Ahead of the Melodi Grand Prix final next week we were able to sit down with autoqualifier Christian Ingebrigtsen for an interview. We talked about all things Norway and Eurovision, his past in performing and studying in the United States, and his passion for the contest. Read our full conversation below! Hi there Christian – thank you for interviewing with …
Bærum, 29 January 2022 We’re here for the report on Norway’s third Delfinale, which aired last night. Let’s jump straight in! As you know from the last two week, Norway once again opted for a Duel format, where two entries are pitted against each other. Whoever receives the most votes via the app vote wins the duel. There are two …
It’s the first busy Saturday of the Eurovision 2022 calendar, with no less than FOUR events going on across Europe this afternoon and evening! Here’s everything #YOU need to know to keep on top of a busy day with two more Eurovision songs and the continuation of two of our favourite selection shows… LITHUANIA – Pabandom iš naujo! Semi-Final 1 …
Despite a few COVID related concerns, this week’s Eurovision national finals will push forward as scheduled. Norway has seen their second individual forced into quarantine due to the omicron variant of the virus, this time affecting one of the artists set to perform on Saturday. Spain has also had to make some adjustments to the production plans for Benidorm Fest …
Tonight, two official selection shows are taking place in Europe on one night for the first time this season, as Melodi Grand Prix kicks off in Norway while the search continues in Lithuania! Here’s everything #YOU need to know ahead of tonight’s shows to keep on top of goings on across Europe… LITHUANIA – Pabandom iš naujo! Heat 2 (20:00 …
All aboard the Scandinavian Eurovision train, cause it’s taking off already this upcoming Saturday. No, it’s not Sweden, but Norway instead. Norwegian national broadcaster (NRK) has finally revealed all the details about this year’s edition of Melodi Grand Prix. Melodi Grand Prix 2022 Since 2020, NRK has pretty much done what Sweden has done for years now, but in a …
Since 2020, Norway has been into a Eurovision extravaganza, giving viewers multiple shows to watch over the long and cold winter weeks. This trend will once again continue into 2022, but with a few minor, yet interesting changes. Melodi Grand Prix 2022 Norwegian head of delegation and in-command maestro for MGP, Stig Karlsen, has revealed that there will be changes …
Hans Erik Dyvik Husby, one of Norway’s most celebrated punk rock musicians, has sadly passed away at the age of just 49. Also known as Hank von Helvete and Hank von Hell, he found fame as the longest-serving lead vocalist of Turbonegro, a self-described “deathpunk” band who found major success in their home country with multiple hit albums. The band …
Norwegian broadcaster NRK has officially started the search for their 2022 representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. From today (May 28 2021) till 15th August, artists who wants to compete in Melodi Grand Prix can submit their song to NRK. The winner of Melodi Grand Prix will represent Norway in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster is looking for …
Melodi Grand Prix concludes tonight, after a six-week marathon selection that saw 26 songs performed over five semi-finals and one wildcard show. But, tonight is the night it all comes to a close, with the remaining twelve acts taking to the stage in Fornebu one last time. Which one will win the Norwegian ticket to Eurovision 2021? Since we’ve already …
