Norway’s 2026 Eurovision entry Jonas Lovv first rose to attention in his home country when he competed on the 10th season of The Voice last year, reaching the semi-final.
He’s a bold character with an impressive stage presence, somewhat resembling UK pop star Harry Styles with his tattoos and colourful outfits. Meanwhile, “Ya Ya Ya” opens with snarling electric guitars and pounding drums, before Lovv sings: “You've been thinking 'bout love, how it got you so low/ Baby I'm an animal, I got no self control.”
Hailing from Bergen, Lovv sees this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as a chance to fully establish himself as an artist, having honed his craft on the live stage at a series of gigs and festivals in summer 2025.
Norway has a mixed history at Eurovision. It has won the Eurovision Song Contest three times, most recently with Alexander Rybak and his song “Fairytale” in 2009. The country also holds the dubious record for most last-place finishes, with 12.
However, Norway fared well in 2023, landing in the top five thanks to Alessandra and her song “Queen of Kings”. Last year the country placed 18th, a disappointing result for Kyle Alessandro and his track “Lighter”.
Read our Q&A with Lovv below. He is competing with his song “Ya Ya Ya” at the end of the second semi-final on Thursday 14 May.
Hi Jonas, what should our readers know about you?
I'm a 31 years old guy from Fyllingsdalen, just outside Bergen. I'm living with my girlfriend and my son. I want people to know that I do this simply because I love it. My only goal is for the audience to see exactly that. I’m here for the love of music and all the connections I make along this journey.
Can you tell us about the inspiration and meaning behind your song Ya Ya Ya?
I don't like explaining what my song is about, because I don't want to ruin the listener's first impression. They might think it's a song about heartbreak, something to dance to, or something else entirely. I want people to form their own first impression of the track.
What would it mean to you to win the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway?
Of course, winning ESC would be incredible. But it would also secure my future as an artist and the well-being of my family — so it would honestly mean the world to me.
