It’s a big day for the Norwegian duo from Trofors in Nordland. Not only do they play in the final of the Swedish final for Melodi Grand Prix, called Melodifestivalen. They can also become historical. Never before has Sweden sent a contribution from another country to the international final. – Should they go all the way to the top, Marcus and Martinus will be historic, says cultural journalist Matilda Sjelen in Dagens Nyheter. – It is very likely that they will take home the victory. There was great cheering when the Norwegian twins entered the stage. – The Swedes love them! Many people wonder why they stand for Sweden and not for Norway. They have delivered on every review, including now, says Helin Pakdemir, journalist in SVT news to news. But do the Swedes want two Norwegians to represent them in the international final? According to a survey conducted by the analysis company Novus, 24 percent of those questioned are quite or very negative about a Norwegian duo representing Sweden. 21 percent are fairly or very positively disposed to the same. The most negative are men and the group of young people between the ages of 18 and 34. Torbjörn Ek in Aftonbladet, Eurovision and Melodifestivalen expert in Aftonbladet, thinks it is likely that Marcus and Martinus will take home the victory. Photo: Aftonbladet – It is very likely that they will take home the victory. Everything points to it. That’s what Torbjörn Ek, Eurovision and Melodifestivalen expert in Aftonbladet, says. – But there is a small chance that people will vote more nationalistically in the final. It can at least make the vote more exciting, he says. If the Norwegian duo wins tonight, the expert believes there will be some backlash tomorrow. Marcus and Martinus are audience favourites, if we believe the sound of the audience during the dress rehearsal for Melodifestivalen on Friday. Photo: Tommy Iversen / news – But when we get to the international final, we will support Marcus and Martinus. As we will do everything for Sweden to win over Norway if there is Norwegian doping. – People must say what they want, but we will do our best for those who want to represent them. We will do our best for them, say Marcus and Martinus themselves to news before the final. Tough competition Klara Hammarstrøm is a former artist in Melodifestivalen in Sweden. She has participated in the competition three times. She was quick to answer when she is asked who she thinks will win tonight during the pre-party for Melodifestivalen in SVT. – This year, Marcus and Martinus stand out. Nevertheless, she says that it is a tough competition this year as there is high quality across all the numbers. Culture journalist Matilda Sjelen says that both based on how the Swedes have voted, and based on the Swedish top list on Spotify, it may appear that the Swedes want two Norwegians to win the Melodifestivalen. Photo: Tommy Iversen / news The Norwegian Eurovision entry Gåte is in place in Stockholm. Unfortunately, they did not get tickets for the final, but have gathered with other enthusiasts to follow the final. The band has no doubts about who will win. – Marcus and Martinus, clear as day, says vocalist Gunhild Sundli to news. They are not afraid of Norwegian competition in Sweden. – We have to cheer each other on. They are very talented and it’s a very good song. The Norwegian winner of the MGP, Gåte, is not afraid that they may have to meet Norwegian Marcus and Martinus in the final. Photo: Linda Marie Vedeler / news The Norwegian twins Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen were born in Elverum in 2002. But they grew up in Trofors in Nordland. Perhaps not even all Norwegians know where it is. But do the Swedes know that? – I can imagine that the “hardcore” Marcus and Martinus fans know it, but beyond that, it’s not really something you talk about that much. We know they come from northern Norway, says cultural journalist Sjelen.
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Melodifestivalen in Sweden – Marcus and Martinus can become historic – news Nordland
