Photo and media accreditation
PRESSROOM
Welcome to the Tons of Rock pressroom. Here you will find our press contact, press photos, festival facts and information about accreditation.
PRESS CONTACT
Head of Press: Simen Eidsvåg
For general press enquiries, interview requests and contact with festival management.
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PRESS PHOTOS
Festival photos, vector logos and images of the festival site. During the festival, our own professional photographers upload new images continuously.
All images may be downloaded and used free of charge for editorial coverage of Tons of Rock. Please credit the photographer as follows: Photo: [Name] / Tons of Rock.
If you wish to use images or logos from Tons of Rock in a non-editorial context, such as commercial use, please send a request to newsroom@tonsofrock.no with the subject “Commercial use” for approval and agreement.
ABOUT TONS OF ROCK
Tons of Rock is Norway’s largest rock and metal festival. The festival takes place every June at Ekebergsletta in Oslo, with more than 70 bands across four stages over four days. Founded in 2014, the festival today welcomes 150,000 visitors. Tons of Rock 2027 takes place 23–26 June.
Over the years, the festival has featured artists such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Muse, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, KISS, Green Day, Slayer, Pantera, Ghost, Volbeat, Bring Me The Horizon and Limp Bizkit. Tons of Rock is also the main stage for Norwegian metal, where the country’s biggest bands have played time and again.
Festival-goers come from nearly 90 countries, and every municipality in Norway is represented.
Ekebergsletta is a large green space surrounded by forest, 15 minutes from Oslo city centre. International media have described the festival site as an oasis above the city. Shuttle buses run to and from the centre, and many choose to walk the 30 minutes down to the city. It is this combination of nature and the proximity of a capital city, with easy logistics and accessibility, that many highlight as unique about Tons of Rock.
Line-up poster from previous years
Aftermovie from previous years
PHOTO PASSES
There are two types of photo pass: one giving access to the photo pit and the audience area, and one valid for the audience area only.
Photography backstage and in production areas is not permitted without specific approval, which is assessed case by case.
MEDIA TENT
The festival has its own media tent with power, light refreshments and a dedicated press host.
Accredited media will receive further practical information shortly before the festival.
ARTIST INTERVIEWS
Unless otherwise agreed, interviews with artists must be arranged directly with the artist or the artist’s management.
Once your accreditation has been approved, the festival’s press host can help put you in touch.
DRONES
Flying drones is prohibited at the festival site. The festival has its own drone team, which can provide stills and video clips on request via the press contact.
PRESS ACCREDITATION 2027
Tons of Rock gives priority to editorially controlled media. Applications from journalists and photographers covering the festival on assignment from an editorial team will be considered for approval. All applications are assessed individually, and we cannot guarantee accreditation for everyone. Demand to cover the festival is high, and the number of places is very limited.
To be considered, your application must include:
the media outlet you represent, with confirmation from the editorial team
a specific description of your planned coverage: what, where and when it will be published. Published coverage must be sent to Tons of Rock.
if you have covered Tons of Rock before: links to your coverage from previous years
Freelancers must have a confirmed assignment from an editorial team. Photo agencies are accredited only by separate agreement with Tons of Rock. As a general rule, one journalist and one photographer are accredited per outlet. Accreditation is personal. Accredited media must send their published coverage to newsroom@tonsofrock.no with the subject “Coverage: [name of outlet]” immediately after publication".
Accreditation is granted for editorial coverage only. Without a written agreement with Tons of Rock, it is not permitted to use the festival’s name, logo or trademarks for marketing purposes, or to make audio or video recordings for commercial purposes. Agencies and production companies planning larger productions at the festival must contact us well in advance at newsroom@tonsofrock.no with the subject “Production: [name of company]”.
The application form and information about the deadline will be published on this page in spring 2027.