About

The Founding Team from 2016:
Bjørnar Levi Flem, Per Olav Sunde, Vegard Halkjelsvik, and Preben Austnes Lorgen. Henrik Åkre was also part of the founding group.
Havgaprock is a music festival held on Haramsøya and Flemsøya/Skuløya in Sunnmøre, Norway. While the festival primarily focuses on rock, attendees can also enjoy performances from artists representing other genres. All the work involved in organizing the festival is done on a volunteer basis, reflecting the strong community spirit of the islands. Havgaprock is a non-profit event, and any potential surplus is used to bring in new artists for the following year.
The festival was started by five friends who wanted to give something back to the local community that provided them with an amazing upbringing. Being music enthusiasts, they decided a music festival would be the perfect project. Over time, the group has grown. From five young men, the team now consists of over 12 people who dedicate their free time to creating something enjoyable for the community and the region. A special point of pride is the mix of ages, with volunteers ranging from 16 to 36 years old.
Havgaprock’s goal is to be a festival for everyone. Each year, we host a dedicated free festival day for children and families. This day features concerts, circus shows, various activities, and more—a tradition we aim to continue every year.
Saturday during the festival weekend is the classic festival day, featuring ticketed concerts set against the stunning backdrop of Ulla on Haramsøya. In recent years, we've attracted around 700 attendees, with numbers growing annually.
But Havgaprock is about more than just music. Those of us working on the festival are passionate about making a difference for our local community and the place we call home. Whether it’s environmental efforts or organizing community activities, we’re always striving to contribute. Each year, we host beach clean-ups on the islands to help protect the environment and wildlife. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful yet fragile coastal community, and it feels only right to work towards preserving it.
In addition, we’ve organized activities like sled races and the *Havgapløpet*, a trail race in collaboration with Haramsøy Sports Club. This race takes participants up Haramsfjellet and back down, and it has become a popular event. Looking ahead, we hope to create even more exciting events and activities in the area.
Rocking regards,
Havgaprock 😊