The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1983.

Although uncredited on this occasion, one of his backing singers was Anita Skorgan, making her fourth appearance in seven years.

Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1983 at its studios in Oslo, hosted by Ivar Dyrhaug.

[1] On the night of the final Teigen performed second in the running order, following France and preceding the United Kingdom.

At the close of voting "Do Re Mi" had picked up 53 points (the highest being 8s from Denmark and the Netherlands), placing Norway joint 9th (with Austria) of the 20 entries, the country's first top 10 finish since 1973.