Bjørn Tomren has impressed the whole of Norway this fall as the most distinctive artist in the popular NRK series "Stjernekamp". With his unique expression and unparalleled communication skills, Tomren has quickly become a household name, and has been described as "the coolest artist in Stjernekamp of all time".

The artist, songwriter and comedian from Tomrefjorden is also known from the notorious yodeling and accordion duo Polkabjørn & Kleine Heine, who among other things have warmed up for a-ha and become stars in the documentary film about themselves "The art of yodeling". In 2019, Bjørn released his first album, "Bad Science Fiction" to overwhelming reviews. The newspaper Bergens Tidende characterized the album as "so dark that you can drown in it". Tomren himself calls it dystopian sci-fi country that you can listen to in a hangover.

As one of Norway's most versatile musicians, Tomren's musical range extends from Americana and religious folk songs to jazz, folk songs, yodeling, throat singing, dialect punk and psychedelic-protest music.
Bjørn Tomren has also completed several expeditions and holds the world record for the most crossings of Norway by kayak, on foot, on skis and in a rowing boat.

He can also look back on a short career as a clown. Or as author Erlend Loe puts it:
"Bjørn Tomren isn't just a gifted musician with a fantastic voice. He can also ride a bike on one wheel."

Stjernekamp isn't the first competition where Tomren has made a name for himself. In 2017, he took part in the World Championships in throat singing in Tuva, and took home a bronze horse.