Folk Resurgence Through Gen Z Energy

In Norway, Generation Z is reimagining what “national music” means. Traditional folk—typically associated with rural weddings and festivals—has been revitalized in folk-club nights where traditional instruments like the hardingfele share space with club lighting and dance.

This revival is about more than nostalgia. Young Norwegians are reclaiming cultural heritage in ways that feel fresh, inclusive, and deeply social. Folk music nights are safe spaces for any communities, mixing live performance with dance, lessons, and societies. What was once niche has entered mainstream consciousness, proving heritage music can evolve while staying true to its roots.