Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Eurovision Radio International: Tonight! Interviews with Mans Zelmerlöw, Mørland & Debrah Scarlett and much more!


The National Final Season 2015 draws to a close as the last countries have selected their Eurovison entry for 2015. The Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews and fun. Join in this Wednesday, 18th of March 2015 from  08:00 - 11:00 pm (cet) for the show. Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

Show details 18.03.2015

  • Interview with Mans Zelmerlöw (Swedem 2015) done at Melodifestivalen 2015
  • Interview with Mørland & Debrah Scarlett (Norway 2015)
  • Interview with Sanna Nielsen & Robin Paulsson (Hosts of Melodifestivalen 2015)
  • Interview with Christer Bjoerkman (Executive Producer of Melodifestivalen 2015)
  • Interview with Eric Saade (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 5)
  • Interview with Magnus Carlsson (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 9)
  • Interview with Viktor and Samir (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 8)
  • Interview with JTR (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 10)
  • Interview with Dinah Nah (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 12)
  • Interview with Jon Henrik Fjaellgren (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 2)
  • Interview with Jessica Andersson (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 11)
  • Interview with Linus Svenning (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 6)
  • Interview with Mariette (Melodifestivalen 2015, Number 3)
  • Eurovision News, Coverspot, Quiz
  • Eurovision Spotlight: The National Finals 2015 with Chris Poppe (Final in the current series)
  • Your music requests
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits

For further details visit the Radio International website here:


Join Radio International on Wednesday, 18th of March 2015 from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (cet), via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cabel Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands and via www.livestream.com/radint. In addition, you can pick up Radio International on Malta's Galaxy 105 every Monday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm (cet) hours CET and in Belgium on eurovisiOradio.eu every Sunday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 pm (cet) and again on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (cet). Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after it’s airing on the radio.


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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Czech Republic: Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta - 'Hope Never Dies' (Official Video)


Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta were chosen internally to represent Czech Republic at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Austria with the song 'Hope Never Dies'. Some days ago the audio version were released. Now you can watch the official video of 'Hope Never Dies'.

Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta - 'Hope Never Dies'
(Official Video)




Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta participate on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (first half) in Vienna with their song 'Hope Never Dies'.

Find out more about Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta here:

Norway: 'A Monster Like Me' from Mørland & Debrah Scarlett to Vienna

Mørland & Debrah Scarlett (© NTB Scanpix)
Norway decided yesterday in the national final of 'Melodi Grand Prix 2015' who will represent the country in Vienna. It was a fantastic show with a live orchester. In total 11 hopefuls performed their possible Eurovision entry. After the first round four were chosen for the 'Superfinal'. At the end Norway decided to send Mørland & Debrah Scarlett with their song 'A Monster Like Me' to represent the country in Vienna.

Mørland & Debrah Scarlett - 'A Monster Like Me'
('MGP 2015' Performance)



'Melodi Grand Prix 2015' - Line-up
(chosen for the superfinal in bold)

  1. Erlend Bratland - "Thunderstruck" (with orchestra)
  2. Raylee - "Louder"
  3. Tor & Bettan - "All Over the World" (with orchestra)
  4. Jenny Langlo - "Next to You"
  5. Ira Konstantinidis - "We Don't Worry"
  6. Contrazt - "Heaven"
  7. Marie Klåpbakken - "Ta meg tilbake" (with orchestra)
  8. Staysman & Lazz - "En godt stekt pizza" (with orchestra)
  9. Mørland & Debrah Scarlett - "A Monster Like Me" (with orchestra)
  10. Alexandra Joner- "Cinderella" (with orchestra)
  11. Karin Park - "Human Beings"
Four songs were chosen to perform again in the 'Superfinal'. All of them with orchestra.

'Melodi Grand Prix 2015' - Superfinal

  • Tor & Bettan - "All Over the World" 
  • Staysman & Lazz - "En godt stekt pizza"
  • Mørland & Debrah Scarlett - "A Monster Like Me" 
  • Erlend Bratland - "Thunderstruck"
Mørland & Debrah Scarlett are honored to represent Norway at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Austria. They participate in the second Semi-Final (first half) on 21st of May 2015 in Vienna.


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San Marino: Tonight! 'Chain of Lights' song presentation

Michele & Anita (© SMRTV)
Anita Simoncini and Michele Perniola were announced on 27th of November in a press conference from SMRTV that they will represent San Marino at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna.

