Born in March 1979, Jostein was 24 years old when he represented Norway at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest. With the song I’m Not Afraid To Move On, he brought home a 4th place. At that time, it was the country’s best result since a second place in 1996.

In 2006, him and his fellow band members in the band simply called Hasselgård released the album A Few Words. After that, things have been rather quiet about the Norwegian singer. Jostein is still active though. He is as a tenor a part of the vocal group Pust. The a cappella group sings own music as well as cover songs in new arrangements.