Musikkontoret ØKS is a regional competence center for the music industry serving the areas of Buskerud, Vestfold and Telemark. The office offers a range of services, including courses, seminars and networking events tailored to the needs of the music industry. In addition, they provide free guidance to musicians and industry professionals, which can be useful for both established and new players.
Among the specific projects that Musikkontoret ØKS runs are Tekniker-spirer, which targets young people between 16 and 25 years of age, and Ung i kulissene, which gives participants experience as concert organizers and technicians. The office also has a focus on sustainability and grant schemes, as well as specialized resources for marketing, contracts and rights. In addition, they engage in issues related to mental health within the music industry, and organize industry festivals and meetings to strengthen the network in the sector.