Melahuset

Dance and joy can be activism. Partying can be protest. Clubs can act as a refuge for people who are discriminated against or marginalized in everyday life. How do we make these environments safer? How can we protect the public from violence and harassment? Alternative environments, grassroots initiatives and underground clubs often contribute to creating safer environments for vulnerable groups. Unfortunately, the [...]

The future is female The sound scene in the SWANA region has been shaped by female musicians, such as Umm Kulthum, Fairouz, Sabah, Shadia and Asmahan. It is therefore no surprise that progressive female DJs in the region are now helping to shape the future of music. The region has been in a state of social unrest and upheaval in recent years, but the [...]

Raül Refree is the most recognized Spanish producer and composer right now. Through his work with Rosalía, he has become the producer most strongly associated with the so-called "new flamenco" movement. His musical universe does not stop there, his collaborations with artists such as Lee Ranaldo, Rocío Márquez, Roger Mas, Christina Rosenvinge, Las Migas, Silvia Pérez Cruz, [...]

Those who fight for the environment, democracy, social, human and indigenous rights are often the target of threats and violence. Some even lose their lives. This workshop will promote their voices and show how they use art as a tool. The solidarity patchwork, which was made during Oslo World 2021, will be the inspiration and backdrop for the event. We will [...]

INN - "ethnic minorities in Norwegian cultural life" invites you to an in-depth conversation during the Oslo World festival with movement as the theme. Music and art are essential for movement in life and society. Are we manifesting through art, new ways of seeing the world and describing the community? In this conversation, we explore art's ability to inspire, influence the community [...]

We travel, we meet people from different parts of the world, we listen to music written by others. How does that affect a songwriter? What is the story behind a song? How can a songwriter compress lived life down to 3 minutes? How do impulses from different parts of the world inspire the melodies and themes we write about? Or for [...]

Artistic freedom of expression is under pressure and artists often find themselves at the center, as well as on the front lines, of conflicts and dramatic societal changes. Women and other minorities are particularly vulnerable. The topic of this conversation is the importance of art in society and the role of archiving under authoritarian regimes. How can parts of history be prevented from being lost? Belarus [...]

It is ready for the second round of the Brazilian election thriller - Who will be the country's next president? LAG Norway organizes an election vigil on Melahuset from 20:00 onwards until the results are ready. Program 20.00: Doors open Melahuset 20.15: Mistica 20.30: What kind of party is Lula's political party, PT, today? Conversation between Larissa Avelar, chairman [...]

Sher O Ahang present a tribute concert commemorating singer Mehdi Hassan also called Shahansha-e-Ghazal (King of Ghazal) at Melahuset Sunday, October 30. Mehdi Hassan was a Pakistani ghazal singer for both Lollywood and Bollywood films. He was considered one of the greatest and most popular figures in the history of the ghazal genre. Participating musicians and singers are Mari [...]

B16 (Bydel 16) is a dance collective based in Oslo. The collective was formed in 2021 and consists of 23 dancers, actors, singers, poets and writers between the ages of 16 and 32 who represent a rich spectrum of melanin-rich women. B16 does performance, facilitating workshops and talks for youth and young adults, as well as organizing dance jams [...]