Norway

Jonas Lovv Hellesøy (born 8 September 1994), is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Ya Ya Ya”.

Kyle Alessandro Helgesen Villalobos (born 10 March 2006) is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Lighter”.

Gåte (pronounced [ˈɡôːtə]; Norwegian for ‘riddle’) is a band from Trøndelag, Norway playing Norwegian folk music bred with metal and electronica. Their style has been referred to as progressive folk-rock. The band was put together by Sveinung Sundli (violin, keyboards) in 2000 and originally consisted of his younger sister Gunnhild Sundli (vocals), Gjermund Landrø (bass, backing vocals), Martin Langlie (drums) and Magnus Børmark (guitar, keyboards). Langlie was replaced by Kenneth Kapstad in 2004. Gåte represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with “Ulveham”, finishing in 25th place with 16 points.

Alessandra Watle Mele (born 5 September 2002), known mononymously as Alessandra, is an Italian-Norwegian singer. She competed in the seventh season of The Voice – Norges beste stemme in 2022, reaching the live shows. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with “Queen of Kings”, which finished in 5th place at the grand final with 268 points. Her track peaked at number one in Norway and was a top ten hit in eleven countries.

Subwoolfer is a British-Norwegian pop trio formed in 2022. Two of the members perform as wolves in black suits with white shirts with distinctive yellow stylized wolf-head masks and yellow gloves and ties and go by the pseudonyms Keith and Jim. The third member, DJ Astronaut joins them on stage in a golden astronaut suit. The wolves’ identities were publicly revealed on 4 February 2023 as Ben Adams and Gaute Ormåsen, during the final of Melodi Grand Prix 2023. Subwoolfer represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with “Give That Wolf a Banana”, finishing in 10th place with 182 points.

Andreas TIX Haukeland (born 12 April 1993), better known as Tix (stylized in all caps), is a Norwegian singer. He represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “Fallen Angel”. Haukeland has Tourette syndrome, a condition characterised by involuntary movements called tics. During his childhood, he was bullied for his condition and he was called “Tics”, which he later turned into his stage name.

“Attention” is a song by Ulrikke Brandstorp. It would have represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. The song was released as a digital download on 31 January 2020. A simple ballad accompanied by a violin, it is about unrequited love.

“Spirit in the Sky” is a song by Norwegian music group Keiino. It was released as a digital download and for streaming on 25 January 2019 as the lead single from their debut studio album Okta. It represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. It was performed during the second semi-final on 16 May 2019, and qualified for the final.

Alexander Igorevich Rybak (Russian: Александр Игоревич Рыбак; born 13 May 1986) or Alyaksandr Iharavich Rybak (Belarusian: Аляксандр Ігаравіч Рыбак) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and actor. Based in Oslo, Norway, Rybak extensively worked on television programs and on tours in Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe throughout the early 2010s. Performing in English, Russian and Norwegian, Rybak has released five albums. His debut 2009 album, Fairytales, charted in the top 20 in nine European countries, including a top position in Norway and Russia. Alexander Rybak represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with “Fairytale”, winning the contest with 387 points; and later represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with “That’s How You Write a Song”, finishing in 15th place with 144 points.

Joakim With Steen (born 26 June 1989), better known as Jowst (stylised in all caps), is a Norwegian music producer and songwriter. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 alongside vocalist Aleksander Walmann with the song “Grab the Moment”, finishing in 10th place.

Agnete Kristin Johnsen Saba (born 4 July 1994), also known as Agnete Saba, Agnete Johnsen or simply Agnete, is a Sami-Norwegian singer and songwriter. Saba is best known for being the lead singer of the Norwegian teen punk band the BlackSheeps. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 as a solo artist with the song “Icebreaker”.

Joanna Deborah Bussinger (born 20 July 1993), known professionally as Debrah Scarlett and as of 2019 known under the moniker Red Moon, is a Norwegian-Swiss singer and songwriter. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Mørland with the song “A Monster Like Me”. She competed on the Norwegian version of The Voice in 2013. Since 2020, she has been releasing music as Red Moon.

Carl Espen Thorbjørnsen (born 15 July 1982), better known as simply Carl Espen, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter, who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with his song “Silent Storm”.

Margaret Berger (born 11 October 1985) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, music director, and DJ. She made her debut on Sony BMG after she placed second on the second season of Norwegian Idol in 2004. She released the studio albums Chameleon (2004) and Pretty Scary Silver Fairy (2006). Berger represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, finishing in fourth place with the song “I Feed You My Love”.

Touraj Keshtkar (Persian: تورج کشتکار; born 26 May 1987), known professionally as Tooji, is an Iranian-born Norwegian singer, painter, model and television host. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan and finished 26th (last) in the final.

