TIX is surprised with a prestigious award - Norway 🇳🇴 - Eurovision 2021

After years of work in headwinds among critics, TIX from Norway has been widely praised for his efforts as an artist.
The prestigious “Artist of the year” (Årets Spellemann) was announced in a pre-recorded part of the coming program “HAIK”. In the clip we see Andreas Haukeland/TIX as he is surprised in front of his brother Mathias and some of his most dedicated fans. He had no idea what was going on, neither did his brother who read the jury’s announcement.
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[@feyrea8626]

I'm not from Norway but I find it really touching and beautiful how Norwegians love and cherish TIX and just how much he loves his fans. The way he's always so hard at work to make music for the people to cheer them up and brighten their days during these trying times with party songs or make them feel seen and less alone with more personal and serious songs is just so heart-warming and inspiring. I'm very happy that Norway chose TIX and helped us, the rest of the world, to discover his music and his story. Rest assured, dear Norwegians, we'll take good care of TIX/Andreas during the ESC, support him and vote for him as many times as we can With ❤ from Russia

[@faiththomas1749]

@@vincentstef5708 i am from america ( from the state of california) way across the pond , it would take u about 10 hour flight ) to get to my state u know it by seeing the golden gate bridge i cant wait to watch u perform

[@vincentstef5708]

@@faiththomas1749 wasn't talking to u and idk what that is

[@isse2171]

@@vincentstef5708 GAHAHA YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT CALIFORNIA OR GOLDEN GATE IS!!????

[@vincentstef5708]

@@isse2171 no I live in Australia and I dk what country those are in.

[@isse2171]

@@vincentstef5708 well then your iq is lower than the shortness of a breadcrumb! You literally talk the same language as Americans and you don’t know where California is!? It’s one of the biggest places in the US! And here I am, I know where every country in the world is located and I am from Sweden!!!

[@agirlinabasementofyourdaddy]

Eurovision got such an ICONIC ARTIST, and some people dont even realize it ❤️

[@jamesharaldburrows3153]

Love the love his brother has for him. ❤️ Tix ❤️🇳🇴

[@sigma.mi.]

It was pretty moving, when he took his glasses off, when he realized what was going on...I saw his, eyes for the first time!! 😃

[@katytrant9110]

His eyes are flipping gorgeous

[@Vialma2002]

I love this guy, he is so sweet and honest.. Good luck Andreas! I'm sure you'll do amazing ❤️

[@sylviemacle7974]

I still can't believe 'Fallen Angel' didn't even make the Top 10 at ESC when TIX is SO hugely talented and ever SO nice... In 45 years of watching the ESC I had *never* felt so strongly about *any* contestants. I have been listening to his music daily since then and discovered that this 'swan' is truly one in a million. I can't thank him enough for ALL he has done, musically and personally, to make the world a much, much better place. Andreas : you are a breath of fresh air... bless you xxx

[@ESCxCan]

TIX is already an icon, but after May he will get remembered even more.

[@AlyyceESC]

He deserves it! I just started listening to his music recently and I'm already obsessed. He's amazing. He had a really rough time but came out stronger. And he's so good at what he does. He deserves the recognition. Love him so much.

[@Jackie-hb9hr]

Oh brilliant! I'm so glad he got this award. I've only just discovered Tix because of Eurovision, and Fallen Angel is an absolutely awesome song. I really hope it wins. I've listened to some of his other tunes, and love them. Check out the making of the video of A thousand tears....it's fantastic. He seems like a thoroughly nice guy, and the fact he raises awareness for mental health issues warms my heart. Well done Andreas x

[@GreyGuerillaNetwork]

TIX is so inspirational. I can see why he won this award. ❤❤❤

[@Frederic1406]

Bravo! I do not know a lot of Tix from Spain where I live but I really enjoy his artistry, his personality and his vocal skills (and of course Fallen Angel as a song!).

[@isse2171]

I love that every time he gets happy and almost start crying by happiness he takes of his glasses!XD

[@petrieberries]

I personally liked Kygo and Alan walker’s nominated songs and they were awsome but I and everyone listened to “karantene” and “kaller på deg” by TIX 99 times more lets be real. all three votes landed on tix. Congratulations to him!

[@carob.8540]

He didn't win "song of the year" btw. Song of the year is 'hvis verden' by Frida Ånnevik and Chris Holsten. Here TIX is awarded "spellemann of the year", a prize for a musician who stood out particularly during the last year.

