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This horn will synchronise the Norwegian supporters at the World Cup

Both the Viking Age Museum and an instrument maker have helped make the Norwegian fans in the stands in the USA an unforgettable sight.

Karstein from Søndre Egge created the instrument for Norway's World Cup adventure

From a workshop in Oslo, Karstein Grønnesby from Søndre Egge has created the instrument set to lift the Norwegian national football team at this summer's World Cup in the USA.

Awarded the Norwegian Arts Grant

Karstein Grønnesby awarded the Norwegian Arts Grant in the folk artist category, for his work as an instrument maker.

Breathing life into dying instruments

Karstein Grønnesby never planned to become an instrument maker, but a trip to Southeast Africa opened his eyes. Now he sits in Grünerløkka making instruments — and plans to save them.

"Nils passed on the craft: – Want to carry on the wind instrument traditions we have"

Nils Underhaug learned to make the Meråker clarinet from Harald Gilland, and has now passed the craft on to instrument maker Karstein Grønnesby.