The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), selected its entry through the Melodi Grand Prix 1989.

Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1989 at the Forum in Stavanger, hosted by Øystein Bache.

[1] The evening had its controversies, as fan favorite Jahn Teigen failed to reach the super final, which was met by booing from the audience.

[2] On the night of the final Synnøve performed 8th in the running order, following the United Kingdom and preceding Portugal.

Although "Venners nærhet" had been tipped as a likely top 10 contender, at the close of voting it had picked up only 30 points, placing Norway a disappointing 17th of the 22 entries.