[@petrieberries]

@@carob.8540 thank you for that information! I just found out and didn’t catch that!🌻

[@orianamandi]

The moment he realizes that he won an award and takes off his glasses is melting my heart!!🥺🥺🥺💗💖😍

[@Atrecutvara]

Im so happy for him🥺❤

[@Insanetotorochan]

bruh this video had me in tears since the first 5 seconds

[@alexparada8892]

Andreas is so talented ❤️❤️

[@escfrenchnerd9421]

I'm so proud of him bye ♥️😭🇸🇯

[@cloroxmc507]

he is definitely my fav this year

[@yosiel8744]

I'm crying. He deserves to win this year definitely ❤️😭

[@mailan8038]

Takk til Andreas for alt han bidrar med av livsglede og åpenhet om livets vanskelige sider

[@orianamandi]

Why am I so obsessed with this man? 😍😍😍😍 Congratulations!! No one else deserves it more than he does!💘💘💘💘

[@alyona-merkurova]

I'm from Russia and I absolutely Love this song! Good luck Tix!!!

[@carmen8462]

no you don't understand i'm literally crying I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HE DESERVES IT SOSOSO MUCH ❤️❤️❤️ he really can touch people's hearts

[@isse2171]

I love that every time he gets happy and almost start crying by happiness he takes of his glasses!XD

[@carmen8462]

@@isse2171 yes, it's so cute 🥺🥺🥺

[@darina963]

I'm so happy that thanks to MGP I discovered TIX. He's an amazing artist an we really need more people like him ♥. He deserved so much ♥

[@oihanagallastegimusic]

"But right now, I'll put my shades back on and I'm going to do what I do best" 😎 Daaamn, so badass! Deserved award

[@user-cr7kr3pg4q]

Congrats ❤️❤️ my esc winner! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@Clawdeen_22]

Good luck I know that you'll get far ❤ Love and support from Spain😊

[@rutaovergard5542]

There is some magic going on around this guy! He is incredible! I believe in him!💖👼🍀

[@jlugoholt]

Gratulerer TIX! Du er den beste !

[@selmasbjornsdottir5204]

My favourite this year! Hope people vote for him in semi 1 because I'm from Iceland and we are in semi 2 so I can't vote 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@evalucija3197]

He is getting all of my votes in the first semi❤️🇸🇮🇳🇴

[@matixmellaz7589]

Eurovision winner🇳🇴❤

[@kidrauhl994]

So much happy for him. He deserves it ❤️ Love all his songs!

[@katarina93eurovisionreacti56]

He Is An Angel

[@monikaf3mf]

Ahhhhh I'm so happy for him, he really deserves this 😭❤❤ And his reaction was so moving 🥺

[@lindaxoxo327]

He helped Ava Max make Sweet But Psycho. So proud of you TIX

[@escNorge]

Congratulations, TIX!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@larasmusic8498]

this had me in tears, I‘m just so happy for him ❤️ He deserves it so much Andreas we love you!

[@angielitta9]

I’m glad for him. Keep it up ❤️ Greetings from a polish girl!

[@happy.go.plushies]

Good luck Norway 🇺🇸❤🇳🇴

[@suaksh775]

Dont you underate him ppl Tix you slayy love fallen angel my top4❤️❤️

[@e_stakset6857]

Very proud of Tix of all he has given the Norwegian people. Hope he gets all the support he needs in Rotterdam. Tix had at least deserved a final😇

[@miggyg8984]

Can't wait for TIX to dominate the world through his music! 🤩😍

[@mariamaillocardenes3507]

Congrats! He is great! Best wishes and love from Spain!👏👏👏💖

[@escdm4837]

I absolutely love him! ❤ I'll be voting for Norway in the first semi & in the final ✌

[@esciveta5507]

he is so underrated

[@escdiamondking]

Yes

[@agirlinabasementofyourdaddy]

He’s gonna shine in Rotterdam. And wont be underrated anymore

[@demodexo6742]

Well now europeans vote. No more Norwegian votes.. 😂😂😂

[@sirjax7863]

@@demodexo6742 that wasnt funny, but very rude

[@atenebrae]

overrated probably, so bad entry...

[@nargishasan9094]

I'm not a simple person but I saw TIX and clicked. 🤍

[@mary-annnordvelindalen2081]

Gratulerer såååå mye TIX👍♥

[@marshmelows]

Deserved

[@wastanjasagt]

love everything about TIX, everything about Andreas ❤️ much love for him!

