Sissal

Biography

Sissal Jóhanna Norðberg Niclasen (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈsɪsːal jɔuˈhanːa ˈnɔɹpɛɹk ˈniːklasɛn]) (born 13 February 1995), known mononymously as Sissal (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈsɪsːal]), is a Faroese singer. She represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Hallucination×Hallucination6 February 2025 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Hallucination3:03."

Early life

Sissal was born in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, and is the daughter of Faroese glass artist Mikkalina Norðberg.

Career

Sissal rose to prominence in 2005, when she won the Faroese children's singing competition Nósa Barnaprix with the song "Summarið er komið". In 2010, she won the annual singing competition Ársins Songrødd.
Sissal released her first EP Hear Me Now×Hear Me Now10 January 2025 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 5 tracks1Deep End2:392Bulletproof3:133Never Let You Go2:374Far From Sober3:165Hear Me Now3:08 in 2025. In February 2025, she was announced as one of the eight participants of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2025 with the song "Hallucination×Hallucination6 February 2025 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Hallucination3:03". The combined jury and public vote ensured her victory and, consequently, the chance to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. She is the second Faroese artist to represent Denmark in Eurovision after Reiley in 2023. 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. In the final she finished 23rd with 47 points.
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. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated.
In January 2026, she returned to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 with the song "Infinity×Infinity22 January 2026 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Infinity3:00", marking her second consecutive participation in the Danish national selection. She finished in third place in the super final.
In May that year, she was the Danish spokesperson at that year's Eurovision Song Contest, giving the 12 points to the eventual winner, Bulgaria's Dara and her song "Bangaranga".

Musical style

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

Personal life

In 2020, Sissal moved to Copenhagen to launch her international music career. She has two daughters.