Britt Synnøve Johansen ( born 23 June 1970 ) is a Norwegian female singer . She was born in Haugesund , Rogaland , and started her musical career by singing in a choir for 7 years . She participated in a talent contest for new singers and got to the final . In 1989 , she won the '' Melodi Grand Prix '' performing the song " Venners nærhet " . Despite finishing 17th in the Eurovision Song Contest , she did n't finish her musical career . She participated in several shows like that in the Rogaland theater . She also performed in theatrical shows like '' Schrooge – en julefortelling ''
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1989
Britt Synnøve Johansen