Norwegian National Championships (Division 2) 2025 Preview & Predictions - 08/02/2025

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Askøy Brass Band

Rank: 245th

Conductor: Svein Henrik Giske

Conductor Rank: 218th


This is the first time Askøy Brass Band have played at this contest since 2012 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Askøy Brass Band have come 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

In 2023 Svein Henrik Giske was placed 7th.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Svein Henrik Giske has come 5th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

Follesø Musikklag

Rank: 302nd


In 2024 Follesø Musikklag were placed 2nd.


Hasle Brass

Rank: 315th

Conductor: Robert Solberg Nilsen

Conductor Rank: 265th


In 2023 Hasle Brass were placed 5th.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Hasle Brass have come 9th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

In 2023 Robert Solberg Nilsen was placed 5th.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Robert Solberg Nilsen has come 9th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

Jaren Hornmusikkforening

Rank: 159th

Conductor: Erik Janssen

Conductor Rank: 18th

Music: Audivi Media Nocte - Oliver Waespi (Composer)


According to our records, this is Jaren Hornmusikkforening's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Jaren Hornmusikkforening have come 8th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), and 9th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).

According to our records, this is Erik Janssen's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Erik Janssen has come 5th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Flemish Open (A-Section), and 8th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section).


Krohnengen Brass Band

Rank: 192nd

Conductor: Magnus Brandseth

Conductor Rank: 181st

Music: Myth Forest (Hestefalltjønn) - Stig Nordhagen (Composer)


According to our records, this is Krohnengen Brass Band's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Krohnengen Brass Band have come 3rd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), and 5th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

This is the first time Magnus Brandseth have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 6th

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Magnus Brandseth has come 9th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), and 3rd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).

Molde Brass Band

Rank: 263rd

Conductor: Frode Amundsen

Conductor Rank: 131st

Music: Hypercube - Oliver Waespi (Composer)


According to our records, this is Molde Brass Band's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Molde Brass Band have come 12th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

According to our records, this is Frode Amundsen's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Frode Amundsen has come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).


Musikkorpset Gjallarhorn

Rank: 202nd

Conductor: Glenn van Looy

Conductor Rank: 21st

Music: Afterlife - Stijn Aertgeerts (Composer)


This is the first time Musikkorpset Gjallarhorn have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Musikkorpset Gjallarhorn have come 4th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

According to our records, this is Glenn van Looy's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Glenn van Looy has come 3rd at the Swiss National Championships (Elite Division), 8th at the British Open, and 1st at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section).

Ørskog Brass

Rank: 211th

Conductor: Stijn Berbé

Music: Journey of the Lone Wolf - Simon Dobson (Composer)


This is the first time Ørskog Brass have played at this contest since 2020 where they were placed 1st

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Ørskog Brass have come 3rd at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

According to our records, this is Stijn Berbé's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).


Radøy Brass

Rank: 285th

Conductor: Jacob Vilhelm Larsen

Conductor Rank: 343rd

Music: Fusion - Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen (Composer)


In 2024 Radøy Brass were placed 1st.

In 2024 Jacob Vilhelm Larsen was placed 1st.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Jacob Vilhelm Larsen has come 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Rong Brass

Rank: 167th

Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Conductor Rank: 1st


This is the first time Rong Brass have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 12th

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Rong Brass have come 10th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).

According to our records, this is Ian Porthouse's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Ian Porthouse has come 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 7th at the British Open, 6th at the Grand Shield, 4th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).


Sandefjord Brass Symposium

Rank: 218th

Conductor: Trond Husebø

Conductor Rank: 185th

Music: As if a Voice Were in Them - Oliver Waespi (Composer)


In 2023 Sandefjord Brass Symposium were placed 1st.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Sandefjord Brass Symposium have come 6th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

In 2023 Trond Husebø was placed 1st.

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Trond Husebø has come 6th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

Tomra Brass Band

Rank: 207th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 13th

Music: Bipolarity - Stijn Aertgeerts (Composer)


This is the first time Tomra Brass Band have played at this contest since 2012 where they were placed 2nd

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Tomra Brass Band have come 7th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).

According to our records, this is Frans Violet's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).

Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), Frans Violet has come 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the European Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Rong Brass - Ian Porthouse
  2. Jaren Hornmusikkforening - Erik Janssen
  3. Tomra Brass Band - Frans Violet
  4. Musikkorpset Gjallarhorn - Glenn van Looy
  5. Krohnengen Brass Band - Magnus Brandseth
  6. Sandefjord Brass Symposium - Trond Husebø
  7. Molde Brass Band - Frode Amundsen
  8. Ørskog Brass - Stijn Berbé
  9. Askøy Brass Band - Svein Henrik Giske
  10. Radøy Brass - Jacob Vilhelm Larsen
  11. Hasle Brass - Robert Solberg Nilsen
  12. Follesø Musikklag

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