Entering into its 14th year, the Øya team have pulled together a 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.
Øya Festival – Norway’s leading arts and music festival tailored towards a musically discerning crowd – is delighted to confirm exciting additions to the 2012 festival bill. There will be performances from American rock outfit The Black Keys, who recently played three sold out nights at London’s Alexandra Palace and received much wide-spread critical acclaim for their 2011 album ‘El Camino’; OFWGKTA member Frank Ocean, who came second in this year’s BBC’s coveted ‘Sound Of 2012’ poll; Soul-influenced rock band Afghan Whigs, SBTRKT, newly reunited duo Mazzy Star, hard-core punk group Ceremony, post-industrial London collective Factory Floor; plus Los Angeles ambassador of boogie funk DJ Dam-Funk will be performing live.
They join previously announced legendary Swedish hardcore punk band Refused; otherworldly songstress Florence and the Machine – whose second album ‘Ceremonials’ saw her top the UK charts late last year, Nicolas Jaar – who will be joined by a full live band – and recent BBC Sound Poll nominee A$AP Rocky. Confirmed headliners Björk and The Stone Roses, plus other acts including Yelawolf, Azealia Banks and Norwegian acts Ane Brun, Jonas Alaska and Sudan Dudan complete the diverse line up for this year’s festival.
Entering into its 14th year, the Øya team have pulled together a 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.
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.
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.
Published on 14 March 2012 by Ben Robinson
