MINIØYA 2024

Children & youth

Jan 17

Who: Stiftelsen Miniøya

What: Miniøya is Norway`s largest music and culture festival for children

Where: Tøyenparken, Oslo, Norway

Project period: 2024

Web: Miniøya

Miniøya is Norway's largest music and culture festival for children. Our diverse program features music, theater, literature, dance, disco, and engaging workshops, providing children with a wide range of cultural experiences and artistic expressions. The festival showcases both established and emerging artists, captivating performances, and interactive workshops that actively involve children and allow them to explore the transformative power of art.

Our vision is to push boundaries and create surprising and engaging experiences that transcend age, interests, and generations. The lineup for Miniøya 2024 reflects not only our vision but also emphasizes gender balance and representation across a diverse array of genres and musical styles. Miniøya sets the standard for new cultural experiences where the child's holistic experience takes center stage. Highlights of this year's program include Kvelertak, Thea & The Wild, Rasmus og Verdens Beste Band, Ingrid Jasmin, Christine Sandtorv and The Flying Seagulls. More names will be announced on minioya.no in the coming months.

Miniøya´s primary target audience is children aged 0-12 and their families. We strive to provide culturally enriching and tailored experiences that recognize children as active participants.

Our goal is to set a new standard for children's cultural events by nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a love for the arts. Miniøya aims to leave a lasting impact on children's lives, sparking their imagination and cultivating their appreciation for music and culture.

Sustainability lies at the heart of Miniøya and has done so since its establishment in 2010. Our commitment to reuse and recycling has been ingrained in the festival's DNA from the beginning. We continuously strive to create a sustainable event – with a mindset of changing what we can, where we can. Miniøya received its Eco-Lighthouse certification in 2019 and was re-certified in 2022. As a children's festival, we have identified several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as relevant guiding principles:

#5 Gender equality

#7 Clean energy

#10 Reduced inequalities

#12 Responsible consumption and production

#17 Partnership

The festival administration consists of three full-time employees and two part-time employees. In addition, we engage around 70 freelancers in key roles and over 500 volunteers, before the festival. We prioritize inclusivity, emphasizing social interaction and personal achievement through tasks, as we have found that active participation leads to the highest level of engagement.