Norway’s new 2-megait TV entertainment program takes over the baton from Shall We Dance at the end of November. Six Norwegian celebrities will, with the help of famous artists and producers, try to create a song you will never forget.

For what makes some songs just stick – do you want to or not? A song that appears in time and beyond, and makes us sing together? How easy – or difficult – is it to actually make a song that is sung all over the country?

These are the questions that the participants must seek answers to. Through five programs, each with a different theme, they will create a song that will be performed live on stage in front of the audience.

Erik Solbakken (36), who currently leads the channel’s LEGO Masters program, will also host the concept.

Read more about celebrities, mentors and producers further in this case.

Viewers had to vote for the song they liked the most from each program, and a celebrity had to leave the program after each broadcast. In the final, the finalists performed their most popular songs, and viewers voted for Norway’s new mega-hit.

Entertainment for the whole family

The program editor at TV 2, Kathrine Haldorsen, is excited about the huge investment, and believes that Norwegians have every reason to look forward to it coming to the screen.

– It’s great to be able to present a new and self-developed Saturday initiative to Norwegian TV viewers. Norway’s new mega-hit boasts celebrities guaranteed to surprise with latent talent, along with some of the country’s leading artists and producers, he told TV 2 in a press release.

– We can promise great music, fun and lots of humor as participants dive into the deep to compose and perform people’s new favorite songs – so there’s going to be entertainment for the whole family, adds Haldorsen.

Here are the participants:

Abubakar (Abu) Husayn
Alder: 34
Profession: Host and comedian

Despite the fact that Hussein is not the shy type, and is used to being on stage, the comedian admits that he is a little nervous.

– I am afraid to defecate in front of everyone, Abu told TV 2 via a press release.

Even though his nervousness was high, the 34-year-old couldn’t wait to participate.

– I thought it could be fun because my dream of becoming an artist now can actually come true, he joked.

Hussein is currently appearing in the new season of “Sofa” on TV 2.

Helene Olafsen
Alder: 31
Profession: Former snowboarder and program manager

This spring, it became known that Senkveld had ended and therefore Olafsen stepped down as host. After the program finished in May, it has been a hiatus of 31 years in front of the TV. According to Olafsen himself, this concept is in the middle of nowhere.

– This is a fantastic concept that pushes all my buttons. “I’m really looking forward to being in the studio with those who can make music,” he told TV 2 in a press release.

Olafsen is completely open about the fact that he has no previous experience in music, and that he doesn’t quite know what he’s saying “yes”.

– I have nothing to do there, and sweat every time I remember that I said “yes” to this. There’s something about talent that isn’t connected to desire, he continued.

Caroline Berg Eriksen
Age: 34 years old
Profession: Blogger and influencer

Berg Eriksen is a familiar name to many, first and foremost the blogger «Football Lady». She had participated in the previous season of Bloggerne, where it was shown, among other things, that she was an actress in a drama.

He wasn’t used to this form of entertainment, but was still very happy.

– I think it’s really fun to challenge myself and push myself a little bit out of my comfort zone. I’ve always loved singing, but have never done anything like this, so I’m looking forward to it when I’m really excited! I think the concept is cool, and I look forward to being a part of it.

Berg Eriksen has previously dipped his toes in the music scene, and in 2010 was a part of it Norwegian girl group SkyHeels. The pop group released a song, “Buffalo Stance”.

Odd-Magnus Williamson
Age: 41 years old
Profession: Actor, lyricist and comedian

Odd Magnus Williamson is currently working on his own film “There’s Nothing To Laugh At”, in which he not only has the lead role, but also wrote a script based on his own life.

The 41-year-old, on the other hand, is very clear about his motivation to participate in music.

– To me, it’s just about greed and the chance to get hundreds of millions of potential hits, Williamson joked.

Einar Nilsson
Age: 57 years old
Occupation: TV personality and craftsman

Einar Nilsson is known to all who love renovation, having been a part of Time for Home since 2004. In 2018 he won Shall We Dance.

Nilsson is excited about this opportunity, and is looking forward to appearing on stage as vocalist.

– Music is one of the best things in life, to be able to help create and perform it live – could it be better? Think that I will be allowed to take part in this!, he told TV 2 in a press release.

Maria Stavan
Alder: 26
Profession: Comedian and influencer

Maria Stavang is known for her hilarious videos on YouTube and Instagram, and has since participated in a number of TV programs that, among other things, the King orders on TVNorge.

– I’m not an artist, so I think I fit very well in this competition, said Stavang about his participation.

Here are his mentors:

Lise Karlsnes (41) is an artist, with a background as vocalist in the Norwegian group Briskeby, in addition to his own solo career. Briskeby has won four violinist awards.

Daniel Kvammen (31) is a Norwegian songwriter and musician, and has several famous songs such as “You fortify one like me”. He has been nominated for the Spellemann Prize, and is now relevant to his new album “Guta som gret”.

Ole Evenrud (58) is a songwriter, music producer and artist, best known by the artist name Ole i’Dole. He has also been a judge on Idol.

Christine Danke (37) perhaps best known for her host role on NRK P3, where she is referred to as the “Godmother”. He is also a rapper, DJ and music critic – to name a few.

Myra (Regina Tucker) (26) is a rapper and songwriter. In 2020, he became a participant in Star Fight NRK.

Stian «Staysman» Thorbjørnsen (39) himself is known for creating so-called “country problems”, and has several million streams on Spotify. He rose to fame through his participation in Paradise Hotel in 2012, and has since become an established artist. He later hosted Allsang på grensen and the NRK 10 på topp program.

These are manufacturers:

Anders Nilsen (33) is a songwriter and music producer. Among other things, he has been involved in producing the songs “Salsa Tequila”, “Sommerkoppen”, and “Raske briller”, as well as songs for international stars such as R3HAB. He is also a radio program host With all due respect at P13.

Jesper Borgen (33) is a Norwegian songwriter and music producer, who is also a huge international success. He has produced and written the songs “Faded” and “Sing me to sleep” with Norwegian Alan Walker. He has also produced and written songs for internationally renowned artists such as Bebe Rexha, Steve Aoki, Tove Styrke and Norwegian Seeb.

Hot Gucci is a music producer and songwriter. He makes his own music in addition to writing and producing for other artists, and has recently collaborated with Norwegian artist Sofiloud.

Mathias Nilsen is a music producer. He has produced songs for Norwegian artists such as Astrid S, Adrian Sellevoll, and Miriam Mwanga.

Norway’s new mega-hit premieres on TV 2 and TV 2 Play on November 20.