John Olav Hovde

John Olav Hovde is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the music and cultural sectors since 2000 as a self-employed musician and writer. Currently serving as Programming Manager at munin.live and a Kulturskolelærer at Bamble Kommune, John has held roles such as Bookingsjef at Vinjerock AS and Festivalsjef at Vinjerock BA. Other notable positions include Musikkprodusent for Telemark fylkeskommune and Daglig leder at Meteor Management. John also contributed as a board member for various organizations, including Havresekken and SØRF, and served as Informasjonsansvarlig for Norsk Rockforbund. Academic credentials include studies at Oslo and Akershus University College and the University of South-Eastern Norway.