Tonight, the first semi final of Melodi Grand Prix 2008, the Norwegian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, wil be held. Six songs will be presented and the top two, chosen b televoting, will go directly to the final on 9th February.

The show

The show will start at 19:55 CET. The first semi final is held in Stavanger hosted by Per Sundes. Televoting will send the top two songs directly to the final while the thrid and fourth place entries will enter the second chance round on 6th February.

Webcast

A webcast will be provided on NRK's official website here.

Line-up

1. Podium – Lystgass
2. Tinkerbells – Hold on
3. Nicholas Carlie – Colliding
4. Ann-Marie Anderson – Ándagassii
5. Michelle – Baby, don't stop the music
6. Veronica Akselsen – Am I supposed to love again

In 2007, Norway was represented by Guri Schanke who finished 18th in the semi final with Ven a bailar conmigo. It would be the first time that Norwayis not taking part in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest since the semi final was introduced in 2004.