The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1980 in Norwegian music.

Events

March 28 – The 7th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (March 28 – 30).

April 19 – Norway was represented by Sverre Kjelsberg and Mattis Hætta, with the song '"Sámiid Ædnan", at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest.

May 21 The 28th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway (May 21 – June 4). The 8th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 21 – June 4).

June 29 – The 12th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo.

Unknown date The pop duo Dollie de Luxe established, consisting of Benedicte Adrian and Ingrid Bjørnov. The band Vazelina Bilopphøggers was established in Gjøvik.

Albums released

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A The Aller Værste! Materialtretthet (Den Gode Hensikt)

E Jan Eggum Alarmen Går (Philips Records)

G Jan Garbarek Magico (ECM Records), with Charlie Haden and Egberto Gismonti Aftenland (ECM Records), with Kjell Johnsen

R Inger Lise Rypdal Sign Language (RCA Victor) Terje Rypdal Descendre (ECM Records)

Deaths

October 26 – Bjørn Fongaard, composer, guitarist, and teacher (born 1919).

December 8 – Sverre Bergh, composer and pianist (born 1915).

Births

January 3 – David Arthur Skinner, British jazz pianist and composer, living in Norway. 15 – Christoffer Andersen, blues guitarist.

March 2 – Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, singer and actress. 10 – Lars Horntveth, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and band leader, Jaga Jazzist.

May 5 – Stian Omenås, jazz trumpeter, music conductor, and composer

July 4 – Thomas J. Bergersen, composer and multi-instrumentalist. 11 – Jenny Hval, musician, singer, songwriter, lyricist and writer.

August 16 – Øystein Moen, jazz pianist and keyboarder, Puma and Jaga Jazzist. 25 – Pål Hausken, jazz drummer, In the Country.

September 3 – Jørgen Munkeby, jazz and heavy metal singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter, Shining. 25 – Christina Bjordal, jazz singer.

October 3 – Kjetil Mørland, singer and songwriter. 17 – Siri Wålberg, musical artist performing as Sissy Wish.

November 6 – Lena Nymark, jazz singer and music teacher. 25 – Silje Nes, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. 28 – Kim André Arnesen, composer.

December 9 – Anton Eger, jazz drummer. 28 – Andreas Amundsen, jazz bassist.

See also 1980 in Norway Music of Norway Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980

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