They were 18 acts at the start of the journey through Norway’s musical landscape three weeks ago, and now it’s down to the last 9 acts. On Saturday we will find out who will win the Melodi Grand Prix 2024 grand final and get to represent Norway at Eurovision in Malmö in May.
The running order for the grand final was revealed today as well, and you can see that down below.
Three acts qualified from each of the three semi-finals, but who is your favourite to be crowned king or queen of Norway? Do you fancy Nordic folk rock from Gåte, electro-pop from Eurovision alum Margaret Berger, a 3 metre tall robot Super Rob with best friend Erika Norwich or will it be previous poll favourite KEiiNO?
Who do you want to see winning on Saturday in Trondheim? Go vote in our poll below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Running order of the grand final
- KEiiNO – “Damdiggida”
- Annprincess – “Save Me”
- GOTHMINISTER – “We Come Alive”
- Ingrid Jasmin – “Eya”
- MIIA – “Green Lights”
- Margaret Berger – “Oblivion”
- Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagermo – “Judge Tenderly Of Me”
- Gåte – “Ulveham”
- Super Rob & Erika Norwich – “My AI”
Listen to all songs in Melodi Grand Prix 2024
Who is your favourite in Norway? And do you think one of them can get another top 10 or maybe top 5 result in Malmö? Let us know in the comments below.
Gåte antisemites, I will never vote for them.
I want Gothminister to win!!!!!!
Gåte for the ?
Praying for KEiiNO to win ?????? I adore them
I hate them….
Team Gate
Why are people voting for Keiino in this poll just because they are famous & participated @ Eurovision? Their song is not good. GATE is going to win this National final & maybe even the whole contest.
Agree.!! People are voting mostley for the name. They are a great group but the song is too weak this time. Ulveham is a masterpice!!
Latest news from Norway is that thes torm Ingunn are causing problems for MGP. The flight with KEiiNO and Gåte among others this evening had to return to Oslo after two failed landing attempts. They then had the night bus from Oslo to Trondheim as an alternative, but that bus has been cancelled are the latest news. As the first performer in the final KEiiNO should have started their tests earlyh tomorrow. So a bit crisis feeling here now …
Everyone has arrived safe and sound after all ))
TEAM GÅTE!! Keiino already had their turn. And they’ve had better songs than this. If they want to “come back and win Eurovision” they need something better than Damdiggida. Gåte is incredible, authentic Norwegian culture, first entry in Norwegian since 2006! Come on!
Gate and Keiino have amazing songs and performances but Im totaly in love with song Judge Tenderly Of Me. I think that song can win all thing.
Why is Ann princess so low in the answers? Did we see the same staging and choreography? Cause if keiino were t keiino i d be voting for her!!!!
Keiino all the way for me…. But Ann princess impressed me a lot…. And the dancers were phénomè phénome phenomenal
Going in to this, Gåte were in my 15th position over all and Keiino were 7th. After seeing their respective performances at MGP, Keiino vaulted up to 2nd favourite for me, but Gåte shot straight to my number 1. Keiino are a superb act, no doubt about it. They can really sing and deliver a song, but ultimately it just won’t garner the support at Eurovision they way Spirit In Sky (or even Monument) likely would have. Its the weaker of the three offerings. I do enjoy it though so won’t be mad if it won, just will be disappointed… Read more »
I’d be more surprised if KEiiNO weren’t winning this point lol
*poll, f-ing autocorrect
Seems that My AI has the most streams so far in Spotify. I think we could be in trouble
And they’ve got the best spot in the final. Articles about «poor crying Erika» everyday…
I really feel like NRK is pushing it so hard to send it to Malmö…
Don’t think the spot matters with 9 songs. Also, that’s the worst performed song by a mile, there is no way jury giving it even a slight chance.
I hope jury won’t but of I understand correct it’s 40% jury 60% public votes.
