Category: Norway

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New details about "Melodi Grand Prix 2026" have been revealed - including the number of submissions, the format of the national final, and when they'll reveal the entries that will compete to represent Norway at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. On June 19th, Norway confirmed it's participation in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The day after confirming participation in Eurovision 2026, NRK declared the opening of the song submission window for "Melodi Grand Prix 2026", through which they will choose Norway’s entry for Eurovision 2026. Today (Thursday), NRK revealed new exciting details about the "Melodi Grand Prix 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); NRK has officially announced that the grand final of Melodi Grand Prix 2026, also known as "MGP 2026", will take place on February 28th at Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. This venue is the large arena that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics. The move from Oslo to Lillehammer is intended to bring fresh energy...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Norwegian Film Institute has announced funding for a new feature film telling the story of Bobbysocks’ historic Eurovision 1985 victory. “La det Swinge” will premiere in late 2027. From the Eurovision stage to cinema screens: The Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) has confirmed a grant of 8.8 million NOK (approximately 750,000€) to produce a feature film revisiting Norway’s first-ever Eurovision win in 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden - four decades ago. The film, titled “La det Swinge” (in English: “Let It Swing”), after the winning song by Bobbysocks, will be directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, produced by Tanya Badendyck and Rebecca Mathisen, and written by Mads Loken. It is scheduled for release in the second half of 2027. In its announcement, the institute wrote: “This is a true and moving story of how one Eurovision victory transformed an entire nation—from doubt and defeat to a moment of pride and unity. A colorful, musical celebration filled with humor, hope, and genuine chills.” ...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Julia Morris, a BBC journalist, courageously exposes archival footage showing a Eurovision artist kissing and touching her against her will during an interview. The artist admits, "I was very drunk... maybe someone should have intervened." Julia Morris (BBC journalist) courageously revealed this week how a Eurovision artist harassed her on camera. At Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv, she interviewed the Norwegian band Wig Wam’s lead singer, Åge Sten (stage name Glam), sharing footage from that interview showing Sten straddling her on a couch, kissing her multiple times against her will, and touching intimate areas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid the ongoing legal battle between the Municipality of Sanremo and RAI, the Italian national broadcaster is already planning ahead: Which city could be the next to host the Sanremo Festival? The prestigious and long-standing Sanremo Festival, from which Italy’s Eurovision representatives are selected, may depart from its legendary city for the first time in 75 years due to a fierce dispute between RAI, the Italian...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway in Eurovision: The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK, which confirmed last night its participation in Eurovision 2026, has officially opened the song submission window for its national selection, Melodi Grand Prix. Norway has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, set to take place in Austria. The national broadcaster announced the opening of the submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2026—the national selection that will determine Norway’s representative for Eurovision 2026 in Austria. Submissions are open from today until September 1, 2025, with an emphasis on originality, quality, and uniqueness—qualities that could captivate audiences across Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision to open submissions earlier than usual, along with statements from Tarjei Strøm, the musical director of MGP, highlight a shift in strategy: Norway is aiming not just to participate, but to win Eurovision this year. stressed that the goal is to find a unique song that will be remembered and become a hit that people...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway in Eurovision 2026: The Norwegian national broadcaster confirms Norway will compete in Austria, choosing its representative via “Melodi Grand Prix,” the country’s Eurovision national selection. The Norwegian national broadcaster NRK has officially confirmed: Norway will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, to be held in Austria. As is customary, the country’s representative and song will be chosen through the traditional “Melodi Grand Prix” festival, expected to take place in early 2026. With this announcement, Norway joins the list of countries that have already secured their place at Europe’s biggest musical event.‏ Norway is the 16th country to express interest in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Denmark, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland, Malta, Luxembourg, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A High-Quality Norwegian Selection - But What About Moral Responsibility? Since its inception in 1960, “Melodi Grand Prix” has been considered one of Europe’s most high-quality Eurovision national...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Kyle Alessandro, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Lighter". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Kyle Alessandro, Norway's representative, is the eighth act to have his second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Lighter". Kyle will perform as song number 8 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In the video, Kyle appears during the quieter part of the performance. A dim blue light washes over him, and on stage, beams can be seen behind him, held at angles. As the song intensifies, the stage bursts into flames, and next to Kyle is another dancer, performing flips across the stage. ‎‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stage Design The giant LED screens display graphics of mountains in a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, connecting to the prominent mountain motif featured this year in the contest. One of the most notable upgrades is a mobile lighting system installed on the ceiling of the stage,...