Agnete Johnsen, is a singer songwriter, born in Nesseby, Norway, in 1994. Prior to launching a solo career she was the lead singer in the band The BlackSheeps. In the 2011 Melodi Grand Prix they finished second to Stella Mwangi's Haba Haba with their song Dance Tonight. In 2014 Agnete won the Norwegian version of Dancing With The Stars. She won a convincing victory in the 2016 Melodi Grand Prix and will represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm!
– Hello, Agnete! Congratulations on your victory! How do you feel after the final in Norway? Did you expect to win?
– Hi! Thank you very much!
I was very happy, it is a dream come true. It´s an honor representing Norway in the ESC.
Never did I believe that I would win in Norway, I had dreamt and hoped about it. It was really surprising and fun that it went so well.
– Why did you choose "Icebreaker" as the title of the song?
– Icebreaker is about being there for someone who is having a hard time in their life. As a friend/family you stand by their side, helping them out of the dark times and bring them forward in life.
We imagined a ship stuck in the ice, and to get that ship going forward you need to break the ice, therefoe the name; Icebreaker.
– What message do you want to share with the people in Europe with your song?
– Always stand by your friends and family through every part of their life.
If someone is down, help them up. If someone is doing good, tell them! Show love and appreciation to all people and especially those you love!
– Tell us more about "Icebreaker". How does it make you feel while you’re performing it?
– Bringing my feelings, good or bad, out through music has always been like therapy for me. Since the song is very personal to me, performing it feels very good, and I am thankful to be given this opportunity.
– How are you going to stand out on the stage in Stockholm? What about our performance do you think will win the jury and the audience?
– I´m just going to be the best version of myself, performing Icebreaker, giving the Eurovision fans a great show and enjoy this lovely experience.
Whatever happens next is up the jury and audience. 🙂
– Do you consider what would be your performance in Stockholm? Do you want to keep something from your performance in Melodi Grand Prix?
– We are going back to the drawing board and will be doing some minor/major changes.
– Do you have a favorite song of all that has represented your country? And across Europe?
– Alexander Rybak "Fairytale" – such a great song!
– What would you like to say to your Bulgarian fans?
– Hi Eurovision fans in Bulgaria! My name is Agnete, I represent Norway in the competition with the song Icebreaker. Hope you like the song and my performance. Lots of hugs and love from me!
You can hear "Icebreaker" here:
