Norwegian broadcaster NRK announced that submissions for Norway’s national final Melodi Grand Prix 2025 are open.
Submission Criteria
After confirming its participation last month, the process to find Gåte’s successor has begun. The submission period for Melodi Grand Prix 2025 will remain open until Sunday the 1st of September. The rules state that artists must be at least 16 years old by April 2025, can only submit three songs and at least one person involved in the project should be Norwegian, in order to prioritise and promote Norwegian music.
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 62 times, and made the Grand Final 59 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 Gåte with the song “Ulveham”. After qualifying for the final, Norway placed 25th and last place in the Grand Final, receiving 16 points, 12 of which from the jury and 4 from televoters.
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News Source: NRK
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