Norwegian heavy metal band Artch has officially announced their final series of live performances, concluding a career that began in the mid-1980s. According to band members Bernt Jansen and Eirikur Hauksson, the group will embark on a farewell tour in 2027, culminating in a final concert at Sarpsborg Scene on September 24, 2027. The band … Read more
Two low-budget horror films, Obsession and Backrooms, have outperformed major studio franchise releases in 2026, signaling a potential shift in cinema economics. Directed by internet-native creators Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, these films have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars globally, drawing in a younger demographic that has largely abandoned traditional multiplexes, according to data … Read more
How Young Actors Like Khimhan Reinhardt Johansen Are Redefining Stage Roles—and Their Own Futures Khimhan Reinhardt Johansen, 16, just landed his dream role as the Big Bad Wolf in Teaterhuset Munken’s upcoming musical—but his journey reveals broader shifts in youth theater, digital storytelling, and the future of performance arts. Johansen’s casting as Råkkeulven (the Norwegian … Read more
A viral TikTok video posted by American expat Dahlia Jean, which questioned why audiences at the Bergenfest music festival in Norway remained largely still, has sparked a national debate regarding cultural differences in concert etiquette. Jean, who moved to Norway 18 months ago, reported receiving intense backlash after describing the atmosphere as “a funeral,” highlighting … Read more
Sixth-division side Fyllingen has secured a spot in the first round of the Norwegian Football Cup after defeating third-division club Stord. The victory sets up a high-profile matchup against SK Brann, where 42-year-old veteran Erik Huseklepp will face his former teammates. The match is scheduled to take place at Varden stadium in late August. How … Read more
Apple, Met Police, and Tech Giants Team Up to Combat Global Phone Theft Apple has updated its security protocols to allow law enforcement to access stolen phone identifiers, enabling tracking and recovery of devices, according to a partnership with London’s Metropolitan Police. The change aims to disrupt a criminal network estimated to be worth millions, … Read more
How Branded Merchandise Giveaways Are Reshaping Festival Marketing—And the Environment Widerøe’s green-branded ponchos and hats at Bergenfest highlight a growing trend: airlines, brands, and event organizers are using free merchandise as both a practical solution and a marketing tool—despite environmental backlash. According to a 2024 report by Statista, 68% of festival-goers say they’re more likely … Read more
A coalition of European and Gulf nations has formally accused Iran of persistent violations of its nuclear obligations, citing an inability to verify the peaceful nature of Tehran’s atomic program. Led by France, Britain, Germany, and the United States, alongside regional partners including the UAE and Bahrain, the group warned that Iran remains the only … Read more
The debate surrounding Belle Burden’s memoir Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage suggests a major shift in how audiences consume personal narratives. While past authors like James Frey faced intense backlash for embellishments, modern readers increasingly prioritize emotional truth over strict factual precision, often defending authors whose personal experiences are challenged by fact-checkers. Why is the … Read more
From Viking Explorer to Film Mogul: How Thorvald Nilsen’s Creative Obsession Is Redefining Independent Film Thorvald Nilsen, the 40-year-old founder of Indie Film Bergen, didn’t set out to build an empire. He simply wanted to tell stories—and his relentless pursuit of creative control has turned a niche passion into a model for how independent filmmakers … Read more