Unfortunately, I have a feeling their televoting will love My AI. Eurofans voting will not vote for it, but Norwegians perhaps will. Alessandra last year though had international jury support as well which My AI perhaps won’t have.
Honestly, it feels like NRK are rigging the final for her, it sucks
My favourite is: Ingrid Jasmin – “Eya”
Why is Margaret Berger doing so well? Her song is bland, generic and has poor staging.
Because ESC fans are voting for her, not for her song. Same for Keiino.
I’m excited for us to potentially have the first act in Norwegian since 2006. Not to mention, finally sending something that isn’t some flavor of pop!! Voting Gåte 🙂
And no, I don’t vote for non-pop and norwegian language all the time. I voted for Alessandra last year. I just think it’s an exciting change, and two of many cool qualities about Ulveham <3
Totally agree!
Keiino but i guess they their chance are small now since Norway people can only remember the last act (3 last act qualified in semifinal). So of course i will love to see Keiino win in that first place but it’s impossible now, all the Mgp winner always perform in second to last or last. So i hope My Ai will win if it’s not Keiino, i can’t stand that bland folk rock (or whatever it is), if they send Gate’s song, their faith will look like Spain 2023.
Based BEYOND BELIEF!!!
Will people really remember a screaming woman at Eurovision?
Can you just not reply to every single comment about Gåte? We got your point – you don’t like the song. You’re just becoming an annoying hater if you haven’t noticed already.
This is probleby the same person that is posting the same Gate hate everywear. Doesn’t work. Still love ulveham. You are making Keiino fans look bad.
Spirit in the Sky mustered a mere forty plus jury votes in 2019, so let that be a warning to those tempted by Keiino. No way is this song getting 250+ televotes. Ulveham is the obvious choice. And celebrate the Norwegian language!
And it will muster a mere 40 televote points at Eurovision im warning you
The song “Ulveham” is not in Norwegian. It’s in Ancient Norse, which is closer to Icelandic. If you’d bet 1 Million Euro that nobody could understand the lyrics in Norway, you’ll be rich. Most Norwegians have no idea what the lyrics are about. Here’s an example: The title: “Ulveham” is translated to “Wolf skin” by Google Translate from Norwegian. Which is not wrong, but in Ancient Norse. The title is: “Wolf Curse”. So the song is about a Woman that got turned into a Wolf, and had to drink her brother’s blood to transform back. She accidentally killed her brother,… Read more »
My AI is a guilty pleasure and I am cheering for it and We come Alive.
But my favorite was Mileo 🙁
Gåte just so we can get a Norwegian language song back at Eurovision. I can’t handle if Norway send another set of manufactured characters to ESC.
I love Keiino, but this is so much worse than Monument sadly 🙁 They were great live as always, Alexandra is truly a gem. One of the greatest pop singers in the world currently, without a doubt, I wish all the best to them, but Gate should be the right choice here. There are several solid songs as well, it is a much better NF than last year IMO. My top 8: 8) Super Rob&Erika – This is a big disappointment. It is ultra childish, Erika is very cringe on stage and she can’t sing. If their performance was great,… Read more »
Very good and interesting analysis!
I agree with your analysis too. I do think that Norway will pick Gåte and what reassures me is the fact that MGP doesn’t have an all televoting superfinal anymore, which means that 40% of the final result will be determined by jury and I can see them sinking “My AI”. I also understand that every televoter has only one vote meaning that many votes will get split between Keiino and Super Rob and I expect that there won’t be a runaway televoting winner. Keiino can potentially challenge if they get a good jury result but I’m quite doubtful at… Read more »
I believe “My AI” will get a lot of jury votes. The song is really popular in Europe
Oops, I missed Margaret Berger 🙂
I would put her in front of Eya, so number five. Solid, she is a good performer, it sounds good, but the song is nothing special for me.
Totally agree with that except the comparaison with monument. I still can sing spirit in the sky but forgot monument pretty fast… And this year… At first listen i thought the same as you i wasn t convinced by damdiggida… But at third listen now i found myself singing it along all the time… Will it stay like that? No idea.. But it s à good indicator they re going to do well compared to monument
Gåte Is A Potential Eurovision Winner. KeiiNO Will End Up Bottom 10
Evidently I love Margaret Berger, so it is difficult to be impartial on this final. Trying to be professional, I would have to go with KeiiNO for the most fun performance so far, but “Ulveham” for the most “gripping” performance for sure. But… There are other serious contenders here. If “My AI” softens its staging and makes the robot more loveable (and not a giant pink monster) then I think this could win. Then, there is Gothminster – Never underestimate a good rock scare, especially when it’s well choreographed like that. And finally, there is a lovely duet “Judge Tenderly… Read more »
GÅTE – “ULVEHAM” has to win. Norwegians ar sick and tired of Keiino, they won’t vote for them again, unless they wanna stay in the semifinal… Especially with that childish song, more suited for Junior Eurovision than for Eurovision….
Are you Norwegian?
Super Rob and Erica are my personal favourites, they would be an absolute blast at Eurovision and I could see that song going international.
However, bookies are seldom wrong and it seems to be between Gate and KEiiNO and I wouldn’t have a problem either way, so I think I’m going to be happy with whatever Norway selects.
That song sounded interesting at first, but Live was super cringe, she can’t sing, and it sounds bland.
Gate also didn’t sound great, but it is the song with the biggest potential.
You don’t know Erika. She is actually a great singer, and performed the song well even in the dress rehearsal. She just let her nerves get to her on the live show. People who struggles with psyciatrich issues sometimes break. So stop being rude and learn about the singer before you speak.
Word?
Amen to that !
I know her from 2020. when she had a duet, uptempo ballad. She didn’t sound great there either. I always check other work from an artist. I am sorry if she has problems, the fact is she doesn’t sing great, and in such a basic song like this it looks even worse.
What? She sounded great there as well. What kind of vocals are you expecting Mr Cowell?
I think that’s the idea, that My AI sounds so bad it’s good.
Well then I guess I am too dumb to understand that type of genius ideas.
My big favourite is Ulveham, but I honestly think that Margaret and Keiino have a good chance too. Let’s see how the running order works. This year seems to be very important at MGP.
It’s all the way Gåte for me. I immediately felt connected with the song and this was reinforced after the live performance, which was my first goosebumps moment of the season. I understand that it doesn’t appeal to all the fans but I don’t really get the comparisons with previous acts, such as Blanca Paloma or Alvan & Ahez. For me it’s all about being able to tell a story that can be relatable and make the viewer feel connected in just 3 minutes. Neither of the aforementioned 2 managed to do that for me, although I loved “Fulenn” but… Read more »
I felt the opposite. I am still unable to tell you Ulveham’s story. Maybe you could do so using the new lyrics?
My AI and We Come Aluve have very clear messages as shown on stage.
By just watching the live performance I can immediately say that it’s a Nordic fairytale about a tormented girl lost in the forests of Norway. The way that Gunnhild twists and turns in the dark scenery with images of the Nordic nature in the background tell the story without even speaking the language. I don’t need more. Images often speak stronger. 🙂
Now tell me the story of “My AI” without using the lyrics.
In my opinion, everything here is an upgrade over Queen of Kings. Green Lights is my favorite, but I’m also a fan of We Come Alive and Ulveham.
I don’t get Green Lights, the song sounds like a patchwork, good idea, badly executed. And she is very average live, the staging was also seen so many times. That would even be a NQ at ESC.
How is she ‘average’ live? What planet are you on? She sounded angelic to me!
In my opinion, none of the acts are mind-blowing, but Margaret definitely can perform so she’s a good choice. That being said, I wish “Waltz of Death” has qualified. Good or bad, it wasn’t boring.
