Norway: The running order of the Second Semi-Final of the Melodi Grand Prix 2024!

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The line-up of the artists for the second semi-final of the Melodi Grand Prix 2024 has just been announced! Norwegian public television, NRK, is organising Melodi Grand Prix in order to select the Norwegian entry fot the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

Running Order

The six artists who will compete in the second semi-final of MGP 2024 will perform in the following order:

  1. Farida – “Heartache”
  2. Mileo – “You’re Mine”
  3. ELI KRISTIN – “Touch of Venus”
  4. Super Rob, Erika Norwich – “My AI”
  5. Dag Erik Oksvold og Anne Fagermo – “Judge Tenderly of Me”
  6. Gåte – “Ulveham”

Few words for the artists

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

Format

As a reminder, this year’s Melodi Grand Prix will take place with the same format as last year, as there will be no duels or second chance rounds. Three artists will qualify from each semi-final in which only the Norwegian TV audience will vote, while the final will for once again feature an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

The songs will be published each Monday before the semi-final in which they are to compete. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim with Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang as hosts. The schedule is as follows:

  • First Semi-Final: January 13th
  • Second Semi-Final: January 20th
  • Third Semi-Final: January 27th
  • Grand Final: February 3rd

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.

Source: NRK

Stay tuned to witness the captivating performances as these artists vie for a coveted spot in the Melodi Grand Prix final!

 

Norway: Results of MGP 2024 first semi-final!

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The first semi-final of  Melodi Grand Prix 2024 was broadcast tonight at 19:50 CET. Six artists competed for the three tickets that lead to the Grand Final on February 3rd 2024.

The show took place at Spectrum in Trondheim hosted by Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang. 

The six artist that competed in the first semi-final were:

Tonight Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk opened the show with their song Woman Show.

Second on the stage was Fredrik Halland with Stranded.

Next artist was Myra and Heart on Fire.

After that we saw GOTHMINISTER perform We Come Alive.

Fifth on the stage was Ingrid Jasmin with her song Eya.

Last one that performed on the stage was Margaret Berger with Oblivion.

The artists that got the chance to get to the final were voted only by the audience, but on the big final there will be an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

At the same time, shortly before the announcement of the results, there was a pro-Palestine activists, which was a continuation of what happened in Norway before the start of the Semi-Final.

The results of the first semi-final were:

The next semi-final is going to take place on January 20th at 19:50 CET! You can watch MGP 2024 by clicking here.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the news about Norway’s participation in Eurovision 2024, in Malmö!

 

 

Norway: Demonstration against Israel outside NRK before the first heat of MGP 2024!

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When it became known on 5 January who would participate in Norwegian MGP, a bunch of protesters showed up outside NRK in Oslo. Fredrik Solvang, the host of MGP 2024 commented on the demonstration, stating that he does not support boycotting Israel in Eurovision 2024. He explained that such a decision would place him in a challenging position as a host, highlighting the inherent difficulty for a television station to adopt a stance amid an ongoing conflict, particularly when providing journalistic coverage.

Activities against Israel continue today in Oslo, Norway, when a few moments before the first heat of Melodi Grand Prix begins tonight, the Action Group for Palestine demonstrates outside the audience entrance at Marienlyst. They wrote in a press release:

“Our demand is that Norway and NRK work for the exclusion of Israel from Eurovision 2024. During the commemoration, we will have a total of 116 dead journalists.”

They further write that they want to remind NRK of its responsibility as a public service broadcaster, to stand in solidarity with freedom of the press and the special source journalists have to protect during war.

As of January 10, the government of Gaza reports that 116 journalists have been killed since October 7. There will also be 116 protesters outside NRK tonight. Protesters have laid on the ground, wearing blue vests to symbolize journalists who have been killed in the war. Janne Heltberg, who has turned up at the audience entrance says:

“We hope that NRK and Melodi Grand Prix get the courage to state from MGP that Israel does not have enough in Eurovision to do in 2024.”

Several other petitions have also been launched, which are being judged in Finland and Iceland.

Source: NRK

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Norway: Heat 1 of MGP 2024 tonight!

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The moment Norwegian Eurofans have been eagerly awaiting is finally here! Today marks the commencement of Melodi Grand Prix 2024, the method through which Norway will select its representative for Eurovision 2024. Over the next four Saturdays, starting tonight, Norway will choose the artist who will carry the nation’s flag in Malmö.

