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Norway: MGP 2025 line-up is in the making!

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A month ago, it was announced that Stig Karlsen will resign from his roles as project manager for MGP and HoD for Noway after ten years, as he will handle Jannicke Mikkelsen’s communications and media during her SpaceX mission. Despite his resignation, he will remain in his position until September 30th and he is working for the upcoming edition of MGP, the Norwegian national selection for Eurovision.

He disclosed via his personal Instagram account that he has listened to every song submitted for this year’s competition. Now, the live castings will start and we then the lineup will be decided.

Gåte were crowned as the winners of MGP 2024 and therefore the representatives of Norway in Malmö. With their song “Ulveham“, the band placed last in the Grand Final with just sixteen points.

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Norway: Stig Karlsen steps down as Head of Delegation!

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Stig Karlsen, one of the most prominent Eurovision figures of the past years, has announced his resignation from his roles as project manager for MGP and HoD for Noway after ten years.

Stig Karlsen made his choice in response to an offer of a new position. In particular, he will handle Jannicke Mikkelsen’s communications and media during her SpaceX mission, making history as the first female astronaut from Norway.

Regarding his choice to withdraw from the Eurovision project, Stig Karlsen mentions:

10 years is a decent length of time for a project, and now this fantastic offer came up with a Norwegian astronaut, so now the time had come.

It is because of this job offer that I got. I believe that music and culture are a bridge-builder, and I also believe that the EBU will get the event back in order.

By October 1st, Stig Karlsen will begin his new responsibilities. This implies that he will carry on working for NRK until then, and it is likely that he will choose the MGP lineup for the next edition.

Karlsen’s successor is currently being sought after, and it is a difficult task given the position’s high level of responsibility.

Only once under Karlsen’s leadership did Norway miss out on the Grand Final, while in 2019, KEiiNO and “Spirit in the Sky” won the public vote.

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Source: NRK

Norway: Participation in Eurovision 2025 is confirmed!

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Since the final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, questions have been aroused as to whether Norway will participate in next year’s major music competition. Now NRK has finally concluded after talks with the EBU and the new report that was published yesterday.

Now the EBU has recognized that they had problems this year and they are working to improve it. And what we’ve been told, in addition to what they’ve come out with publicly, sounds very good. So now we will work constructively and positively to get Norway into Eurovision in 2025. We will participate

says music manager for Melodi Grand Prix, Stig Karlsen.

He emphasizes that they have not received an answer to everything the EBU should do next, but that NRK’s ​​plan is now ready.

The registration deadline for next year’s competition is set for mid-September. There are so far around 16 countries registered for next year’s competition. Both Sweden and Denmark have already confirmed participation.

-We hope that the EBU ensures that the ESC is not used as a political tool, because there was quite a bit of this this year. It is also important that they become better at communicating, crisis management and security around the event.

Against the background of this year’s controversies and protests during the Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU, the organizer of the contest, promised a thorough evaluation and review of the event.

Yesterday, the EBU published a report in which they consider further measures to improve the safety of the artists. At the same time, they announced that they are creating new leadership positions in the Eurovision Song Contest, and that they have been recommended to create a crisis team that can prevent and handle crises.

We must communicate well with the artist and provide an understanding of what we do and how we handle this. It is very important that the artist has a good experience throughout.

Of the countries that are registered for next year we also find Israel. There were several demonstrations both in Norway and several other countries in Europe when they were allowed to participate in this year’s competition.

NRK has been clear that we do not engage in a cultural boycott. What is important to us is that Eurovision is not used as a platform for politics, and the EBU has not been able to follow this up as well. We cannot have countries that use the competition as a platform for propaganda.

source: nrk.no

Norway: The detailed results of MGP 2024!

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MGP 2024, the national final through which Norway‘s entry for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest was selected, took place on the previous Saturday. The winner, and therefore representative of Norway, was Gåte, with the song “Ulveham”.

The television audience, which accounted for 60% of the total vote, played a decisive role in shaping the final result. The remaining 40% was formed by ten international jury committees, in whose voting KEiiNO won, with the song “Damdiggida”.

Earlier today NRK, the Norwegian public broadcaster, released the detailed results of the TV audience vote, which were as follows:

  1. Gåte “Ulveham” – 76,672 votes (174 points)
  2. KEiiNO “Damdiggida” – 64,257 votes (146 points)
  3. Super Rob, Erika Norwich “My AI” – 53,048 votes (12th points)
  4. Gothminister “We Come Alive” – 35,219 votes (80 points)
  5. Dag Erik Oksvold og Anne Fagermo “Judge Tenderly of Me” – 20,902 votes (27 points)
  6. Miia “Green Lights” – 9,858 votes (22 points)
  7. Ingrid Jasmin “Eya” – 8,860 votes (20 points)
  8. Margaret Berger “Oblivion” – 8,366 votes (19 points)
  9. Annprincess “Save Me” – 7,665 votes (17 points)

The members of the international juries:

United Kingdom

  • Andrew Cartmel
  • Mark Angel
  • Kevin Hughes
  • Leila Al-Mitwall
  • Rosie Smedley

Finland

  • Petri Alank
  • Minette Ristikar
  • Neea Rive
  • Iiro Myllymäk
  • Alina Rautava

Switzerland 

  • Pelé Loriano
  • Remo Forrer (ESC 2023)
  • Dominique Magnusso
  • Zoë Anina Kressle
  • Yves Schifferle

Estonia

  • Alika Milova (ESC 2023)
  • Karl-Ander Reisman
  • Vallo Kika
  • Riin Van
  • Ott Lepland

Azerbaijan 

  • Aysel Teymurzade (ESC 2009
  • Nadir Rustamli (ESC 2022
  • Leyla Guliyev
  • Isa Meliko
  • Eldar Rasulov

Denmark

  • Tilde Vinther
  • Molly Plank
  • Anders Ugilt Andersen
  • Bryan Rice
  • Christian Ellegaard

The Netherlands

  • Maxime Klein Nagelvoort
  • Koen van Herp
  • Chris Hartgers
  • Frank van ‘t Hof
  • Suzanne Straatsburg

Iceland

  • Diljá Pétursdóttir (ESC 2023)
  • Júlí Heiðar Halldórsson
  • Thorunn Larusdottir
  • Felix Bergsson
  • Sigríður Eyrún Friðriksdóttir

Czechia

  • Martina Lesner
  • Eliška Svejkovská
  • Kryštof Kodl
  • Kryštof Dobrovský
  • Karolina Lukaskova

Sweden

    • Natalie Carrion
    • Robert Sehlberg
    • Helene Wigren
    • Natasha Azarmi
    • Mathias Bridfelt

Norway’s Eurovision 2024 entry:

https://youtu.be/UipzszlJwRQ?si=fvVxlZsOPsjkEG-E

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Source: NRK

Norway: The Running Order of the MGP 2024 final!

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Earlier today NRK, the public broadcaster of Norway, revealed the Running Order of the final of Melodi Grand Prix 2024, through which the country’s entry for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest will be selected.

The Running Order:
  1. KEiiNO –Damdiggida
  2. Annprincess – Save Me 
  3. GOTHMINISTER – We Come Alive 
  4. Ingrid Jasmin – Eya
  5. MIIA – Green Lights
  6. Margaret Berger – Oblivion
  7. Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagermo – Judge Tenderly of Me
  8. Gåte –Ulveham
  9. Super Rob & Erika Norwich – My Ai

The MGP 2024 final will be held on Saturday, at 19:50 CET. The winner will be determined by a combination of the public’s votes, which will make up 60% of the final score, and the jury’s votes, which will make up 40%.

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Source: NRK 

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

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Norway: New Nordic party in Oslo! | Big names already confirmed!

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The Nordic Music Celebration started back in February 2023 as a collaboration between OGAE Norway, ESC Norge, and Eurovision Norway, in close collaboration with professional partners in the music industry. The initiative started with the idea of having a concert where we can showcase the best of the Nordic acts from both national selections and representatives in Eurovision together on one stage, where we invite fans to honour their icons. And also, with our wide network we have many connections to similar events and Eurovision artists in Europe, we want to invite some of the iconic Eurovision artists from countries outside the Nordics to perform for their fans here in Norway. This is a great way to gather the Eurovision loving fan-community together in a Nordic celebration.

What can you expect in Oslo?

Håkon Røssum has been leading the work with the project since the start with the rest of the teams from ESC Norge and OGAE Norway, as well as key players from the Netherlands and says:

“Fans have been wanting a pre-party for Eurovision here for a long time, especially since we have a high level on our acts and this year top 3 televote favourites were all from the Nordics (Finland, Sweden and Norway). We want to honour the artists, new and iconic in time, all together on one stage. We really hope to see some of the next years Eurovision artists visiting Oslo as well on the end of their promo tour, just three weeks before the final in Malmø”

Former winners of the Eurovision Song Contest are already set to perform in April 2024

The first performers that are ready to take the stage is Alexander Rybak (Norway, 2009 winner, 2018), Bettan (Norway, 1985 winner, 1994, 1996 and Sweden 1982), Emmelie de Forest (Denmark, 2013 winner), Jone (MGP, 2023), Subwoolfer, (Norway, 2022 representatives), Hera Björk (Iceland 2010)  and Luke Black (Serbia, 2023).

