Following the conclusion of the EBU’s independent review into the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, NRK the national broadcaster of Norway confirmed its intention to participate in Eurovision 2025 and has now launched the upcoming national final, Melodi Grand Prix 2025.
Melodi Grand Prix 2025 applications open
After much discussion with the EBU over the incidents that took place during Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Stig Karlsen the former Head of Delegation for Norway confirmed that NRK are satisfied with the conclusions of the EBU’s independent review. Thus, the Scandinavian nation will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 next May in Switzerland. Once again, Melodi Grand Prix will be used to select the act that will represent the nation. The illustrious music competition has chosen all but one of its Eurovision representatives since its conception.
NRK has officially opened the submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2025. The deadline for artists and songwriters is September 1 2024. Any nationalities can apply, however it is recommended that at least one Norwegian songwriter is credited in the submission to promote Norway’s music interests. Each artist, producer or songwriter may only submit up to three entries for consideration. NRK also reserves the right to select artists of their choosing to perform a submitted entry. Furthermore, NRK can invite artists and producers of their choice to participate in the competition. All applications will be assessed by a Jury in October. The participants that advance to the live broadcast of Melodi Grand Prix 2025 will be published in January 2025.
Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
After three Semi-Finals and a nine-entry Final, Gåte emerged victorious in Melodi Grand Prix 2024 earlier this year. During the Final, Gåte received a combined total of 250 points, six points more than runners-up KEiiNO with their song, ‘Damdiggida’. The winner was determined through the combined scores of the international jury (40%) and public televoting (60%).
At the Malmö contest, Gåte qualified from the second Semi-Final in 10th place. During the Grand Final, the gothic-folk entry, ‘Ulveham’ finished last in 25th place, scoring 16 points. In the process, extending Norway’s unwanted record of most last places to twelve.
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