[@readtheeyes5434]

I'm gonna vote for him at least in semi-final ❤️

[@TurquoiseSnow]

I am sooo proud of him

[@maticide]

i'm so proud of tix. he definitely deserves this award and i hope he gets a good result in eurovision this year 💖✨

[@teresa536]

Buena suerte TIX Te deseo lo mejor y ojalá ganes 🏆 el festival de Eurovisión Yo desde 🇪🇸 te votare Muchísima suerte

[@rutaovergard5542]

MY WINNER OF EUROVISION 2021 ❤❤❤

[@marin.fer.]

Lykke til vinner💕

[@inezfeytons1764]

Love tix

[@diaxun7252]

YEEES. I'M SO PROUD 😭

[@oscarbrum2846]

I like that the Idol winner of 2020 is just sitting there. (The girl with the braids)

[@In_my_own_mind]

Yes, I saw that too. Tix was a judge in Idol the year Mari won and he was such a fan of her. I guess she is a big fan of him too (since these were some of his biggest fans). Maaybe they work together or have become friends.

[@iwillexplain6802]

TIX ❤️❤️❤️ The hell I cried... Congrats TIX ❤️

[@Guitar_Lab]

I know you like some other songs more but please, vote for him, at least at the semi final. He deserves to be in the final

[@demodexo6742]

😂😂😂😂🙄😂😂😂

[@sigma.mi.]

Definitely, his song was the biggest grower for me ,this year!

[@vincentstef5708]

no he doesn't

[@Guitar_Lab]

@@vincentstef5708 All opinions are respected

[@vincentstef5708]

@@Guitar_Lab i like all the songs more lmaoo

[@r3troman79]

I love this guy

[@lauretta8458]

Congrats!!

[@alexiia1800]

Good luck Norway, my winner! 🇸🇯❤

[@EWrayB]

12 points to norway from the UK

[@frejasrensen8526]

beautiful music ❤️🇧🇻🎶🇩🇰

[@pernillefengerolesen3053]

Lovely Lovely Andreas haukeland OMG🥺😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomasfallon2545]

Norway the win the Eurovision Song Contest. Oslo 2022

[@alexx.malexx]

Congratulations 💖

[@olhahorobets4914]

you know now why he is never taking his shades off - because hearts start breaking :'')

[@XquantumX-_-]

Good luck to Norway and TIX

[@mmgpa2580]

Awww this is so sweet ♥️🥺

[@kevindeering1457]

I love him so much 😭😭❤💙

[@perfect6537]

why I am crying?? WTF?? hahah LOVE FROM ISRAEL! wish you goodluck!

[@callMeNorby]

So they all look good in Norway?

[@_dushanenko]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itsfernandolopez]

Winner Olso 2022 Of course

[@demodexo6742]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤭😁😂😂

[@atenebrae]

ahahahaha!!!! Winner of 26th place maybe. You should bettee pray for him in Finals... i have bad feelings about him... 🤣

[@sirjax7863]

@@demodexo6742 why u laughing, you are just quite rude, would you like people to laugh of your opinion?

[@yinloveyang]

@@EclipseHighroller Most of Europe don't watch these videos cause all the time the person who I see here is YOU!

[@eurovisionwithsis-thepower7524]

😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maviblue8697]

Ok that was beautiful ❤

[@ingridgustad9932]

❤❤❤😊

[@wibeckesreng5988]

den prisen er vel fortjent💐💐💐

[@mannyhop4688]

Tix kul og tøff det er guttene bra du er god Synne du er god på tist

[@leahrowden3939]

You won’t get away with this, TIX!

[@In_my_own_mind]

??

[@markdekker3047]

The 12 points from the netherlands go tho fallen angel

[@Nyla16]

😍😍❤

[@mitsosboy7385]

He seems to be a nice guy and his song is decent but his MGP performance was tacky af! I hope we will see something more aesthetically pleasing in ESC!

[@In_my_own_mind]

Explain what was tacky, dont just say it. The way he dresses/looks is how the artist Tix is. His staging has relevance with the song. Maybe you dont see that the demons are chained to him and are trying to pull him in different directions, pull him down..... The song is about not being able to be with the one you love because of mental issues, and through your struggles, you feel you are not good enough. You want your inner demons to release you from the pain they are causing you. He is chained to those demons and cant get away from them. He realize that he have to let the one he loves go because he doesnt want to drag her down in the darkness with him. What do you mean by aesthetically pleasing...explain? Isnt the staging supposed to emphasize or have something with the song, not just be a gimmick?

