Frode Oldereid (NO)

Frode Oldereid (born in 1966 in Norway) is a university college lecturer in audiovisual subjects. His career in the music industry took root in Bergen during the early 1980s. By the 1990s, Oldereid had immersed himself in Oslo’s vibrant experimental art and theater scene, showcasing his versatility as a composer and sound designer.

His creative outputs span music compositions and sound designs for both art installations and theatre productions. Oldereid has also made his mark on the international stage, touring extensively with a variety of performances and installations. From 1997 to 2004, he dedicated himself to “The Machine Project,” a period marked by significant touring and exhibitions in various venues, including galleries, museums, and concert halls.

With education as a sound engineer and in documentary filmmaking, video editing, and photography, he has worked in all these fields. He has significantly contributed to numerous Norwegian studio productions in the capacity of a sound engineer. His visual works range from commercial productions for TV, art installations, to scenographic elements in the form of still image tableaux. Academic education in TV production, urbanism, sociology, media, and mass culture has influenced his productions.