Shining bright: Previewing Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026
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Super Saturday is upon us, as six countries choose their songs for Eurovision. One of them is Norway, is ready to razzle-dazzle us with all things Melodi Grand Prix.
Michael is joined by special guest, Lou, to navigate through the nine songs in contention and decide if the new Tarjei Strøm era of MGP is going to amaze us.
You can enjoy MGP from the comfort of your lounge room, by tuning in to NRK TV on Saturday 28 February at 7:45pm if you’re in Europe, or on Sunday 1 March at 5:45am if you’re in Melbourne.
In this episode:
- Find out who has a urinal named in their honour
- Meet the little sister of some Euro-famous siblings
- Cheer for the Aussie, who’s back to tell his story
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Playlist
Skrellex 
– Into the Wild
Hedda Mae – Snap Back
STORM – Lullaby
Mileo 
– Frankenstein
Silke – Forevermore
Alexander Rybak – Rise
emma – Northern Lights
Leonardo Amor – Prayer
JONAS LOVV – Ya Ya Ya
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