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Run-in music for the anniversary of Finaltag der Amateure: "A dream comes true"

When the first note sounds, the game begins - even before the ball rolls. The warm-up music at a soccer match is far more than just background music. It is the emotional prelude that creates goose bumps, makes hearts beat faster and puts the stadium in a collective state of tension.

For the tenth edition of the Finaltag der Amateure on May 24, 2025, the DFB's organizing state and regional associations have had their own warm-up music composed, which will be played in all 20 final stadiums. The piece was produced by someone who knows soccer and the emotions just before kick-off: Lasse Koslowski. The Berlin native has been a DFB referee since 2014, has refereed Bundesliga 2 matches since 2016 and assists in the Bundesliga. He has also been listed as a FIFA Assistant Referee since 2023. Before refereeing became his main profession, Koslowski trained as a musician and worked as a freelance pianist, piano teacher and composer. The 37-year-old was able to combine his two great passions to compose the final day warm-up music. In this interview, he talks about this special project close to his heart.

Hello Lasse, the warm-up music you composed will be played in 20 stadiums across Germany on the tenth amateur final day. How does this performance make you feel?

First and foremost, I am very grateful that this has been made possible for me and it really is a dream come true for me. Ever since I started making music, I've hoped to be able to write something for an event of major significance. The fact that my piece is the official warm-up music for the amateur final day is an incredible thing for me. It's madness.

How did the piece come about?

The contact initially came about through the Berlin Football Association, who told me about the idea for a final day warm-up music and asked if I knew anyone who could do this project. I was totally enthusiastic straight away and said that I would love to do it myself. At the beginning of the work, you first have to categorize what kind of music suits the occasion. My advantage here is that I know the situation of the run-in from my own experience. I know what mood should be created. I quickly had a piece of music in my head and then put it together in my small studio. You try out a lot on the keyboard: Which instruments are best suited? What goes well together or with each other? You spend a lot of time on this until the final result is achieved.

A referee in a yellow jersey with a red earplug stands on the soccer field, in the background blurred spectators. Photo: Inaki Esnaola/Getty Images
Lasse Koslowski has been listed as a FIFA Assistant Referee since 2023. Photo: Inaki Esnaola/Getty Images

The result will be heard on May 24. What makes the piece special from your point of view?

Above all, the piece expresses anticipation - anticipation of the game, anticipation of the final. When the teams run out, the dynamics and musical tension also increase. At the end, there is a highlight that hopefully sweeps everyone away. Of course, most people listen to the piece subconsciously on the day of the final, because people don't come to the stadium primarily for the music. The piece is simply intended to arouse anticipation - perhaps even subconsciously.

One final question: What is your personal connection to the amateur final day?

I'm still very involved in amateur soccer and also work with young referees at the Berlin Football Association. In 2013, I refereed the Berlin state cup final of the 1st men's team myself, BFC Dynamo against SV Lichtenberg 47, so I've come full circle (editor's note: BFC Dynamo are also in this year's Berlin state cup final, their opponents are BSV Eintracht Mahlsdorf). I've always followed the Finaltag with interest and I'm looking forward to being in the stadium for this year's anniversary in Berlin.

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