NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster, have announced the first eight finalists of MGP 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

Eight of the nine MGP 2026 finalists were announced earlier today during a press conference at NRK Studios in Marienlyst in Oslo. The remaining finalist will be decided through a radio duel between eight artists on Nitimen, on Monday 26th January. The first eight finalists are:

• Alexander Rybak – “Rise”
• Emma – “Northern Lights”
• Hedda Mae – “Snap Back”
• Jonas Lovv – “Ya Ya Ya”
• Leonardo Amor – “Prayer”
• Mileo – “Frankenstein”
• Silke – “Forevermore”
• Storm – “Lullaby”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix