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Norway: Marcus & Martinus are guests at Melodi Grand Prix 2025!

Marcus & Martinus are going to perform at the Melodi Grand Prix, the national competition through which Norway is going to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel, Switzerland.

Norway’s national broadcaster, NRK, has announced that the globally successful Norwegian duo are going to perform at Melodi Grand Prix 2025, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 15.

Marcus & Martinus, although Norwegian, represented Sweden at Eurovision 2024 last year with the song “Unforgettable”, finishing in 9th place with 174 points.

https://youtu.be/DcZpzObYzxs?si=u17sUGYxNjfuhM7m

The artists who are going to compete to represent Norway at Eurovision 2025 are as follows:

  1. Tone Damli – “Last Song”
  2. Sondrey – “Vagabong
  3. Nora Jabri – “Sulale
  4. Wig Wam – “Human Fire”
  5. LLL – “Parasite”
  6. Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
  7. Nataleen – “The Game
  8. Ladybug – “Hot as Hell in Paradise”
  9. Bobbysocks – “Joyfull

The voting process remains the same as in previous years and will take place online or via mobile. In addition to the public vote, points will also be awarded by an international jury. The public votes will carry a 60% weight, while the jury votes will account for 40%.

Melodi Grand Prix 2025 is going to take place at Oslo Spektrum on February 15, 2025. The show is going to be hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby, promising an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.

Source:NRK

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Norway: The running order of Melodi Grand Prix 2025!

The running order of ther artists performing in Melodi Grand Prix 2025, Norway’s national competition through which the Scandinavian kingdom is going to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, has been published.

We are almost a week away from the Melodi Grand Prix 2025, and today the running order for the 9 artists who are claiming the representation of Norway at Eurovision 2025 was released. The lineup is as follows:

  1. Tone Damli – “Last Song”
  2. Sondrey – “Vagabong
  3. Nora Jabri – “Sulale
  4. Wig Wam – “Human Fire”
  5. LLL – “Parasite”
  6. Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
  7. Nataleen – “The Game
  8. Ladybug – “Hot as Hell in Paradise”
  9. Bobbysocks – “Joyfull

The voting process remains the same as in previous years and will take place online or via mobile. In addition to the public vote, points will also be awarded by an international jury. The public votes will carry a 60% weight, while the jury votes will account for 40%.

Melodi Grand Prix 2025 is going to take place at Oslo Spektrum on February 15, 2025. The show is going to be hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby, promising an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.

Source: tv2

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Norway: Listen to the songs of Melodi Grand Prix 2025!

The songs that are going to compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2025, the national competition through which Norway selects its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, have been released.

In the below list of the participants you can listen to the entries by clicking on the links on the titles of the songs.

  1. Bobbysocks – “Joyfull
  2. Nora Jabri – “Sulale
  3. LLL – “Parasite
  4. Nataleen – “The Game
  5. Sondrey – “Vagabong
  6. Ladybug – “Hot as Hell in Paradise
  7. Tone Damli – “Last Song
  8. Kyle Alessandro – “Lighter
  9. Wig Wam – “Human Fire

Melodi Grand Prix 2025 is going to take place at Oslo Spektrum on February 15, 2025. Presenters Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom and Markus Neby are the hosts of this special evening, which they promise to be unforgettable.

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Norway: Listen to the snippets of the Melodi Grand Prix 2025 entries!

Snippets of the songs that are going to compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2025, the national competition through which Norway selects its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, have been released.

Shortly after the announcement of the artists who are going to claim the representation of the Nordic kingdom at Eurovision 2025, the national broadcaster NRK released excerpts of the songs, which are scheduled to be released in full on January 24.

In the below list of the participants you can listen to the snippets of their entries by clicking on the links on the titles of the songs

  1. Bobbysocks – Joyfull
  2. Nora Jabri – Sulali
  3. LLL – Parasite
  4. Nataleen – The Game
  5. Sondrey – Vagabong
  6. Ladybug – Hot as Hell in Paradise
  7. Tone Damli – Last Song
  8. Kyle Alessandro – Lighter
  9. Wig Wam –  “Human Fire

Melodi Grand Prix 2025 is going to take place at Oslo Spektrum on February 15, 2025. Presenters Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom and Markus Neby are the hosts of this special evening, which they promise to be unforgettable.

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Norway: The Grand Final of MGP 2025 is set for February 15!

Norway has confirmed that the Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) will remain the country’s selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

The Melodi Grand Prix is Norway’s biggest music show and this year returns to the iconic Oslo Spektrum after six years. On February 15, audiences will witness a spectacular live final filled with stunning performances and a dazzling production to crown the country’s next Eurovision representative.

The event will be hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby, promising an unforgettable evening. The return of the show to the Oslo Spektrum is a special moment for fans, as the venue has hosted some of the MGP’s most iconic moments in the past.

Ten artists will compete for the coveted title and the ticket to Eurovision. They will be officially revealed during a grand press event on Thursday, January 16. Media invitations will be sent out early in the new year, adding to the anticipation of who will take the stage at the Oslo Spektrum.

For those eager to experience the magic live, ticket sales begin on Friday, November 22, at 12:00. This is a unique opportunity to witness the excitement and glamour of Norway’s largest music competition up close.

The countdown has begun, and MGP 2025 promises to be more thrilling than ever!

Last year’s MGP winners, Gåte, represented Norway in Malmö with their song “Ulveham”, finishing in last place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFj0p2qIgdE

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Norway: Tom Hugo from KEiiNO, wouldn’t rule out a Eurovision-related role in NRK!

