The Sad Beads: A Tribute to Nick Cave

The Brief

In 2026, it’s 30 years since Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds released the legendary album Murder Ballads - one of the darkest and most iconic chapters in modern rock. This milestone is marked with a special concert at Herr Nilsen, as The Sad Beads present an intense and atmospheric tribute to Nick Cave. With over 20 years of experience as Norway’s leading interpreters of Cave’s music, The Sad Beads deliver a performance driven by drama, tension and musical depth. The set centers on Murder Ballads, featuring songs you rarely, if ever, hear live, alongside selected highlights from the wider catalogue of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. This is more than a tribute - it’s a dark, theatrical and powerful homage to one of rock’s most distinctive artists. An evening of murder, love and dark poetry - just the way Nick Cave would have liked it. Good to know: * Age limit: 20+