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 == January 11 – Arne Bjørndal, hardingfele fiddler, composer and folklorist (born 1882). May 23 – Helge Klæstad, judge and composer (born 1885). == 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. == See also == 1965 in Norway Music of Norway Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 == References ==