Moments ago, Lithuania selected Andrius Pojavis and will thus represent them in Malmo! Good choice Lithuania....
After a 4 hour show, it was decided by jury and televote that Andrius Pojavis will sing Something in Malmo! I'm surprised Lithuania selected him - I thought they would go for Gerai Gerai & Miss Sheep. Unfortunately Monika had to pull out as she is ill, and thus could not perform! Also tonight saw the semi final in Albania, where Kejsi was amazing - I can not wait for the final on Saturday ^^. Here are the final results:
1. Andrius Pojavis 2. Gerai Gerai & Miss Sheep 3. Girmantė Vaitkutė 4. DAR 5. Ieva Zasimauskaitė & Gabrielius Vagelis 6. Božolė 7. Linas Adomaitis
I do like the hat! Do you like the Lithuanian entry, here it is...
Montenegro will present their 5th entry in Malmo and the honour will fall to a hip-hop group, called "Who See?".
The duo has been around for a total of 10 years! They consist of Dedduh (Dejan Dedović) and Noyz (Mario Đorđević) - can they take Montenegro into the final? Judging by their work... NO! I don't think Montenegro are taking ESC seriously - they clearly don't want to do well. Maybe I don't like this decision because I don't normally enjoy hip-hop! What do you think? No information regarding the song has been announced.
Bring back Rambo Amadeus. Enjoy one of their songs...
I was wondering recently how there has not been any news coming from Ukraine however yesterday, some names were revealed! This list is not official but it looks like these will battle for the ticket to Malmo - no big names....
Tatyana Shirko
Yulia Kunitsa
“Star Angels” (band)
“Darling man and darling woman” (duo)
Godo
Joya
Ilona Shulga
Maxim Novitsky
Yevgeniy Belozerov
“Rolleks” (band)
Natti
Ane Stesiya
Vitaly Galay
Angeliya
Eduard Romanyuta
“Delice” (band)
Lena Korneeva
Alina Grossu
“Emotion” (duo)
Galina Bezruk
“Patrix” (band)
Ludmila Yasinskaya
Dasha Medovaya
Ylyana Rudokova and “Mitya & Spice cakes”
Yulia Stepanets and “Six o’clock”
Tanya Bryantseva
Marietta
“Water spring” (band)
“We are living” (band)
“Gvozdivchanka” (band)
Avtandil Bazhiashvili
Dima Skalozubov
“Napoli” (band)
Viktoriya
“TriNity” (band)
Yakov Smirnov
Diana Miroshichenko
Inesh
The deadline is tomorrow, lets hope Anastasia Prikhodko will apply... but I doubt it. Enjoy a wacky song from their 2011 selection...
Eurovisionireland reports how one of the participants in Germany, may be disqualified as they are breaking the EBU deadline. All songs should not be released until 1st September, at the earliest, but Mobilée's entry was released on Youtube on 25th April...
Maybe they will still get the opportunity to represent Germany however they will have to use a different song. The song was even released before Eurovision 2012... What do you think? This also happened in Ukraine, back in 2010, with Alyosha and To Be Free.
Update 20/12 - It seems they have taken the video down, I hope they will sing another song as I do like them! Enjoy Cascada another favourite in Germany...
Uh-oh, everybody loved you so! Yes, we all love Lys Assia; maybe she could represent San Marino in Malmo. Why? Several reasons...
After Lys Assia (and New Jack) failed to reach the national final in Switzerland - many people joked that Lys can now go and represent San Marino - as they do buy songs from international songwriters (2012). Ralph Siegel wrote All in Your Head and also wrote the entry for San Marino last year, for Valentina Monetta. Also Lys Assia has announced this via Facebook...
"Hello, my love ones! Very exciting news is coming soon! In the meanwhile take a break and enjoy my lovely song 'All In Your Head'."
It's also no secret that Siegel is trying to persuade SMTV to accept the song and thus it could actually make Malmo! Nothing is official confirmed yet but... it could be! Here is All in Your Head...
Spanish broadcaster, TVE, has announced El Sueño de Morfeo will represent the country in Malmo! Another big name from the Spanish, as was the lovely Pastora Soler!
El Sueño de Morfeo is a very popular and well known group, they has had numerous hits dating back to 2002. Their name was being rumored for some time however it has now been confirmed! Spanish fans will be very pleased with this news as many was expecting another Rodolfo Chikilicuatre, it's good TVE are still taking the contest seriously. A national final will be used to select the song, same format as last year - it's expected for February/March!
What do you think of this decision? Could they bring ESC back to Spain? One of their best songs...
