Blast from the past: Norway 2005

Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest

Norway participates since 1960. The country knew three victories. Bobbysocks brought the country its breakthrough in 1985 with “La det swinge”; Secret Garden’s “Nocturne” followed in 1995; and Alexander Rybak sealed a record‑breaking win in 2009 with “Fairytale.” In the most recent seasons, Norway’s form has been mixed. In 2025, Kyle Alessandro’s “Lighter” qualified from its semi and placed 18th in the Grand Final. A year earlier, folk‑rock band Gåte reached the final with “Ulveham”, finishing 25th. The 2023 contest delivered a high point: Alessandra’s “Queen of Kings” took 5th place and strong televote support. Before that, Subwoolfer’s “Give That Wolf a Banana” was 10th in 2022, while TIX’s “Fallen Angel” ended 18th in 2021. Across decades, Norway has paired ambitious staging with memorable hooks, and a willingness to take risks continues to define the nation’s Eurovision story. MGP remains the launchpad for these entries each winter season.

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Melodi Grand Prix 2005

Every year, Norway selects its entry through Norsk Melodi Grand Prix. 2005 was, of course, no difference. The contest was held on 5 March in Oslo Spektrum, of course in Oslo. Eight songs participated, 4 of them advanced to the superfinal.

Jorun Erdal, “I am Rock ‘n’ Roll“, 64,153 votes, 2nd
Cheezy Keys, “Feel The Beat“, 51,735 votes, 3rd
Andreea, “Kingdom Come“, did not advance
Kathrine Strugstad, “Velvet Blue“, did not advance
Jahn Teigen, “My Heart Is My Home“, 48,026 votes, 4th
Blissed, “You Are The One“, did not advance
Seppo, “Can You Hear Me“, did not advance
Wig Wam, “In My Dreams“, 75,667 votes, 1st

It was Jahn Teigen’s 14th and last attempt to go to Eurovision.

Wig Wam

Wig Wam is a Norwegian glam metal band from Halden. They are known for big choruses and tongue‑in‑cheek showmanship. Formed in 2001, the classic line‑up features Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), Teeny (Trond Holter), Flash (Bernt Jansen) and Sporty (Øystein Andersen). The group hit the European spotlight at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with “In My Dreams,”. They finished ninth after winning Melodi Grand Prix, and quickly became festival favorites across the continent.

After disbanding in 2014, Wig Wam reunited in 2019. A new global surge followed in 2022, when James Gunn chose their track “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” as the opening theme to HBO Max’s Peacemaker. Building on that momentum, Wig Wam released the comeback albums Never Say Die and Out of the Dark (2023) via Frontiers Music, pairing arena‑ready hooks with guitar‑forward production. For fans searching for Norwegian glam rock with attitude, equal parts melody, flash and fun, Wig Wam deliver a high‑energy soundtrack that truly bridges Eurovision charisma with classic hard‑rock swagger. Their discography includes Wig Wamania, Non Stop Rock’n Roll and Wall Street, staples of Norwegian glam metal. In 2025, they did a new attempt to participate in Eurovision. They Finnished 4th in Melodi Grand Prix.

In My Dreams

“In My Dreams” is Wig Wam’s glam‑metal anthem, Norway’s entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in Kyiv. Lyrics and music are written by guitarist Trond “Teeny” Holter. It blends hard‑rock riffs, pop hooks and an arena‑ready chorus fronted by Åge Sten Nilsen. After qualifying from the semi‑final, Norway finished ninth in the Grand Final with 125 points. Stylistically, the track channels 1980s sheen. We hear pounding drums, flashy guitar breaks and a sing‑along refrain that crowds instantly recognize. The glossy, tongue‑in‑cheek performance amplified its appeal, helping “In My Dreams” to this day endure as a fan favourite within both Eurovision and Norwegian glam‑rock circles.