[@RobotMaria]

@@In_my_own_mind I agree with OP that TIX seems to be a really nice guy, but the song is nothing special and the performance is indeed tacky. The angels/demons theme is laughable, and it's so incredibly on the nose that it feels amateurish. Yes, it's great when a performance is a reflection the song itself, but not in this way. This has about the same level of symbolic depth as a film made by first-year film student with an overblown self-image. It's almost childish in how it presents its motifs, and personally I find the whole thing rather off-putting.

[@In_my_own_mind]

@@RobotMaria Whatever.....personally I prefer a staging reflecting the song and as I said, not just gimmick to impress. That to me makes me think they want the attention away from the song and therefor use gimmicks.Tix always take everyone in consideration, also children. Its easier for children to understand a stageshow that describes the message of a song. Tix has said the message is more important than the song itself, and he doesnt see Eurovision as a competition the same way most others do. He doesnt want things to be too complicated. He has said this about his music: I’m making music for people to connect with, I’m not making music to please the music critics. I want to make songs people understand and can relate to. I'll be the soundtrack to the life of the guy who has been working his ass off all week and is just looking forward to the weekend. I'm there for the girl who has had her heart broken for the first time. I am there for the boy who wants to get out of the closet but does not dare to say it. I am there for all those who feel loneliness and all those who want to get away from loneliness. To get that message out, or to be there for so many different people, things and songs can’t be too complicated. It's a bit like eating pizza with a knife and fork».

[@RobotMaria]

@@In_my_own_mind Yes, I said that it's good for a staging to reflect the song, but there is a right and a wrong way to do that. This is very much a wrong way, because it all just appear so ridiculous and comedic, which I suspect is not the intent. And I said that I think TIX seems like a nice person and it's good to hear that he's thinking of all categories of his audience, but that does not make the staging any better I'm afraid. Personally I find the song lyrics rather shallow, but whatever floats your boat I guess. But no matter what one thinks of the lyrics, the message is cheapened by the low budget theatre production that is the staging. A friend of mine asked if TIX was Norway's version of Sean Banan from Sweden, and if you know anything of Sean Banan that should tell you how ridiculous TIX comes across with this staging. It's just not good in any way. You keep talking about not liking gimmicks, but I feel this staging is very gimmicky, in a "look at my joke act" kind of way. It honestly baffles me how people can look at it and think it looks good and professional.

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[@user-kl8ir9it1j]

Hello

[@dozzzor]

Is it normal to translate Spellemannprisen with Norwegian Grammy?

[@In_my_own_mind]

We usually dont translate it to english, but it is the Norwegian grammys..Tix won the most prestigious award. There are different categories like «best rock, best pop solo artist, best band, best classical, best newcomer, song of the year etc». He won artist of the year/most inluencial. The award goes to a Norwegian artist or group that has excelled in the past year. The winner is chosen on a free basis by a special jury. Unlike most other prizes under the Norwegian grammy awards, where a professional jury selects a winner based on registered artists, there is a special jury that selects the winner of the «The grammy Artist of the Year» on a free basis. The award also emphasizes artist performance, commercial success and record releases.Previous winners in that category is among others Sigrid, Alan Walker, Astrid S, Kygo, Röyksopp, A-ha..)

[@RobotMaria]

TIX seems to be a really nice person, but I sincerely hope his staging is changed for the contest. As it is, I just can't take it seriously and I suspect it's not supposed to be a comedic act.

[@In_my_own_mind]

I’m just curious..Do you still not understand the staging? Cause your comment about you cant take it serious and that it looks like a comedy act, ,says more about you dont understanding it, than anything else. I just cant believe that some people couldnt see and hear the relevance between the song and staging. I understood that after the first time I saw it in Norway. The staging emphasized everything. He stood on stage as a fallen angel fighting his inner demons around him. The demons was chained to him and pulling him, The demons symbolized his dark thoughts and to not feel good enough. He wanted those inner demons to release him from the pain they were causing him, so he could love again. He felt the one he loved was way too god for him and he didnt want to drag her downin the darkness with him. Those who thought this was a cliche love song, really didnt get it. He wanted the staging to look like a scene from heaven with all the lights, darkness, and at the end....a sunrise (he wanted to convey that there is a way out of the darkness....or a light at the end of the tunnel, for all people who are struggling with mental health. A fallen angel is someone who is currently going through rough times or has had a bad past (depression, mental issues, bullying, suicide thoughts, abuse, self harm, family issues, ect). A person who has been jaded (exhausted/worn-out) by life but has not let it destroy their inner beauty, their spirit or their compassion. However, they have problems with (avoid) romantic love as they have created walls in their heart that are difficult to breach.»

