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Norway: Heat 2 of MGP 2024 tonight!

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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:

  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.

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!

 

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: 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!

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!

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: 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!

Norway: The speculations just before the reveal of the MGP 2024 candidates!

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The artists’ along with their songs for MGP 2024 reveal is set to take place on this Friday, January 5.

Every year, shortly before the artists are revealed, rumors are circulating both the national and the international media about who the MGP 2024 contenders will be, based on data and information released by the artists themselves.

A notable difference from previous years is that the songs that will compete in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix may have been released at any time after September 1, which means that songs released on the day of the entry reveal may be possible entries.

Who are expected to release new singles on Friday, January 5?

Up to this date, three familiar with the national selection names have announced the release of their new singles on January 5, the same day MGP 2024 entries will be revealed:

  • Alessandra – “Narcissist” (Norway 2023)
  • KEiiNO – “Damdiggida” (Norway 2019, MGP 2021)
  • Raylee – “Charade” (MGP 2020, 2021)

Other artists expected to participate at MGP 2024

In addition, some potential candidates, which have been circulating all this time, for MGP 2024 are the following:

  • Adele (MGP 2013)
  • Vidar Villa (MGP 2018)
  • Emmy (MGP 2021)
  • Farida (MGP 2022)
  • Jørgen Dahl Moe (Winner MGPJR 2009)
  • Leonardo Amor
  • Lembo
  • Sval (Winner MGPJR 2011)
  • Mathilde SPZ
  • Nattsvermer
  • Mistra 
  • Ballinciaga
  • Daniel Kvammen
  • Emelie Hollow
  • Erika Norwich
  • Frederick Amadeus
  • Hagle
  • Julie Bergan

Moreover, it was also announced that MGP 2024 performers this year will once again get the chance to have flawless vocals using the so-called Auto-Tune, a digital tool that adjusts “sour” tones to ensure proper pitch.

Norway: Auto-Tune will be allowed in MGP 2024 once more!

Melodi Grand Prix 2024

On January 5, the songs that will be nominated to represent the country are set to be released. Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will feature 18 contestants over the course of four weekly shows:

  • January 13 – First Semi Final
  • January 20 – Second Semi Final
  • January 27 – Third Semi Final
  • February 3– Grand Final

Last year’s MGP winner and therefore Norway’s representative in Liverpool was Alessandra with the song “Queen of Kings”. With a total of 268 points, Alessandra came in fifth place overall and third in the public voting.

https://youtu.be/PUHSM_vTqTI

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Norway: Alessandra Mele takes issue on Israel’s participation in the Contest!

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Alessandra Mele,2023’s Norwegian entrant,who managed to bring the country back in the top 5 after 10 years with her song “Queen of Kings” has voiced her opinion regarding Israel’s participation in the upcoming contest,which is a question that stirs enormous controversy:

“I won’t say much about it because, politically, I can’t say much. But what I find beautiful about Eurovision is that it unites people through music, and I think we should try to continue with that.Also, I hope the world realizes that love is stronger than hate.”

The public broadcaster NRK remains neutral in regards with Israel’s participation in the forthcoming contest in Sweden,as Charlo Halvorsen, Entertainment Director at NRK stated in an email to  Se og Hør:

“It is natural that questions about participation in the Eurovision Song Contest for a country at war arise. We have not yet taken a position on this matter but are following what the EBU decides”.

Israel’s participation in the 2024 contest is still a topic that sows discord among the audiences of the contest,a situation which is highly reminiscent of Russia’s participation in the 2022 edition,right after the country’s invasion in Ukraine.Nevertheless,according to the list of the participating countries published by the EBU,the Middle-Eastern country seems to be included in it,adding fuel to the fire to an already ardent issue.

Norway was represented by Alessandra and her song “Queen of the Kings” in this year’s contest in Liverpool,which won her the 3rd place in the public vote and the 5th overall.

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

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Just a while ago, the public broadcaster of Norway, NRK, revealed the hosts of Melodi Grand Prix 2024, and these are Marion Ravn and Fredrik Solvang!  Read more