Tonight, the first Semi-Final of Melodi Grand Prix took place tonight. In the first Semi-Final, four artists competed for a spot in the Grand Final of Melodi Grand Prix. After a series of duels, it was confirmed that Blåsemafian feat. Hazel won the first Semi-Final.
How the act was selected in tonight’s show?
The winner of tonight’s show was selected in a series of duels. The four acts first competed in two duels, to determine the final two. Another duel is then done to select tonight’s winner. (The act that won the duel is highlighted in Bold)
Duel 1
- Stina Talling – Elevate
- Beady Belle – Playing With Fire
Duel 2
- Jorn – Fate Bloody Faith
- Blåsemafian feat. Hazel – Let Loose
Gold Duel
- Stina Talling – Elevate
- Blåsemafian feat. Hazel – Let Loose
In addition to the duels taking place tonight, pre-qualified participants KEiiNO and Tix performed their entries ‘Monument‘ and ‘Ut av mørket’
Melodi Grand Prix will continue its search for their 2021 Eurovision entry next Saturday, where four more artists fight for a spot for the Grand Final.
Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
The Scandinavian nation debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 with Nora Brockstedt and her song ‘Voi Voi’, placing fourth. Since their debut, Norway has managed to win three times (1985, 1995 & 2009).
In 2020, Ulrikke won Melodi Grand Prix with her song ‘Attention’. Norway was set to perform in the First Semi-Final of this year’s contest before it was cancelled. Ulrikke was offered direct qualification for the 2021 MGP final, but declined.
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Fuming. Let Loose was the worst of all of them, and didn’t deserve to beat Faith Bloody Faith. Norway have made a mistake today