Tickets already went on sale this Friday, today at 10:00 AM (CET) on Ticketmaster.no https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/732975

A ticket for the event will be NOK 850 for an early entrance and NOK 640 for an ordinary ticket. The Nordic Music Celebration is available for individuals aged 18 years and above due to venue regulations.

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Norway: The rumored artists for MGP 2024!

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The participants of this year’s MGP, the national final through which Norway’s entry for the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in May in Malmö, Sweden, have already been selected by a NRK committee that was specifically formed for that purpose. Three of the six entries from each semi-final will advance to the final, which will be held at Trondheim Spektrum on February 3. While the participants have not yet been revealed by the Norwegian public television, some names have already been leaked to the Norwegian media.

Vidar Villa

Fans of the competition and the Norwegian public are both familiar with Vidar Villa because of his participation in MGP 2018 with the song “Moren din.” This year, he will reportedly be taking part in MGP once more, with a song in Norwegian.

Leonardo Amor

Leonardo Amor was introduced to the Norwegian public this year through his participation in “The Voice”. A rumor concerning his potential participation in this year’s MGP surfaced after he recently released his debut single, “Walls,” and stated during the song’s promotion that “many exciting things are going to happen in the future.”

Lembo

Lembo, who has a record deal with Universal Music, released her debut single, “Sorry” in September. She has stated that she would like to participate in the contest, and as all indications show, it is going to happen this year.

Mathilde SPZ

Mathilde SPZ is an emerging star in the Norwegian music scene. She recently released a song titled “Echo,” which appears to be her entry for the Norwegian national selection this year.

 

Nattsvermer 

Groove metal group Nattsvermer has been performing since 2016. The group recently followed both the delegation’s official Instagram account and Stig Karlsen, the leader of the Norwegian delegation. Is the aforementioned move connected to their potential involvement in this year’s MGP?

 

Mistra

Mistra characterizes itself as “Norway’s most unlikely duo.” They recently teased a potential 2024 surprise via an Instagram post, one that might have something to do with Eurovision.

 

Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο Instagram.

 

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Mistra Music (@mistramusic)

This year, Norway was represented by Alessandra and the song “Queen of Kings”. With a total of 268 points, Alessandra came in fifth place overall and third in the televote. Will Norway be able to maintain its success and secure a third consecutive top 10 finish?

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

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Source: escnorge 

Norway: Further information on MGP 2024!

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Details regarding MGP 2024, the national final that will determine Norway’s entry in the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest—which will take place in May in Malmö, Sweden—were disclosed by Stig Karlsen, the head of the country’s delegation to the contest.

Initially held at the Marienlyst building in Oslo in 1960, Melodi Grand Prix is the most prominent music competition in Norway. The organizers decided that the three semi-finals of this year’s competition will take place at the same location in celebration of this occasion. The MGP 2024 semi-finals are scheduled to take place on January 13, 20 and 27 respectively.

There will be eighteen competitors in total for this year’s MGP, all of whom have already been chosen by a committee specifically appointed by NRK. Six entries will make up each semi-final, and three of those will advance to the final, which will be held at the Trondheim Spektrum on February 3.

The organizers guarantee a top-notch lineup featuring a variety of musical styles. On Friday, January 5, at a related event in Oslo, the artists who will participate in this year’s MGP are scheduled to be unveiled.

The pre-sales for the 2024 Melodi Grand Prix are set to start on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, and ticket sales will begin on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

This year, Norway was represented by Alessandra and the song “Queen of Kings”. With a total of 268 points, Alessandra came in fifth place overall and third in the televote. Will Norway be able to maintain its success and secure a third consecutive top 10 finish?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUHSM_vTqTI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Feurovisionfun.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

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Source: NRK 

Norway: The MGP 2024 entry selection procedure!

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Norway’s representative and song for the future Eurovision Song Contest will be chosen through Melodi Grand Prix 2024, whose submission deadline closed on August 31. As a result, NRK, the country’s national broadcaster, is now moving to the subsequent step of the procedure, that of assessment.

The head of Norway’s delegation provided more details on the procedure for choosing the entries that will be qualifying for MGP 2024 and claim Norway’s representation in Malmö.

A special NRK committee listened to the songs last week and selected some of them for the next stage of the procedure. The performers were called yesterday to perform live in front of the committee. The final list of candidates will start to take shape in the next weeks after the evaluation of the live performances, and it is anticipated that it will be made public in early January 2024.

This year, Norway was represented by Alessandra and the song “Queen of Kings”. With a total of 268 points, Alessandra came in fifth place overall and third in the televote. Will Norway be able to maintain its success and secure a third consecutive top 10 finish?

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

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Source: eurovoix