The BlackSheeps

The BlackSheeps
The BlackSheeps
	Nikolaj Nordbakk Gloppen, Emelie Nilsen and Agnete Kristin Johnsen at MGP 2011
Background information
Origin	Nesseby, Norway
Genres	Pop, punk, rock
Years active	2008–2011
Labels	MBN
Members	Agnete Johnsen; Emelie Nilsen; Nikolaj Gloppen; Simon Stenvoll
Past members	Alexander Touryguin; Viktoria Eriksen
Website	www.myspace.com/theblacksheepsss

The BlackSheeps was a Norwegian Sami band from Nesseby Municipality in Finnmark county. Their breakthrough came following their participation in the MGP jr, a song contest for children organised by Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. Having won MGP jr 2008 with the song Oro jaska, beana (Be Quiet, Dog) the group went on to represent Norway in the MGP Nordic 2008.^[1] They also won this competition after receiving more than half the votes. In 2011, the band was the subject of a legal dispute over the dismissal of two band members, unpaid royalties, and the right to use the band name.^[2] However, it was ruled that the band still holds the right to the name, and former band members Alexander Touryguin and Viktoria Eriksen are not owed any money.^[3]

Career

The group was formed in 2008 by singer Agnete Johnsen, guitarist Emelie Nilsen, bassist Alexander Touryguin, and drummer Viktoria Eriksen. On 2 June 2007 the group participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior 2008 with their song "Oro, Jaska, Beana." The group won the contest and went on to represent Norway in MGP Nordic 2008. On 29 November 2008 the group won MGP Nordic 2008 after receiving more than half of the votes. "Oro, Jaska, Beana" reached #1 in the Norwegian Singles Charts afterwards. In June 2010, Touryguin and Eriksen were dismissed from the band and were replaced by Nikolaj Gloppen and Simon Stenvoll Pedersen respectively.^[4] In 2011, the band participated in Melodi Grand Prix 2011, with their song "Dance Tonight." They ultimately came 2nd place, losing out to the song "Haba Haba" by Stella Mwangi. The band became the subject of a legal dispute over the dismissal of Touryguin and Eriksen, unpaid royalties and the right to use the band name.^[5] However, it was ruled that the band still holds the right to the name, and Touryguin and Eriksen are not owed any money.^[6]

Personnel

Current members^[7]

Agnete Johnsen (born 4 July 1994) – Vocals
Nikolaj Gloppen (born 1992) - Bass
Simon Stenvoll Pedersen (born 1992) – Drums
Emelie Nilsen (born 29 March 1993) – Guitar

Former members

Alexander Touryguin (born 16 October 1993) – Bass
Viktoria Eriksen (born 6 July 1993) – Drums

Discography

Albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	NOR ^[8]
The Blacksheeps	Released: 2009 Label: MBN Format: Digital download, CD	4

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions	Album
Year	Title	NOR ^[8]	Album
2008	"Oro jaska, beana"	1	The Blacksheeps
2009	"Edwin"	14
	"Gold Lion"	—
	"No Milk Today"	—
2011	"Dance Tonight"	15	Non-album single

Trivia

In a live chat on the website of Norwegian newspaper VG, the group was confronted with the grammatical incorrectness of their name. The group said they were aware that “sheeps” was not the correct plural form but contended that this did not matter. “Many bands have spelling mistakes in their name, such as The Beatles. Remember it’s just a band name, so anything works,” was their reply.^[9]

References

^ Hætta, Mathis (2009-11-10). "The BlackSheeps geasuhii" [The BlackSheeps a popular draw] (in Northern Sami). Ávvir. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
^ "- Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger" (in Norwegian). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
^ "- BlackSheeps frifunnet i retten" (in Norwegian). 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
^ Nils H Måsø (June 22, 2011). "Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger". www.nrk.no (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
^ "- Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger" (in Norwegian). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
^ "- BlackSheeps frifunnet i retten" (in Norwegian). 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
^ "Bittert brudd for BlackSheeps" (in Norwegian). 10 June 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
^ ^a ^b Hung, Steffen. "Discography TheBlackSheeps". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
^ "MGP Jr-vinnerne The Black Sheeps" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2008-11-30.

Official website

http://www.blacksheeps.no/

[1] Hætta, Mathis (2009-11-10). "The BlackSheeps geasuhii" [The BlackSheeps a popular draw] (in Northern Sami). Ávvir. Retrieved 2010-02-27.

[2] "- Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger" (in Norwegian). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.

[3] "- BlackSheeps frifunnet i retten" (in Norwegian). 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-11.

[4] Nils H Måsø (June 22, 2011). "Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger". www.nrk.no (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2023.

[5] "- Jeg klarer ikke å se henne lenger" (in Norwegian). 22 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.

[6] "- BlackSheeps frifunnet i retten" (in Norwegian). 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-11.

[7] "Bittert brudd for BlackSheeps" (in Norwegian). 10 June 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-13.

[NOR-8] Hung, Steffen. "Discography TheBlackSheeps". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).

[9] "MGP Jr-vinnerne The Black Sheeps" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2008-11-30.

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v t e Melodi Grand Prix Junior
Norway in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Years	2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015–present
Winners	Malin Reitan Celine Helgemo The BlackSheeps Marcus & Martinus Other winners
Category

v t e MGP Nordic
Years	2002 2006 2007 2008 2009
Winners	Razz SEB Celine Helgemo The BlackSheeps Ulrik Munther
MGP Nordic was not held between 2003 and 2005 due to countries competing in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest In 2010, MGP Nordic was cancelled

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