aaamusic | On 07, Dec 2011

7th – 11th August
Middelalderparken, Oslo
www.Øyafestivalen.com

*Björk and The Stone Roses confirmed as first Øya headliners*

First acts announced:

Azealia Banks (US)
Ane Brun (N)
Björk (ICL)
The Devils Blood (NDL)
The Good, The Bad And The Zugly (N)
Jonas Alaska (N)
The Stone Roses (UK)
Sudan Dudan (N)
Yelawolf (US)

Øya festival is the largest outdoor music festival in Oslo, Norway, and one of the most discerning in Europe. Renowned for its diverse line ups, 2011 saw standout performances from the likes of Pulp, Kanye West, Fleet Foxes, Wiz Khalifa, The Jayhawks, Aphex Twin, Lykke Li, Janelle Monáe, James Blake, Guided by Voices, Pantha Du Prince and Jamie XX.

Entering into its 14th year, the Øya team have pulled together an initial line up of talent that continues the festival’s tradition of showcasing some of the most ground breaking and iconic acts from across the globe.

Headlining the festival for 2012 will be the inimitable, Björk. Always one to push boundaries – whether through high-concept albums such as 2011’s, Biophilia, or groundbreaking production for her live shows – Bjørk is certain to deliver a spellbinding performance full of unexpected surprises and esoteric twists.

Joining her as headliners for 2012 are none other than The Stone Roses. Having recently announced their reformation this year, the iconic Manchester quartet will be playing at Øya as part of their hugely anticipated reunion tour.

From one highly anticipated act to the next, Azealia Banks, New York’s latest tastemaker darling has been topping all the major ‘Ones to Watch’ lists for 2012 thanks to the success of teaser tracks such as 212. She sits alongside fellow US rapper, Yelawolf, signed to Eminem’s Shady Records and a fellow fast-rising MC.

Placing equal importance on acts closer to home, Øya welcomes native Norwegian acts to the 2012 line up, including acclaimed singer/songwriter Ane Brun, hardcore punk band The Good, The Bad and The Zugly and Sudan Dudan, a duo who have made a name for themselves as one of the most innovative folk outfits in Norway todayAdd an event for today.

Øya is held in a medieval park, a picturesque spot surrounded by sandy beaches, the OsloFjords, the green Ekeberg Hill and the Oslo skyline. Rooted deep in history, the medieval park is also the place where the capital of Norway was founded a thousand years ago. For 4 days in the middle of August, the Medieval Park in Oslo is transformed into an arena for musical, visual and cross-cultural performances. The Øya Festival is an energetic and symbiotic experience with a unique atmosphere and audience that bares resemblance to no other.

Amidst the festival area of trees, green grass and water, the festival is well equipped with stages, shopping streets and small shops serving food (almost 100% organic and locally sourced) and drink. The site creates an exciting rendezvous between nature and culture, being just a short walk from the city centre of Oslo.

In addition to receiving nominations for ‘Best Line Up’ and ‘Best Medium Size Festival’ at the 2011 European Festival Awards, Øya Festival is officially recognised as one of the greenest festivals in Europe, having won the “Greenest Festival in Europe” at the European Festival Awards 2010 and also the ”Green ’n’ Clean” award.

“Øya is all the good bits of all festivals rolled into one glorious bundle” – NME

“It is so small and attended by the perfect number of people that it’s possible to stand a few metres away from massive global acts like Pulp, Kanye West or Janelle Monáe without risking elbow bruises, stinky armpits or aggressive boozy mega-fans. Bliss.” – The Independent

“It’s impossible to have a bad time at Øya” – Notion

“Øya Festival. Organised with love, integrity and impeccable taste” – Mojo

“One of Europe’s best festivals” – Time Out

“A music festival of epic proportions” – TNT

“The country’s leading indie-electronic music event” – DJ Mag

“One of the most discerning music programmes on offer anywhere in Europe” – The Guardian Guide

“A beautiful setting” – The Daily Telegraph

“A huge four-day spectacular” – The Guardian

“An immensely enjoyable festival ” – Drowned in Sound

Links:
www.Øyafestivalen.com
www.myspace.com/Øyafestival

Tickets:
http://www.billettservice.no/artist/oyafestivalen-billetter/301563
Phone: +47 815 33 133