You know it’s 2014 when the use of an orchestra makes it to the headlines. And indeed, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest itself and the 30th anniversary of Norway’s first victory with Bobbysocks, 2015 will mark the first time that NRK has held its Melodi Grand Prix preselection with an orchestra since 1998! The 54 musicians of KORK, the broadcaster’s own orchestra, will accompany the ten songs in the national final to the extent desired by the respective artists.
MGP has been stripped down to just one show, meaning there will be no semi-finals in 2015. Having already tweaked its selection format last year, NRK is now looking to place the whole focus on one impressive show, although it is not ruling out the return of semi-finals in the future. The final in Oslo Spektrum will be held on Saturday, 14 March, on the same night as the Melodifestivalen final in neighbouring country Sweden.
Saturday, 14 March: Final
In Copenhagen, Carl Espen and his entry “Silent Storm” reached a very good 8th place.
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