Today, the rehearsals for Eurovision 2026 continue in Vienna. Countries rehearsing on Day 4 include Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta and Norway. The last semi-final participant to undertake their first rehearsal is Norway’s JONAS LOVV.
What did we learn about JONAS LOVV’s staging?
For those who watched Melodi Grand Prix, the core of the performance remains familiar. The staging keeps its signature elements, particularly the use of lighting.
As the performance reaches its final section, everything intensifies. Pyrotechnics come into play, and JONAS fully leans into the moment, using strong poses and direct engagement with the camera to close the performance with impact.
Photos from the first rehearsal should be up about 24 hours after it finishes. We’ll update this article when they’re out.
Who is JONAS LOVV?
Jonas Lovv Hellesøy is a 31-year-old singer-songwriter born in the Norwegian city of Bergen. He first shot to fame when he appeared on the Norwegian version of Idol, but was eliminated at the audition stage. After that, he developed his voice, fronting several bands before going solo and releasing his own music since 2020. In 2025, he gained recognition again after starring in Norway’s version of The Voice, reaching the semi-final stage.
JONAS LOVV will participate at Eurovision 2026 with “YA YA YA” which was co-written JONAS himself, as well as Sondre Skaftun.
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 Kyle Alessandro with the song “Lighter”. After qualifying for the final, Norway placed 18th in the Grand Final, receiving 89 points, 22 of which from the jury and 67 from televoters.
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News Source: EBU
Photo Credit: Fredrik Hovdevik