Melodi Grand Prix Junior (often shortened to **MGPjr**) is a Norwegian national song competition for children and early teens, produced and broadcast by the public broadcaster **NRK**. It is the junior version of Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix (the Eurovision selection) and focuses on **original songs written and performed by young people**. Participants who are selected perform their songs live in a televised final, supported by professional staging, sound, and production. MGPjr is typically open to children aged **8–15** living in Norway, so it is mainly suited to middle‑school students and younger teens rather than older high schoolers. Contestants can participate as soloists, in duos, or in groups, and must submit original compositions. Taking part offers valuable experience in songwriting, performance, and working with a professional media team, as well as national exposure on Norwegian television and digital platforms. While it is not specifically a high school competition, musically advanced younger teens (around grades 8–9, depending on the school system) can gain confidence, stage experience, and public recognition that may strengthen future arts or music-focused applications.