Stella Nyambura Mwangi (born 1 September 1986) is a Kenyan-Norwegian singer, rapper, and songwriter. Her work has been used in films such as American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and Save the Last Dance 2, and also in TV-series such as CSI: NY, Scrubs and Survival of The Thickest. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf with the song “Haba Haba”.

Didrik Solli-Tangen (born 11 June 1987) is a Norwegian singer who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song “My Heart Is Yours”.

Alexander Igorevich Rybak (Russian: Александр Игоревич Рыбак; born 13 May 1986) or Alyaksandr Iharavich Rybak (Belarusian: Аляксандр Ігаравіч Рыбак) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and actor. Based in Oslo, Norway, Rybak extensively worked on television programs and on tours in Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe throughout the early 2010s. Performing in English, Russian and Norwegian, Rybak has released five albums. His debut 2009 album, Fairytales, charted in the top 20 in nine European countries, including a top position in Norway and Russia. Alexander Rybak represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with “Fairytale”, winning the contest with 387 points; and later represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with “That’s How You Write a Song”, finishing in 15th place with 144 points.

“Hold On Be Strong” is a song performed by Norwegian singer Maria Haukaas Storeng, written by Mira Craig. It was presented by Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Guri Annika Schanke (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɡʉ̂ːrɪ ˈskɑ̂ŋkə]; born 14 December 1961) is a Norwegian actress and singer. She is known in Norway for her acting career, and was part of the 2005 round of the Norwegian version of Dancing with the Stars, where she came in second. Guri Schanke represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with “Ven a bailar conmigo”, finishing in 18th place with 48 points.

Christine Guldbrandsen (born 19 March 1985 in Bergen, Norway) is a singer who is best known internationally for being the Norwegian entrant in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. She has released three albums in Scandinavia: Surfing in the Air, Moments, and Christine. A new album, Colors, was released on 8 April 2011. She sings mainly in Norwegian, Danish and English.

Wig Wam is a Norwegian glam metal band formed in Halden in 2001. Wig Wam’s lineup—consisting of vocalist Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), guitarist Teeny (Trond Holter), bassist Flash (Bernt Jansen) and drummer Sporty (Øystein Andersen)—has remained unchanged since the band’s formation. The band’s style mixes glam metal and hard rock with humorous lyrics and imagery. Wig Wam had their international breakthrough in 2005 when they represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest held in Kyiv and placed ninth with the song “In My Dreams”.

Knut Anders Sørum (born 12 April 1976) is a Norwegian singer from Østre Toten Municipality. He represented Norway at Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul with the pop-ballad “High”. He was also a vocalist and keyboard player for the Norway-based Christian extreme metal band Vardøger for many years (1994-2006, 2007, 2018).

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song “I’m Not Afraid to Move On”, written by Arve Furset and VJ Strøm, and performed by Jostein Hasselgård. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 2003 in order to select its entry for the contest. The broadcaster returned to the contest after a one-year absence following its relegation in 2002 as one of the bottom six entrants in 2001. Twelve entries competed in a show that took place on 1 March 2003 and the winner was determined over two rounds of public televoting.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song “On My Own”, written by Ole Henrik Antonsen, Tom-Steinar Hanssen, and Ole Jørgen Olsen, and performed by Haldor Lægreid. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 2001 in order to select its entry for the contest. Twelve entries competed in a show that took place on 24 February 2001 and the winner was determined over two rounds of voting from a five-member jury panel and a regional televote. The top four entries in the first round of voting advanced to the competition’s second round—the superfinal.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song “My Heart Goes Boom”, composed by Morten Henriksen, with lyrics by Tore Madsen, and performed by the group Charmed. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 2000 in order to select its entry for the contest. Ten entries competed in a show that took place on 4 March 2000 and the winner was determined over two rounds of voting from a five-member jury panel and a regional televote. The top four entries in the first round of voting advanced to the competition’s second round—the superfinal.

Stig André van Eijk (Norwegian: [ˈstiː vɑn ˈæɪk]; born 21 March 1981) is a Colombian-born Norwegian singer and songwriter. Van Eijk represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with “Living My Life Without You”, finishing in 14th place with 35 points.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song “Alltid sommer”, composed by David Eriksen, with lyrics by Linda Andernach Johansen, and performed by Lars A. Fredriksen. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1998 in order to select its entry for the contest. Eight entries competed in a show that took place on 27 February 1999 and the winner, “All I Ever Wanted (Was You)” performed by Lars A.

Tor Lars Oskar Endresen (born 15 June 1959) is a Norwegian singer and composer. He has entered the Norwegian song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest numerous times, but has only won it once, and represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, where he finished in last place with nul points. Endresen was part of a popular Norwegian TV show in the early 1990s, a show with pop music from the 1950s and 1960s called Lollipop, as a singing bartender. The show went on for 30 episodes, and there were released three albums (English lyrics) with music from the show which sold very well in Norway.

