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Pianist and composer Bendik Vaaja Aspaas and photographer Ánne Kátjá Gaup have been selected as UngKunst artists in the lead-up to True Northern Arts Festival 2027. Each will receive a grant of NOK 170,000 to develop a new artistic project, which will have its world premiere at the festival next summer.

When True Northern Arts Festival opens for the 62nd time, the opening address will be given by Ingrid Lorentzen, Director of Ballet at the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Later the same day, the Norwegian National Ballet will take to the stage in Harstad with the opening performance Láhppon/Lost.

Have you been put in charge of the summer party at work? On Friday 26 June, the solution may be ready-made: a football party, big screen and festival atmosphere at Quality Hotel Harstad as Norway take on France.

Do you have a child who is creative, curious, or keen for a social and meaningful start to the summer holidays? Young people from across Northern Norway can now apply for a place at NUK (Ny Ung Kunst) or Ungdommens Festspill in Harstad.