Our objectives

  • To encourage the promotion, distribution and performance of folk music artists at national and international levels;
  • To work on behalf of the folk music community by representing their concerns and interests to the public and to the government;
  • To inform folk music artists of developments that could affect the folk industry in Norway;
  • To establish and improve the connection with the international folk music community through participation at conferences, expeditions and festivals
  • To ensure communication using our online tools

Our strategies

  • Ongoing networking and development of an enduring, joint folk music community
  • Participation at regional, national and international conferences of importance, in order to boost recognition of Norwegian folk music and dance outside of the country.
  • Production of and accessibility to promotional tools that help maximize recognition of Norwegian folk and dance artists.
  • Develop partnerships and initiate new projects in collaboration with musicians, record labels, agents and festivals.