Are Sleveland and Ingvar Hovland (concert) + Ståle Ådland (exhibition)

ARE SLEVELAND AND INGVAR HOVLAND both have roots in Egersund.

Lyricist Ingvar Hovland and musician Are Sleveland invite to an atmospheric evening at Tinfabrikken in Stavanger. Together they present a blend of short stories, humour, and music. The two have shared the stage many times. The contrast between Ingvar’s storytelling and Are’s musical expression creates a unique and charming experience – a performance offering both reflection and laughter.

Ingvar Hovland
Ingvar is a lyricist and singer-songwriter with a long career and a distinctive ability to capture the extraordinary in the everyday. He has written for artists such as Vamp, Sigvart Dagsland, Rita Eriksen, and Elle Melle, and is a central figure in Egersund’s cultural life.

Are Sleveland
Are has long been an active artist and songwriter, often performing on various stages in Stavanger. Many of his songs are based on Ingvar’s lyrics. In spring 2025, Are participated in The Voice on TV2.

STÅLE ÅDLAND is a freelance illustrator with extensive experience, both in agencies and as a storyboard artist for video productions. He grew up in Ryfylke and now lives in Stavanger.

He has provided illustrations for publishers, magazines, the construction and oil industries, art commissions, the Stavanger Trekking Association, and the Stavanger Chamber of Commerce. For over four years, he worked as a designer at the Stavanger Museum/Norwegian Children’s Museum, focusing on conceptual and graphic design. As he puts it:
"It’s great fun to have an idea, make the drawings, and then help build the whole exhibition – a bit more hands-on than just sitting at a Mac."

In his free time, he spends much of it in Ryfylke, working on his old wooden boat. And the first week of October is sacred – lobster fishing begins!

At Tinfabrikken, Ståle will bring a selection from his long career, and there’s great excitement about what’s to come!