Erlend Bratland (born October 27, 1991 in Kvinnherad) is a Norwegian singer who is known for winning Norske Talenter, a Norwegian television talent series, on May 9, 2008 at the age of 16. Bratland is originally from Kvinnherad, but now lives in Haugesund. He was a student in a food and restaurant management program in Haugesund, but dropped out the first year in order to continue his music career. Bratland is recognizable and known for his "emo style" which is particularly unusual among artists in his genre. ...show more

Erlend Bratland (born October 27, 1991 in Kvinnherad) is a Norwegian singer who is known for winning Norske Talenter, a Norwegian television talent series, on May 9, 2008 at the age of 16. Bratland is originally from Kvinnherad, but now lives in Haugesund. He was a student in a food and restaurant management program in Haugesund, but dropped out the first year in order to continue his music career. Bratland is recognizable and known for his "emo style" which is particularly unusual among artists in his genre.

When Bratland was 13 years old, he performed in the musical Oliver together with the local Blanda Choor in Husnes. After this he performed in the musical Chess in Bømlo. Bratland performed in Ungdommens Kulturmønstring (UKM) and made it to the semi-finals. He attended the Bergen auditions for Norske Talenter.

Wearing a black Marilyn Manson T-shirt, he sang "O Holy Night". At the semi-final he sang "Nella Fantasia" as the last contestant, and won the public vote. In the final, he sang "Lost" by Anouk as the last contestant, and won the series with 36% of the votes, ahead of runner-up Vegard F. Dommersnes, an 8-year old hula hoop artist. ...show less