A few days ago BHRT announced they would be withdrawing from Eurovision 2013, as we all know, however it seemed their was hope as two channels offered to take the contest over. It seems BHRT has declined these offers...
They announced this news via Twitter. Even though I'm sad, it is not a big shock! This is what the Bosnian head of delegation said...
"This right can not be passed on to anyone else. Just as the National Football Association are the only ones who can send a BIH team to European and World Cups, BHRT are the only ones who can select and send an entry for Eurovision."
After hearing Zoster may represent the country in Malmo, this is what Mrs. Babović stated...
"Eurovision is an institution. If we are not able to go this year, let’s start preparing ourselves already in spring. I’m up for promoting our country in every possible way, but if we are unable to do so the way we know and the way we can, it is better to withdraw for a year."
3 songs have so far been selected for ESC 2013 however it seems that the Swiss Salvation Army (aka Heilsarmee) may be disqualified as they break the EBU rules!
The EBU have told Heilsarmee they must change their name and outfit if they want to participate in the contest. A press release by SRF stated...
“The song “You and I” meets the requirements of the EBU. Nevertheless, it is clear from the perspective of the EBU that a performance in Malmö will only be possible if the band does not appear in the official uniform of the Salvation Army. In addition, the song may not be entered under the name of ‘Salvation Army’. The EBU Reference Group will review whether these changes were implemented in January.
Heilsarmee will discuss this week what they plan to do, will they make Malmo? If they decide they won't comply with the rules maybe Switzerland can send Carrousel (they came second)! I hope Heilsarmee won't comply with these rules as we could have this in Malmo... ^^
In a few days time Albania will select their entry for Malmo - and it looks to be an amazing show! Today the interval acts were announced and they are Ell & Nikki (Azerbaijan 2011) and Hari Mata Hari (Bosnia & Herzegovina 2006)!
The Azeri winners will perform Running Scared! However I am looking forward to seeingHari Mata Hari, as he is one of my favourites Balkan musicians|! Unfortunately Rona Nishliu won't be there... Albania will start its search for Malmo this Thursday (also the day Lithuania select their entry, and isn't that a strong line-up ^^). I can't wait for to hear Albania's entry, will it be a strong as Suus? The final is 22nd December!
11 artists are currently in the running to represent Germany in Malmo - among the hopefuls is Cascada! She is a massive worldwide star...
One more artist will be added before the new year. Here is the list (songs are yet to be released)...
Ben Ivory - The righteous ones
Betty Dittrich - Lalala
Blitzkids mvt. - Heart on the line
Cascada - Glorious
Finn Martin - Change
LaBrassBanda - Nackert
Mobilée - Little sister
Nica & Joe - Elevated
Die Priester feat. Mojca Erdmann - Ave Maris Stella
Saint Lu - Craving
Söhne Mannheims - One love
Cascada is one of the biggest pop-stars in the world selling over 30 million albums, and she wants to compete in ESC? WOW! Even bigger than Anouk... Here is a song of hers you are bound to know....
Yesterday Heilsarmee won the Swiss national final and therefore will represent the country in Malmo. Since that, the full results have been revealed...
1. Heilsarmee – You and me (37.54%)
2. Carrousel – J’avais rendez-vous (17.26%)
3. Jesse Ritch -Forever & A Day (11.75%)
4. Melissa – The Point Of No Return (9.72%)
5. Chiara Dubey – Bella sera (9.04%)
6. Nicolas Fraissinet – Lève-toi (6.55%)
7. Anthony Bighead – Do The Monkey (5.66%)
8. Nill Klemm – On My Way (1.69%)
9. Ally – Catch Me (0.79%
I am shocked that Ally came last - she was great however I'm pleased Do The Monkey didn't make the top 10! Melissa was close to making the top 3 and another shock... Carrousel came 2nd! Do you agree with the results... Enjoy the winner...
After a 3 hour radio show, it was announced that Roberto Bellarosa will sing Love Kills in Malmo! We now have our third entry!
When Love Kills was announced the winner - it received lots of negative feedback from fans saying how his vocals are bad, it need a revamp... blah, blah, blah! But I really like it! Roberto is a pretty good singer - why don't people like this? The other two songs were pretty good but I prefer this more! Do you like it?
Today Belgium will select their entry for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest! Roberto Bellarosa will sing three songs - the winning song will be selected by jury and televote!
It is very strange for them to choose this early - and because of this, Belgium will be the third country to select their entry after Switzerland and Belarus! Here are the titles of the three competing songs:
Be Heroes
Reste Toi
Love Kills
The English songs are yet to be released however Reste Toi is already out and on his album. Today I am away, in Belgium (not for the final ^^) but at the Christmas markets! Here is Reste Toi...
