The Melodi Grand Prix 2024 continues tonight, through which Norway will select its representative for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Malmö in May.
A week after last Saturday’s first semi-final, the process of selecting the Norwegian representative at Eurovision 2024 continues tonight, with three more artists punching their ticket to the MGP Grand Final the Saturday after next.
Format Recap
This year’s Melodi Grand Prix will follow the same format as the previous edition, with no duels or second-chance rounds. Three artists from each semi-final, decided solely by the Norwegian television audience, will advance to the final. The grand final will also feature an international jury contributing 40% to the overall result.
Melodi Grand Prix 2024 is set to take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim, hosted by Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang. The schedule is as follows:
- First Semi-final: January 13
- Second Semi-final: January 20
- Third Semi-final: January 27
- Grand Final: February 3
Finalists
From last Saturday’s first semi-final, three artists have already secured their place in the MGP 2024 grand final. The three artists are:
Second Semi-final
The six artists who will compete in the second semi-final of MGP 2024 will perform in the following order:
- Farida – “Heartache”
- Mileo – “You’re Mine”
- ELI KRISTIN – “Touch of Venus”
- Super Rob, Erika Norwich – “My AI”
- Dag Erik Oksvold og Anne Fagermo – “Judge Tenderly of Me”
- Gåte – “Ulveham”
Few words for the artists
- Farida: “Heartache”
Farida is a familiar name for those who have followed the Norwegian music scene over the past seven years. Having opened for Dua Lipa, performed at the Øyafestivalen, appeared at Bylarm twice, won the “Role Model of the Year” award at the same festival, and showcased her talent at South By Southwest in Texas, Farida brings a wealth of experience.
- Mileo: “You’re Mine”
Mileo is a Norwegian-Australian singer, songwriter, and producer. Growing up shuttling between Oslo and Sydney with his Norwegian father and Australian mother, Mileo learned about music through his schooling. Realizing early on that he needed to write and produce his own songs to express the music within, he brings a unique perspective to the stage.
- Eli Kristin: “Touch of Venus”
ELI KRISTIN is a true opera diva. While she has been a permanent member of the opera for years, starring in the most famous productions, she has always dreamt of participating in MGP. Believing the door was closed when she stepped onto the grand opera stages, it’s now wide open to this wild music celebration.
- Super Rob, Erika Norwich: “My AI”
Erika Norwich, a talented songwriter and artist from Trondheim, known for tracks like “Til Lillebror” and the EP “Fra hjertet til hodet og ut,” joins forces with Super Rob to create a feel-good anthem for the world.
- Dag Erik Oksvold and Anne Fagermo: “Judge Tenderly of Me”
Finding musical harmony during “The Voice” last year, former competitors Dag Erik Oksvold and Anne Fagermo collaborate on “Judge Tenderly of Me.” The song has already received favorable reviews from Adresseavisen.
- Gåte: “Ulveham”
Gåte made their breakthrough in the early 2000s, swiftly becoming a national treasure. Their unique blend of traditional Norwegian folk music and explosive rock catapulted them from practice rooms to large stages in record time.
The show
Hosts of the Night: Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang
Tune in to the official website of the Norwegian public broadcaster at 19:50 CET to watch the second semi-final of MGP 2024 live here.
The previous MGP winner and Norway’s representative at Eurovision 2023 was Alessandra with her song “Queen of Kings” and finished 5th in the Grand Final, continuing the country’s qualification streak for the sixth year.
Stay connected with Eurovisionfun for all updates on Norway’s Eurovision 2024 journey in Malmö!
