Saturday 08.07.17
Kirketorget

TOTO + The Waterboys

Concert start: 18:00 Price single ticket: 795/595 (Teenager),

TOTO and The Waterboys do a double concert on Saturday night at Kirketorget!

TOTO has been one of the world's most successful and in-demand bands for four decades, and they have sold an incredible 40 million records. The band had its greatest commercial success in the 1980s with immortal hits such as "Hold the Line", "Rosanna", "Africa" ​​and "Stop Loving You" - songs that still rotate heavily on the radio to this day.

The band members of TOTO have had a rare strong influence on modern pop history: the various band members have together contributed to over 5000 (!) records which have collectively sold over half a billion records. These recordings have garnered a total of an impressive 225 Grammy nominations. The members of Toto have individually collaborated with names such as Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney - and the list of credible artists goes on almost endlessly.

TOTO early on set a sky-high standard for studio sound and record production, in addition to the fact that all the musicians are technically brilliant instrumentalists. In 2015, the band came out with their first record in over ten years, and once again showed that they are a world-class band!

The Waterboys was formed in 1983, and released their self-titled debut album the same year. The band became known for their characteristic post-punk sound and reached an artistic peak in 1985 when they released the modern masterpiece "This Is The Sea". After this, The Waterboys have constantly sought new paths with their music, never ceasing to surprise both fans and critics. Towards the end of the 80s, they went in a more folk and country-inspired direction, while in recent times the band has recorded records that move in a more roots-based and funky landscape.

In recent years, The Waterboys have experienced a revival. Both Ellie Goulding, The War On Drugs and the now deceased Prince have made new versions of the band's immortal songs. We can't wait to hear The Waterboys perform these live at Kongsberg Jazzfestival! 

Times for the evening:

18.00: Doors open
19.30pm: The Waterboys
21.45pm: Toto

Age limit/TechnipFMC Teengig area 

At Kirketorget, a separate drug-free area will be set up for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 - in collaboration with our general sponsor TechnipFMC. We encourage parents to collect the young people at the exit after the concert. In the area there will be separate toilets and the sale of non-alcoholic drinks. In the rest of the concert area, the age limit is 18. It is legal for parents/guardians to accompany their young people into the Teengig area, but everyone over 18 must buy a regular ticket at full price.  

NSB sets up extra trains Kongsberg - Oslo

NSB is setting up extra trains from Kongsberg to Oslo on the night of Saturday 8 July at 01:00 and the night of Sunday 9 July at 01:00. It is recommended to buy a ticket in advance for these departures via the NSB app. 

 

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