ELIA will perform at Bergenfest on Friday, June 12, 2026.
With a distinctive, soul-infused voice, artist and producer ELIA creates a neo-pop universe where folk, electronica and pop collide. Born in Ski, Norway, with Ethiopian roots, and driven by a fierce feminist individuality, she writes songs that challenge norms and trace the journey from youthful uncertainty to confident selfhood.
After choosing an independent path to fully own her artistic expression, she broke through in 2025 with the single “Love Me,” which was A-listed on NRK P3 for over 40 weeks. With performances at Øyafestivalen and Piknik i Parken, and growing international attention, it is finally Bergen’s turn to experience the mystique that is ELIA.