Hello Oslo, this is Dublin Calling! Yes, Norway is the focus of our third #QualifiersWeek of 2020. Norway have taken victory in the Eurovision Song Contest – a total of three times.

Here is how #QualifersWeek will shape out:

• Monday – Facts about Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
• Tuesday – The Best of Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
• Wednesday – The Worst of Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest
• Thursday – Eurovision Ireland’s Highs and Lows of Norway

Norway Facts

• Broadcaster – NRK
• National Final – Melodi Grand Prix
• Debut – 1960
• Host Country – 1986 (Bergen), 1996 & 2010 (Oslo)
• Grand Final Appearances – 55
• Overall Appearances – 58
• Best Placing – 1st (1985, 1995 & 2009)
• Worst Placing – Last (1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1990, 1997, 2001, 2004 & 2012)
• Nul Points – 1963, 1978, 1981, 1997
• Barbara Dex Award – n/a

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland