E×F

EØF, also known as EØF 2017, is a Norwegian music competition that has gained significant attention in the music industry. The competition is organized by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) and is designed to identify and promote new talent in the country. It consists of several stages, including regional heats, a semi-final, and a grand final, where the winner is determined through a combination of public votes and jury evaluations.

The competition has been a platform for several notable artists who have gone on to achieve international success. One of the most prominent winners is KEiiNO, who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 and placed in the top ten. Other notable participants include Ben Adams, who won the competition in 2019 and later represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, and Ulrikke Brandstorp, who won in 2018 and also competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.

EØF has been praised for its ability to discover and nurture talent, as well as for its high production values and engaging format. The competition has also been a source of controversy, with some critics arguing that it favors certain types of music or that the voting process is not always fair. Despite these criticisms, EØF continues to be a popular and influential event in the Norwegian music scene.