Norway’s national broadcaster NRK has officially announced the opening of the submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2027. Artists and songwriters are now invited to submit their original songs for a chance to represent Norway at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, with the deadline set for 31 August 2026.
NRK seeks Norway’s next Eurovision representative
NRK, the Norwegian national broadcaster, has officially kicked off its search for the country’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. Aspiring artists and talented songwriters are encouraged to submit their songs for consideration in Melodi Grand Prix (MGP), Norway’s beloved national selection show. The submission window is now officially open and will close on 31 August 2026.
This provides a golden opportunity for musicians to showcase their work on one of the biggest stages in Europe. Potential participants are advised to prepare their entries promptly to meet the deadline. Norway has confirmed its participation in the forthcoming 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, which is set to take place in Bulgaria.
NRK has published the rules and regulations for MGP 2027. Artists wishing to partake in the competition can submit their applications and entries here
Requirements for competing at MGP 2026:
- The song must be an original composition, pure AI compositions will not be considered.
- The song cannot be longer than 3 minutes. Songs longer than this will not be considered.
- The song must not have been performed or released before September 1, 2026.
- The song must have at least one Norwegian songwriter.
- The artist must have turned 18 by May 1, 2027.
- Each producer/songwriter may submit a maximum of three songs.
Tarjei Strom ( Melodi Grand Prix Music Director) says:
We are looking for artists and songs with uniqueness, a clear identity and impact. A song that stands out from the very first listen, and that both the Norwegian audience and the rest of Europe will just want to hear over and over again.
Tarjei Strom adds:
We want artists who have something to tell, who dare to be themselves and who are ready to throw themselves wholeheartedly into an adventure that can take them from the rehearsal room to the biggest stage in Europe. Together with an incredibly dedicated MGP editorial team, we will create moments that bring together, engage and excite audiences both here at home and abroad in Europe.
Mads Torklep ( Melodi Grand Prix Manager) says:
MGP continues to develop, and we are working on several exciting new features that we look forward to sharing after the summer. The ambition is to create the strongest and most spectacular edition of Melodi Grand Prix to date.
Melodi Grand Prix has a rich history of producing memorable Eurovision entries, and NRK is keen to continue this tradition by finding a song that can capture the hearts of audiences across the continent. This early opening of submissions highlights NRK’s commitment to a thorough and extensive selection process, aiming to secure the best possible candidate for Eurovision 2027.
