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TONO is now carrying out a comprehensive reorganization of its operations. “We are building a new organization with the goal of becoming an even better TONO for our members, our customers and our partners,” says TONO CEO Karl Vestli.
TONO is establishing TONO Kultur, a new strategic initiative that will strengthen and develop the organization's music and culture promotion work. – The ambition is to create greater value for our members and contribute to a stronger and more diverse music life, says TONO CEO, Karl Vestli.
After last year's strong commitment, TONO is repeating the award for "Norway's best background music". Now the public can once again nominate the places that use music consciously to create good experiences. The winner will receive an exclusive intimate concert with artist and songwriter Gunn Kvaale.
A smaller, but more competence-based board. More opportunities for members and others to seek support. Greater participation in member democracy. A new purpose clause. – The board believes that the changes we propose for the annual meeting will make TONO stronger and better equipped for the future, says TONO chairman, Tom Hugo Hermansen.
The German copyright society GEMA has won its lawsuit against Suno, a company that allows users to generate music with artificial intelligence. The ruling states that Suno has infringed copyright by using copyrighted music without a license.
TONO has invested part of its funds in real estate to provide security for its members. In addition, the building allows us to create value for both music creators, the rest of the music industry and everyone who appreciates new music.
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.