1965 in Norwegian music
# 1965 in Norwegian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1965 in Norwegian music.

## Events

### May

* 19 – The 15th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (May 19 – June 5).

### June

* The 2nd Kongsberg Jazz Festival started in Kongsberg, Norway.

### July

* The 5th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway.

### Unknown date

* Kirsti Sparboe wins the Melodi Grand Prix, singing "Karusell" by Jolly Kramer-Johansen.

## Deaths

### May

* 23 – Helge Klæstad, judge and composer (born 1885).

### January

* 11 – Arne Bjørndal, hardingfele fiddler, composer and folklorist (born 1882).

## Births

### February

* 13 – Ole Mathisen, jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer.
* 24 – Tone Åse, jazz singer.
* 27 – Malika Makouf Rasmussen, percussionist, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, singer, composer and music producer.

### March

* 12 – Liv Stoveland, soprano and singing teacher.
* 21 – Kristin Mellem, violinist, composer, and orchestra conductor.

### June

* 9 – Helge Sunde, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer.

### July

* 16 – Odd André Elveland, jazz saxophonist and composer.
* 28 – Roger Ludvigsen, Sami guitarist, percussionist, and composer.

### September

* 24 – Njål Ølnes, jazz tenor saxophonist and composer.

### October

* 9 – Geir Lysne, jazz saxophonist, composer, music arranger, conductor, and Big Band leader.

### Unknown date

* Helge Andreas Norbakken, percussionist.