[@RobotMaria]

@@In_my_own_mind Omg, lmao! XD I never said I didn't understand the staging. I dare say everyone understood it because the symbolism is so incredibly on the nose it's like a child made it. The subject matter deserved so much better than the comedy act we got. Yes, I'm still calling it a comedy act, because nothing about that staging can be taken seriously. It's laughable and an insult to the audience's intelligence. I kinda feel the lyrics themselves are also a bit shallow, but they are not nearly as bad, and the message behind them could have been really elevated with a sofisticated and intelligent act that played with some much deeper symbolism than the angels/demons we got (I still can't get over how ridiculous and juvenile those were). Your comment really tells me that you're not understanding the criticisms levelled against the staging; the message and the symbolism are obvious! They're so bloody obvious the act loses whatever depth it originally had and almost becomes a parody of itself. No, not almost, it DOES become a parody of itself. Go watch some video essays about how filmmakers use symbolism and you'll understand why this stage directing was just plain incompetent.

[@RobotMaria]

@@In_my_own_mind Representing "inner demons" with "outer demons", such as the dancers, really is teen level of deep. And that's an insult to teens. It's just not done in serious entertainment, unless you're trying to poke fun at that type of symbolism.

[@aslebrekke4338]

eg er norsk( i am norwegian)

[@Sh1nleaf]

There's Norwegians who like Tix and then there's Norwegians who voted for the best song and not the person :)

[@user-xn9ys5kx2y]

Will only TIX participate in Eurovision? Why are you only posting videos with him? There are 38 more awesome artists!

[@escdiamondking]

Lol they are uploading video's from more countries

[@lauradielavalampe6891]

Why so negative? :(

[@user-xn9ys5kx2y]

@@lauradielavalampe6891 There is no negativity here. I just want to know more about other artists who will perform in May. Why are there no stories from the life of Ana Soklich, Monteigne and others, but there are 2 videos with the life story of TIX? Why publish a video with simply awarding an artist on the official Eurovision channel? This video could be published on the TIX's KZbin channel. I understand that TIX is being promoted, but there is too much of it :(

[@atenebrae]

Very good question, Снежана. Давить на жалость из-за артиста у которого проблемы со здоровьем и пиарить его среди малолеток - классно же!!! 🤣 He is so overrated and bad as performer, 26th place maybe?)

[@user-xn9ys5kx2y]

@@atenebrae не высоко ли 26 место? У него просто с выходом из первого полуфинала будут вопросики)

[@egornovikov1494]

Я 2

[@Daisyhatingugolyee]

what

[@mariuszbarcin6931]

'Prestigious'

[@agirlinabasementofyourdaddy]

Yes. In Norway it is a prestigious award. And it’s an honor for Norwegian artists to win it.

[@mariuszbarcin6931]

@@agirlinabasementofyourdaddy never heard of it and I dont care about it

[@cysterforever1861]

It is the most prestigious award in Norway

[@cysterforever1861]

Mariusz Barcin of course you haven’t heard of it when you’re not Norwegian

[@elshootingstar]

@@mariuszbarcin6931 Then why are you watching this video lmao, and even posting a comment? you obviously care a little bit

[@Anonymouswatcherandcommenter]

Norway must be hard up for eligible Grammy recipients. Yikes.

[@In_my_own_mind]

We have lots of great artists in Norway...Kygo, Alan Walker, Aurora, Sigrid, Dagny, Astrid S, Girl in red, Ruben, Emilie Nicolas, A-ha, Lemaitre, Ane Brun, Highasakite, Susanne Sundför, Sivert Höyem, Bernhoft, Nico & Vinz, Matoma, Boy Pablo etc... but no one has been more important and had more hits than TIx in 2020. Be disrespectful all you want, but he is Norways most streamed artist for a reason.

[@marioyou4091]

Roxen the best

[@Idk-mm2ts]

Change the stating