Frank Hovland (born June 6, 1960) is a Norwegian luthier, rock musician and music producer from Bergen, known for his work with the band Program 81/82 along with his partner Kate Augestad, and collaborations with Ronni Le Tekrø, Terje Rypdal, Chris Thompson and Mads Eriksen.
[1][2] Hovland started his career by playing with different rock bands, including Program 81/82, Avenue Talk, and Spastisk Ekstase in Bergen.
Avenue Talk was the supporting act for A-ha on their Norwegian tour in 1987.
[3] Hovland has been a long-time bassist and producer for Mads Eriksen, and for the latter's collaboration with Chris Tompson.
In 2009, Hovland toured as part of the backing band for Ronni Le Tekrø, Terje Rypdal and Mads Eriksen's N3, along with Gunnar Bjelland and Paolo Vinaccia.