Norway: Jonas Lovv wins Melodi Grand Prix 2026
Jonas Lovv will represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Ya ya ya" after winning Melodi Grand Prix 2026
Norway's Melodi Grand Prix 2026 has just concluded and we now know who will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
We saw nine acts perform their songs tonight, all with the hope of going to Vienna. After the nine performances, Jonas Lovv was declared winner of Melodi Grand Prix 2026 and will represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Ya ya ya".
"Ya ya ya" was written by Jonas Lovv Hellesøy and Sondre Skaftun.
Melodi Grand Prix 2026
Melodi Grand Prix 2026
Melodi Grand Prix 2026 took place on Saturday 28 February 2026 in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer and was hosted by Marte Stokstad, Markus Neby and Ronny Brede Aase.
The result of MGP 2026 was decided by the Norwegian public through app-voting (60%) and an international jury (40%).
Jonas Lovv
Jonas Lovv Hellesøy is a Norwegian pop and indie-pop artist from Bergen, known for his energetic performances and growing presence on the Norwegian music scene.
He first gained wider recognition through his participation in the tenth season of The Voice Norway, where his distinctive voice and stage presence caught the attention of both judges and audiences. Since then, he has become one of the stronger newcomers on the festival circuit in Norway, performing at major events and stages across his home region.
Throughout his career so far, Lovv has played in several bands and also as a solo artist, building experience with live shows. His music blends pop sensibilities with indie influences and reflective lyrics, exploring themes of love, self-discovery and contemporary life, while his shows are noted for their energy, soul and connection with the audience. His artistic image embraces fashion and style that challenge norms, and he uses his platform to encourage listeners to be themselves without reservation.
– I want to break down barriers between the stage and the audience and encourage everyone to be themselves, says Jonas Lovv.
Norway in Eurovision
Since their debut in 1960, Norway has participated in Eurovision 63 times. They have won the competition three times:
In 2009, Alexander Rybak's Fairytale received the most points ever in the old voting system: 387 points – getting 12 points from 16 countries. However, Norway holds another Eurovision record together with Finland; the country that has finished last the most times – 10 last place finishes!
Since the introduction of the Semi-finals in 2004, Norway has been very successful; qualifying for the Grand Final 18 out of 21 times.
