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NRK has announced that Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will take place on February 28 in Lillehammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mads T\u00f8rklep, Head of Delegation stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think this might be the best MGP in history, if I dare say so. That we can actually win Eurovision with what you have found\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a lot that feels new in 2026. But at the same time, it is MGP as people know it. It is a folk festival. There is good music, there is something for everyone, for the whole family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winner of Melodi Grand Prix will have the chance to represent Norway at Eurovision 2026. This is the 64th time that MGP will be used to select the Norwegian Eurovision entrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: NRK<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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