Hold On Be Strong

"Hold On Be Strong" is a song performed by Norwegian singer Maria Haukaas Storeng, written by Mira Craig.

It was presented by Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia.

On 20 May 2008 Storeng performed the song in the first semi-final of Eurovision, and won a place in the final.

It finished in 5th place with a total of 182 points, thus being the highest ranking Western European song of the year.

The backing singers for the Eurovision performance were Jorunn Hauge, May Kristin Kaspersen, Kariane Kjærnes, Håvard Gryting and Øystein Nesbakken.

Storeng performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 semi-final.