Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in “Melodi Grand Prix 2026“. Who should represent Norway at Eurovision according to the editorial team?
This Saturday, February 28, at 19:45 CET, Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will take place, during which the country’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. Nine artists will compete for the coveted ticket to the contest. The winner will be determined through a combination of public voting (60%) and jury voting (40%). Just before the big night, the Euromix team gathered, listened to the entries, and selected their favorite songs from Norway’s national selection.
Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Norway?
Avi Zaikaner: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
Mileo brings to Norway’s national selection another song that perfectly reflects his unique musical style. His entry is an upbeat, youthful, and modern pop track that stands out from the other songs in the competition. He has a very good chance of making an impression both in the national final and at Eurovision itself.
Adiel Shtainmetz: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
What a disappointment – the quality of Norway’s national selection has been dropping every year since 2024. It used to be my favorite Eurovision pre-selection by far, but in recent years it’s become rather dull and uninspiring. Even though the overall level isn’t very high this time, two songs really stood out to me: “Frankenstein“ and “Northern Lights“. While I genuinely like both, “Frankenstein” is my clear winner. It’s such a catchy song — from the very first listen, I couldn’t stop humming it. It’s one of the entries I’ve connected with most out of all the songs released so far in this Eurovision season. I hope Norway doesn’t end up choosing the unbearable Alexander Rybak.
Ofek Jerassi: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
This year’s Melodi Grand Prix feels like a fierce contest… for last place. The overall level is so weak that at the top, far above the rest, stands Mileo with his catchy track “Frankenstein”, a bouncy, Swedish-style pop song, and he comes across as a really likable personality too. It definitely won’t take them very far in the contest, but still – good luck. Just don’t pick Rybak, for your own sake
Aviad Berger: First Place – Emma – “Northern Lights”
I’ve changed my ranking several times since the songs were released, but in the end, I decided to give my 12 points to Emma. I think this is the song with the greatest potential to place highly this year out of the entire selection. Emma’s voice is precise, soft, and most importantly, it suits the song perfectly and lifts it several levels higher. To be honest, I really like this national final, and as long as the tiresome Alexander Rybak doesn’t win, I’ll be fine. Good luck, Norway – please don’t mess this up.
Netta Gefen: First Place – Emma – “Northern Lights”
I chose Emma because her voice has that Scandinavian magic I’m looking for. The song is melodic, emotional, and atmospheric, and it builds gradually in a really effective way. Emma brings the Northern Lights to the stage – the natural phenomenon most closely associated with Norway – and I really hope they make strong visual use of that in the performance. I need to mention that “Frankenstein”, which I ranked second, is also a completely valid option, but I still went with “Northern Lights” because of its atmosphere and her vocal delivery. If Norway chooses either of these two songs, they’ll be in very good hands.
Shahar “Chacha” Asido: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
I chose Mileo’s song because, first of all, he was totally robbed the last time he took part in 2024 with “You’re Mine“. This time, he has the catchiest song, with a message that can really come through strongly in the staging. On top of that, it’s the most memorable entry out of all the songs, and in my opinion, Norway needs to bring something a bit different to Eurovision this year.
Oscar Difental: First Place – Alexander Rybak – “Rise”
Third time the charm? Alexander Rybak returns to Norway’s selection with “Rise”, another attempt to make it to Eurovision for the third time. This time, after his 2018 performance, he brings a much stronger song, blending his iconic violin with classic Scandinavian pop sounds. The opening is gripping, the energy never drops, and Rybak has a strong chance of making it back onto Europe’s biggest stage
Talya Raviv: First Place – Jonas Lovv – “Ya Ya Ya”
What a fun national final Norway has put together! Catchy, feel-good pop songs that are light, enjoyable, and cute – but only one really stood out to me above all the others. Jonas Lovv brought an infectious, upbeat track which, unlike the rest, also includes touches of rock, pulling me straight into the vibe as I listened. In my opinion, there are plenty of strong songs here with real potential to reach the Eurovision final, and I hope Norway makes the right choice.
Maor Heumann: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
Two years after Norwegians shied away from his eccentric performance, Mileo returns with another song about a twisted, destructive relationship, also hinting at the industry’s attempts to control creators and limit their art. He wraps this complex message, as always, in excellent production, a catchy chorus, and a dark atmosphere that somehow fits perfectly with the song’s upbeat rhythm. He manages to rise above strong competitors in this selection, and I hope Norwegians learn from their 2024 mistake that left them in last place in Malmö.
