg]]. The movie later got an American re-make, also named ''[[Insomnia (2002 film)|Insomnia]]'', starring [[Al Pacino]] and [[Robin Williams]]. |
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Being a festival targeting [[clubbers]], the name suggests that instead of sleeping you can go clubbing. |
Being a festival targeting [[clubbers]], the name suggests that instead of sleeping you can go clubbing. |
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==Profile== |
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[[Image:Public Enemy-01-mika.jpg|thumb|right|Public Enemy performing in 2000.]] |
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The festival had a Norwegian profile in the early years. Many of the famous Norwegian acts have therefore visited the festival more than once. Having grown in popularity year after year, far more international acts have been booked to the festival lately. The booking of [[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]] in 2006 was somehow a turning point for the festival and their ambition. |
The festival had a Norwegian profile in the early years. Many of the famous Norwegian acts have therefore visited the festival more than once. Having grown in popularity year after year, far more international acts have been booked to the festival lately. The booking of [[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]] in 2006 was somehow a turning point for the festival and their ambition. |
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During the last years the festival has extended to contain also seminars, workshops and exhibitions. All under the umbrella name Techno Culture<ref>http://www.insomniafestival.no/?page_id=5</ref> |
During the last years the festival has extended to contain also seminars, workshops and exhibitions. All under the umbrella name [[technoculture|Techno Culture]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insomniafestival.no/?page_id=5 |title=Techno Culture 2010 |publisher=Insomniafestival.no |date=1999-02-22 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[Ugress]], [[Biosphere (band)|Biosphere]], [[Kim Hiorthøy]], [[Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band]], [[Flunk]] and Sternklang performed at the first festival in 2002<ref>http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002082013095715127946</ref> |
[[Ugress]], [[Biosphere (band)|Biosphere]], [[Kim Hiorthøy]], [[Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band]], [[Flunk]] and Sternklang performed at the first festival in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2002082013095715127946 |title=Insomnia-Festivalen 2002 |language=no|publisher=Ballade.no |date=2002-08-20 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> |
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The 2003 edition presented acts such as [[Datarock]], [[Xploding Plastix]], [[Bjørn Torske]], [[Frost (Norwegian band)|Frost]], DJ |
The 2003 edition presented acts such as [[Datarock]], [[Xploding Plastix]], [[Bjørn Torske]], [[Frost (Norwegian band)|Frost]], DJ Mikal Tellé and Equicez.<ref>{{cite web |author=Publisert onsdag 03.09.2003 kl 00:00 |url=http://www.tromsoby.no/node/90316986 |title=Insomnia festival 2003 | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |accessdate=2012-05-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419212815/http://tromsoby.no/node/90316986 |archivedate=2012-04-19 }}</ref> |
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In 2004 [[Biosphere (band)|Biosphere]], [[Hans-Peter Lindstrøm|Lindstrøm]], [[Bugge Wesseltoft]] and Kolar Goi headlined the festival<ref>http://www.tromsoby.no/node/220259524</ref> |
In 2004 [[Biosphere (band)|Biosphere]], [[Hans-Peter Lindstrøm|Lindstrøm]], [[Bugge Wesseltoft]] and [[Gaute Barlindhaug|Kolar Goi]] headlined the festival.<ref>{{cite web |author=Publisert onsdag 25.08.2004 kl 00:00 |url=http://www.tromsoby.no/node/220259524 |title=Insomnia festival 2004 | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |date=2004-08-25 |accessdate=2012-05-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419212757/http://tromsoby.no/node/220259524 |archivedate=2012-04-19 }}</ref> |
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The 2005 version presented many famous Norwegian acts, such as [[Datarock]], [[Torbjørn Brundtland]] of [[Röyksopp]] (DJ set), [[Bertine Zetlitz]], [[Mental Overdrive]], [[Tommy Tee]], [[Jaga Jazzist]] and [[Nils Petter Molvær]]<ref>http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2005082414541134688029</ref> |