Tonight they will premier their Eurovision entry 'Chain of Light' on SMRTV. The song is written by Ralph Siegel (he also wrote the Eurovision entries from Valentina Monetta the last three years)
"It is more than a great honor to represent San Marino for the fourth time in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna - with the remarkable youngest Duet in ESC History - Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola - together 32 years old. John O'Flynn (lyrics) and me are more than happy that they, as well as the Executives from San Marino RTV, have chosen our song 'Chain of Lights'" said Ralph Siegel about the song.
Anita said: "I wish our lights will illuminate the darkness of souls and minds, restoring faith and hope in Europe and the rest of the world. What we really need to understand is that we are able to shape the future at our own discretion and we have to do it remembering the importance of harmony and mutual respect, no matter where we come from''
"I'm really happy for what is happening now, it's like living on a dream but most of all I am happy for all those who believed in me since the beginning. Now, you just have to follow us in Vienna and light a candle for me and Anita during our performance (maybe you'd better use your smartphone!); we only imagine it, you can help us realize our biggest dream!" said Michele. 
The song presentation of 'Chain of Lights' will be tonight at 7.30 pm (cet) and you can follow on SMRTV.

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Slovenia: Unplugged version of 'Here For You' with Tinkara Kovač

Maraaya & Tinkara Kovač
Maraaya are the winner of this years Slovenian national final 'EMA 2015' with the song 'Here For You'. Here you can see them performing their Eurovision entry with last years contestant Tinkara Kovač (ESC 2014, 'Round & Round'). The Slovenian woman with the flute is back with this years contestants for this special unplugged version of 'Here For You'.

Maraaya feat. Tinkara Kovač - 'Here For Your'



Maraaya represent Slovenia at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Austria. Theyparticipate on 21st of May 2015 in Vienna in the second Semi-Final (second half) with 'Here For You'.

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Moldova: Eduard Romanyuta - 'I Want Your Love' (Official Video)


Eduard Romanyuta is the winner of the Moldovan national selection 'O Melodie Pentru Europa 2015' with his song 'I Want Your Love'. Now you can watch the official video of his Eurovision entry.

Eduard Romanyuta - 'I Want Your Love' 
(Official Video)



Eduard Romanyuta will represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. He will perform 'I Want Your Love' on 19th of May 2015 in the first Semi-Final (first half).

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Sweden: Måns Zelmerlöw wins 'Melodifestivalen' with 'Heroes'


The Swedish national selection came yesterday in Stockholm to an end. Måns Zelmerlöw won the national final of 'Melodifestivalen 2015' with his song 'Heroes'. Sanna Nielsenwho represented Sweden last year in Copenhagen with 'Undo' and Robin Paulsson, hosted the show. 

Måns Zelmerlöw - 'Heroes' ('Melodifestivalen' final)






'Melodifestivalen 2015' - Final
(Winner in bold)

  1. Samir & Viktor - "Groupie"
  2. JTR - "Building It Up"
  3. Dinah Nah - "Make Me (La La La)"
  4. Jon Henrik Fjällgren - "Jag är fri"
  5. Jessica Andersson - "Can’t Hurt Me Now"
  6. Måns Zelmerlöw - "Heroes"
  7. Linus Svenning - "Forever Starts Today"
  8. Isa - "Don’t Stop"
  9. Magnus Carlsson - "Möt mig i Gamla stan" 
  10. Eric Saade - "Sting" 
  11. Mariette - "Don’t Stop Believing"
  12. Hasse Andersson - "Guld och gröna skogar"
If you missed the show yesterday, watch it here:

"Thousand thanks to everyone who voted tonight, everyone who believes in me. One of the most enjoyable evenings in my life and it went as it went! I will do everything for us to go far in Vienna and I truly believe that we have a good chance .. Thanks also to my whole team for making this possible!" Posted Måns last night on Facebook.



Måns Zelmerlöw is honored to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (second half) in Vienna.


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Russia: Polina Gagarina chosen with 'A Million Voices'


Russia has chosen internally the representive for the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Austria. They decided to send the 27 years old Polina Gagarina with her song 'A Million Voices' to represent her country. Polina already released two albums and is a russian singer, songwriter and acrtess.



"25 children were involved in this video, and their parents too. Some pregnant women too, with their husbands" Polina said about the video.
Polina Gagarina will represent Russia on 19th of May 2015 in the first Semi-Final (second half) with 'A Million Voices' in Vienna.

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Georgia: Nina Sublatti - 'Warrior' (Official Video)


Nina Sublatti won the Georgian national selection with her song 'Warrior'. She will represent her country at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Here you can see the official video of her Eurovision entry...

Nina Sublatti - 'Warrior' (Official Video)



Nina Sublatti will represent Georgia on 19th of May 2015 in the first Semi-Final (second half) at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna.

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Sweden: Tonight! 'Melodifestivalen 2015' - Final

'Melodifestivalen' - Finalists (© SVT)
The 'National Final' of 'Melodifestivalen 2015' will take place tonight in Stockholm with a final line-up of twelve hopefuls. The show will be hosted by Sanna Nielsenwho represented Sweden last year in Copenhagen with 'Undo' and Robin Paulsson.