Elisabeth Gunilla Andreassen (née Andreasson; born 28 March 1958), also known simply as Bettan, is a Norwegian-Swedish singer who has finished both first and second in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Secret Garden is an Irish-Norwegian band specialised in new-age music, led by the duo consisting of Irish violinist and singer Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian composer, arranger and pianist Rolf Løvland. The group came to fame when they won the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, representing Norway with the composition “Nocturne”. In the course of a partnership lasting over 25 years, they have sold millions of albums worldwide, many of which went platinum in numerous countries.

Jan Werner Danielsen, known professionally as Jan Werner, (10 April 1976 – 28 September 2006) was a Norwegian pop singer, also known for his interpretations of musical, classical, and rock standards. He was famous for his powerful voice which stretched over four and a half octaves. His breakthrough came after winning two important talent contests, most notably on national television in the show Talentiaden (NRK) in 1994. The same year, he represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest, with Elisabeth Andreasson.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song “Alle mine tankar”, written by Bjørn Erik Vige, and performed by 16-year-old Silje Vige. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1993.

Merethe Trøan (born 19 May 1970) is a Norwegian singer, best known for her participation in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest. In her teens, Trøan and her sister were members of vocal group Pastel together with two brothers (not related to the Trøans). In 1985, Pastel took part in the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest selection, Melodi Grand Prix, with the song “Ring Ring Ring” finishing third. Pastel released one self-titled LP before disbanding.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 with the song “Mrs. Thompson”, performed by the supergroup Just 4 Fun, which consisted of Hanne Krogh, Eirikur Hauksson, Marianne Anthonsen and Jan Groth. Krogh had previously represented Norway in 1971 and 1985 as part of Bobbysocks, while Hauksson had previously represented Iceland in 1986 as part of ICY. For the first and only time in Norwegian Eurovision history, the song was selected internally after the participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), cancelled the scheduled Melodi Grand Prix 1991 due to the 140 submitted entries all being considered “unacceptable”.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 with the song “Romeo”, written and performed by Ketil Stokkan. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1986. In addition, NRK was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Grieghallen in Bergen, after winning the previous edition with the song “La det swinge” by Bobbysocks.

Britt-Synnøve Johansen (born 23 June 1970) is a Norwegian female singer. She represented Norway in Eurovision Song Contest 1989, where she finished 17th.

Karoline Krüger (born 13 February 1970) is a Norwegian singer and composer. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 final in Dublin, where she finished fifth.

Kate Gulbrandsen (born 6 August 1965 in Slemmestad) is a Norwegian singer. In 1986 she represented Norway at the Yamaha Song Festival in Tokyo with the song “Carnival”. She won the Norwegian national final Melodi Grand Prix 1987 in a very close regional vote, giving her the opportunity to compete for Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 with the song “Mitt liv” (My Life), written by Rolf Løvland and Hanne Krogh. She went on to place ninth overall.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 with the song “Romeo”, written and performed by Ketil Stokkan. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1986. In addition, NRK was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Grieghallen in Bergen, after winning the previous edition with the song “La det swinge” by Bobbysocks.

Bobbysocks is a Norwegian pop duo consisting of Norwegian Hanne Krogh and Swedish-Norwegian Elisabeth Andreassen. They won the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song “La det swinge” (“Let it swing”). Elisabeth went by the surname Andreasson until 1994.

Dollie de Luxe were a Norwegian pop duo consisting of Benedicte Adrian (lead vocals) and Ingrid Bjørnov (keyboard and vocal). Their debut album Første Akt from 1980 was awarded Spellemannprisen. They represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 with the song “Lenge leve livet”. The duo Dollie was formed in 1980, and from 1984 called Dollie de Luxe.

Jahn Teigen (born Jan Teigen; 27 September 1949 – 24 February 2020) was a Norwegian singer, musician and comedian. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983, From October 2006 until his death in February 2020, he lived in Sweden.

Jahn Teigen (born Jan Teigen; 27 September 1949 – 24 February 2020) was a Norwegian singer, musician and comedian. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983, From October 2006 until his death in February 2020, he lived in Sweden.

Finn Bjørn Kalvik (born 30 April 1947) is a Norwegian singer and composer. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981.

Sverre Kjelsberg (18 October 1946 – 18 June 2016) was a Norwegian singer, guitarist, bassist, composer, and lyricist. He was a member of the band The Pussycats from 1964. He and Mattis Hætta represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 with the entry “Sámiid ædnan”, which was composed by Kjelsberg and Ragnar Olsen. On 18 June 2016, Kjelsberg was found dead in his home, aged 69.

Jahn Teigen (born Jan Teigen; 27 September 1949 – 24 February 2020) was a Norwegian singer, musician and comedian. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983, From October 2006 until his death in February 2020, he lived in Sweden.