The 2005 version presented many famous Norwegian acts, such as [[Datarock]], [[Torbjørn Brundtland]] of [[Röyksopp]] (DJ set), [[Bertine Zetlitz]], [[Mental Overdrive]], [[Tommy Tee]], [[Jaga Jazzist]] and [[Nils Petter Molvær]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2005082414541134688029 |title=Insomnia finner formen - Ballade.no |language=no|publisher=Mic.no |date=2005-08-24 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> |
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In 2006 [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]], [[120 Days]], [[Bel Canto (band)|Bel Canto]], [[Alog]], [[Aavikko]], [[Nicolette (musician)|Nicolette]], [[Snook (band)|Snook]], [[Frost (Norwegian band)|Frost]] and [[Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band]] were among the most notable acts to perform at the festival<ref>http://www.tromsoby.no/node/165714915</ref> |
In 2006 [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]], [[120 Days]], [[Bel Canto (band)|Bel Canto]], [[Alog]], [[Aavikko]], [[Nicolette (musician)|Nicolette]], [[Snook (band)|Snook]], [[Frost (Norwegian band)|Frost]] and [[Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band]] were among the most notable acts to perform at the festival.<ref>{{cite web |author=Publisert mandag 18.09.2006 kl 18:57 |url=http://www.tromsoby.no/node/165714915 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724185315/http://tromsoby.no/node/165714915 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-07-24 |title=Program Insomnia Festival 2006 | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |date=2006-09-18 |accessdate=2012-05-24 }}</ref> |
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[[Image:Route du Rock 2007, 120 Days.jpg|thumb|right|Ådne Meisfjord live with 120 Days in 2007.]] |
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⚫ | In 2007 [[120 Days]] returned, performing alongside artists such as [[Apparat (musician)|Apparat]], [[Jan Jelinek]], |
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⚫ | In 2007 [[120 Days]] returned, performing alongside artists such as [[Apparat (musician)|Apparat]], [[Jan Jelinek]], Notic Nastic, [[Bjørn Torske]], Sir Alice, Joakim & The Ectoplasmic Band, [[Fear Falls Burning]], [[Andy Moor (The Ex)|Andy Moor]] & [[Yannis Kyriakides]], Vinny Villbass & Diskjokke and Daniel Meteo. The presentation of the electronic instrument [[Reactable]] is also worth mentioning from the 2007 edition of Insomnia.<ref>{{cite web |author=Publisert onsdag 10.10.2007 kl 17:31 |url=http://www.tromsoby.no/node/175619855 |title=Program Insomnia 2007 og MP3-guide | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |date=2002-03-16 |accessdate=2012-05-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419212721/http://tromsoby.no/node/175619855 |archivedate=2012-04-19 }}</ref> The 2007 festival has been mentioned as the most successful, both in ticket sales and artist performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordlys.no/kultur/article3059200.ece |title=Tidenes best besøkte |language=nb|publisher=nordlys.no |date=2007-10-15 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> The [[Apparat (musician)|Apparat]] concert was rated as one of the best gigs in Tromsø in 2007 by local newspaper [[Nordlys]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordlys.no/kultur/article3059231.ece |title=Ekstatisk |language=nb|publisher=nordlys.no |date=2007-10-15 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2008 [[The Legendary Pink Dots]], [[FM Belfast]], Ismael Pinkler, Mimetic, SCSI-9, Djuma Soundsystem, [[Xploding Plastix]] and [[Ost & Kjex]] were booked to the festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tromsoby.no/node/193703188 |title=Insomnia 2008 - Programmet | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |date=1978-02-25 |accessdate=2012-05-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419212741/http://tromsoby.no/node/193703188 |archivedate=2012-04-19 }}</ref> |
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⚫ | The 2009 edition had a remarkable kick-off, featuring none other than [[Röyksopp]], in what was their first concert back in their hometown since the breakthrough with [[Melody A.M.]] in 2001. The event sold out in only a few hours<ref>http://www.nordlys.no/kultur/article4527199.ece</ref> |
