Tonight will see the second semi-final of the Norwegian selection better known as Melodi Grand Prix. Seven songs will compete for two places in the final and two places in the Siste Sjansen in order to represent Norway in the first semi-final of the next Eurovision Song Contest.

How to watch

• Live on NRK1 at19:55 CET
• Webcast (NRK official)

Participants

1. Pernille & Marius – I'll be yours (Lyrics and music: Ovi, Johanna Demker, Björn Djupström)
2. Babel Fish – Depend on me (Lyrics and music: Tarjei van Ravens, Halvor Holter)
3. Marika – Hungry for you (Gipsydance) (Lyrics and music: Marika Lejon)
4. Isabella – Sand (Lyrics and music: Isabella Leroy)
5. Endre – Oh oh (Puppy love) (Lyrics and music: Samsaya Sharma, Jarl Aanestad)
6. Hanne Sørvaag – You're like a melody (Lyrics and music: Hanne Sørvaag)
7. Mimi Blix – Allergic (Lyrics: Merethe La Verdi; music: Merethe La Verdi, Ketil Schei)

Have your say

You can vote for your favourite act in the second semifinal of MGP in our poll here .

The show has begun! Time for the songs.

Song 1.Pernille & Marius – I'll be yours

This song would not have been out of place as the Danish entry in 2010. The song was performed well and has a nice staging and the duo gave a very good performance of thir song. Clearly influenced by American teenage pop, it could easily work as the soundtrack for a High School Musical-like show.

Song 2.Babel Fish – Depend on me

Four performers clad in dark suits are on stage. The lead singer is also playing the guitar while performing the song. Vocally they are good and the light blue background projects a good presentation of this rock ballad. The song has a Nordic taste by the addition of bell tunes in the music.

Song 3. Marika – Hungry for you (Gipsydance)

Marika presents a gipsy song with great positive feature. Though in the lyrics, the singer is asking for dancing she is not dancing enough. Possibly to focus more on her vocal performance which was average. Fire flames are even used while dancers are trying to create an OPA factor.

Song 4. Isabella – Sand

Another rock song! This is presented well with the use of some traditional Nordic string instruments. Isabella is vocally good but it does not look highly confident may be a bit excited. The song may deserve another chance to advance and it should go well with the rock lovers who would adore a simple presented rocky entry.

Song 5. Endre – Oh oh (Puppy love)

So far the most repetitive song of the night! Endre is enjoying every minute on stage and his song is catchy. He stands in the middle of the stage and while he is singing he appears with a guitar. Four dancers appear behind him and doing a well rehearsed choreography. This looks over rehearsed but the overall package looks good.

Song 6. Hanne Sørvaag – You're like a melody

The melody is very good and Hanne is clad in beautiful pink dress. The tune is catchy and it seems that everyone in the venue likes her song. Vocally she is good but she needs to work more on her diction. Three backing vocals are accompanying Hanne as it seems that the performers are trying so hard to fly the Norwegian flag.

Song 7. Mimi Blix – Allergic

Who can be allergic to the lead singer? Probably the hot favourite of the night as she sings with great confidence. The beauty is accompanied by two more female singers. They are joined by three male dancers that perform an interesting dance routine. The dance tune will surely go well in the Euro club if this gets on the plane to Düsseldorf.

This concludes tonight's performances. A recap of all the songs is shown and the tele-voting will remain open for a couple of minutes before the results are announced. Stay tuned!

Endre and Mimi Blix to the Siste Sjansen.

Hanne Sørvaag and Babel Fishqualify for the final of Melodi Grand Prix!