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

First Semi-final

The six artists who will compete in the first semi-final of MGP 2024 will perform in the following order:

  1. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk – “Woman Show”
  2. Fredrik Halland – “Stranded”
  3. Myra – “Heart on fire”
  4. GOTHMINISTER –  “We Come Alive”
  5. Ingrid Jasmin – “Eya”
  6. Margaret Berger – “Oblivion”

Few words for the artists

1. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk: “Woman Show”

Mathilde SPZ is a powerhouse of an artist who has been writing and performing her own songs since the age of nine. With an impressive track record of singing at various festivals and stages, she captivates tens of thousands of fans annually with her energetic stage presence. In the context of MGP, she’s not going for a “one-man-show” but presenting her “Woman Show” – a party anthem for the introverts!

2. Fredrik Halland: “Stranded”

At 16, Fredrik Halland moved from Bergen to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. After a year at the Musicians Institute and touring with American artist Colbie Caillat, he ventured into the studio as a songwriter, producer, and guitarist.

3. Myra: “Heart on Fire”

Myra, an award-winning songwriter and artist from Bergen, has carved her place in the Norwegian music scene with hits like “Hjemløs i egen by” and “Dovre faller” over the past few years.

4. Gothminister: “We Come Alive”

GOTHMINISTER, the brainchild and alter ego of Bjørn Alexander Brems, is a nighttime persona. By day, he’s a lawyer based in Oslo, but by night, GOTHMINISTER emerges, expressing his creativity through impressive costumes and music.

5. Ingrid Jasmin: “Eya”

Ingrid Jasmin, raised in Telemark – a stronghold of Norwegian folk music – with family ties to Latin America, brings a rich background to her musical journey. Studying flamenco alongside traditional Norwegian music, she set the tone for her debut album “Luna,” which won the Spellemann 2022 award in the Open class category.

6. Margaret Berger: “Oblivion”

A familiar name in the competition, Margaret Berger secured victory in MGP 2013 and clinched fourth place in Eurovision with the song “I Feed You My Love.”

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 first 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!

Mileo: I watch the contest every year! | Interview

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Mileo from Norway gave an interview to Eurovisionfun’s Apostolis and Paschalis and said that he is a true Eurovision fan and really wants to represent Norway in Eurovision 2024!

How’s the whole MGP experience so far?

A lot of stuff is going on, a lot of rehearsals, so many people messaging me. It’s way better than I had expected it to be.

Some things about him

I’m Australian-Norwegian, my dad comes from Oslo and I grew up half time here half time there. When you live in Sydney, which is incredibly multicultural, you end up with a group of people from somewhere else, so you never feel out of place.

The message of the song

When you like someone but they are with someone else and then you think how can I get rid of them? The character is crazy and wants to do whatever it takes to be with that person.
I wrote the song just for my project, the character of Mileo, who is a likable villain character. We sent the song and it was selected. It stands out and it’s great that they liked it enough so it is there.

What will we see on stage?

It’s very crazy. The character is insane and the staging shows that. He’s a little loopy and the whole stage reflects that. You’re gonna see the villain on stage. I can’t reveal more though.

Does he watch Eurovision?

I watch the contest every year. I drag my family and friends to watch it. I watch it almost every year. It’s always interesting. It’s a fantastic platform. 2012 is my favorite edition.

Which eurostars he would like to work with

I would like to work with Luke Black from Serbia and Jann from Poland.

Mileo’s message to our readers and viewers

Thank you so much, stream it. If you can vote for me! I really want to go there so badly. I love you and thank you so much!

We wish Mileo best of luck and we hope to see him in Malmo!

Norway: The running order of the First Semi-Final of the Melodi Grand Prix 2024!

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The line-up of the artists for the first semi-final of the Melodi Grand Prix 2024 has just been announced! Norwegian public television, NRK, is organising the national final this year as usual, for the selection of the Eurovision 2024 entry.

Running Order

The six artists who will compete in the first semi-final of MGP 2024 will perform in the following order:

  1. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk – “Woman Show”
  2. Fredrik Halland – “Stranded”
  3. Myra – “Heart on fire”
  4. GOTHMINISTER –  “We Come Alive”
  5. Ingrid Jasmin – “Eya”
  6. Margaret Berger – “Oblivion”

Few words for the artists

1. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk: “Woman Show”

Mathilde SPZ is a powerhouse of an artist who has been writing and performing her own songs since the age of nine. With an impressive track record of singing at various festivals and stages, she captivates tens of thousands of fans annually with her energetic stage presence. In the context of MGP, she’s not going for a “one-man-show” but presenting her “Woman Show” – a party anthem for the introverts!

