MGP Nordic 2002
Encyclopedia
The MGP Nordic is a singing competition for children for the three Scandinavian
countries of Sweden
, Denmark
and Norway
.
The winner was Razz
with the song Kickflipper.
The MGP competition was combined with Junior Eurovision Song Contest
after its creation in 2003. MGP Nordic was cancelled from 2003 to 2005 when the countries sent their finalists to JESC. But Denmark
and Norway
pulled out in 2006 and began holding MGP Nordic competitions again, preferring the original Scandinavian
competition. Sweden
participated in both contests in 2006 and 2007, with different contestants, but pulled out of JESC in 2008.
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
countries of Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
.
The winner was Razz
Razz
Razz may refer to:* Razz , a form of stud poker* Razz , winner of MGP Nordic 2002* "Razz" , a Kings of Leon song* Blowing a raspberry* Golden Raspberry Awards, typically referred to as "Razzies"...
with the song Kickflipper.
Creation of the MGP Nordic
The contest originated in 2000 when Denmarks Radio held a song contest for Danish children that year and in 2001. The idea was extended to a Scandinavian song festival in 2002, MGP Nordic, with Denmark, Norway and Sweden as participants.The MGP competition was combined with Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Junior Eurovision Song Contest
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest , is an international song competition which has been organised by the European Broadcasting Union annually since 2003 and is open exclusively to broadcasters that are members of the EBU. It is held in a different European city each year.The competition has many...
after its creation in 2003. MGP Nordic was cancelled from 2003 to 2005 when the countries sent their finalists to JESC. But Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
pulled out in 2006 and began holding MGP Nordic competitions again, preferring the original Scandinavian
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
competition. Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
participated in both contests in 2006 and 2007, with different contestants, but pulled out of JESC in 2008.
Entries
Each of the four countries holds preselection contests with ten national finalists: Lilla Melodifestivalen (Sweden), MGP jr. (Norway), De unges Melodi Grand Prix (Denmark). The three winners from each country compete in the final MGP Nordic competition.Results
Each participating country sent 3 acts to perform.| Draw | Country | Artist | Song | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Norway |
To Små Karer | "Paybacktime" | 7 | 22 |
| 2 |  Sweden |
Sofie | "Superduperkille" | 6 | 26 |
| 3 |  Denmark |
Morten Filipsen | "Du er ikke som de andre pi'r" | 4 | 32 |
| 4 | Norway |
Black Jackets | "Aldri mer" | 9 | 10 |
| 5 | Sweden |
Fairytale | "Tills natt blir dag" | 2 | 38 |
| 6 | Denmark |
Razz | "Kickflipper" | 1 | 44 |
| 7 | Norway |
Wicked Instinct | "Eg e'kkje aleine" | 3 | 36 |
| 8 | Sweden |
Joel | "När blev du och jag vi?" | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Denmark |
Emma | "Du er den, som jeg vil ha'" | 4 | 32 |
Scoreboard
This points was given: 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12| Norway Jury |
Sweden Jury |
Denmark Jury |
Norway Televoting |
Sweden Televoting |
Denmark Televoting |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Små Karer | 22 | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 6 | |
| Sofie | 26 | 2 | - | 6 | 8 | - | 10 | |
| Morten Filipsen | 32 | 8 | 12 | - | 4 | 8 | - | |
| Black Jackets | 10 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Fairytale | 38 | 10 | - | 10 | 6 | - | 12 | |
| Razz | 44 | 12 | 8 | - | 12 | 12 | - | |
| Wicked Instinct | 36 | - | 10 | 12 | - | 6 | 8 | |
| Joel | 12 | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | |
| Emma | 32 | 6 | 6 | - | 10 | 10 | - |