– I like the concept, I love music and I’m happy to be a person who can support someone, says Christine Dancke. From the autumn, she will take over the role as expert from Mona B. Riise, who is resigning after ten seasons with the popular music competition. The experienced presenter has been central to the Norwegian music industry for a number of years, and has a long career at news. Among other things, Dancke hosted the music magazine “Christine” on P3, in addition she has been the program manager for P3 Gull, the Spellemannprisen and the VG list Top 20. She is also behind the portrait series “HAIK”. Today she runs her own production company and podcast. Christine Dancke currently runs the production company Vrang, and produces podcasts. Photo: news Kjetil Solhøi / Kjetil Solhøi – A dream Although she has many irons in the fire, she is looking forward to becoming a permanent fixture in Stjernekamp. – Stjernekamp is an arena that is about music, and the lives of people that we get to travel to. – These are people who have dared to venture into something that is outside their comfort zone. Music means a lot to people, and is an integral part of us. Being able to witness it is a dream, says Dancke. Thorough feedback Dancke describes himself as an honest judge who is concerned that the artists receive constructive feedback. – Giving proper feedback is a form of love, because it shows that you invest time in a person’s work, which you want to realize their potential. – If we had been better at looking at such feedback as a form of love, we would also have allowed greater breadth in the feedback, she points out. It is also important to her that the artists are taken seriously regardless of what they have done before in life. And that they feel welcome. – Stjernekamp must be a safe arena to show off. Here, the artists will be allowed to shine regardless of their musical and career background, she says. Christine Dancke gets engaged when she talks about music. Photo: news Kjetil Solhøi / news Kjetil Solhøi Don’t be fooled Dancke is above average interested in music, was one of the biggest music profiles in news until 2020 through the program “Christine”. The 38-year-old has always been involved in promoting new talent, and has a lot of knowledge that she will take with her further in Stjernekamp. – I know genres very well, and I’m not that easy to fool like that, she says and smiles slyly. – I am also good at recognizing a star when I see one. I have eyes and ears at the right time, she says. – A driven music journalist After ten seasons in the chief role, Mona B. Riise has decided to give up, and will be embarking on other projects next time. She feels lucky to have had what she describes as “10 wonderful years in Stjernekamp.” – It has been so rewarding to experience 100 artists who have not only challenged themselves, but also grown so incredibly much during one season, she says. Mona B. Riise together with Bjørn Tomren who won in 2021. Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad Riise emphasizes that it will be nice to have a new voice. – Christine is a driven and very skilled music journalist with a heart that really beats for music. – Unique competence Stjernekamp had a break in 2022, but in the autumn ten new artists will fight to become Norway’s ultimate entertainer. Project editor for Stjernekamp, Pia Basberg, is looking forward to news’s flagship returning to the screen. – We are looking forward to a new season and warmly welcome our new expert judges. Christine is unique in her musical expertise, says Basberg. At the same time, she would like to thank Mona B. Riise for her outstanding efforts over ten years in Stjernekamp. – Mona has had a central role in the project throughout all seasons. She has added joy, professional expertise, tears, humor and love to the programme, says Basberg.
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