Norwegian broadcaster NRK held the first semi-final of “Melodi Grand Prix 2023″.
7 artists perfomed tonight in the following order:

- Alessandra Mele — Queen of Kings (The Voice of Norway)
- Erik Næss — Wave
- Rasmus Thall — TRESKO
- Kate Gulbrandsen — Tårer I Paradis (Eurovision 1987)
- Umami Tsunami — Geronimo
- Ulrikke — Honestly (Eurovision 2020)
- Jowst & Byron Williams Jr — Freaky for the Weekend (JOWST: Eurovision 2017)
Based on 100% public vote, 3 acts qualified for the final, which will be held on the 4th of February 2023
#1. Umami Tsunami – Geronimo
#2. Ulrikke Brandstorp – Honestly
#3. Alessandra Mele – Queen of Kings
This means we have to say goodbye to 4 acts:
- Erik Næss — Wave
- Kate Gulbrandsen — Tårer I Paradis
- Rasmus Thall — TRESKO
- Jowst & Byron Williams Jr — Freaky for the Weekend
Semi-Final 2 will be held next Saturday with 7 artists:
- Sandra Lyng – Drøm D Bort
- Jone – Ekke Inni Meg
- Swing’it – Prohibition
- Ella A – Waist
- Alejandro Fuentes – Fuego
- Bjørn Olav – Turn Off My Heart
- Elsie Bay – Love You In A Dream

What do you think about the qualifiers?
Which song is your favorite?
Are you satisfied with the results?