Following their win at Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix there was some uncertainty about whether Gåte would represent Norway at Eurovision. It has now been confirmed by NRK that Gåte will indeed represent Norway at Eurovision in Malmö.
Gåte confirm Eurovision 2024 participation
Due to Israel‘s participation in this year’s contest, the members of Gåte said they needed time to reflect on whether they wanted to partake in this year’s contest. Singer Gunnhild Sundli however has now confirmed they will take part by saying the following to broadcaster NRK:
“…now we are ready to say that we choose to participate”
Gunnhild Sundli on Gåte’s participation at Eurovision 2024
Gåte and NRK want to use Eurovision as a platform to speak about the ongoing issues in regard to Palestine-Israel. NRK’s Stig Karlen has also confirmed that NRK will be speaking with both the EBU and Swedish broadcaster NRK about the event’s security.
Of course we want to talk about the special year that is now, both in relation to the war between Israel and Gaza and security during the competition.
NRK will follow up on security and ask a number of questions about this to both EBU and SVT.
Stig Karlsen on security at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
That Eurovision Site is currently restricting its coverage of Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest for the forseeable future. For more information on how our coverage is being affected, please read the following statement.
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.
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News Source: NRK
Photo Credit: NRK/ Julia Marie Naglestad
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