Sissal

Faroese singer (born 1995) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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."

Also known asYÖHNA
Born
Sissal Jóhanna Norðberg Niclasen

(1995-02-13) 13 February 1995 (age 31)
GenresPop
Occupation
  • Singer
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Sissal
Sissal in 2025
Sissal in 2025
Background information
Also known asYÖHNA
Born
Sissal Jóhanna Norðberg Niclasen

(1995-02-13) 13 February 1995 (age 31)
GenresPop
Occupation
  • Singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present
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Early life

Sissal was born in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, and is the daughter of Faroese glass artist Mikkalina Norðberg [fo].[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 of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 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]

In September 2025, she was announced as one of the ten celebrities competing in the 22nd season of Vild med dans, the Danish version of Dancing with the Stars, where she was partnered with professional dancer Eugen Miu.[13] They were the fourth couple to be eliminated.[14]

In January 2026, she returned to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 with the song "Infinity", marking her second consecutive participation in the Danish national selection.[15] She finished in third place in the super final.

Musical style

Sissal cites Norwegian singer Dagny and Swedish singer Robyn among her musical inspirations.[16]

Personal life

In 2020, Sissal moved to Copenhagen to launch her international music career.[5] She has two daughters.[17][18]

Discography

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Hear Me Now
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP
DEN
Air.

[20]
GRE
Intl.

[21]
LTU
[22]
SWE
Heat.

[23]
SWI
[24]
UK
Digital

[25]
UK
Sales

[26]
UK
Indie
Break.

[27]
"Summarið er komið" 2005 * Non-album singles
"Na Na Na" 2016
"Anyone Better" 2017
"Stop Thinking" 2020
"Vanilla Spread"
"Deep End" 2024 Hear Me Now
"Far from Sober"
"Hear Me Now"
"Hallucination" 2025 887548518810 Non-album singles
"I'm Not Crying, I'm Dancing" 10
"All I Want for Christmas"
(with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra)
"Infinity" 2026 17
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"*" denotes that the chart did not exist at that time.
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2025 Eurovision Awards Miss Congeniality Herself Won [28][29]
Certified Banger Nominated
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