Moments ago Heilsarmee won Die grosse Entscheidungs Show and will therefore represent Switzerland in Malmo! Jesse and Carrousel came second and third respectively! I am surprised Melissa didn't make the top 3!
I am upset Chiara didn't win but I'm so relieved Do The Monkey didn't win as I thought he was going to... Because they won, it also means that 2013 will see the oldest person on the ESC stage as Emil is 94! I wonder what Lys Assia is thinking... Who would have thought the Salvation Army could be represented in Switzerland! Thank you all for following my live-stream, it was my first one and nothing went wrong, *phew*!
Do you like You and Me? Here is the official Swiss entry...
21:06 - I would not be surprised if they made it to ESC...
22:01 - Sinplus (2012) are now singing their latest single, Turn on the lights... No me gusta... :(
21:58 - Switzerland... STOP VOTING!
21:57 - Our host is now interviewing everyone! :)
21:55 - I also enjoyed this, could it win?
21:53 - All the videos have been uploaded to Youtube, and here is my favourite....
21:47 - Adverts now... :/
21:44 - A recap is being shown... GO CHIARA AND MILISSA!
The audience went crazy when Melissa was shown!
21:40 - Votes from a friend in Macedonia.. 1. Nicolas 2. Heilsarmee 3. Carrousel 4. Nill Klemm 5. Chiara Dubey 6. Melissa 7. Jesse 8. Anthony Bighead 9. Ally
21:36 - Jesse Ritch - Forever & A Day
Jesse has the honour of closing the show! I must say... I enjoyed this performance (because of the person in the box ^^) but I hope he won't win as there are better songs tonight! Jesse has a good voice too and I think he may do well! Will Switzerland vote? Maybe, and he has a good draw too... 6/10
21:28 - Nicolas Fraissinet - Lève-toi
Not a bad track however I feel it lacks power! He has good vocals as he sits with his piano. I think he will not even make top 5 but it may be the surprise tonight and so really well! What do you think of Nicolas? Would you like him to represent Switzerland? I wouldn't... 4/10
21:21 - They showed Nina Zilli <3
21:17 - Melissa - The Point Of No Return
Melissa participated in the Spanish national final in 2011 but lost out to Lucia Perez - she returns with a very catchy pop track! I understand she is very popular so I expect her to do well - Will she win? I think Melissa will win tonight as she puts up an amazing vocal performance (IMO anyway)! 9/10.
21:09 - Nill Klemm - On My Way
Now I do like this it's very boring! Nothing unique or special here however it's better than Do The Monkey. Not a pre-contest favourite so I doubt it will do well... The performance is also pretty average! I would not be surprised if he came last, truth be told! 3/10! What do you think?
21:00 Heilsarmee - You And Me
This is one of the top favourites for tonight! I do like it but there is something missing! They look good on stage and even have a 94 year old - I bet Lys Assia is not happy! I think this will win and may even do well in Malmo... 7/10
20:50 - Anthony Bighead - Do The Monkey
There is nothing positive I can say about this song, I'm afraid! Such a stupid performance - how did this even make the final? Urgh, Switzerland - if you have ANY sense do not send this! I have a bad feeling this may do well or even win :/ Awful!!!! 0/10
20:41 - Carrousel - J’Avais Rendez-Vous
Another favourite of mine! They sing in French and sound very good indeed. It's a song you would hear on the Metro in Paris! A great entry, maybe they could get to ESC? I think they will be top 5. What do you think? I know they have lots of fans... 9/10
20:30 - Chiara Dubey - Bella Sera
My favourite from tonight! I love this girl and she gives a really good performance! Chiara is wearing a simple black outfit and a bowler hat! I am so in love with this song! It is so beautiful I think she will be top 3 and I pray that the Swiss vote for her! 10/10 <3 Well done dear...
20:23 - Ally - Catch Me
A great opening to the show! Ally clearly has great vocals - the song does seem very boring and fails to reach a climax! I liked the presentation on stage, that looked good! She looks beautiful I don't think she will do very well! My guess is around 6th-7th... 8/10
20:17 - I think he (or she) is head of the jury :O
20:15 - Here is the jury for tonight! :D
20:07 - This is going to be an awesome show! Euphoria opened the show; unfortunately no Loreen :(
19:36 - Hello! I will be live streaming the Swiss national final, it is the first time I have ever done a live-stream on my own so I'm pretty nervous! :) The show will start at 20:00 CET! See you then... :D But for now, check out the hot favourite!
Moments ago, Lithuania selected Andrius Pojavis and will thus represent them in Malmo! Good choice Lithuania....
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