The 2023 Melodi Grand Prix national selection began in Norway with the first semi-final.

Seven songs competed

1. Alessandra Mele — Queen of Kings
2. Eirik Næss — Wave
3. Rasmus Thall — TRESKO (CLOGS) 
4. Kate Gulbrandsen — Tårer i paradis (Tears in paradise)
5. Umami Tsunami — Geronimo
6. Ulrikke — Honestly
7. Jowst & Byron Williams Jr — Freaky For The Weekend

Three acts qualified for the final on 4 February –

• Alessandra Mele
• Umami Tsunami
• Ukrikke

You can see the qualifiers below.

Source: ESC Covers; NRK