Røyst is planning a tour in Zimbabwe and South Africa to take place during spring 2010. The group is also now booking gigs and workshops for 2009 and 2010, if you want to book them, then get in touch.

Past:

June the 22nd 2009: Røyst Trio in concert as part of a blasting quadruple bill at Pizza Express Jazz Club in soho, London.

On 22 June the Pizza Express Jazz Club on Dean Street in London’s Soho will host a special £10 night featuring four different projects highlighting some of the most talked-about new musicians and bands on the London jazz scene.

The line-up will be as follows:

Solo guitar set by Chris Montague

The Kit Downes Trio (Kit Downes-piano, Calum Gourlay-bass and James Maddren-drums)

Røyst Trio (Maria Jardardottir-vocals, Kari Nergaard Bleivik-vocals, Anna Stott-vocals)

Tom Challenger’s MA (Tom Challenger-sax, Ross Stanley-keys, and drummer Dave Smith)

Make sure you book your tickets now through the Pizza Express web site: www.pizzaexpresslive.com

as the last NEW FOOD event was a sell out!

Venue: Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, Soho, London, England. Time: 20:00. Tix: £10. The performance is open to the public.


June the 7th 2009: Røyst Trio in concert at Sela Bar in Leeds. The other half of this night's show will be with the new duo Kari N. Bleivik/Dave Kane. Røyst Trio performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Sela Bar, Leeds, England. Time: 20:00. Tix: FREE. The performance is open to the public.


November the 15th 2008: In workshop and concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Anna Stott and Maria Jardardottir at Voicebox in Derby. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Voicebox, Derby, England. Time: Workshop: 14:00 / Concert: 20:00. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


November the 13th 2008: Concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Anna Stott and Maria Jardardottir at The SPIN OFF in Leeds. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Santiago, Leeds, England. Time: 20:00. Tix: £6/4. The performance is open to the public.


October the 25th 2008: The first LIMA FESTIVAL features amongst many exciting things a concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Anna Stott and Maria Jardardottir . The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Seven Arts Centre, Leeds, England. Time: TBC. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


May the 18th 2008: This is an oportunity to see this incredible vocal group on the same bill as some of the leading singers in the world today. Headlining the Howden vocal fest is Norma Winstone and Christine Tobin amongst others. Royst has seen a change in line up since their last string of performances in England in 2007, and will be presenting new material as well as some old 'hits' in new ways. Concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Anna Stott and Maria Jardardottir at Hear and Now Howden Vocal Festival. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Shire Hall, Howden, England. Time: 19:00. Tix: £20. Box office: 0143 0432 510. The performance is open to the public.


MEXICO TOUR WITH RØYST OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2007:
Røyst did a tour project comprising charity based engagements for the cultural community organization Transformarte in Tijuana, Mexico. Røyst performed in the gala show put on at Casa de La Cultura and carried out workshops with focus on improvisation, singing and freeing of the voice for local communities in the city. They also appeared on various radio and TV shows at Sintesis TV, Fusion IMER Radio and XEWT12 TV.

ENGLAND TOUR WITH RØYST MAY AND JUNE 2007:

June the 30th 2007: In workshop and concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Voicebox in Derby. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Voicebox, Derby, England. Time: Workshop: 14:00 / Concert: 19:30. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


June the 29th 2007: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Arts Depot in London. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Arts Depot, London, England. Time: 19:30. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


June the 17th 2007: In workshop and concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at The Packhorse in Leeds. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Røyst will do a two hour workshop looking at improvisation and other fun things for people who like to sing and who are interested in broadening their vocal horizon and boost their confidence in a friendly and sharing environment. The main focus will be on playfulness and inspirational exploring of the voice as an instrument capable of doing more than singing melodies. It is a workshop open to anyone with or without previous experience with utilizing their voice beyond the day to day use.

The workshop starts at 17.30 and last until 19.30 pm and costs £10 students / £15 full price – this will also include a ticket for the concert which starts at 8 pm. Separate tickets for the concert only are at £3/£4.

Venue: The Packhorse, 208 Woodhouse Lane, (by the University), Leeds, England. The workshop and the performance is open to the public.


June the 16th 2007: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Helmsley Arts Centre in York. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Helmsley Arts Centre, York, England. Time: 19:30. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


June the 7th 2007: Røyst / with Iain Ballamy and LIMA sax quartet + Ballamy/Strønen:
The second date for this very special and exciting triple bill concert event - as descibed above.

Venue: The Yardbird, Birmingham, England. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


June the 6th 2007: Røyst / with Iain Ballamy and LIMA sax quartet + Ballamy/Strønen:
A very special and exciting triple bill concert event that will be put on twice as part of this tour: Røyst is debuting an original collaboration project they have initiated with the English saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamy and a LIMA (Leeds Improvised Music Association) saxophone quartet consisting of Tom Leaper (alto saxophone), Petter Frost Fadnes (alto saxophone), Chrisophe de Bezenac (tenor saxophone) and Simon Kaylor (baritone saxophone).

Three of Røyst’s members have each written original compositions in the vein of Røyst’s expression and sound wherein they have combined the elements of improvisational tasks and thoroughly composed segments to form an exciting and energetic platform for the fusing of voice and saxophone. And, they are also employing the instrumentalists as vocalists.

This collaboration project will be premiered as part of a triple bill concert evening at The Wardrobe in Leeds the 6th of June where Iain Ballamy firstly will do a set in duo with the Norwegian drummer and percussionist Thomas Strønen. This will be a truly unique duo performance by the two core members of “Food”. Secondly Røyst will do a set in their usual quartet format and lastly a set with the collaboration project will culminate the evening.

Venue: The Wardrobe, Quarry Hill, Leeds, England. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


May the 31st 2007: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Pennine Spring Music Festival in Hebden Bridge. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: TBC, Pennine Spring Music Festival, Heptenstall, Hebden Bridge, England. Time: 19:30. Tix: TBC. The performance is open to the public.


September the 13th 2006: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Spasibar in Oslo. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Spasibar, Oslo, Norway. Time: 21:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is not open to the public.

September the 13th 2006: Workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at NISS - Nordisk Institutt For Scene og Studio in Oslo. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: NISS, Grønland, Oslo, Norway. Time: 16:30. Tix: TBA. The performance is not open to the public.

September the 11th 2006: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Bare Jazz in Oslo. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Bare Jazz, Grensen, Oslo, Norway. Time: 15:00. Tix: Free. The performance is open to the public.

September the 10th 2006: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at MS Innvik Kulturbåten in Oslo. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: MS Innvik Kulturbåten, Bjørvika, Oslo, Norway. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is open to the public.

September the 8th 2006: Acoustic concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir in this very speacial medieval church Nesodden Kirke. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Nesodden Kirke, Nesoddtangen, Norway. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is open to the public.

September the 3rd 2006: Workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Solberget Scene in Molde. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: Solberget Scene, Molde, Norway. Time: 17:00. Tix: TBA. The workshop is open to the public.

September the 2nd 2006: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Bjørnsonfestivalen in Molde. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: TBA, Molde, Norway. Time: 14:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is open to the public.

September the 1st 2006: In concert and workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at La Vida in Kristiansund. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: La Vida, Kristiansund, Norway. Time: 18:00. Tix: TBA. The performance and workshop is open to the public.

August the 31st 2006: Workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Molde Kulturskole in Molde. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: Molde Kulturskole, Molde, Norway. Time: 17:00. The workshop is open to the public.

August the 30th 2006: In concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Teaterfabrikken in Ålesund. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Teaterfabrikken, Ålesund, Norway. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is open to the public.

August the 30th 2006: Workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Fagerlia Videregående Skole in Ålesund. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: Fagerlia Videregående Skole, Ålesund, Norway. Time: 09:00. The workshop is not open to the public.

August the 23rd 2006: Workshop with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at Heimdal Videregående Skole in Heimdal. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only. They teach improvisation, voice techniques and singing in an inspirational way.

Venue: Heimdal Videregående Skole, Heimdal, Norway. Time: 08:30. The workshop is not open to the public.

July the 10th 2006: Concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir in the medieval stave church of year 1216 Hegge Kirke. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Hegge Kirke, Beitostølen, Norway. Time: 20:00. Tix: TBA. The performance is open to the public.

July the 8th 2006: Concert with the vocal quartet Røyst consisting of Kari N. Bleivik, Cecilie Giskemo, Therese Ulvan and Maria Jardardottir at the Vestafor Virkeligheta Festival. The quartet performs original material for and with the voice only.

Venue: Froan Kapell, Sauøya, Trøndelag, Norway. Time: 16:00. Tix: TBA. Tel: +47 9113 0867. The performance is open to the public. For more resources, please visit: http://www.froan.no

February the 22nd: Røyst will be features as one of this month's two ensembles along with The LIMA Orchestra on the LIMA Presents night at the club The Wardrobe, Quarry Hill, Leeds, England. Time: 20: 00. Tix: £4/£5. The performance is open to the public.
The concert is presented by LIMA (Leeds Improvised MusicAssociation).

USA TOUR NOVEMBER 2005: On basis of the exclusively positive response they received through their summer tour in the North West States 2004 Røyst returned to USA for a two week tour November 2005. They were heard and seen at the following dates and venues in the Californian region.

