INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY Oslo Chamber of Commerce WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS Week 44 HI EVERYBODY! The Oslo World Music Festival gives you the opportunity to hear fantastic voices from all corners of the world. This is a world music festival in the right sense of the word, with artists from all continents, many of whom are in Oslo for the first time in their lives. The festival is held every autumn. This year’s theme is “Soundtrack of a Nation”. Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to post@ osloworld.no or call 22 02 59 00 Photo: osloworld.no INN MEMBER EVENTS An Enlightening Supermarket Tour, November 4 at 09.30 We invite all INN members to an enlightening supermarket tour. It is not always easy to know what kind of food/products to buy when moving to a new country. A new language or unique items you’ve never seen before can make it a frustrating activity. Why not join us on our monthly tour of a Norwegian supermarket? We will point out different products, explain some of the more unusual ones and show you common items you may need in your daily life. We will also reveal some Norwegian seasonal delicacies that you may be interested to try. Click here for more information and registration. The Norwegian Healthcare System, November 5 at 17.30 The health care system in Norway ensures free basic medical services to all citizens and those registered as residents or working in Norway. What does it mean to each of us and how does the system work? Don’t miss this informative event where you will have the chance to learn more about medicines, hospitals and the European Health Insurance card, among other topics. Click here for more information and registration. Tour of the Munch Museum, November 7 at 10.45 For the first time a major exhibition is devoted to the two giants in the history of Norwegian art, Edvard Munch and Gustav Vigeland, Their work, development and ambitions have many interesting traits in common, which will provide an opportunity to discover new connections between the two. They worked during the same period, were connected with the same circles and influenced by the same contemporary art movements. But were also considered rivals. The exhibition wishes to clarify these opinions. Click here for more information and registration. Photo: munchmuseet.no Remember to check out our calendar for upcoming INNEvents Follow INN on and INN WELCOME TO NORWAY SEMINAR New in Norway and curious about the country and its people? Sign up here for our popular «Welcome to Norway» Seminar, a one-day practical introduction to living and working in Norway and Oslo. The next seminar will take place on November 13. Free of charge for all INN Individual Members. For INN Corporate Members/ OCC Members the price per person is NOK 4000 and non-members NOK 5000, including a welcome package and lunch. OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to these events: Doing Business in Slovakia, November 10 from 08.45 – 12.40 In cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Oslo, the Oslo Chamber of Commerce will arrange a seminar on the opportunities for Norwegian companies in Slovakia. The seminar will be followed by a networking lunch. Click here for more information and registration. International Forum and Christmas Dinner, November 19 The last International Forum of 2015 will host a fascinating presentation by CEO Øyvind Hasaas on the future plans for Oslo Airport. After the presentation, we invite you to take part in the annual Christmas dinner, serving traditional Norwegian festive food and drink. A great opportunity to learn more about Norwegian culture. The evening will feature entertainment and the very popular business card lottery with fantastic prizes. As part of our ten-year jubilee celebration, we are offering a special price for INN members (click here to register). OCC members and non-members may register here. UPCOMING EVENTS Iron Maiden to Oslo June 15 The British rock legends are bringing The Book of Souls World Tour to Telenor Arena. Iron Maiden recently released the double album The Book of Souls, which topped the charts in more than 40 countries. On the upcoming world tour, the band will visit 35 countries with their own Boeing 747, and the pilot is no other than the band’s vocalist, Bruce Dickinson. Support on the entire world tour is The Raven Age, and the concert in Telenor Arena will also feature an appearance from the Swedish band Ghost. Tickets on sale here. Photo: billettservice.no Kraftwerk concerts in the Opera House The German electronica pioneers will perform eight 3D shows in August, all