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Music - Band & Tour

  • Fana folkehøgskule - Bergen – Hjellestad
  • Telephone: 55 52 63 60
  • E-mail: fana@fanafolk.no
  • Course length: All year
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from 144 900,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    DebioFairtrade
  • Location: Bergen
  • Study tour for the course: Iceland - an experience of a lifetime, Band Tour - Live Gigs
  • Study tour for the school: Teambuilding and startup trip

Do you dream of being on stage and playing in a band? Now, you have the chance to live as a musician for a year! You'll jam with other musicians, play concerts, go on tour. Are you ready?

With us, everything is about the music.Throughout the year, you’ll play in a band, have instrumental lessons, learn about sound and PA systems, and of course—go on tour!

We perform concerts both at school and on stages around Bergen, and it’s you and your band who choose the songs. Eventually, we’ll start working on your original music, and by the end of the year, you’ll have a complete album ready!

Inspiration from the Pros

You’ll participate in workshops with professional musicians who share their experiences about life on the road, how they got to where they are today, and how you can achieve your goals. They’ll give you an insider’s view of the music world!

Life On the Road

What’s the highlight of the year? Without a doubt, it’s the tour! For an entire week, you’ll experience life on the road, play lot's of concerts, feel the adrenaline, and travel from city to city with your band. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Practice is the Key to Success

To become a great musician, you need to practice. A lot. We’ll spend most of our time rehearsing in bands to make sure the songs are spot-on. 

Does this sound like something for you? Join us for a music year you’ll never forget!

Language requirements

The course is open to English-speaking students, but the classes are mainly held in Norwegian. If you don't already have proficiency at the A2 level, we recommend that you follow the school's language program. Click here to learn more about language levels.

At Fana, there is room for you to be social, explore new interests, and have fun. In a safe environment, you can be yourself, build friendships, and develop your social skills.

This is a year where you invest in both your academic and personal growth.

Get to Know Bergen

As a student at Fana Folk High School, you'll experience all that Bergen has to offer. In the city, you can enjoy theater, concerts, and exhibitions. Bergen also hosts a variety of festivals. During the school year, there are international film festivals, theater festivals, and several music festivals in the city.

When you have some free time, you can explore the city on your own—hike up Fløyen, grab a coffee at one of the cozy cafés, or simply enjoy life in our vibrant city.

Creative Courses and Exciting Electives

We offer a wide range of courses that create a diverse and creative environment at the school.

In addition to your main courses, you can choose from many electives, giving you the chance to try something new and develop new skills.

Educational and Inspiring Trips

We go on trips throughout the year, both within Norway and abroad. At Fana, we have school-wide trips and class-specific trips where you travel with your course group.

These study trips give you deeper academic insights and the chance to experience other cultures and environments.

Get to Know Norwegian Language and Culture

During your stay in Bergen, you'll make friends, larn some Norwegian, and explore Norwegian culture and society. We have many international students - some come to learn Norwegian, while others simply want a year at a folk high school in Norway. 

Our language courses are designed for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of Norwegian.

Information about Language

Most of our teaching is in Norwegian, but we offer some translation to English. 

Check the course descriptions, or send us an e-mail, for more information about the langugage requirements for each course. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

Courses at the school

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