Gramo

Gramo's annual meeting: solid results and important decisions for the future

Three people sit on stage during Gramo's annual meeting. Behind them, Gramo's logo hangs on the wall, and in front of the stage stands a low table with a white cloth and a sign marked «Gramo».
From left: board chair Cathrine Nagell, moderator Nils Petter Hansson and CEO Kim Skarning Andersen on stage during Gramo's annual meeting. Photo: Rita Mamelund

Gramo's annual meeting was held on 2 June 2026 in the new premises at Kongens gate 12. It was also possible to attend digitally. The meeting gathered members from both the performer and producer groups, and addressed, among other things, the annual accounts, the transparency report, elections and key principles for Gramo's operations.

Growth in revenue

The 2025 annual accounts show a positive development for Gramo. Operating revenue rose to 282.2 million NOK, a growth of 5.9 percent from the previous year. The operating profit was 225.8 million NOK, and the ordinary profit ended at 235.7 million NOK, funds that are transferred in full to the settlement of remuneration and the fund levy.

The board highlighted several important milestones from the past year, including the transition to the new rights management system Apollon, coordinated collection for background music together with TONO, moving into new premises and strengthened international cooperation.

The measures are expected to yield annual savings of approximately 12 million NOK.

Over 146 million NOK paid out to rightsholders

The 2025 transparency report shows that during the year Gramo paid out 70.4 million NOK to performing artists and 76.4 million NOK to producers.

The administration also briefed on the work of further developing more precise distribution models and implementing the new rights management system.

Unanimous decisions throughout the meeting

The meeting unanimously approved the board's annual report, the audited annual accounts, the transparency report, the undistributable funds and the general principles for distribution, investment and risk management.

Clear ambitions ahead

‍With solid financial results, increased efficiency and major ongoing development projects, Gramo moves forward with clear ambitions: to strengthen rights management, increase transparency and secure the best possible value creation for performers and producers.

Mingling at the music house:

A long buffet table covered with food. At the front are tall stacks of white plates, and behind them follow platters with, among other things, salads, cinnamon buns, fruit platters and bottled water. In the background, several people are serving themselves at an open kitchen with white tiles.
The evening ended with food, mingling and good conversations in the premises Gramo shares with TONO, NOPA, Norsk Komponistforening, GramArt, Musikkforleggerne and Musikkfondene. Photo: Rita Mamelund

Gramo's board elected by the annual meeting

Independent board chair elected for two years at last year's annual meeting:

  • Cathrine Nagell with deputy Nils Petter Hansson

Board members for performing artists:

  • Daniel Nordgård with deputy Monica Ifejilika
  • Marius Øvrebø-Engemoen with deputy AnneLise Frøkedal
  • Hans Ole Rian with deputy Ingvild Andrea Tellmann

Board members for producers of sound recordings:

  • Eddie Nygren with deputy Ivar Noer
  • Marte Thorsby with deputy Lena Midtveit
  • Erlend Gjerde with deputy Jenny Victoria Thyrhaug

Gramo's nomination committee elected by the annual meeting

Independent chair

  • ‍‍Hedvig Bugge Reiersen with deputy Leif Petter Madsen

Representatives for performing artists

  • Helle Stensbak with deputy Trond Brandal
  • Askil Holm with deputy Tove Bøygard

Representatives for producers of sound recordings:

  • Steffen Asmundsson with deputy Jørn Dalchow
  • Ida Sofie Laland with deputy Erik Akram Nahiry

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