We, the people
Current administration (as of January 2025)
Heidi Bekkevold (2013–14 + 2017–)– Head of RiP / Hospitality. Board member of Sort & Blå Scene
Tove Elisabeth Nystrand (1997–)– Finance / Procurement. Chair of the Board of Sort & Blå Scene
Dan Alexander Jupskås (2000–03 + 2011–)– Booking Manager / Promotion / Advance
Kenneth Lund Johannesen (2016–)– Volunteer Coordinator
Christina Helland (2002–)– Quiz / Events / Decoration. Board member of Sort & Blå Scene
Mats Bredesen (2020–)– Social Media / Marketing
Frederik Wiken-Brandt (2009–12 + 2020–)– Merchandise / Webshop / Website
Julie Talmo (2022–)– Design / Quiz
Frode Veungen (2016–)– House Manager / HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)
Kine Ternsten Bye (August 2024–)– Social Media / Marketing
Karen Kristine Langvannskås (August 2024–)– Volunteer Contact
Danny Valle Johannessen (October 2024–)– Hospitality Manager / Catering / Booking (heavy stuff)
Øystein Islann (October 2024–)
– Technical Manager / Sound Engineer
Sondre Konradsen Mjøen (2015–)
– Sound Engineer. Board member of Sort & Blå Scene.
Former Board Members
Krister Kjørholt (2010–16 + 2019–2021)
Ole Jørgen Kjørholt (2010–2016 + 2018–2020)
Arnfinn Reines (2005–2019)
Vilde Marie Olsen (2014–2019)
Pål Berby (1997–2019) - leader and driving force since 1997
Anne Øverland (2012–2019)
Linda Kolstø (2014–2018)
Lene Jordbrudal (2009–2018)
Guro Brudvik Dalene (2002–2014)
Marius Abrahamsen (2013–2016)
Chris Johannes (2013–2015)
Susanne Johannes (2014–2015)
Ida Nordfjellmark (–2013)
Paulina Sagvolden (–2012)
Stig Salte Tidemandsen (–2013)
Erlend Fossedal Olsen (–2011)
Lars Fillingsnes (–2012)
Einar Ottestad (–2012)
Stine Kiran (–2010)
Jostein Køhn (–2010)
Frode Hegna (–2011)
Monica Holm (2009)
Geir Inge Øvre (2009)
Tom Øvre (2009)
Daniel Moy
Bjørn Stian Larson
Anette Svendsen
Anders Hegna (2005)
Rikke Sundberg (2005)
Odd Arne Ravnå (2005)
Eva Einarson
Mari Simonsen
Heljar Hykkerud
Erik Sundberg
Per Kiran (–2013)
Lasse Hansen
Linda Rognlien
Ida Drugg
Magne Haga
Jan Tore Abrahamsen
The Original Punks (1990–1995)
Geir Dalene– Driving force behind the upstart on Villa Frednes.
Terje FløistadGeir Fløistad
Bjarne Mosbakk
Tone Bjørberg
Petter "Pit" Jørgensen
Lisa Helen Karlsen
Pål "Pønk" Rye-Kittelsen
Erik Stokstad
Ståle Myrmoen
Morten Petersen
Kristin Omnes
Birthe Slåtta Riis
Trine Monge Wade
Frank Bjørnerud
Georg "Goggen" Johannesen
… This list is continuously being updated and may still be missing some names. If you have tips about people who belong on this list and time periods, please send them by email to ripors@gmail.com, and we'll make sure to get it right and complete over time!
Many dedicated and great people have contributed to the running of RiP since the founding in 1990! Read the book about the first 35 years for the full history.