I’ll be in the audience in Trondheim on Saturday, and I’m looking forward to an amazing show! We have only one vote each and mine goes to Gåte. But Anne & Dag Erik has such a mesmerizing song that having only one vote hurts!
Does this apply for all televoters? I suppose that many votes will split between Keiino and Super Rob if that’s the case.
GOTHE or GÅTMINISTER
Margaret Berger. The momentum seems to be with Gåte though and it would actually be a fantastic step for Norway to take in this contest. Away from the trashy acts they have been insisting on sending for quite a while now to something more real and distinctly Norwegian.
Tomorrow is the semifinal allocation draw. It will be interesting to see how many countries will stay in the semifinals. They were signed last year, and how many will be switched up.
Either Gothminister or Gåte.
100%!
The running order is fascinating. It seems like NRK expect it to be Gåte vs Super Rob. Personally I expected Keiino vs Super Rob. Dag Erik & Anne is given a Dark Horse position. Meanwhile Miia is getting sacrificed in the middle ? … This is what I expect to happen. Keiino fandom will split in votes for Keiino and Margaret. Metal Fandom will split in votes for Gothminister and Gåte. Country fandom will all go hardcore on Dag Erik & Anne. Kids & Milennials will vote for Super Rob. I think people will think like this: “If I don’t… Read more »
I think you’re right with this analysis.
Keino Should Fokus To Writing For The Junior Eurowision Because This Music Its Just To Childisch To Be Sing By Adults And A Bald Man …
Gate Sounds Like A Train Crash And Cholkbord Scritching All In One . If This Goes To The Eurowision It Will Be NonQualified Certinely Because Its Simple That No One Wants This
One of the most bland boring folk song i’ve ever heard…
Gotta agree
Really . This Are All Terible Otptions Norway Should Just Withdraw And Come Back When They Are Ready To Not Be A Emberessment . Junior Eurowision Even Has Beter Songs Over This Crap
Hopefully MIIA, Margaret or Ingrid. It’s probably gonna be Gate though. I don’t like the song at all but I guess it’ll make the fandom happy. I don’t think it’ll do great on ESC tbh.
I’ve been loving MGP 2024 this year! So many good songs (love 6 of them)! Keiino or Gåte would be a great choice.
Producers did KEiiNO dirty. Not that their song is my favorite but I’m 1000% sure it’s Norway’s best shot for a good result this year.
All this noise around Gåte will end in disappointment if they go to Eurovision. They’re good but it’s simply not a song for which lambda viewers, which are way more than us fans, will vote a lot. As for Super Rob & Erika I prefer not to think about it.
I do not believe this conspiracy theory of yours. In 2021 Keiino were the penultimate act to perform. Were they then being given an advantage over the other contestants?
It’s not a conspiracy theory, I’m not trying to prove that producers want KEiiNO to fail. I just meant that the first spot is rude for one of the favorite. And even though I agree on the fact that the last spot doesn’t necessarily gives you an advantage, you can’t deny that opening the night really isn’t a good thing. Tell me when was the last time that an opening act won a selection with 10 or more acts? Maybe it happened in the past few years but I personnally don’t remember it.
I really dont get the appeal of Gate. But I also didnt get the appeal of Blanca Paloma last year.
For me Keiino is pure fun, and the more I listen to the song the more I like it.
Otherwise I would love Green lights to win!
Duncan Lawrence and Lordi are similar then – they both have keyboards in the song 🙂
Blanca and Gate have literally nothing in common.
I also didn’t get Blanca appeal, but I definitely see Gate appeal.
They do, they both include cultural or ethnic elements, that’s why the fandom backed them.
Same
I hope for Gate
In Norway this year the last start number always wins. The Norwegians seem to have lost their long-term memory.
Gåte! Only Gåte.
Hopefully this will still be true after the new lyrics are unveiled.
