The Sámi slam poet Ánná Káisá Partapuoli has been announced as Riddu Riđđu’s young artist in 2018.

Riddu Riđđu´s next festival director brings an indigenous network from around the world, wide experience from politics and leadership, and a strong connection to the coastal Sámi heritage.

In collaboration with SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge´s Cultural Foundation, Riddu Riđđu Festival grants a scholarship 25 000 NOK to a young Sámi artist of the year during Riddu Riđđu Festival 11th to 15th of July.

Hip hop from the circumpolar area is on the program both during TIFF and during Riddu Riđđu

In collaboration with SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge´s Cultural Foundation, Riddu Riđđu Festival grants a scholarship 25 000 NOK to a young Sámi artist of the year during Riddu Riđđu Festival 12th to 16th of July.

The Karasjok band Felgen Orkester and Solju from the Finnish side of Sápmi has been confirmed this summer's Riddu Riđđu festival.

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Amanda Delara is one of the most exciting new artists to surface this year. 

In cooperation with Bladet Nordlys and the The Arctic University of Norway we presents this year's seminar program: 

Thursday July 13, 15:30

Nordlysseminar: Why are the Sami silent?  

A fantastic delegation of artists, activists and musicians will share knowledge, cultural activities and amazing art from their home place and their indigenous groups on Alaska.

OKA has cancelled their Europe- and Canada tour due to sickness, and will unfortunately not be playing in Gávoutna/Kåfjord this summer. The Greenlandic DJ Uyarakq will replace them.

Duolva Duottar will end this years Riddu Riđđu marking the Tråante jubilee and their pre-release of the new album «Tundra Sound».

Angel Haze has cancelled her upcoming performance at Riddu Riđđu festival  this summer. The cancellation has been out of our control. We are working on a replacement.

This year it is Radik Tyulyush, one of the world’s leading overtone singers, who will bring the audience on a musical journey through the Mongolian steps. 

Riddu Riđđu just announced their first artist for the 2017 line-up.