5 Jul 2024

Women in music

The music business faces a notable gender imbalance, with women significantly underrepresented, this is the case in festival bookings, airplay, and in executive roles and behind-the-scenes positions. Studies reveal that women make up a small percentage of producers, sound engineers, and top industry executives. This disparity limits diversity and innovation in the industry. Additionally, women often encounter gender bias and unequal pay, making it challenging to advance. Addressing these issues is crucial for a more equitable and inclusive music industry

1 Apr 2025
Lívia Mattos at G!

All the way from Brazil comes Lívia Mattos—and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more charismatic and colorful performer. Read more »

1 Apr 2025
Blue Giant Orkestar – Earth-quaking, brain-melting, brass-tastic tune-machine.

A tunetastic, trans-European, gold-plated instrumental Hydra, BGO is like the mythical beast with multiple heads—only these heads blast nuclear brass, searing fiddle, pounding tuba, one enormous Russi… Read more »

1 Apr 2025
Erkki Virkkala & Iikka Huntus at G!

Every year, G! Festival is lucky to welcome a special act in collaboration with Fólkatónleikarastevnan—the annual Faroese travelling folk music festival—and this year is no exception. Read more »

25 Mar 2025
Cult Member – Norwegian Thrash Metal

We’ve already announced a bunch of exciting names for this year’s lineup, but among all the bands coming, none hit harder than the Norwegian force of nature, Cult Member. Read more »

18 Mar 2025
Ebbb – Brits Challenge Musical Genres

Ebbb is a British band that moves between the lines of different musical genres. Read more »

11 Mar 2025
ULD – Norwegian Trio Weaving a Beautiful Tapestry of Past and Present

This is a very exciting time. Norwegian youth have taken it upon themselves to explore their musical roots. Naturally, this intertwining of past and present creates a beautiful tapestry of folk music,… Read more »