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Sissal
Faroese singer (born 1995) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sissal Jóhanna Norðberg Niclasen (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈsɪsːal jɔuˈhanːa ˈnɔɹpɛɹk ˈniːklasɛn]) (born 13 February 1995),[1] known mononymously as Sissal (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈsɪsːal]), is a Faroese singer. She represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Hallucination".
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Early life
Sissal was born in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, and is the daughter of Faroese artist Mikkalina Norðberg.[2]
Career
Sissal rose to prominence in 2005, when she won the Faroese children's singing competition Nósa Barnaprix with the song "Summarið er komið".[3] In 2010, she won the annual singing competition Ársins Songrødd.[4]
Sissal released her first EP Hear Me Now in 2025.[5] In February 2025, she was announced as one of the eight participants in the annual Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with the song Hallucination.[6] The combined jury and public vote ensured her victory and, consequently, the chance to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel.[7][8] She is the second Faroese artist to represent Denmark in Eurovision after Reiley in 2023.[9][10] She qualified from the second semi final on 15 May, ending a six-year non-qualification streak for Denmark in Eurovision and bringing them to the final for the first time since 2019.[11] In the final she finished 23rd with 47 points.[12]
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Musical style
Sissal cites Norwegian singer Dagny and Swedish singer Robyn among her musical inspirations.[13]
Personal life
In 2020, Sissal moved to Copenhagen to launch her international music career.[5] She has two daughters.[14][15]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
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References
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