Sivert Holmen (1992) is a Norwegian, Sámi, Kvääni composer and performer of Hardanger fiddle and Hardanger d’amore.

In his various projects you will find a strong connection with the roots from Valdres meeting both a contemporary folk music expression and impulses from contemporary music, improvised music and art music. He is in involved in several projects as Odde & Holmen, different scenic productions, solo projects and as soloist with orchestras and ensembles.

Holmen holds a bachelor (2016) and master degree (2023) from the Norwegian Academy of Music.

Prizes and stipends: 

• 2024: Folkelarmprisen for «Bill.mrk. Heil ved» with Ådne Kolbjørnshus og Andreas Bratlie 

• 2024: Norwegian governments stipend for young artists

• 2023: Region Innlandet stipend for young artists

• 2022: Winner of Fanitulltevlinga at Folkemusikkveka, Ål 

• 2017: Øyvind Berghs minnepris 

• 2016: Winner of Fureprisen

• 2015: Winner of INTRO-folk i duoen Odde & Holmen, young folk musicians of the year.