Vikafestivalen
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Vikafestivalen is a Norwegian pop and rock festival situated at Mo i Rana in northern Norway. It has succeeded Sjonstock, a festival arranged in the outskirts of Mo I Rana every year for 10 years (1995-2005) until it was moved closer to the city and renamed Vikafestivalen (2006).
[edit] History
The Sjonstock festival started out as a birthday celebration in Sjona outside the city of Mo i Rana, but fast became immensely popular amongst local youths. Soon enough they attracted big national performers, and grew steadily each year.
[edit] Key performers
2006: Motörhead, Dum Dum Boys, Turbonegro, Håkan Hellström, Marit Larsen, Minor Majority, Mew
Sjonstock:
2004:BigBang, Sondre Lerche, Side Brok
2003: Dum Dum Boys, Gothminister, Bertine Zetlitz, Thomas Dybdahl, John Doe, Gatas Parlament
2002:Björn Rosenström, Tungtvann, Surferosa
2001:Cadillac, Bel Canto
1999:Locomotives, Astroburger, Zuma
1998:Hollow, Oddpopp
1997:Fru Pedersen
1996:Jokers Grind, Suckers Market
1995:White Wings
[edit] External links
- Official site (mostly in Norwegian)
- Official Site: English (Limited pages)
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