Sigrid, one of Norway's biggest singers and a Eurovision fan, discusses her favorite entries, connections to past participants, and her love for the show. They also talk about the spectacle of Eurovision, the impact of Monoskin, and the rivalry between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Norway has a strong passion for Eurovision, with a huge fan base and a history of success in the competition.
Standout performances in Eurovision require being authentic, original, and creating a buzz among fans.
Deep dives
Norway's Love for Eurovision
Norway has a strong passion for Eurovision, with a huge fan base and a history of success in the competition. The podcast episode highlights the country's love for Eurovision, with the host discussing past Norwegian winners and memorable performances. There is a sense of national pride and excitement surrounding Norway's participation in Eurovision, with the Melodi Grand Prix national selection being a highly anticipated event. The episode also features a conversation with Sigrid, a popular Norwegian singer, who shares her own experiences and connections to Eurovision.
Standout Performances in Eurovision
The podcast episode explores standout performances in Eurovision, discussing songs that have left a lasting impact on the audience. The host and guest highlight memorable entries such as Loreen's Euphoria, Moniscan's Zitti e buoni, and Go_A's Shum. These performances stood out due to their unique styles, energetic presentations, and the ability to create a buzz among Eurovision fans. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being authentic and original in order to make a lasting impression in the competition.
Eurovision Expectations and Dreams
The episode delves into the expectations and dreams associated with Eurovision. The host and guest discuss their hopes for future Eurovision contests, expressing a desire for innovative and diverse music to be showcased. There is a recognition that winning Eurovision often requires standing out and doing something different, as demonstrated by past winners like Conchita and Kano. The guest, Sigrid, also shares her thoughts on potentially representing Norway at Eurovision and speculates on which of her own songs would be well-suited for the competition.
Multi award-winning popstar SIGRID is one of Norway's biggest singers and is a huge Eurovision fan.
She joins us on the Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast to discuss her love of the show, her favourite entries of all time and her connections to past Eurovision participants - including Sam Ryder and Subwoolfer.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The music is composed by Machine Sound.