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⚫ | The 2009 edition had a remarkable kick-off, featuring none other than [[Röyksopp]], in what was their first concert back in their hometown since the breakthrough with [[Melody A.M.]] in 2001. The event sold out in only a few hours.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordlys.no/kultur/article4527199.ece |title=Röyksopp utsolgt |language=nb|publisher=nordlys.no |date=2009-08-19 |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> Röyksopp's members [[Svein Berge]] and [[Torbjørn Brundtland]] are childhood friends with board member [[Gaute Barlindhaug]] of the Insomnia Festival, and the superstars decided to do the gig for free to help save the further existence of the electronic music festival in their hometown. The profit from the sold out event helped save the troubled economy of the festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itromso.no/kultur/article139291.ece |title=Festival i krise - iTromso |publisher=Itromso.no |date= |accessdate=2012-05-24}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Among other artists visiting the 2009 festival, was British The Emperor Machine<ref>http://www.insomniafestival.no/906.html</ref> |
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⚫ | Among other artists visiting the 2009 festival, was British The Emperor Machine,<ref>[http://www.insomniafestival.no/906.html ]{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> Andrew Meecham of [[Bizarre Inc]]'s solo project. Another British appearance was [[Wave Machines]]. Matias Aguayo, Loccomotion, Deadbots, Khan of Finland, Glitterbug, [[Thomas Fehlmann]], Tycho, Mike Huckaby and Menelaos completed the international part of the line-up.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tromsoby.no/node/7078 |title=Insomniafestivalen 2009 - komplett program og mp3 guide! | Tromsø By |publisher=Tromsoby.no |accessdate=2012-05-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729222708/http://tromsoby.no/node/7078 |archivedate=2012-07-29 }}</ref> [[Hans-Peter Lindstrøm|Lindstrøm]] was a national headliner, following his growing success in the later years. Also worth mentioning from the line-up, are the acclaimed local acts F.A.C.E, Femme Digital and Kohib, whom all had their debut gigs at the festival. [[Skatebård]], Alexander Rishaug and Captain Credible were other Norwegian acts to visit. |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of electronic music festivals]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.insomniafestival.no/ Insomnia website] |
*[http://www.insomniafestival.no/ Insomnia website] |
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*[http://www.myspace.com/insomnia2006 Insomnia at MySpace] |
*[http://www.myspace.com/insomnia2006 Insomnia at MySpace] |
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 19 November 2022
Insomnia Festival | |
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Genre | electronic, jazz, hip hop |
Dates | October (3 days) |
Location(s) | Tromsø, Norway |
Years active | 2002-present |
Founders | Karl Kristian Hansen Kolbjorn Lyslo |
Website | insomniafestival.no |
The Insomnia Festival is an annual electronic music festival which takes place during autumn in Tromsø, Norway. The first festival was held in 2002.[1] Alongside the Numusic festival in Stavanger and Ekkofestival in Bergen, it is the largest and most important festival for electronic music in Norway.
The name
[edit]The name is taken from the sleeping disorder insomnia. The polar night and the midnight sun makes Tromsø a city were some people struggle to sleep normally, made famous in the Norwegian movie Insomnia by Tromsø director Erik Skjoldbjærg. The movie later got an American re-make, also named Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams.
Being a festival targeting clubbers, the name suggests that instead of sleeping you can go clubbing.
Profile
[edit]The festival had a Norwegian profile in the early years. Many of the famous Norwegian acts have therefore visited the festival more than once. Having grown in popularity year after year, far more international acts have been booked to the festival lately. The booking of Public Enemy in 2006 was somehow a turning point for the festival and their ambition.
