Missed Opportunities 2014: Belarus!

Fourteen acts competed in the Belorussian national final on 10th January. It was a pretty weak selection and I only really liked a couple of songs. Teo achieved 16th place in Copenhagen, 3 points ahead of Molly. So, who would have been better Belorussian representatives?

Nuteki - Fly Away

Nuteki have tried to represent Belarus a few times before but I think their effort this year was their best. Nuteki are a popular Belorussian rock band that was formed in Moscow in 2007. Fly Away was a brilliant tune and I believe it would have been a FANTASTIC entry for Belarus. The live performance was pretty weak. I think this is the main reason they didn't win. A real shame.

Belarus: TEO takes "Cheesecake" to Copenhagen!

TEO has won the Belorussian national final with a song entitled "Cheesecake" and will therefore represent Belarus in Copenhagen, this May. I didn't watch the show although I have caught up with the performance and I'm kinda underwhelmed...

I can see it's appeal though - but I'm not a fan, but maybe it'll grow on my by May. He reminds me of Robin Thicke actually. The winner was determined by a jury and televote although there was a tie between TEO and Max Lorens & DiDyuLya. But the jury choose TEO to represent the country in Copenhagen... a good choice? We'll see! "Cheesecake" was written by TEO and he has already said that he doesn't plan on changing the song. Although he will have to change the lyrics somewhat as they mention “Google Maps” on several occasions. Remember the Facebook song? Uh-oh! Nuteki came 5th, although in fairness, the lead singers vocals were rather painful to listen to at times. That scuppered his changes, in my opinion!

Enjoy "Cheesecake":

Belarus: National final to be held tonight!

They have strippers and they have cheesecake! Tonight Belarus will choose their representative for Copenhagen. It's a rather poor line-up, although there are a few decent songs. Nuteki seem to be the main favourites and I really hope they will win. Their song is fantastic!

The show will kick off at 19:30 CET. Here is the running order for tonight's show:

1. Natalia Tamelo – Not What I’ve Been Looking For
2. Nuteki – Fly Away
3. Artsem Mikhalenka – Rapsodiya #1
4. Matvei Cooper & DUX – Strippers
5. TEO – Cheesecake
6. Daria – Starlight
7. Elena Siniavskaya – Via Lattea
8. Alina Moshchenko – Angel Crying
9. Janette – You Will Be Here
10. Anastasia Malashkevich – Runaway
11. Switter Boys feat. Kate&Volga Karol – Vechnaya lyubov
12. NAPOLI – Stay With Me
13. Max Lorens & DiDyuLya – Now You’re Gone
14. Tasha Odi – Empty Universe

Alyona Lanskaya, Polina Smolova and Gunesh will perform as special guest.