Melodi Grand Prix 2023 – the performances from the first semi-final – Reviews and recommendations

The article is continuously updated during the live broadcast … The year kicks off with the start of a European adventure. Tonight, for the first time, we can see the artist(s) who will fight for Europe’s favor in Liverpool in May during Eurovision 2023. Before we get that far, tonight’s seven participants must concentrate on capturing your vote. You vote for the winner at news.no/stem when the presenters open the vote. In the meantime, you can share your dice rolls and opinions about the songs with music critic Espen Borge in news Svarer. The evening’s participants perform in the following order: 1. Alessandra: “Queen of Kings” Text and melody: Henning Olerud, Stanley Ferdinandez, Alessandra Mele, Linda Dale Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 2. Eirik Næss: “Wave” Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 3. Rasmus Thall: «TRESKO» Text and melody: Rasmus Simon Vedvik Thallaug, Farida Louise Bolseth Benounis, Robin Alexander Vedvik Helmersen Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 4. Kate Gulbrandsen: «Tårer i paradis» Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 5. Umami Tsunami: “Geronimo” Text and melody: Torgeir Ryssevik, Carl-Henrik Wahl, Bjørn Olav Edvardsen, Sindre Timberlid Jenssen, Lasse Midtsian Nymann and Kristian Lund Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 6. Ulrikke Brandstorp: « Honestly» Text and melody: Jim Bergsted, Helge Moen, Ben Adams, Ulrikke Brandstorp, Joshua Oliver, Christoffer Gunnestad Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news 7. Byron Williams Jr + JOWST: «Freaky for the Weekend» Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news



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