Before taking to the stage at the London Eurovision Party, Tim spoke with KEiiNO for an interview. KEiiNO represented Norway at Eurovision 2019 with their song “Spirit in the Sky”.
Check out our interview with KEiiNO here!
Together, Tim and KEiiNO spoke about their recent musical plans, as well as reflecting on their most recent participation in Melodi Grand Prix. Alexandra also shares her excitement at taking on hosting roles for the show. The band also joke with Tim about their constant meetings at pre-parties, with the group breaking into fits of laughter.
Who are 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. The band also tried to represent Norway in 2024 with “Damdiggida”, but finished in second place. 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 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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