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
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