Shining bright: Previewing Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026

Shining bright: Previewing Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities February 28, 2026 Duration: 52:45

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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