Wenche Myhre

Keep Smiling – Wenche turns 80 The beloved Wenche Myhre from all over Norway is turning 80, and she will celebrate this grand day with the audience at Unity Arena in Fornebu on February 18, 2027. And you are invited to the birthday party! Joining her will be the Armed Forces Staff Band, conducted by Lars Erik Gudim, a large choir, a rock band with a pop chorus, and of course, her partner Anders Eljas on piano. Wenche is one of our most cherished artists. At just 6 years old, she stood on stage. By the age of 13, she won a talent competition, receiving a record deal as a prize. Her first single, “Oh, It’s Sunday,” naturally became a hit, and the rest is history. Wenche is also a celebrated artist beyond Norway's borders: Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and especially Germany, where she has represented the country in the international Grand Prix final. She has had her own TV shows for several years, “Das ist meine Welt,” and her shows are still often aired in reruns. In recent years, Wenche has spent months on the hit lists in Germany with new material. Here in Norway, we remember songs like “Let Me Be Young,” “Our Cat,” “Winter and Snow,” “66,” “Give Me a Cowboy for a Man,” “Oh-Oh-Oh Sheriff,” “A Snappy Kid,” “You and I and We Two,” “We Live,” “A Night Gone By,” and many more. They have long become part of the collective memory for several generations here at home, and Wenche's songs have accompanied us as a soundtrack through the big and small moments of our lives. Also joining the star lineup will, of course, be her partner Anders Eljas on keys. Anders played keyboard with ABBA in the 70s and 80s. He also arranged their musicals, “Chess” and “Kristina from Duvemåla,” and has conducted most of our Nordic symphony orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra in connection with “Chess.” He has worked with many of our Swedish, Norwegian, and international artists. Everything is set for an evening where we can feel the entire spectrum of emotions. There will be ballads, rock and roll, smiles and laughter, but also touching moments. Wenche Myhre is one of our greatest performers, and few can play all the strings with the same natural elegance and precision. – I am really looking forward to celebrating this day together with my dear audience, she says with a big smile. “Keep smiling” is Wenche.