Tom Hugo, one-third of the band KEiiNO, was a guest in “The Eurotrip Podcast”, and he was asked about the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as the participation of Norway, his country in it.

The Norwegian Delegation, is going through a phase of internal changes, since Stig Karlsen, stepped down from his role as Head of Delegation, after a long and successful time.

So naturally, Tom Hugo, was asked whether he would accept the role of Head of Delegation in Norway:

“Not at the moment, no. I still have a lot of things to do with KEiiNO, and I really like producing music and writing music. However, at one point if a new head of delegation isn’t performing or suddenly withdraws, you never know.” 

However, he continued by saying that he is not sure if he is the most suitable for this role:

“Stig Karlsen has had so many tasks. It’s not just about finding music, it’s a long to-do list. There’s a lot of tasks and obligations for a Head of Delegation in Norway that I would not be the right person for. I could definitely have something to say when it comes to music and direction, but there’s a lot of things that aren’t my field.” 

The case of Hugo taking the position of head of delegation would be a similar case to that of Christer Björkman, who represented Sweden in 1992 and then worked at Melodifestivalen, but also as head of Sweden’s delegation.

Tom Hugo is part of the band KEiiNO, who represented Norway in 2019 with the song “Spirit in the Sky” and ended up in sixth place, winning the televote. They have attempted to return to Eurovision in 2021 and 2024, finishing second in the Melodi Grand Prix both times.

https://youtu.be/Ovt7YGHAj8I

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Source: eurotrippodcast.com

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

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: The submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2025 opened!

The songs sumbission process in Norway for Melodi Grand Prix 2025 has opened!

Yesterday, the national broadcaster of Norway, NRK, announced the beginning of the songs submission process for Melodi Grand Prix 2025, the national final of the country, in order to choose the next entry of the Scandinavian kingdom at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland!

The songs submission window opened on 6th of August and is about to remain opened until 1st of September.

This year Norway was represented in Malmö by the group Gåte and the song “Ulveham” and finished once again in the last place of the grand final receiving 16 points.

https://youtu.be/YBbL8ORqNVU

Source: eurovision.tv

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Eurovision 2024: Käärijä and Gunilla Persson among others will perform at Eurovision village!

On Saturday, May 4, what is known as Eurovision Village will open for the first time in Folkets Park in Malmö. After the defections in recent weeks, under pressure due to Israel‘s participation in the competition, the show has started to look sparse on the Eurovision Village stages.

But now the city of Malmö is squeezing in with a long list of new artists with clear Eurovision connections.

The Herreys

The Swedish Eurovision winners from 1984, the Herreys, are ready for a gig on the opening night on May 4 at Folkets Park‘s main stage Euphoria Stage.

Photo: ESC/TT News Agency

Kalush Orchestra and Käärijä

Ukrainian Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra from 2022 will perform a concert in Folkets Park on the final night on May 11. Also coming will be the Finnish artist Käärijä who was close to winning Eurovision last year with “Cha cha cha“, but was beaten at the finish line by Loreen. Now, he’s coming to the Euphoria Stage on May 10.

Photo: Luca Bruno

Gunilla Persson will also perform

The Swedish Eurodance artists Pandora and Da Buzz will perform a joint concert on the Euphoria Stage on May 5 and the same evening Swedish Hollywood wife Gunilla Persson and Therese “Drömhus” Grankvist will perform a joint concert on the same stage.

Photo: SVT

Arvingarna

Swedish band Arvingarna has competed several times in Melodifestivalen and won in 1993 with “Eloise“. They will come to Folkets Park on the night of the final, May 11.

More confirmed artists

Also confirmed for Eurovision Village are French Eurovision Song Contest Junior winner Zoé, who charmed viewers last year with “Coeur“, and Norwegian artist Raylee, who has competed in Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix several times. They will perform on May 11 and 4, respectively.

Source: Sydsvenskan
Photo:Heiko Junge

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Sweden: No Auto-Tune in Melodifestivalen, says producer Karin Gunnarsson!

The organizers of the Norwegian equivalent to Melodifestivalen, Melodi Grand Prix, have decided to allow Auto-Tune to enhance the singing voices in this year’s competition.

Now SVT is responding to the neighboring country’s decision. Karin Gunnarsson, competition producer of Melodifestivalen spoke to Sveriges Radio Kulturnytt and said that SVT follows the guidelines of Eurovision Song Contest and hence it would be challenging to use Auto-Tune in the Swedish national selection process:

“This means that there would be a version of a song that must be revamped to suit Eurovision. And that’s just a good thing.”

Auto-Tune can be explained as an effect used to correct and manipulate the pitch of a voice. Among, other things, to avoid false notes. It is widely used in both live productions and recordings. And sometimes it is used, says Karin Gunnarsson, as a personal artistic choice:

“Some use it as an artistic and unique selling proposition to make their music or song stand out. But it will be hard to get that expression into Melodifestivalen as it is now. Those artists are not relevant, so to speak. Furthermore, there is no need or pressure from the industry artists that they want Auto-Tune.”

And Mårten Tomassen, who is chairman of the Norwegian Eurovision fan club, spoke to Sveriges Radio and expressed his belief that allowing Auto-Tune would be a step in the wrong direction.

“I don’t like it, one of the dubious aspects of Melodifestivalen is that the artist sings with the voice they are known with. Sometimes it’s an amazing vocal experience, other times not so good.” 

Do you think that Auto-Tune should be introduced at Melodifestivalen or any other Eurovision national selection processes? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: Sveriges Radio / Kulturnytt / Helena Stinkvist Sörlin & Gustav Ingerhage

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