Simen Herning

Simen Herning is an artist manager and cultural entrepreneur. With a background in record stores, student festivals, and serving on the board and administration of the Norwegian Rock Association, he established the booking and management company ACT in 2013, which became part of Live Nation in 2022. Following this, he started the business management company Etna, which assists musicians, event organizers, comedians, and others in the entertainment industry with financial and administrative matters. In addition to building up Etna, he also manages artists and profiles such as No. 4, Nils Bech, and Jonis Josef. Simen has broad expertise in many fields within the entertainment industry in Norway, with specialized knowledge in profile building, business development, and sales/marketing. Keynote - Understanding the intricacy of economy and contracts in the music business Simen will also be available to give advice and consult after the session on Saturday