Press release -
Roger Waters at the Nobel Peace Center
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Roger Waters, is visiting the Nobel Peace Center, to participate in a special event on Monday 13. August at 19.00.
Roger Waters' "Us +Them" tour will play to over 2 million people worldwide. He plays the Telenor Arena on 14th and 15th August, showcasing songs that he wrote for Pink Floyd, and from his recent solo album, "Is This The Life We Really Want?"
On 13th August, Waters will be on stage at the Nobel Peace Center, talking to our Executive Director Liv Tørres and Aftenposten music journalist Robert Hoftun Gjestad about his music and political views. Waters will close the evening with a song.
The event is open for media with accreditation only. To apply for accreditation, contact:
Ingvill Bryn Rambøl, ibr@nobelpeacecenter.org by Friday 10. August at 14.00.
Topics
- Art, Culture, Entertainment
Facts about the Nobel Peace Center
- one of Norway's most visited museums with app 250 000 vistors per year
- presents the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work, in addition to telling the story of Alfred Nobel
- is an arena for debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution
- is internationally recognized for its emphasis on documentary photography and interactive technology
- presents changing exhibitions, engaging digital solutions, films, seminars and events
- is an independent foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointing the board
- Olav Njølstad is the leader of the board, Liv Tørres is the Executive Director
- is financed by a combination of public and private funds
- the main sponsors and collaborating partners are Hydro, Telenor Group and ABB