2. Fredrik Halland: “Stranded”

At 16, Fredrik Halland moved from Bergen to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. After a year at the Musicians Institute and touring with American artist Colbie Caillat, he ventured into the studio as a songwriter, producer, and guitarist.

3. Myra: “Heart on Fire”

Myra, an award-winning songwriter and artist from Bergen, has carved her place in the Norwegian music scene with hits like “Hjemløs i egen by” and “Dovre faller” over the past few years.

4. Gothminister: “We Come Alive”

GOTHMINISTER, the brainchild and alter ego of Bjørn Alexander Brems, is a nighttime persona. By day, he’s a lawyer based in Oslo, but by night, GOTHMINISTER emerges, expressing his creativity through impressive costumes and music.

5. Ingrid Jasmin: “Eya”

Ingrid Jasmin, raised in Telemark – a stronghold of Norwegian folk music – with family ties to Latin America, brings a rich background to her musical journey. Studying flamenco alongside traditional Norwegian music, she set the tone for her debut album “Luna,” which won the Spellemann 2022 award in the Open class category.

6. Margaret Berger: “Oblivion”

A familiar name in the competition, Margaret Berger secured victory in MGP 2013 and clinched fourth place in Eurovision with the song “I Feed You My Love.”

Format

As a reminder, this year’s Melodi Grand Prix will take place with the same format as last year, as there will be no duels or second chance rounds. Three artists will qualify from each semi-final in which only the Norwegian TV audience will vote, while the final will for once again feature an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

The songs will be published each Monday before the semi-final in which they are to compete. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim with Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang as hosts. The schedule is as follows:

  • First Semi-Final: January 13th
  • Second Semi-Final: January 20th
  • Third Semi-Final: January 27th
  • Grand Final: February 3rd

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.

Source: NRK

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Norwegian participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Junior Eurovision: Norway considers a comeback!

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There has been some truly fascinating news from northern Europe. Having last competed in Junior Eurovision in 2005, Norway -one of the initial participants- seems to be considering a comeback to the competition.

Not only was Norway one of the sixteen nations that supported the children’s competition in its inaugural edition, but it was also one of the inspirations behind the contest’s creation. Junior Eurovision was born out of the MGP Nordic, a children’s competition hosted in the Nordic region, where Norway was taking place. But three years into the competition, Norway and Denmark made the decision to pull out in protest of the excessive pressure being placed on the singers.

The demand for a pressure-free song contest for children remains strong in Norway and in all Nordic countries that remain absent from the competition. While Junior Eurovision is now more competitive than ever, NRK intends to return to the contest in the best-case scenario in 2025.

A potential return in 2025 with a new national final

During the country’s brief Junior Eurovision run, Melodi Grand Prix Junior (MGPjr) served as the national selection format. Regardless of non participating at Junior Eurovision since 2005, MGPjr was held until 2022, when it was last broadcasted.

NRK intends on redesigning the children’s contest and producing a new national final is a strong condition for the country’s return. According to NRK Super, NRK’s children’s and youth channel, “a new national final is the first step toward possibly participating again in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.”

Norway hosted the show in 2004 and its best placement came in 2005, when Malin with “Sommer Og Skolefri” placed third.

Source: eurofestivales

Norway: Spotify Charts for Melodi Grand Prix 2024 songs!

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The artists, that are going to take part in Melodi Grand Prix 2024, the national final of Norway, were announced just yesterday, alongside the release of their songs. One of them is going to be the successor of Alessandra and represent Norway in Eurovision 2024.

The first day of their release, nine songs managed to enter the country’s Spotify Charts and here is the list:

As a reminder, this year’s Melodi Gran Prix will remain in the same format as last year, as there will be no duels or second chance rounds. Three artists will qualify from each semi-final in which only the Norwegian TV audience will vote, while the final will for once again feature an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim with Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang as hosts. The schedule is as follows:

First Semi-Final: January 13
  1. Margaret Berger – “Oblivion”
  2. Myra – “Heart on fire”
  3. Ingrid Jasmin – “Eya”
  4. GOTHMINISTER –  “We Come Alive”
  5. Fredrik Halland – “Stranded”
  6. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk – “Woman Show”
Second Semi-Final: January 20
  1. Gåte – “Ulveham”
  2. Super Rob, Erika Norwich – “My AI”
  3. Mileo – “You’re Mine”
  4. ELI KRISTIN – “Touch of Venus”
  5. Dag Erik Oksvold og Anne Fagermo – “Judge Tenderly of Me”
  6. Farida – “Heartache”
Third Semi-Final: January 27
  1. KEiiNO – “Damdiggida”
  2. MIIA – “Green Lights”
  3. Annprincess – “Save Me”
  4. Thomas Jenssen – “Take Me To Heaven”
  5. MISTRA – “Waltz of Death”
  6. Vidar Villa – “MER”
Grand Final: February 3rd

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 tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Norwegian participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Source: Eurovision Charts

Norway: NRK will not boycott Israel’s entry in Eurovision 2024!

