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Ari Bajgora, Oskar med K and Bibbebaby are among the Norwegian songwriters who experienced the greatest growth in TONO payouts in 2025.
Norwegian songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers received NOK 335 million from TONO in 2025. In total, TONO paid out NOK 714,8 million to music creators at home and abroad.
TONO and the Norwegian Local Radio Association have agreed on a new agreement for the use of music in Norwegian local radio stations. The new model applies to all local radio stations in Norway, and means, among other things, that local radio stations no longer need to document listenership figures.
Artificial intelligence is perceived as an increasingly greater threat by Norwegian songwriters, composers and lyricists. 53 percent believe AI threatens their music-making business, compared to 38 percent two years ago. Fear of AI is greatest among those aged 15 to 29.
On Tuesday, the European Parliament took a clear stand for artists in their encounters with AI companies. With 460 votes in favor, 71 against and 88 abstentions, the Parliament now calls on the European Commission to propose new legislation to protect artists in the artificial intelligence market.
(Oslo, November 10, 2025) REMA 1000 Korskirkekvartalet in Bergen city center has been named "Norway's best background music" by TONO. The victory will be celebrated with a free mini-concert in the store on Thursday, November 13 at 1:30 p.m. with Synne Sørgjerd.
On Monday, September 29, TONO will pay out NOK 206,2 million to licensees at home and abroad. The payment also marks the start of a new and more precise settlement model, which has now been implemented in most areas.
TONO's music creators and music publishers can expect better terms and more frequent payments from services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tiktok and YouTube and more after TONO has now entered into an agreement with the licensing company ICE. – The agreement is an expression of a conscious new direction for TONO, and marks an important shift for us, says TONO CEO Karl Vestli.
Erik Hillestad has been awarded TONO's 2025 Mediation Prize for his tireless efforts for Norwegian music and international cultural dissemination over 50 years.
TONO has listened to concert organizers, and is taking a step forward to work on the concert tariff in closer dialogue with the organizing field. – After constructive dialogue with both organizers and organizations in the field, we believe that we can create a better model than the one we first presented, says CEO Karl Vestli.