NuVidz: Mei Finegold, Nabiha, Hanna Sky, Claudia Faniello!

Mei Finegold has recorded Sweet Harmony - which was originally made famous in 1993 by The Beloved’s. The song is Evita’s Pride Anthem and Mei recorded it along with Shlomi Levi and Shai Rokach. Great stuff! I have only recently discovered Nabiha and her songs are awesome! I absolutely love Ask Yourself! Meanwhile, Hanna Sky has released Softer Rain. She's said: "You can be inspired by so many things, but the most powerful source of inspiration should be you yourself. Whatever it is you want to do or be, remember this." One Fine Day is Claudia Faniello's latest single. This song has a lovely summer vibe.. and Claudia has such a lovely voice! Hope to see her represent Malta next year!

Finland: Representative to be selected tonight!

It's not only Switzerland who are selecting their entry for Copenhagen tonight, as Finland's UMK will come to an end this evening. There are 8 participants in the running - and I have high hopes. I predict either Softengine, Lauri, Mikko or Hukka ja Mama will win - although I also think Hannah Sky has good chances too. Clarissa and Josh's song is very radio friendly but it doesn't really work live. I doubt they'll win. If I had to make a prediction to win - I'd probably opt for Mikko. Lovely ballad.

The Finnish selection has been great - there have been many great performances in the semis/heats. Krista Siegfrids will give a special performance tonight. #TEAMDINGDONG! The outcome will be decided by televote and a jury. Personally, I wanna see Hukka ja Mama win!

1. Softengine – Something Better
2. Hanna Sky – Hope
3. MIAU – GodDrug
4. Lauri Mikkola – Going Down
5. Madcraft – Shining Bright
6. Mikko Pohjola – Sängyn Reunalla
7. Clarissa feat. Josh Standing – Top Of The World
8. Hukka ja Mama – Selja

You can watch the show here at 20:00 CET and is expected to last roughly two hours. Onnea Kaikille!

Finland: Running order revealed!

YLE has revealed the running order ahead of Saturday's final. Eight acts are in the running to represent the country and I believe there are three main contenders - Hikka ha Mama, Mikko and Softengine.

The jury have a 50% say so I guess we can count Clarissa and Josh out - unless her vocals have really improved. The song has international appeal I guess but will the Finnish people like it enough to vote? I don't think so, although maybe they will if the performance is good enough. I would love to see Hanna win - but she hasn't got a good draw.. Hukka ja Mama is my favourite by far. Their song is so sweet and it would be fantastic to see the Finnish language represented in Copenhagen.

1. Softengine – Something Better
2. Hanna Sky – Hope
3. MIAU – GodDrug
4. Lauri Mikkola – Going Down
5. Madcraft – Shining Bright
6. Mikko Pohjola – Sängyn Reunalla
7. Clarissa feat. Josh Standing – Top Of The World
8. Hukka ja Mama – Selja

Finland: Hanna Sky wins 2nd UMK heat!

Tonight saw the 2nd heat take place in Finland - and Hanna Sky has qualified directly to the final. I'm pleased with that. Unfortunately, MAKEA was eliminated.

I tuned it to parts of the show, and I'm surprised to see that Clarissa feat. Josh only came 4th... as I thought her vocals were surprisingly good. The song is great and I have no doubts it'll make the UMK final. I was pretty sure they would've qualified directly to the final but hey-ho! Here are the full results of tonight's show:

Qualified to the final:

• Hanna Sky - Hope 

To Second Chance:

• Mikko Pohjola - Sängyn reunalla 
• Lauri Mikkola - Going down 
• Clarissa feat Josh - Top of the world 
• MadCraft - Shining bright 

Eliminated:

• MAKEA - Painovoima

The semi-final will take place next week with the grand final due to be held on 1st February.