During the last years the festival has extended to contain also seminars, workshops and exhibitions. All under the umbrella name Techno Culture.[2]
History
[edit]Ugress, Biosphere, Kim Hiorthøy, Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band, Flunk and Sternklang performed at the first festival in 2002.[3]
The 2003 edition presented acts such as Datarock, Xploding Plastix, Bjørn Torske, Frost, DJ Mikal Tellé and Equicez.[4]
In 2004 Biosphere, Lindstrøm, Bugge Wesseltoft and Kolar Goi headlined the festival.[5]
The 2005 version presented many famous Norwegian acts, such as Datarock, Torbjørn Brundtland of Röyksopp (DJ set), Bertine Zetlitz, Mental Overdrive, Tommy Tee, Jaga Jazzist and Nils Petter Molvær.[6]
In 2006 Public Enemy, 120 Days, Bel Canto, Alog, Aavikko, Nicolette, Snook, Frost and Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band were among the most notable acts to perform at the festival.[7]
In 2007 120 Days returned, performing alongside artists such as Apparat, Jan Jelinek, Notic Nastic, Bjørn Torske, Sir Alice, Joakim & The Ectoplasmic Band, Fear Falls Burning, Andy Moor & Yannis Kyriakides, Vinny Villbass & Diskjokke and Daniel Meteo. The presentation of the electronic instrument Reactable is also worth mentioning from the 2007 edition of Insomnia.[8] The 2007 festival has been mentioned as the most successful, both in ticket sales and artist performances.[9] The Apparat concert was rated as one of the best gigs in Tromsø in 2007 by local newspaper Nordlys.[10]
In 2008 The Legendary Pink Dots, FM Belfast, Ismael Pinkler, Mimetic, SCSI-9, Djuma Soundsystem, Xploding Plastix and Ost & Kjex were booked to the festival.[11]
The 2009 edition had a remarkable kick-off, featuring none other than Röyksopp, in what was their first concert back in their hometown since the breakthrough with Melody A.M. in 2001. The event sold out in only a few hours.[12] Röyksopp's members Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland are childhood friends with board member Gaute Barlindhaug of the Insomnia Festival, and the superstars decided to do the gig for free to help save the further existence of the electronic music festival in their hometown. The profit from the sold out event helped save the troubled economy of the festival.[13]
Among other artists visiting the 2009 festival, was British The Emperor Machine,[14] Andrew Meecham of Bizarre Inc's solo project. Another British appearance was Wave Machines. Matias Aguayo, Loccomotion, Deadbots, Khan of Finland, Glitterbug, Thomas Fehlmann, Tycho, Mike Huckaby and Menelaos completed the international part of the line-up.[15] Lindstrøm was a national headliner, following his growing success in the later years. Also worth mentioning from the line-up, are the acclaimed local acts F.A.C.E, Femme Digital and Kohib, whom all had their debut gigs at the festival. Skatebård, Alexander Rishaug and Captain Credible were other Norwegian acts to visit.
In 2010, Bill Drummond, Tesla Boy, Kyle Hall, Alexander Robotnick, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Brandt Brauer Frick, Captain Fufanu and Diskjokke Band were among the most notable artists whom visited the festival.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Future music + techno culture". Insomniafestival.no. 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Techno Culture 2010". Insomniafestival.no. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Insomnia-Festivalen 2002" (in Norwegian). Ballade.no. 2002-08-20. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ Publisert onsdag 03.09.2003 kl 00:00. "Insomnia festival 2003 | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Publisert onsdag 25.08.2004 kl 00:00 (2004-08-25). "Insomnia festival 2004 | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Insomnia finner formen - Ballade.no" (in Norwegian). Mic.no. 2005-08-24. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ Publisert mandag 18.09.2006 kl 18:57 (2006-09-18). "Program Insomnia Festival 2006 | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Publisert onsdag 10.10.2007 kl 17:31 (2002-03-16). "Program Insomnia 2007 og MP3-guide | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Tidenes best besøkte" (in Norwegian Bokmål). nordlys.no. 2007-10-15. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Ekstatisk" (in Norwegian Bokmål). nordlys.no. 2007-10-15. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Insomnia 2008 - Programmet | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. 1978-02-25. Archived from the original on 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Röyksopp utsolgt" (in Norwegian Bokmål). nordlys.no. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ "Festival i krise - iTromso". Itromso.no. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
- ^ [1][dead link ]
- ^ "Insomniafestivalen 2009 - komplett program og mp3 guide! | Tromsø By". Tromsoby.no. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2012-05-24.