The Norwegian Naval Forces Band
Festival square
Brass ensemble with high-energy folk music.
The Norwegian Naval Forces Band's ten-piece ensemble, led by performing leader and trumpeter Børge Styve, will take to the Festival square’s free stage. Their programme features both high-paced and leisurely folk and traditional music from the Balkans, the UK, Norway, and the southern United States. Expect energy, flair, and a festive atmosphere!
The musicians of The Norwegian Naval Forces Band perform concerts throughout Western Norway and carry out ceremonial duties for the Norwegian Armed Forces. This professional orchestra has distinguished itself particularly in contemporary music, with critically acclaimed albums, world premieres, and performances at prestigious festivals.
Photo: Sissel Grønlund
Suitable for all ages
The Norwegian Naval Forces Band's ten-piece ensemble
Børge Styve performing leader, trumpet
Jan Koetsier 
Grassauer Zwiefacher 
Henry Mancini
Days of wine and roses,  basstrombonesolo, arr. John Iveson
Jacob Gade
Tango jealousie, trompetduett, arr. John Iveson 
Trad. 
Ingen vinner frem til den evige ro, arr. Christian Holter 
Serbisk trad. 
Kolo, arr. Børge Styve 
Bulgarsk trad. 
Kaval sviri, arr. Simon Dobson/instr. Børge Styve 
Trad. 
Reinlender fra Follo, arr. Frode Thingnæs 
Original Dixie Jazz Band 
Tiger rag, arr. Erik Eilertsen 
Dennis DeBlasio 
Cajun Cookin’, arr. Frank Brodahl 
Claudio Roditi 
Papagaio – The Kite, arr. Lars Erik Gudim