I want to make art that can make a difference, that is relatable, that makes people think, and somehow help people face their emotions.
Bjørn Olav Edvardsen is an Artist, Songwriter, Actor and Voiceactor living in Nord – Odal in Innlandet, Norway. He was raised on Tromøy outside Arendal.
He had his breakthrough as an artist when he became a finalist in Idol Norway 2005. Since then, he has made a name for himself on many stages and TV productions, including The Voice. He currently runs his own label, and has produced and directed two of his own music videos. As a former Idol Finalist and MGP-songwriter he has had collabs with songwriters and artists like Wouter Hardy (Arcade, Tout l`univers) Ben Adams & Christian Ingebrigtsen (A1) Sissel Kyrkjebø, Henrik Tala (Spirit In The Sky) and Kjetil Mørland (A Monster Like Me) to mention a few.
He has sold over 80.000 physical albums through Idol, and the Final show had over 1.5 million viewers, which is a Norwegian record to date. Over the last three years, he has explored and developed his songwriting through co-writing and participating on songwriting camps. It has led to great results, and there are now big projects planned for 2023.
One of them is Melodi Grand Prix, where he had two entries. He co-wrote and performed "Turn Off My Heart", while he also co-wrote Geronimo with Umami Tsunami, who was in the Final this year.
OFFICIAL SELECTION - FINALIST
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Stockholm City Film Festival
Stockholm
2023
Honorable Mention: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Sound Future Awards
New York
2023
BEST ACTOR
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Sound Future Awards
New York
2023
BEST DIRECTOR
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Sound Future Awards
New York
2023
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Frida Film Festival
Paris
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Frida Film Festival
Paris
2023
Honorable Mention: BEST DIRECTOR
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athen
2023
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athen
2023
BEST VOICE NOMINEE
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Los Angeles International Music Video Awards
Culver City
2023
Award of Excellence: ORIGINAL SONG
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Accolade Global Film Competition
California
2023
Award of Excellence: CINEMATOGRAPHY
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Accolade Global Film Competition
California
2023
Award of Excellence: MUSIC VIDEO
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Accolade Global Film Competition
California
2023
Honorable Mention: BEST DIRECTOR
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Music Video Awards
Budapest
2023
BEST LYRICS SONG WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Music Video Awards
Budapest
2023
BEST POP MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
International Music Video Awards
Budapest
2023
BEST DIRECTOR WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
4theatre selection
2023
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
4theatre selection
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
4theatre selection
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
4theatre selection
2023
Honorable Mention: BEST ORIGINAL SONG
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Rome Music Video Awards
Rome
2023
Honorable Mention: BEST LYRICS
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Rome Music Video Awards
Rome
2023
BEST DIRECTOR WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Rome Music Video Awards
Rome
2023
BEST ACTOR WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Rome Music Video Awards
Rome
2023
BEST POP MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Rome Music Video Awards
Rome
2023
Special Award BEST DRONE SHORT FILM
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Eastern Europe Film Festival
2023
Honorable Mention BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Eastern Europe Film Festival
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Eastern Europe Film Festival
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
8 & Halfilm Awards
2023
BEST DIRECTOR WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
8 & Halfilm Awards
2023
BEST ORIGINAL SONG WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
8 & Halfilm Awards
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
8 & Halfilm Awards
2023
BEST MALE VOCALIST WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Prague Music Video Awards
Prague
2023
Honorable Mention BEST DIRECTOR
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Tatras International Film Festival
Tatras
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Tatras International Film Festival
Tatras
2023
BEST SOUNDTRACK WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Tatras International Film Festival
Tatras
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Tatras International Film Festival
Tatras
2023
BEST DRONE SHOTS WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Heart Of Europe International Film Festival
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Heart Of Europe International Film Festival
2023
BEST CLASSIC SONG (Honorable Mention)
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Munich Music Video Awards
Munich
2023
BEST DIRECTOR WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Munich Music Video Awards
Munich
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Munich Music Video Awards
Munich
2023
BEST LYRICS WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Munich Music Video Awards
Munich
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Munich Music Video Awards
Munich
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
LNDN Music Video Awards
London
2023
BEST SONG WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
LNDN Music Video Awards
London
2023
BEST MUSIC VIDEO WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
LNDN Music Video Awards
London
2023
Special Mention
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
United Kingdom Music Video Festival
2023
Official Selection - Best Lyrics Nominee
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Cyprus Music Video Festival
2023
Official Selection - Best Song Nominee
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Cyprus Music Video Festival
2023
Official Selection - Best Cinematography Nominee
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Cyprus Music Video Festival
2023
Official Selection - Best Male Vocalist Nominee
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Cyprus Music Video Festival
2023
Honorable Mention
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Europe Music Video Awards
2023
BEST LYRICS WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Europe Music Video Awards
2023
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY WINNER
Turn Off My Heart - Music Video
Europe Music Video Awards
2023
College
Universitetet i Agder
Arts & Crafts
20032005
College
Universitetet i Agder
Theatre
20042005
College
Universitetet i Agder
Entrepeneurship
20042005
Birth Date
July 12, 1982
Birth City
Porsgrunn
Current City
Nord-Odal
Hometown
Arendal
Height
180
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Green
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
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I want to make art that can make a difference, that is relatable, that makes people think, and somehow help people face their emotions.
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