#Punkt 2024 20th Edition, #Jazz in Kristiansand, September 5th through 7th 2024

In just one week, it all begins! From September 5th through 7th, we invite you to celebrate 20 years of musical innovation and collaboration at Punkt 2024 in #Kristiansand.

Highlights you won’t want to miss

  • Nils Petter Molvær as Artist in Residence
  • Performing his iconic album “Khmer” with a full band and production
  • An exclusive duo concert with the German multimedia artist Alva Noto
  • Live Remix session with violinist and kamancheh player Soheil Shayesteh

Commissions and Emerging Talents

World premiere of composer and multi instrumentalist Michaela Antalová’s “Sun’s Daughter”. Commissioned work by the exciting vocal/electronics duo Propan. Anniversary Celebrations and Album Releases: A 20th anniversary concert for Arve Henriksen’s album “Chiaroscuro” featuring Jan Bang and Audun Kleive. Album release concerts by Bjørn Charles Dreyer and Erik Honoré.

Energy and improvisation: Performances by Eyolf Dale Trio and the energetic ensemble Julien Desprez’s Abacaxi. Live Remixes.

Punkt Seminar

Curated by British author and musician David Toop, the seminar explores the intersections of music, technology, and art. Organized in collaboration with “CreaTeME” at the University of Agder, a collaboration that also includes the innovative “remote project” Love Your Latency. Join us for three days of boundary pushing creativity and inspiring music! For the full program and artist information, visit www.punktfestival.noExternal Link.