Talor Fishler: First Place – Storm – “Lullaby”
What a joyful national final — kudos to Norway! The song “Lullaby” brings us music in a style we haven’t really heard yet this year. It’s very well structured, showcases excellent vocal abilities, and has a rhythm that just makes you want to learn the lyrics and join Storm on the final night in Vienna.
Maayan Eli: First Place – Mileo – “Frankenstein”
Bottom line, it’s just a fun, infectious, and memorable song. On top of that, Mileo is an excellent performer, and “Frankenstein” has quirky, original stage potential that’s sure to stand out, unlike any other entry. It’s a pop you enjoy singing the chorus to, and it’ll likely do really well with the Eurovision fan community and casual viewers alike. The emphasis on the word “Frankenstein” paired with what’s probably going to be a green performance full of pop culture elements from Frankenstein adaptations, series, and plays over the years, guarantees it’ll be a standout number in the contest and won’t get lost among the other songs and performances.
Tal Dahan: First Place – Silke- “Forevermore”
Norway’s Eurovision national selection, which used to be at the top of the pre-selections every year, unfortunately continues its downward trend. For my number one spot, I chose the artist who was also featured on another song I love from the Norwegian selection, but back in 2023, “Ekko inni meg” by Jone. Silke’s song this year is pure schlager in the best way — fun to listen to and dance to; even though it doesn’t bring anything new, Silke’s voice is also very pleasant to the ear, and I really hope it sounds just as good live and that Norway makes the right choice!
Noy Yehoyada: First Place – Storm – “Lullaby”
For the sake of variety, I chose Storm’s “Lullaby”, mainly because I couldn’t listen to any song in this selection from start to finish without losing patience. I’d be happy if we had some kind of rock song at Eurovision this year, and this one is fairly likeable and fills that missing slot for me. Beyond that, I don’t really care who Norway sends to Eurovision this year — even if it’s Alexander Rybak.
| Artist | Avi | Adiel | Ofek | Aviad | Netta | Chacha | Oscar | Talya | Maor | Talor | Maayan | Tal | Noy | Summary |
| Mileo | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 133 |
| Storm | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 108 |
| Emma | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 105 |
| Hedda Mae | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 86 |
| Silke | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 77 |
| Jonas Lovv | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 82 |
| Skrellex | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 57 |
| Alexander Rybak | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 49 |
| Leonardo Amor | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 44 |
Notable Returning Stars and Rising Talents
Alexander Rybak – The winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with his iconic song “Fairytale“, notably set a historical record at the time with 387 points. In 2018, Rybak returned to “Melodi Grand Prix” and won for a second time with the entry “That’s How You Write a Song“. At the main contest in Lisbon, he won the second semi-final but ultimately finished 15th in the Grand Final.- Emma – The younger sister of the famous twin duo Marcus & Martinus, who began their journey in 2012 by winning the Junior Melodi Grand Prix. After securing second place in the Swedish national selection in 2023 with the song “Air“, they were chosen to represent Sweden in Eurovision 2024 with “Unforgettable“, which achieved a top-ten finish in the Grand Final.
- Mileo – A prominent fan favorite during “Melodi Grand Prix 2024” national selection with the song “You’re Mine“, though he did not qualify to the final that year.
- Leonardo Amor – Participated last year in the “San Marino Song Contest” with the song “Calling For You“, where he reached the second chance round but failed to qualify for the final.
- Raylee is considered one of the most popular Norwegian artists among Eurovision fans. She previously reached the final of the Norwegian national selection in 2020 with the song “Wild” and again in 2021 with “Hero”.
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Skrellex competed in the Norwegian national selection in 2023 with the song “Love Again”, finishing in seventh place.
Norway at Eurovision 2025
“Lighter” was the song performed by Kyle Alessandro, who represented Norway in the Eurovision 2025 grand final. Norway finished in 18th place overall with 89 points – 67 points from the audience and 22 points from the juries. In the televote, Norway ranked 12th, while in the jury vote, it reached 23rd place.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Norway’s 64th 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.
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