I can only imagine it will make the song worse and less authentic
Keiino going first in the running order must hurt them a little
Ulveham sounds like something that could’ve won the contest in the 2nd half of the nineties or the early 2000s… I’m personally not a big fan but it wouldn’t be a bad choice at all and I would support them. I feel like KEiiNO deserves another go at Eurovision since their televote win in 2019 proved that they can do it, and I feel like Damdiggida is the right song. The performance in the semi-final was epic. My worry is that somehow My Ai is going to win. Norway has proven before with TiX that they’re not afraid of sending… Read more »
Don’t forget Subwoolfer!
Norway has proven they can send something bonkers and cheesy 3 years in a row from 2021 to 2023 🙂 . My AI would be even worse somehow.
I agree with what you said about Ulveham. Still I find it the best choice in musical terms. Damdiggida would prolong the abovementioned streak to 4 years in a row. I certainly prefer Damdiggida to all their 3 recent ESC entries but still I would like Norway to change direction. Judge Tenderly of me would be a very nice edition to ESC and I would support it as well.
they’ve been sending cheesy stuff since 2016
At least people will understand the story of My AI. Ulveham already is having its lyrics rewritten.
My only problem is that I fail to remember Ulveham and the chorus is literally just screaming if you check the lyrics
My AI wouldn’t be sent even if it sounded flawless, because it is a childish and generic song, and it sounds terrible and cringy live.
Keiino has a very weak song, but props to them ofc, they are epic performers. Gate will make a difference, even if they don’t win, they will be close to the top definitely.
I’m not sure Norwegian people will mass vote Ulveham. I fear that the song is overhyped to the point where the fandom will attack people who don’t like it for sabotaging Gate’s chances. Currently KEiiNO and Super Ron’s song have the largest streaming numbers, so I anticipate those songs to be loved the most by the Norwegian public despite the odds.
Yeah something tells me My AI is gonna do better than anticipated.
Ulveham is objectively the best choice and a possible televote winner at Eurovision! Most of these songs are really good, though.
Televote winner is funny. It won’t happen, but it will get a respectable placement. Juries will tank them tho for sure
Ulveham seems more like a middle of the scoreboard song to me. It’ll do good at the televote, but completely ignored by the juries. And also, I wonder if it’s not too left field to score big on the televote actually.
Yeah I feel like this might be the actual result.
I feel like the fandom is hyping it up way to much and it will do average at Eurovision.
Last year everybody thought Blanca Paloma would potentiellay win televotes. Instead she ended up last, saved by juries
That’s what I’ve been thinking. And they’re both ethnic songs that are very compressed live and could be potentially sent to Eurovision after a pop song the year before.
Televote winner? Be serious, just see how Spain 2023 televote, this song maybe will have the same faith as Spain 2023 let’s alone televote winner
No one thought Spain would do well in the televote last year come on… also a folk tale would very much fit people’s expectations from Norway. It doesn’t have to fit into one thing (Latin bops) like Spain in order to do well.
Eurovision polls from the fandom here and on the subreddit put it in the top 10.
Idk why but I see it coming on the bottom ten on the GF of Eurovision.
either KeiiNo, Dag Erik & Anne or Miia for me personally
wouldn’t mind Ulveham though
My top 3:
1. Gåte – “Ulveham” (10/10)
2. Super Rob & Erika Norwich – “My AI” (9.5/10)
3. Gothminister – “We Come Alive (9/10)
Gåte could be a Eurovision winner. “My AI” could easily enter the top 15. “We Come Alive” would just be there for my own satisfaction, haha.
You do really underestimate eurofans and jury by saying they’d go for Super Rob instead of Gothminister ))
I have a feeling Gate won’t even get to the top 10 at Eurovision but that could just be me.
My AI is one of the worst performances I’ve seen whole season long, and I watched Malta and Moldova 🙂
I really don’t get how people like the song after live performance, as a track I get some appeal, although it still sounds generic and outdated, but live performance was a complete mess. Erika is an average singer at best, she was already at MGP in 2020, and she was bland as well.
I found this about Ulveham.