UPCOMING COURSES
For more information on the different types of GRIP courses check out course info.
GRIP STAGE 1 IN-DEPTH COURSE (6 sessions)
Autumn 2025
Upcoming courses will be announced.
Course leader: Irene Bjørke
Course outline:
This Stage 1 introductory course consists of six practical workshops where we learn how to use mixers and PA systems for live concerts, performances and club nights.
Lead instructor Irene Bjørke (together with guest intstructors) will teach us more about:
- PA system and how it works
- Mixer and mixing live
- Microphones and how they can be used
- Stage rigging and lines
- Backline
- Workflow, communication, planning and structuring of the job
- Hands-on experience and a practical approach to the job as a sound engineer. This includes working with established sound engineers as mentors at events.
Participants will also gain practical experience together with professional sound technicians at events at Bergen Kjøtt, BIT Teatergarasjen, Carte Blanche, Vill Vill Vest and other venues in the city.
Course info:
Course venue: Bergen Kjøtt, Skutevikstorget 1
Language: The course will be conducted in Norwegian. Let us know if you want to join but have limited Norwegian skills.
Accessibility: Information on accessibility at Bergen Kjøtt can be found here. Let us know if you have any specific access needs.
GRIP INTRO. COURSE
IN ENGLISH (one day)
Autumn 2025
Upcoming courses will be announced.
GRIP INTRO. COURSE
IN NORWEGIAN(one day)
Spring 2025
Spring 2025
Course leader: Priscilla Miranda Navas
Date: Saturday 7th June
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: Bergen Kjøtt
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An introductory course to start to build expertise, confidence and networks in sound engineering. Get to know how a sound system works, routines for setting up sound equipment and good practice for creating sound for live events!
GRIP is open to everyone over the age of 18, and we emphasize our aim to welcome more women, non-binary and transgender people in sound technician roles in Bergen’s cultural organisations. No previous experience is necessary.
Instructor:
Priscilla works as a freelance sound engineer and technical assistant at the production house Wrap, after completing the GRIP course in 2021. She often works with sound and production at cultural venues and festivals such as Prøverommet, Bergen Kjøtt, Borealis – a festival for experimental music, Vill Vill Vest, Høydenfestivalen, EKKO Festival and Nattjazz. She also works with Barnelørdag, which is a free cultural offering from Bergen Municipality to families with children in the city. Priscilla has a background in music, engineering and cooking, and brings these skills to her work as a sound engineer. She is looking forward to sharing her experience and knowledge through this GRIP introductory course.
Course info:
Course venue: Bergen Kjøtt, Skutevikstorget 1
Language: The course will be conducted in Norwegian.
Accessibility: Information on accessibility at Bergen Kjøtt can be found here. Let us know if you have any specific access needs.