The fIrst artIsts of MelodI Grand PrIx are revealed!

Norwegian national broadcaster revealed the acts of the first semi final and the pre-qualified acts for this years Norwegian national selection, Melodi Grand Prix 2020.

After winning the televote at last years competition with « Spirit In The Sky », the interest of artists joining Melodi Grand Prix grew immensely. 

The acts were announced during a press conference, broadcasted live from NRK.

The first semi final acts:

• Kim Rysstad – « Rainbow »
• Raylee – « Wild »
• Geirmund – « Come Alive »
• Lisa Børud – « Talking About Us »

You can listen to the songs from the first semi final here!

Pre-qualified acts for the final:

• Didrik & Emil – « Out Of Air »
• Ulrikke Brandstorp – « Attention »
• Akuvi – « Som du er »
• Sondrey – « Take My Time »
• Tone Damli – « Hurts Sometimes »

There are several returning artists: Ulrikke (MGP 2017), Didrik (represented Norway at Eurovision 2010) and Tone Damli (MGP 2009 runner up).

A total of five semi finals and one grand final will be held this year. Melodi Grand Prix 2020 will be held on the following dates:

• First Semi Final: 11th of January
• Second Semi Final: 18th of January
• Third Semi Final: 25th of January
• Fourth Semi Final: 1st of February
• Fifth Semi Final: 8th of February
• Grand Final: 15th of February

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Photo by: Andres Putting