Debuts as a reporter for NRK.no
Alexander is ready for Eurovision Song Contest, but this time in a slightly different role than the last.


When Stella Mwangi in a few days put on a flight to the international Eurovision Song Contest final in Dusseldorf, will be most people's eyes focused on her.

Also Alex Rybak will pay close attention, namely his debut as a reporter and covering Stella and other artists' movements at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) for nrk.no.

- I must begin to interest me for fashion dress and such stuff as quickly as possible, this is very important in the MGP-world, almost shudder Alexander Rybak, as he embarks on the advantages and disadvantages of his new job.

For even if the setting is familiar to the boy who two years ago won the most overwhelming Eurovision victory ever, the tasks will this time be quite different from the last time he competed. Alexander Rybak namely switch side, and this year should serve as a part of the Norwegian MGP Mission where his task is to be your reporter for nrk.no.

- Dreading me annoyed artists
Rybak will thus follow Stella Mwangis try and movements and report back to Norway about life in the Eurovision Song Contest. He is humble in relation to the task that awaits.

- I do this with great respect. As an artist I can say and do what I want, but as a reporter, I work on behalf of my workplace. The special thing about being a reporter in ESC is that I have something extra to add that like many others have not. I've been on stage myself, so I might know a little more about what to ask for than other journalists, "said Rybak.

Therefore, he also knows how it is perceived as an artist to be asked the same question again and again.

- I dread me annoyed artists. Journalists often have the same stupid questions again and again. Now I'm afraid to do the same. But I hope I can manage to find some questions that might put out some interviewees as well, "he wondered.

Bli kjent med Norges konkurrenter: Eurovision-artistene 2011 Become familiar with Norway's competitors: Eurovision artists 2011

Also the Norwegian Grand Prix club participates in Düsseldorf and share their reflections on the competition with nrk.nos readers. Follow President Morten Thomassen's blog here: One week until it kicks loose!

Flirting at work?
Some advantages leading journalist job, according to Rybak also with them. It can sometimes be a good excuse to find out things you wonder yourself, but do not dare ask about:

- This is a great way to find out if the girls are single on. Then it's not me who is wondering, there are readers, joking he Rybak-usual manner.

During the two semi finals on the 10th and 12. and 12 mai. And the final broadcast on Saturday 14 mai, Rybak will chat directly with viewers online. There he will share his thoughts on the broadcast, as well as answer questions from the audience.

Alexander is not afraid that there will be less attention paid to him as a person than he is accustomed.

- Attention I like to get for my songs. This job is not important, attention, recognition would be nice to get. And some comments from the boss, he smiles.

Will exploit celebrity status

For it is probably no danger that Rybak will slip around unseen in the hallways on the big arena in Düsseldorf. But he is not afraid of not getting the job done because of ongoing journalist colleagues and fans.

- No, I'm rather to exploit. If someone accumulates around the interview I do, then I can use them and ask about their opinions. Keeping local surveys of the type? Raise your hand those who think she has a nice dress ", or" Who do you think will win?, "He says enthusiastically.

Now it only remains to read up on this year's artists and pack your bags before he started. About Rybak has a journalist's dream in the stomach, and if we're going to see him in this role several times he did not dare predict.

It must then ask me not to mention my boss about after we finished. One step at a time, he conjures.

The Norwegian delegation's adventures in Düsseldorf and Alexander Rybak debut nettjouralist follow the nrk.no / mgp .
Already on Saturday put the first delegation members on the flight south. Rybak følger uken etter. Rybak following week.

Norway has its first attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday 1 mai. Then it snowballed until the first delfinale Tuesday 10 may to where Norway is song number two.