After a two-year hiatus, Oslo hosted the 21st year of Øya Festival last weekend. Headliners included Gorillaz, Florence and the Machine, and Nick Cave—making it feel like a more laid-back version of say, Coachella or Governor’s Ball. (Why wouldn’t you want to attend a music festival where you have the option of taking a morning swim in the postcard-worthy fjords?) However, the lineup was also full of home team acts like Sondre Lerche, Jenny Hval, and AURORA. The deep bench of talent also extended to acts that have yet to venture stateside, making Øya the best place to find a new favorite. Check out our gallery to see snaps of some of our favorite Norwegian acts.

(All photos by Laura Studarus)

Sondre Lerche
Sondre Lerche (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Myra
Myra (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Brenn
Brenn (Credit: Laura Studarus)
aurora
Aurora (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Kings of Convenience
Kings of Convenience (Credit: Laura Studarus)
aurora
Aurora (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Blodkvalt
Blodkvalt (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Brenn
Brenn (Credit: Laura Studarus)
dagny
dagny (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Emilie Nicolas
Emilie Nicolas (Credit: Laura Studarus)
girlinred
girlinred (Credit: Laura Studarus)
girlinred (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Hannah Storm
Hannah Storm (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Hannah Storm
Hannah Storm (Credit: Laura Studarus)
Jenny Hval
Jenny Hval (Credit: Laura Studarus)
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