Martijn
October 5, 2025
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Blast from the past: Norway 2005

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today, we go back to 2005, when Wig Wam represented Norway with the song “In My Dreams”. Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest Norway participates since 1960. The country knew three victories. Bobbysocks brought the country its breakthrough in 1985 with “La det swinge”; Secret Garden’s “Nocturne” followed in 1995; and Alexander Rybak sealed a record‑breaking win in 2009 with “Fairytale.” In the most recent seasons, Norway’s form has been mixed. In 2025, Kyle Alessandro’s “Lighter” qualified from its semi and placed 18th in the Grand Final. A year earlier, folk‑rock band Gåte reached the final with “Ulveham”, finishing 25th. The 2023 contest delivered a high point: Alessandra’s “Queen of Kings” took 5th place and strong televote support. Before that, Subwoolfer’s “Give That Wolf a Banana” was 10th in 2022, while TIX’s “Fallen Angel” ended 18th in 2021. Across decades, Norway has paired ambitious staging with memorable hooks, and a willingness to take risks continues to define the nation’s Eurovision story. MGP remains the launchpad for these entries each winter season. Bobbysocks Melodi Grand Prix 2005 Every year, Norway selects its entry through Norsk Melodi Grand Prix. 2005 was, of course, no difference. The contest was held on 5 March in Oslo Spektrum, of course in Oslo. Eight songs participated, 4 of them advanced to the superfinal. Jorun Erdal, “I am Rock ‘n’ Roll“, 64,153 votes, 2nd Cheezy Keys, “Feel The Beat“, 51,735 votes, 3rd Andreea, “Kingdom Come“, did not advance Kathrine Strugstad, “Velvet Blue“, did not advance Jahn Teigen, “My Heart Is My Home“, 48,026 votes, 4th Blissed, “You Are The One“, did not advance Seppo, “Can You Hear Me“, did not advance Wig Wam, “In My Dreams“, 75,667 votes, 1st It was Jahn Teigen’s 14th and last attempt to go to Eurovision. Wig Wam Wig Wam is a Norwegian glam metal band from Halden. They are known for big choruses and tongue‑in‑cheek showmanship. Formed in 2001, the classic line‑up features Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), Teeny (Trond Holter), Flash (Bernt Jansen) and Sporty (Øystein Andersen). The group hit the European spotlight at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with “In My Dreams,”. They finished ninth after winning Melodi Grand Prix, and quickly became festival favorites across the continent. After disbanding in 2014, Wig Wam reunited in 2019. A new global surge followed in 2022, when James Gunn chose their track “Do Ya Wanna Taste It” as the opening theme to HBO Max’s Peacemaker. Building on that momentum, Wig Wam released the comeback albums Never Say Die and Out of the Dark (2023) via Frontiers Music, pairing arena‑ready hooks with guitar‑forward production. For fans searching for Norwegian glam rock with attitude, equal parts melody, flash and fun, Wig Wam deliver a high‑energy soundtrack that truly bridges Eurovision charisma with classic hard‑rock swagger. Their discography includes Wig Wamania, Non Stop Rock’n Roll and Wall Street, staples of Norwegian glam metal. In 2025, they did a new attempt to participate in Eurovision. They Finnished 4th in Melodi Grand Prix. In My Dreams “In My Dreams” is Wig Wam’s glam‑metal anthem, Norway’s entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 in Kyiv. Lyrics and music are written by guitarist Trond “Teeny” Holter. It blends hard‑rock riffs, pop hooks and an arena‑ready chorus fronted by Åge Sten Nilsen. After qualifying from the semi‑final, Norway finished ninth in the Grand Final with 125 points. Stylistically, the track channels 1980s sheen. We hear pounding drums, flashy guitar breaks and a sing‑along refrain that crowds instantly recognize. The glossy, tongue‑in‑cheek performance amplified its appeal, helping “In My Dreams” to this day endure as a fan favourite within both Eurovision and Norwegian glam‑rock circles.

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