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

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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!

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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: Bobbysox! to compete in Melodi Grand Prix 2025

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Bobbysox!, the Norwegian duo who won Eurovision 1985 with the hit “La det swinge”, is set to reunite and compete in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix (MGP). The news has been confirmed by Norwegian media ahead of the official announcements regarding this year’s competition.

Elisabeth Andreassen and Hanne Krogh, the members of Bobbysox!, have both had additional Eurovision appearances: Elisabeth competed for Sweden in 1982 and Norway in 1994 and 1996, while Hanne represented Norway in 1971 and 1991.

Artist Announcement Scheduled for January 16

The full list of participants for MGP 2025 will be revealed on Thursday, January 16, at 12:00 CET. A press conference will be held at NRK’s Marienlyst headquarters in Oslo, hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby. The event will be broadcast live, offering fans the chance to meet the ten acts set to compete for the opportunity to represent Norway at Eurovision 2025.

Song Release on January 24

The ten songs in this year’s competition will be released to the public on Friday, January 24. This will give fans their first opportunity to hear the tracks ahead of the live performances in February.

Grand Final Returns to Oslo Spektrum

The Melodi Grand Prix grand final will take place on Saturday, February 15, at Oslo Spektrum. This marks the competition’s return to the iconic venue after six years. Tickets for the grand final went on sale on November 22 and are expected to sell out as the competition draws closer.

Key Dates to Remember

  • January 16, 2025: Artist announcement at 12:00 CET, Studio 1, Marienlyst, Oslo
  • January 24, 2025: Release of competing songs
  • February 15, 2025: Grand final at Oslo Spektrum

Would you like to see Bobbysox! making a return to the Eurovision stage?

Source: ESC Discord

Norway: When will MGP 2025 songs be released?

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Preparations for the Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) 2025, Norway’s national selection for Eurovision, are well underway, and the reveal date for the competing songs has just been announced. The competition will culminate in the grand final at Oslo Spektrum on Saturday, February 15.

Songs to be released on January 24

The ten songs competing in this year’s Melodi Grand Prix will be released on Friday, January 24. This will give the public their first opportunity to hear the tracks aiming to represent Norway at Eurovision 2025.

Artists announcement on January 16

Before the songs are unveiled, the participating artists will be announced on Thursday, January 16. A press conference will take place at 12:00 CET in Studio 1 at NRK’s Marienlyst headquarters in Oslo. The event will be broadcast live, introducing the ten acts who will compete for the title.

The announcement will be hosted by Marte Stokstad, Tete Lidbom, and Markus Neby, who will also provide insights into this year’s competition.

This year’s MGP marks a return to Oslo Spektrum, a venue that has hosted many memorable moments in the competition’s history. After six years, the live final will once again take place in this iconic location.

Tickets for the grand final went on sale on Friday, November 22, at 12:00.

Recap: key dates to remember

  • January 16, 2025: Artist announcement at 12:00, Studio 1, Marienlyst
  • January 24, 2025: Release of competing songs
  • February 15, 2025: Grand final at Oslo Spektrum

Last year’s winners, Gåte, represented Norway in Malmö with their song “Ulveham”. Although they did not achieve a high placing, this year’s competition aims to find a strong contender to represent Norway on the Eurovision stage.

As the dates draw closer, excitement is building for MGP 2025.Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the updates on Eurovision 2025!

Sources: ESC Discord/ NRK

 

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

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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.

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Source: kommunikasjon.ntb.no

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: The submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2025 opened!

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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.

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Source: eurovision.tv

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