Rigla

The name Rigla comes from the dialect word ‘riglafengje’, which means ‘unsteady’ or ‘rickety’ in the Sunnmøre dialect. This reflects the band’s balancing act between the fragile and the powerful, the traditional and the innovative. With a unique line-up of vocals, fiddle, saxophone, synth, cello, drums and double bass, Rigla has created its own sound, in which traditional music, jazz and vise-pop melt together into something new and unpredictable. Together they have struck a musical nerve. The band consists of young musicians from different parts of the country, with backgrounds from several of the country’s music academies.

The band released its debut album, ‘Sendebud fra Sandkassa’, in September 2026.

On the record, the band has drawn inspiration from everything from everyday moments such as late nights out, annoying people and hangxiety, to the small, wondrous situations you can suddenly find yourself in when faced with love that is painful, absurd, beautiful and close.

Klassekampen said: ‘Sendebud fra Sandkassa is an impressive debut. The last message has not been sent from this lot.’

And GAFFA reported: ‘The sextet plays with appetising arrangements and choral vocals. This is a debut worth waiting for.’

Through quirky and witty lyrics, combined with a unique line-up and fearless blending of genres, Rigla sits somewhere between tradition and innovation, between the tender and the playful. The result is ten songs, each with its own character, that invite both dancing and tears.

Recently, Rigla has made a strong impression on the Norwegian music scene. In the past year they have been named Urørt of the Month on P3, played at festivals such as Øyafestivalen and by:Larm, and performed at Riksscena. Now they are ready for Moldejazz 2027!

Standing audience

Concerts in our main program typically last between 60 to 90 minutes.
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