Eurovision is now merely a couple of weeks away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography and their Eurovision 2024 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Norway’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Gåte.
Gåte’s Eurovision Journey So Far…
Gåte was announced as Norway’s representative after winning the Norwegian national final, Melodi Grand Prix, at the beginning of February. At the allocation draw, Norway drew the second half of the second semi-final. After the producers created the running order, it was confirmed that Gåte would perform “Ulveham” fifteenth in semi-final two, proceeding the Dutch entry.
During the pre-parties season, the group performed at the Barcelona Eurovision Party, London Eurovision Party and Eurovision in Concert, in addition to a live on tape at Pre-Party ES. The group also performed at Melfest WKND.
What do we think of “Ulveham”
The team at That Eurovision Site have reacted to Norway’s entry for Malmö. Tim gives his thoughts on “Ulveham”, which you can check out below. You can also check out our written reactions here.
Who are Gåte?
Gåte has been active as a band since 1999. They released their first EP, simply titled Gåte EP, in 2000, which gained significant popularity. Their music typically consists of rearranged versions of traditional Norwegian folk tunes with added metal and electronica. While the members have changed over the years, their current formation consists of Gunnhilk Sundli (vocals), Magnus Børmark (guitar), Jon Even Schärer (drummer), Mats Paulsen (bass) and John Stenersen (nyckelharpa).
The group had a four year hiatus between 2005 and 2009, then again between 2010 and 2017. Their first album, “Jygri”, reached number 1 in the Norwegian charts when it was released in 2002. Since their return, they have released 2 albums, “Svevn” (Sleep), which reached #11 on the Norwegian charts at its peak, and “Nord” (North).
At Eurovision, Gåte will perform “Ulveham”, a modern interpretation of the Norwegian medieval ballad “Møya i ulveham” (The Maid in Wolf Pelt). The song was written by Gunnhild Sundli, Magnus Børmark, Jon Even Schärer, Martin Jensen Lillebuen, Ronny Graff Janssen and Sveinung Ekloo Sundli. It was produced by Sveinung Sundli, Magnus Børmark, Tobias Østerdal and Marit Jensen Lillebuen.
Norway’s Eurovision History
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: Gåte / That Eurovision Site
Photo Credit: Julia Marie Naglestad
Rory Gannon