I'M ON A BREAK - WILL BE BACK SOON. MAYBE.... :-)

#ESC2016: BELGIAN NATIONAL FINAL ON 17TH JANUARY, ARTISTS OUT

The 5 hopefuls aiming to represent Belgium have been announced this morning. I can't lie, I don't know any of them but I didn't know Loïc and he had an incredible song so I'll judge when the songs are released :-) the selection will take place throughout January with the final set for 17th January. The lineup is as follows:

• Adil Aarab
• Amaryllis Uitterlinden
• Astrid Destuyver
• Laura Tesoro
• Tim Frantzis

#ESC2016: EESTI LAUL PARTICIPANTS REVEALED

The line-up for Estonia's national final was revealed last week and below you can see the participants. Tanja returns as part of La La Ladies! The songs will be released soon.. Stay tuned for some reviews.

Semi-final 1 –13th  February 

1. The Jingles – Love a Little Bit
2. Würffel – I’m Facing North
3. Mick Pedaja – Seis
4. Indrek Ventmann – Hispaania tüdruk
5. Cartoon feat. Kristel Aaslaid – Immortality
6. Kéa – Lonely Boy
7. Kati Laev – Kaugel sinust
8. Zebra Island – How Many Times
9. Laura – Supersonic
10. Windy Beach – Salty Wounds

Semi-final 2 – 20th February 

1. Go Away Bird – Sally
2. Jüri Pootsmann – Play
3. Meisterjaan – Parmupillihullus
4. I Wear* Experiment – Patience
5. Púr Múdd – Meet Halfway
6. Grete Paia – Stories Untold
7. Põhja-Tallinn – Ei ole mul olla
8. Anett Kulbin – Strong
9. Gertu Pabbo – Miljon korda
10. La La Ladies – Unikaalne

MELFEST 2016: LINDA BENGTZING RETURNS

Linda Bengtzing is set to return to Melodifestivalen next year with a song composed by Robin Stjernberg, Sweden's 2013 representative. The full line-up is expected soon. Rumours say Ace Wilder is also expected to make a comeback..

#ESC2016: BELGIAN HOPEFULS OUT ON MONDAY

The five hopefuls aiming to represent Belgium will be revealed on Monday morning. More information about the Belgian selection is expected to be released at the same time. Belgium's entry was pretty damn awesome in Vienna so I'm excited to see what they come up with next year.

Source - Eurovoix

#ESC2016: 41 COUNTRIES IN STOCKHOLM - BUT WHAT ABOUT THE AUSSIES?

At least 41 countries will be represented in Eurovision 2016 - and the full line-up is set to be revealed very soon.. so the big question is - will Australia stay? Their 2015 representation was pretty awesome. Some would argue it gave a new lease of life to the contest.. Personally, I wouldn't object to them remaining a permanent fixture. Australia's HoD was teasing about sending an even bigger name next year should they be invited. Apparently even Conchita supports Australia's participation. Time will tell if it happens. But if Australia aren't invited back - who is is 41st country? Kazakhstan have wanted to debut for some years now. Will 2016 be the year they succeed? Bosnia will apparently make a decision next week and Croatia's announcement is due very soon. Exciting times :-)

#ESC2016: MINUS ONE FOR CYPRUS!

While I was away, Cyprus announced their act for Stockholm and it's Minus One who have the honour. Great news. I really liked their song in the 2015 national final. Not so great news is that Thomas G:son will compose their song.. The band consists of Francois Micheletto, Harrys Pari, Constantinos Amerikanos, Antonis Loizides and Chris J. They placed third in the Cypriot final last year.