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Kate Gulbrandsen Interview: “My song is about my history – the man I was married with.”

Our next Melodi Grand Prix interview is with MGP 1987 winner and former Eurovision artist Kate Gulbrandsen who is set to compete this weekend in the first semi-final. Kate has represented Norway internationally for a number of years outside of Eurovision, including in 1986 when she competed in the Yamaha Song Festival in Tokyo. Following her MGP win, Kate would …

Ulrikke Interview: “Honestly is a song written to my manager Christoffer.”

We continue our Melodi Grand Prix interview series today following a very lucky conversation with MGP 2020 winner and should-have-been Eurovision artist Ulrikke. “Honestly” we can’t believe it happened! Ulrikke’s musical talent was first found when she won a local singing contest and acted in productions of Pippi Longstocking and Reisen til julestjernen. Her love of the theater would continue …

Rasmus Thall Interview : “My big brother Robin is my hero.”

We’re back with another edition of our Eurovision 2023 Interview series, this time featuring Melodi Grand Prix semi-final one contestant Rasmus Thall. Last night we had the chance to sit down with Rasmus and talk about his participation in Melodi Grand Prix as an artist, his musical inspiration for his song “Tresko”, and about his connection to Eurovision 1963. Hello …

Eirik Næss Interview: “I’ve backed a lot of the other artists for this years MGP in other shows.”

Welcome to a new calendar year and a new year of interviews here at ESCUnited! Make sure to check back frequently, as we have a number of interviews to post in the coming weeks but we’re excited to kick off our interview season with Eirik Næss from Norway! Eirik was born in Larvik, Norway and moved to London after graduating …

NRK reveals additional changes for Melodi Grand Prix 2023

As reported last month, Norway’s Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen revealed on Grand Prix Podkasten (Grand Prix Podcast) that two big changes would be happening at MGP 2023. The first would be that the multi-show national final would now consist of only three semi-finals and a grand final on February 14th, with the second announcing the return of the international …

Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2023 will feature three semi-finals

Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix selection will happen once again, but according to Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen there will be a few changes introduced for the 2023 edition. Last week Karlsen made an appearance on the Grand Prix Podkasten (Grand Prix Podcast) and indicated that the biggest change for next year’s selection will be seen in the show’s format. In …

Norway: MGP 2023 to be hosted by Arian Engebø & Stian “Staysman” Thorbjørnesen

Not to long ago, Sweden revealed their host and some of their details, and even Denmark revealed their host city for next year, so now it’s time for Norway to reveal some of their own details, of what we can expect from 2023. Melodi Grand Prix 2023 Hosts Recently, Norwegian national broadcaster (NRK) could confirm, that they have found their …

Elsie Bay: “I really want other people to be able to interpret this song in their own way!”

This week we were able to interview Melodi Grand Prix autoqualifier Elise Bay ahead of this weekend’s MGP final. Together we discussed her background in music, her decision to submit a song this year, and what her song “Death of Us” means to her. Read our conversation below! Hi there Elsie – thank you for interviewing with me today! Why …

Christian Ingebrigtsen: “I grew up dreaming of representing Norway in the Eurovision as a songwriter.”

Ahead of the Melodi Grand Prix final next week we were able to sit down with autoqualifier Christian Ingebrigtsen for an interview. We talked about all things Norway and Eurovision, his past in performing and studying in the United States, and his passion for the contest. Read our full conversation below! Hi there Christian – thank you for interviewing with …

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