Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Norway's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Alle mine tankar", written by Bjørn Erik Vige, and performed by 16-year-old Silje Vige. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1993.
Before Eurovision
Melodi Grand Prix 1993
Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1993 on 6 March at Chateau Neuf in Oslo, hosted by Ingunn Kyrkjebø. Eight songs took part with the winner being chosen by voting from eight regional juries. Other participants included three-time Norwegian representative and MGP regular Jahn Teigen, the previous year's singer Merethe Trøan, and Tor Endresen who would represent Norway in 1997.
At Eurovision
On the night of the final Vige performed last in the running order, following Israel. At the close of voting "Alle mine tankar" had received 120 points, placing Norway 5th of the 25 entries, the country's first top 10 finish since 1988. The Norwegian jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners Ireland.
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