November the 12th 2005: In concert at The Norwegian Seaman's Church, 1035 South Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731-1621, USA. Time: 16:00. Tel: +1310 832 6800.
Website: http://www.sjomannskirken.no

November the 12th 2005: Røyst are delighted to be allowed giving a charity concert for the users of The Beacon House Association of San Pedro, 1003 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. Time: 18:30. Tel: +1310 514 4940. Website: http://www.beaconhouseassociation.com

November the 13th 2005: In concert at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 North Lake, Altadena, CA 91001, USA. Time: 19:00. Tel: +1626 794 2902/+1626 398 7917.

November the 15th 2005: Røyst will do a workshop in voice based music and training as well as hold a concert at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, 1655 McCadden Place, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA. Time: 16:00 - 18:00. Tel: +1323 462 1384. Website: http://www.mi.edu
This event is not open for the public - please contact MI with enquiries.

November the 17th 2005: Røyst will perform and hold master class and workshop Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia, CA 91355, USA. Time: 12:00. Tel: +1661 294 1188. Website: http://www.valenciavikings.com
This event is not open for the public - please contact VHS with enquiries.

November the 18th 2005: In concert at The Scandinavian Cultural Centre of Santa Cruz, 225 Mount Hermon Road # 62, Scots Valley, CA 95066, USA. Time: 19:00. Tel: +1831 438 4307 or +1831 464 3310.

November the 20th 2005: In concert at Don Quixote's International Music Hall, 645 Sequoia Avenue, Felton, CA 95018, USA. Time: 19:00. Tix: $10/$12. Tel: +1831 603 2294.
Website: http://www.donquixotesmusic.com/

November the 21st 2005: In concert at Tom Millers Concert Hall in Monterey, 414 Avarado St., Monterey, California, USA. Time: 19:30. Tix: $12/$14. Tel: +1831 646 1415.
Website: http://www.montereylive.net/

SUMMER TOUR IN NORWAY 2005: Røyst carried out an extensive tour in June and July 2005 in connection with the release of their first official CD, Nordic Initiative. The tour was supported by Norsk Jazzforum (Norwegian Jazz Forum) and Frifond - to whom Røyst is deeply grateful. The tour program is posted as follows:

June the 24th 2005: In concert at the club Teaterfabrikken, Molovn 22, 6004 Ålesund, Norway. Time: 22:00. Contact person: Astrid Overaa. Tel: (+47) 70100410. Website: http://www.teaterfabrikken.no/

June the 29th 2005: As part of the festival, Dei Nynorske Festapela, celebrating the second Norwegian written language, nynorsk (new Norwegian) invented and founded by Ivar Aasen during the mid 18 hundreds Røyst is having a concert at Nynorsk Kultursenter, Ivar Aasen Tunet, Inderhovdevn. 176, 6160 Hovdebygda, Norway. Trolldom will in addition to their usual repertoir perform original pieces especially composed for this festival. Time: 21:00. Contact person: Christel Siem. Tel: (+47) 70047570.
Check out the festival‘s website for further information: http://www.aasentunet.no/

July the 1st 2005: In concert at Ulsteinviks jazz café, Kaffibaren, Sjøgata 55, 6065 Ulsteinvik, Norway. Time: 22:00. Contact person: Ann Karin Barstad.Tel: (+47) 91530971.

July the 2nd 2005: In concert at Brudes Bar, Røysegt 2, 6003 Ålesund, Norway. Time: 21:00. Contact person: Mahlin Aahlstrøm. Tel: (+47) 97522531.

July the 3rd 2005: In concert at the restaurant Villa Utsikten, 6216 Geiranger, Norway. Time: 21:00. Contact person: Ida Ragna Krohn Venås. Tel: (+47) 99561001. Check out the amazing view of Geiranger: http://www.villautsikten.no/

July the 9th 2005: In concert at the Middle Ages church Tingvoll Middelalderkirke, 6630 Tingvoll, Nordmøre, Norway. Time: to be confirmed - please contact the venue. Contact person: Tor Strand. Tel: (+47) 47280501. Email: kirken@tingvoll.com

July the 13th 2005: In concert at Café Hjorten, 7240 Hitra, Norway. Time: to be confirmed - please contact the venue. Contact person: Bjørn Fjeldvær. Tel: (+47) 72441250.

July the 14th 2005: In concert at the festival Busekailldagan at Fjellværøya, Norway. Venue to be confirmed. Time: to be confirmed - please contact the venue. Contact person: Bjørn Fjeldvær. Tel: (+47) 72441250.

