Norwegian dance bands are relieved following a parliamentary intervention concerning recent actions by the Norwegian Customs Service ("Tolletaten"). Bård Hoksrud of the Progress Party (“Frp”) brought the matter to the Storting (Parliament), urging former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg to address the issue. The specific details of the "dance band-grasp" by customs officials remain somewhat unclear, but it appears the regulations were creating difficulties for performing musical groups. Hoksrud’s intervention suggests the rules were considered overly burdensome or unfairly applied. The outcome indicates Stoltenberg was asked to reconsider or adjust the regulations, bringing relief to the country's dance band community. This incident highlights the intersection of cultural industries and governmental regulations in Norway.