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During the presentation of artists for MGP 2024, a group of 20 individuals demonstrated outside the central offices of the Norwegian Public Broadcaster NRK. They demanded the boycott of Israel’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in May in Malmö. Both the host of MGP 2024 and an NRK representative stated that the Norwegian Public Broadcaster would not seek Israel’s removal from Eurovision 2024. 

Fredrik Solvang, the host of MGP 2024 commented on the demonstration, stating that he does not support boycotting Israel in Eurovision 2024. He explained that such a decision would place him in a challenging position as a host, highlighting the inherent difficulty for a television station to adopt a stance amid an ongoing conflict, particularly when providing journalistic coverage. According to him, only the Norwegian government could make such a decision and call for a boycott of Israel in all international events, similar to what happened with Russia. Nevertheless, such a scenario has not unfolded and appears unlikely in the foreseeable future.

In the same manner, Charlo Halvorsen, the entertainment editor at NRK, conveyed a similar viewpoint:

“NRK cannot seek a cultural boycott. It is not within our mandate as a broadcasting entity. It would be entirely impossible for us. We cover conflicts in the Middle East, and if, as a broadcasting company, we were to take a position in a conflict, it would compromise our integrity.”

On the contrary, Margaret Berger, one of the participants in MGP 2024 and Norway’s representative in Eurovision 2013, where she came in fourth place with “I Feed You My Love” showed her support for the demonstrators and their requests. She expressed particular concern about Israel’s participation in the competition.

MGP 2024 details

This year’s Melodi Gran Prix will remain in the same format as last year, as there will be no duels or second chance rounds. Three artists will qualify from each semi-final in which only the Norwegian TV audience will vote, while the final will for once again feature an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

The songs will be published each Monday before the semi-final in which they are to compete. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim with Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang as hosts. The schedule is as follows:

  • First Semi-Final: January 13th
  • Second Semi-Final: January 20st
  • Third Semi-Final: January 27th
  • Grand Final: February 3rd

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. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUHSM_vTqTI

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for all the news regarding the Norwegian participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

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Norway: These are the participants of Melodi Grand Prix 2024!

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A short while ago, Norway’s public television, NRK, announced the artists who are going to participate in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix in order to compete for the country’s representation at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö!

The 18 artists have been selected and have now been divided into three semi-finals as follows:

First Semi-Final

  1. Margaret Berger – Oblivion
  2. Myra – Heart on Fire
  3. Ingrid Jasmin – Eya
  4. Gothminister – We Come Alive
  5. Fredrik Halland – Stranded
  6. Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk — Woman Show

Second Semi-Final

  1. Gåte — Ulveham
  2. Erika Norwich & Super Rob — My AI
  3. Mileo — You’re Mine
  4. Eli Kristin — Touch of Venus
  5. Dag Erik & Anne — Judge Tenderly of Me
  6. Farida — Heartache

Third Semi-Final

  1. KEiiNO — Damdiggida
  2. MIIA — Green Lights
  3. Annprincess — Save Me
  4. Thomas Jenssen — Take Me To Heaven
  5. Mistra — Waltz of Death
  6. Vidar Villa — Mer

Among the artists we can see previous participants, like Margaret Berger, who represent Norway in Eurovision 2013 & KEiiNO who represent the country in Eurovision 2019.

As a reminder, this year’s Melodi Gran Prix will remain in the same format as last year, as there will be no duels or second chance rounds. Three artists will qualify from each semi-final in which only the Norwegian TV audience will vote, while the final will for once again feature an international jury that will determine 40% of the result.

The songs will be published each Monday before the semi-final in which they are to compete. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place at the Spectrum in Trondheim with Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang as hosts. The schedule is as follows:

  • First Semi-Final: January 13th
  • Second Semi-Final: January 20st
  • Third Semi-Final: January 27th
  • Grand Final: February 3rd

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.

https://youtu.be/PUHSM_vTqTI

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Norwegian participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!