Live Nation Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in Tons of Rock, Norway’s biggest rock and metal festival.
Tons of Rock was founded in 2013 and has grown to be one of the country’s leading festivals.
After securing Slayer as a headliner for the inaugural festival, Live Nation Norway and Tons of Rock have worked closely together on the festival over the years, leading to appearances by Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Ghost, and Five Finger Death Punch among others.
In 2019 Tons of Rock will move to the new location of Ekeberg in Oslo, featuring performances from the likes KISS, Volbeat and Def Leppard.
“The Tons of Rock team have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the festival and to audience experience.”
Martin Nielsen, Live Nation Norway
Martin Nielsen, head promotor of Live Nation Norway said: “We have worked with Tons of Rock from the very beginning and are excited about our future with the festival.
“The Tons of Rock team have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the festival and to audience experience.”
“We are ready to take the next step in the festival’s journey and the line-up for the 2019 festival speaks for itself.”
Jarle Kvåle, Tons of Rock
Jarle Kvåle, Festival Manager and one of the founders of Tons of Rock added: “We are ready to take the next step in the festival’s journey and the line-up for the 2019 festival speaks for itself.
“After five successful years in Halden we saw potential for further growth. We found the perfect venue at Ekebergsletta in Oslo and wanted a strong strategic partner who would help us continue to grow. The answer was obvious, and close at hand, Live Nation Norway.”Music Business Worldwide
