Norway Rock Festival

Norway Rock Festival
GenreRock, metal
DatesJuly
Location(s)Kvinesdal, Norway
Years active2006–present
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The Norway Rock Festival, formerly known as the Kvinesdal Rock Festival, is an annual rock and metal festival held in Kvinesdal, Norway since 2006. The 2007 edition took place between 12 and 15 July. At the 2008 festival, two people were found dead near a bus.[1] Initial reports suggested carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. The 2009 edition took place between 9 and 12 July.[2] The 2010 edition took place between 7 and 11 July.

The festival is known for its vibrant atmosphere and a phenomenal festival camp near the festival area. The Norway Rock Festival is unofficially known as "Norway's response to Woodstock", "Norway's best rock festival" and "the summer's most beautiful festival adventure" by the press. The attendees return year after year to experience the festival's peculiar rock soul where freedom, independence and pure love of proper music permeates every inch of the area.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Tvedten, Hilde Marie; Espeland, Paal Uvaag (13 July 2008). "Terje Brueland (32) og Anita Wathne (31) omkom". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved 20 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Two found dead at rock festival". BBC News. 12 July 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2008.