July the 16th and 17th 2005: In concerts at Norsk Fjellfestival (‘The Norwegian Mountain Festival‘), 6301 Åndalsnes, Norway. Time: More spesific info on times and venues will be posted at a later point. Alternatively you may visit the festival‘s website (address below) for viewing their program when it is ready. Contact person: Stein P. Åsheim. Tel: (+47) 90932590. Check out the beautiful view of the mountains in Åndalsnes: http://www.fjellfestivalen.no/

July the 20th 2005: In concert at Molde International Jazz Festival. Venue: Hot Hat, Storgata, 6401 Molde, Norway. Time: 22:00. Contact person: Oscar Toft: booking@hothat.no.

July the 27th 2005: In concert at Hamar Jazzklubb-Restaurant og Bar Siste Indre, Torggt. 53, 2317 Hamar, Norway. Time: 21:00. Contact person: Ole Martin. Tel: (+47) 62535500.

July the 28th 2005: In concert at Kafé Mir, Toftes gt 69, 0552 Oslo, Norway. Time: 22:00.
Tel: (+47) 22373970. Details on/to find: Mir.

July the 29th 2005: In concert at Dattera til Hagen, Grønland 10, 0188 Oslo, Norway. Time: 21:00.
Contact person: Johan. Tel: (+47) 22171861.

July the 30th 2005: In concert at Skuret, Christian Kroghs gt 2, 0186 Oslo, Norway. Time: 18:00.
Tel: (+47) 22171199. Website: http://www.skuret.no/

July the 31st 2005: In accoustic concert at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter - one of Norway's largest art centres situated at Høvikodden outside Oslo. Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden, Norway. Time: 16:00. Contact person: Benedicte. Tel: (+47) 67804880. Website: http://www.hok.no/

October 2004: Røyst spent two weeks in Leeds, England, recording material for their first official CD release, Nordic Initiative. The CD was made possible with support from ’Sigval Bergesen D.Y. og hustru Nanki’s almennyttige stiftelse’, ’Frifond’ and ’Tælstipendet’ - to whom Røyst is deeply grateful.

October the 14th 2004: Røyst had concert at Milo, Leeds, England.

July 2004: Røyst opened Molde International Jazz Festival, Norway, being the first band in the official opening program Monday the 12th of July. They had two more concerts at the festival.

June 2004: Røyst toured Minnesota and North Dakota USA for three weeks. The tour was supported by Norsk Jazzforum (Norwegian Jazz Forum) and AMSCAN (American Scandinavian Foundation) - to whom Røyst is deeply grateful. They performed at:

- Nisswa Stämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival, Brainerd, MN. 10th - 13th.
- Mindekirken, Minneapolis, MN. 16th.
- Vestlandslaget, Fergus Falls, MN. 18th.
- Nordic Initiativ Midsummer-Fest, Grand Forks, ND. 19th - 21th.
- Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, Oslo, ND. 22nd.
- Scandinavian Hjemkomstfest, Fargo, ND. 25th - 27th.

Additionally Røyst had performances at several radio and television stations throughout the tour.

June the 3rd 2004: Røyst had concert at The Wardrobe, Leeds, England.

June the 1st 2004: Røyst performed at BBC The Venue, Leeds, England.

May the 2nd 2004: Three of Røyst’s members recorded free improvised material to be used in the electro acoustic sound scape/soundtrack created by Alan Ottesen for his art film ‘In A Mind’. The film had its premier under the Leeds International Film Festival (November the 6th 2004), England.

April the 21st 2004: Røyst had concert at The Wardrobe, Leeds, England.

February the 11th 2004: Three of Røyst’s members participated as singers and actors in Ninon Foiret’s play ‘Promenades’ shown at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, England.

January the 24th 2004: Three of Røyst’s members recorded free improvised material to be used in the electro acoustic sound scape created by Ninon Foiret for her play ‘Promenades’ shown at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, England.

November the 30th 2003: Røyst had concert at The HiFi Club, Leeds, England.

November the 5th 2003: Røyst performed at The Wardrobe, Leeds, England.

October 2003: Røyst recorded material for their 2004 USA tour CD, Leeds, England.

July and June 2003: Røyst toured Mid West parts of Norway. They performed at:

- Kristiansund Kystkulturfestival, Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal. 25th of June.
- Molde International Jazz Festival, Molde, Møre og Romsdal. 14th - 16th of July.
(Also: Live performance and interview with Knut Borge through NRK P2– Norwegian Broadcasting.)
- Hoppsjødagene Festival, Hitra, Sør-Trøndelag. 17th of July.
- Hitra Kirke, Hitra, Sør-Trøndelag. 17th of July.

May the 23rd 2003: Røyst had concert at Recital Room, Leeds College of Music, Leeds, England.