Trondheim brings rock concerts to Schanze – a model for other places

On August 1, 35,000 spectators watched as superstar Robbie Williams rocked the Granåsen Ski Jump Arena in Trondheim. Williams looked forward to an unforgettable evening – and he as well as his fans were not disappointed. For the second time – after Bruce Springsteen played at the same venue the previous year – the organizers showed the world how a second- or post-use of ski jump arenas outside training and competition times can look. After criticism the previous year, the organizers learned and presented first-class logistics regarding entry and shuttle traffic. 

“That was a great event and such a use would surely be feasible for other arenas in Europe,” says Peter Riedel, who himself counted among the concertgoers. “Otherwise we are mostly here for maintenance or care of the hill, but seeing this concert was inspiring. Other facilities have similar opportunities as they have experience with large events as well as the right technology and logistics, and the spectator stands make ideal concert stands. I’m curious if we will experience something like this at other locations!”

For marketing the locations, such an idea is definitely interesting. Because in the recordings of the Trondheim concert, besides Robbie Williams, the jump hill and the hill were repeatedly in view…