Norway at Eurovision 2025: The Norwegian delegation unveils major changes to the staging for Kyle Alessandro’s “Lighter” for Eurovision 2025 in Basel.
During last week’s Nordic Eurovision Party in Oslo, Mads Tørklep, head of the Norwegian delegation, disclosed to Danish broadcaster TV2 that significant adjustments are planned for the staging of “Lighter,” as seen in Melodi Grand Prix. Tørklep emphasized that the larger Eurovision stage in Basel presents an opportunity to captivate the European audience.
Revealed Changes
In his interview, Tørklep outlined several updates. These include modifications to the LED screen graphics and choreography, with some dancers being replaced by backing vocalists. Additionally, logistical challenges surrounding two towering stage props were addressed. These towers will be redesigned to fold and reach a height of four meters.
Changes to the song itself are also planned. A one-second pause will be added during the performance. According to Tørklep: “It’s when the song is already in ‘break’, and we’re standing with the camera behind Kyle. There it’s added for one second, to make the magic even greater when we move the cameras closer to Kyle. This is to give ‘goosebumps’ to all of Europe”.
Norway at Eurovision 2025
“Lighter” is the title of the song that will be performed by Kyle Alessandro, who will represent Norway in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written and composed by the Singer and by the swedish singer Adam Woods. The song is performed in english. This is the first song of the creators in Eurovision.
The lyrics of “Lighter” deals with personal empowerment and liberation from a toxic relationship. The lyrics describe a journey from being controlled and deceived by someone else towards finding inner strength and independence.
Kyle Alessandro – Who are you?
Kyle Alessandro began his career at the age of ten on the show Norske Talenter in 2017 and continued to appear on other programs. He also released his debut album “Første kapittel” at that time. In 2023, he participated in the Norwegian national selection as part of Umami Tsunami, where they reached the final with the song “Geronimo” but finished in last place.
Eurovision 2025: This will be Norway’s 63rd participation in Eurovision. Norway joined the competition in 1960 and has won three times over the years. Their last win was in Eurovision 2009 with the song “Fairytale” performed by Alexander Rybak.