with surround hi-fi sound. Each concert will be unique, centred on one of the Kraftwerk’s eight albums as well as their biggest hits. The multimedia project Kraftwerk was started in 1970, and within a few years they had achieved international recognition for their innovative compositions. Their music, with its synthetic voices, digital beats and always the latest in music technology, has had enormous influence on modern music genres like hip-hop, techno, synthpop and electronica. Kraftwerk’s 3D show has previously been performed at MoMA in New York, Tate Modern in London and the Opera House in Sydney. Tickets on sale here. Photo: operaen.no GUIDED TOURS Oslo Ghost Walk: Halloween special, October 31 at 19.00 Oslo is more than 1000 years old, and its history is filled with horrifying stories, ranging from the time of the Vikings to bloody battles between our neighbouring countries. Many joyful and happy events have taken place here as well. Some of these old, historic events have left hidden and mysterious traces. And some of the souls of the old times may very well still be here, waiting and lingering... Oslo City and Nature Walks takes you on a historic and at times creepy walk through the streets of old Christiania and Akershus fortress. This is a special Halloween edition, with extra spooky special effects! The tour is guided in English. It is not necessary to book ahead, tickets are purchased on site from the guide (cash only). Click here for more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 41 31 87 40. Start: Christiania torv How to get there: Tram 12 to Christiania torv Photo: oslowalks.no CONCERTS Silvia Pérez Cruz, Nasjonal Jazzscene, October 29 at 20.00 Catalan singer Sílvia Pérez Cruz is about to reach a new turning point in her career. She has made herself known in jazz, fado and flamenco circuits, and over the years she has been a remarkable musical storyteller. These days she plays the lead role in Eduard Cortés’ film Cerca de tu Casa, a dance musical about a family that struggles through the financial crisis and lose their home. The role seems to be made for Sílvia Pérez Cruz, who has a stunning charismatic stage personality. Pérez Cruz is visiting Norway for the first time and will perform at a very special solo concert as part of the Oslo World Music Festival. Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 22 00 56 60. Address: Karl Johans gate 35 How to get there: All public transportation to National Theatre Photo: nasjonaljazzscene.no Acoustic Voices in Tomba Emmanuelle, Emanuel Vigeland Museum, October 29 – 30 at 19.00 and 21.00 Tomba Emanuelle is known for its unique acoustics. This concert presents works written especially for the mausoleum by composer Kristin Bolstad, and an improvisation by the vocal duo LUDO. Click here for more information and here for tickets, send an email to post@ emanuelvigeland.museum.no or call 22 14 57 88. Address: Grimelundsveien 8 How to get there: Bus 46 to Grimelundsveien Photo: emanuelvigeland.museum.no Myths and Legends, Ridehuset, October 30 at 19.00 In connection with Halloween, The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces and Akershus Fortress visitor centre holds a mysterious and mythical evening at the fortress. The evening starts out with a concert where the concert band performs music inspired by myths and legends from around the globe. After the concert, the audience is invited on a ghost-themed guided tour of the fortress grounds (in Norwegian). Click here for more information (in Norwegian) and here for tickets, send an email to [email protected] or call 23 09 39 17. Address: Kirkegata, by the main gate Photo: forsvarsbygg.no How to get there: Trams 12/13/19 to Kongens gate Release Concert with David Skinner, Deichmanske Hovedbibliotek, October 31 at 13.00 Concert in the Lecture Hall at the main Deichman library with jazz pianist David Arthur Skinner, who is releasing his second solo album, Cubistic Boogie. Free admission. Click here for more information (in Norwegian). Address: Arne Garborgs plass 4 How to get there: Bus 37 to Arne Garborgs plass Photo: deichman.no The Prodigy, Oslo Spektrum, October 31 at 19.30 The legendary electronica band The Prodigy is back on the road, now with a brand new album, “The Day Is My Enemy”. The energetic group will perform new material along with hit songs like “Smack My Bitch Up,” “Firestarter,” “Breathe”, “Out of Space” and “Voodoo People”. The band was founded in 1990 in the UK, and has been through different styles from rave and hardcore techno to alternative rock and big beat. The band currently consists of Liam Howlett, Keith Flint and Maxim Reality.