Anne-Karine Strøm (born 15 October 1951) is a Norwegian singer, best known for having taken part in the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest selection, Melodi Grand Prix, in six consecutive years between 1971 and 1976, winning on three occasions (twice as a soloist and once as a member of an ensemble) and representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contests of 1973, 1974 and 1976.

Ellen Helen Nikolaysen (born 10 December 1951) is a Norwegian singer/actress. She participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 as part of the Bendik Singers group with the song It’s Just A Game and Eurovision this time as a solo artist in 1975 with Touch My Life With Summer. She won the Best Performance Award at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo in 1974 with the entry “You Made Me Feel I Could Fly”. In the early 1990s she began a new career as actor in musicals on Norwegian theatre stages.

The Bendik Singers were a four-member Norwegian vocal group, brought together by singer and composer Arne Bendiksen to participate in the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest selection, Melodi Grand Prix, in 1973. The group consisted of Anne-Karine Strøm, Ellen Nikolaysen and brothers Bjørn and Philip Kruse. They performed Bendiksen’s song “Å for et spill” at the Melodi Grand Prix in Oslo on 17 February 1973, and were voted the winners, earning the Norwegian ticket to the 18th Eurovision Song Contest, held in Luxembourg City on 7 April. Before the contest the song was translated into English, with words and phrases also included from other European languages, and retitled “It’s Just a Game”.

Grethe Kausland (née Nilsen; 3 July 1947 – 16 November 2007) was a Norwegian singer, performer and actress. As a child star she was one of Norway’s most popular singers (her debut single “Teddyen min” from 1955, sold more than 100,000 records), and she participated in several films as a child. She represented Norway in the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, singing “Småting” with Benny Borg. From 1973 she performed regularly with the musical group Dizzie Tunes.

Hanne Krogh (born 24 January 1956) is a Norwegian singer and actress from Haugesund and Oslo. Krogh is among the most selling record artists in Norway ever. She represented Norway alone at the age of fifteen at the “Eurovision Song Contest 1971” with the song “Lykken er…” and is internationally well known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with Elisabeth Andreassen in the group Bobbysocks!.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song “Karusell”, written by Jolly Kramer-Johansen, and performed by Kirsti Sparboe. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1965 in order to select its entry for the contest. This was the first of Sparboe’s three Eurovision appearances for Norway.

Odd Børre Sørensen (9 August 1939 – 28 January 2023) was a Norwegian pop singer. Internationally, he is best known for the song “Stress”, which he performed in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest. He sang in Kjell Karlsen’s Orchestra (1962–70) and was releasing singles during that period. He retired from full-time professional singing in 1970 and became an insurance company agent (although he did perform in the Norwegian national finals in 1971 and 1977 and was one of the judges in the 1978 final).

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song “Karusell”, written by Jolly Kramer-Johansen, and performed by Kirsti Sparboe. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1965 in order to select its entry for the contest. This was the first of Sparboe’s three Eurovision appearances for Norway.

Åse Maria Kleveland (born 18 March 1949) is a Norwegian singer, guitarist, politician and activist. She represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 with the entry “Intet er nytt under solen”. A well-known folk singer and traditional guitarist in Norway, she was appointed Minister of Culture in Norway in 1990, and held the position until 1996, representing the Labour Party under the Gro Harlem Brundtland administration. She was also president of the Swedish Film Institute from 1999 to 2006.

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song “Karusell”, written by Jolly Kramer-Johansen, and performed by Kirsti Sparboe. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1965 in order to select its entry for the contest. This was the first of Sparboe’s three Eurovision appearances for Norway.

Arne Joachim Bendiksen (19 October 1926 – 26 March 2009) was a Norwegian singer, composer, and producer, described as “the father of pop music” in Norway. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964.

Anita Thallaug (14 February 1938 – 20 March 2023) was a Norwegian actress and singer. She was the Norwegian contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, where she sang the song “Solhverv”.

Inger Johanne Jacobsen (13 October 1923 – 21 July 1996) was a Norwegian singer and actress, known for her participation in the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest.

Nora Brockstedt (20 January 1923 – 5 November 2015) was a Norwegian singer. She was the first person ever to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, appearing as the Norwegian entrant in 1960 and 1961. She was first nationally known through being part of the musical quintet The Monn Keys. In her last years, she focused more on the jazz genre, with successful albums like As Time Goes By (JazzAvdelingen, 2004) and Christmas Songs (JazzAvdelingen, 2005).

Nora Brockstedt (20 January 1923 – 5 November 2015) was a Norwegian singer. She was the first person ever to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, appearing as the Norwegian entrant in 1960 and 1961. She was first nationally known through being part of the musical quintet The Monn Keys. In her last years, she focused more on the jazz genre, with successful albums like As Time Goes By (JazzAvdelingen, 2004) and Christmas Songs (JazzAvdelingen, 2005).