Shiloh had the opportunity to speak to KEiiNO ahead of their participation in Melodi Grand Prix heat three. The 2019 Eurovision representatives and now three-time Melodi Grand Prix participants will perform the song “Damdiggida” on Saturday.
Check out our interview with KEiiNO here!
KEiiNO described the songwriting process for “Damdiggida” and revealed that it started out as a very different song. They also let slip that they’re planning a surprise for the live performance!
About KEiiNO
Tom Hugo, Fred Buljo, and Alexandra Rotan first collaborated as KEiiNO in 2019, when they represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Spirit in the Sky”. They earned fifth place in the grand final when all was said and done, and have since released an album and a number of singles.
They attempted to represent Norway again in 2021 with the song “Monument”, but ultimately lost out. Since then, they’ve been releasing music as well as touring.
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 from the jury and 216 from televoters. The song also became a TikTok hit even prior to its Eurovision selection, setting Norway up for success.
What do you think of our interview with KEiiNO? Do you think “Damdiggida” will have a chance of representing Norway in Malmö? Where does the song fall in your rankings? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, Tumblr and Bluesky as we look ahead to Eurovision 2024!
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