after receiving such a strong placing from a norwegian-composed song, nrk decided to close off melodi grand prix to foreign composers, something which the broadcaster was once reluctant to do. stian malme, project manager for melodi grand prix, said that nrk "wants the melodi grand prix to be a forum where norwegian songwriters can develop and present themselves both nationally as well as internationally." storeng returned to melodi grand prix in 2009, this time as co-host of the contest with per sundnes.