Tonight, the first Semi-Final of Melodi Grand Prix 2024 was held, kicking off Norway’s Eurovision 2024 selection. Six artists competed for the first three spots in the final.
Semi-Final 1 Results
The running order and the results from tonight’s show are as follows:
| Order | Artist | Entry | Result |
| 1 | Mathilde SPZ ft. Chris Archer & Slam Dunk | “Woman Show” | Did Not Qualify |
| 2 | Fredrik Halland | “Stranded” | Did Not Qualify |
| 3 | Myra | “Heart on Fire” | Did Not Qualify |
| 4 | Gothminister | “We Come Alive” | Qualified |
| 5 | Ingrid Jasmin | “Eya” | Qualified |
| 6 | Margaret Berger | “Oblivion” | Qualified |
From this round, Ingrid Jasmin, Margaret Berger and Gothminster will advance to the Grand Final, where they will be joined by the six qualifying artists from the other two Semi-Finals.
What we know about Melodi Grand Prix 2024
As was previously reported, Melodi Grand Prix will include three Semi-Finals and one Grand Final. The remaining two Semi-Finals will take place on the 20th and 27th of January 2024 at the Marienlyst in Oslo. The Grand Final will then take place on the 3rd of February 2024 at the Trondheim Spektrum in Trondheim. All shows will be broadcast live on NRK1 and NRK TV.
This year, Melodi Grand Prix will feature a total of 18 artists, and three artists from each Semi-Final advance to the Grand Final.
What is Melodi Grand Prix?
Melodi Grand Prix is the Norwegian method of selection for Eurovision. This national final selection method is over 60 years old. The only year where Melodi Grand Prix has not taken place was 2002, when Norway were relegated from the Eurovision Song Contest. Melodi Grand Prix has undertaken a few different formats, but the changes in format have mainly taken place in the last few years, since 2020.
Norway’s Eurovision Journey
The Scandinavian nation made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with Nora Brockstedt and the song “Voi Voi”, which placed 4th. Since their debut, they have participated 61 times and made the Grand Final 58 of these. In addition, Norway has won the competition three times – in 1985, 1995, and 2009.
Norway’s latest Eurovision participation saw them being represented by Alessandra with the song “Queen of Kings”. After qualifying for the final, Norway placed 5th in the Grand Final, receiving 268 points, 52 of which were from the jury and 216 from televoters.
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News Source: NRK
Photo Credit: Julia Marie Naglestad / NRK
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