'Melodifestivalen 2015' - Final

  1. Samir & Viktor - "Groupie"
  2. JTR - "Building It Up"
  3. Dinah Nah - "Make Me (La La La)"
  4. Jon Henrik Fjällgren - "Jag är fri"
  5. Jessica Andersson - "Can’t Hurt Me Now"
  6. Måns Zelmerlöw - "Heroes"
  7. Linus Svenning - "Forever Starts Today"
  8. Isa - "Don’t Stop"
  9. Magnus Carlsson - "Möt mig i Gamla stan" 
  10. Eric Saade - "Sting" 
  11. Mariette - "Don’t Stop Believing"
  12. Hasse Andersson - "Guld och gröna skogar"
The show starts at 8:00 pm (cet) and you can follow the show via live stream:

'Melodifestivalen' - Shows 2015

The winner of 'Melodifestivalen 2015' will be honored to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (second half) in Vienna. Who should represent Sweden in Austria? Find it out tonight!

Good luck to all the contestants - may the best song win!


Find out more about Melodifestivalen here:

Austria: The Makemakes to Vienna with 'I Am Yours'


Austria will host the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Yesterday they found their representative in the national final of 'Wer singt für Österreich?'. In total six hopefuls were chosen to perform their songs yesterday. In the superfinal Austria decided The Makemakes to represent their country in Vienna with the song 'I Am Yours'.

The Makemakes - 'I Am Yours'
('Wer singt für Österreich' performance)


'Wer sing für Österreich' - Starting order
(Qualifiers superfinal in bold)


  1. Folkshilfe - "Who You Are" 
  2. Zoe - "Quel Filou"
  3. DAWA - "Feel Alive"
  4. Celina Ann - "Utopia"
  5. Johann Sebastian Bass - "Absolutio"
  6. The Makemakes - "I Am Yours"
If you missed the show yesterday - watch it here:



The Makemakes will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in the Grand Final on 23rd of May. After the victory from Conchita Wurst in Copenhagen with 'Rise Like A Phoenix' Austria don't has to qualify for the final. As host country they are already qualified for the Eurovision final in Vienna.

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Israel: Nadav Guedj - 'Golden Boy' (Official Video)


Nadav Guedj won 'Rising Star' one month ago and is now honored to represent Israel at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Nadav is 16 years old and one of the youngest participants in this years competition. Now he presented his Eurovision entry 'Golden Boy'. Here you can see the official video...

Nadav Guedj - 'Golden Boy' (Official Video)


Nadav Guedj will perform on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (first half) of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna.

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Norway: Tonight! 'MGP 2015' - Final


Norway will decide tonight who will represent the country at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. 11 hopefuls perform their possible Eurovision entry tonight in the national final of 'Melodi Grand Prix 2015' in Oslo. The show will include a 54 member live orchestra (for the first time since 1998). The Kringkastingsorkesteret (KORK) will be a integral part of tonights final. The show will be hosted by Silya Nymoen and Kåre Magnus Bergh.

'Melodi Grand Prix 2015' - Aritsts & Songs
(click the song titel to listen the song)

  1. Erlend Bratland - "Thunderstruck" (with orchestra)
  2. Raylee - "Louder"
  3. Tor & Bettan - "All Over the World" (with orchestra)
  4. Jenny Langlo - "Next to You"
  5. Ira Konstantinidis - "We Don't Worry"
  6. Contrazt - "Heaven"
  7. Marie Klåpbakken - "Ta meg tilbake" (with orchestra)
  8. Staysman & Lazz - "En godt stekt pizza" (with orchestra)
  9. Mørland & Debrah Scarlett - "A Monster Like Me" (with orchestra)
  10. Alexandra Joner- "Cinderella" (with orchestra)
  11. Karin Park - "Human Beings"
The KORK-orchestra will accompanying six of tonights eleven songs.

The show starts at 8:25 pm (cet) and you can watch it here:

"Melodi Grand Prix 2015" - Show Date:

  • 14.03.2015 - National Final

Carl Espen won last year MGP and represented his country in Copenhagen with the song 'Silent Storm'. The winner of MGP 2015 will represent Norway at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in the second Semi-Final (first half) on 21st of May 2015 in Vienna. Who should represent Norway in Austria? Find it out tonight!

Good luck to all the contestants - may the best song win!


Find out more about 'Melodi Grand Prix' here:

Iceland: Maria Olafs - 'Unbroken' (Official Video)

Maria Olafs (© Jónatan Grétarsson)
Exactly one month ago Maria Olafs won the Icelandic national final of 'Söngvakeppnin 2015' with her song 'Unbroken'. Here you can see the official video of her Eurovision entry.

Maria Olafs - 'Unbroken' (Official Video)




María Ólafsdóttir represents Iceland on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (second half) with her song "Unbroken".

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Romania: It's 'De la capăt' from Voltaj to Vienna!


Romanian national final took place last Saturday. 12 hopefuls performed their songs and at the end Romania decided to send Voltaj to the 60th Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'De la capăt'.

Voltaj - 'De la capăt' (National Final)



"National Selection 2015" - Starting order
(Winner in bold)

  1. Voltaj – De la capăt (First Place)
  2. Băieţii – Dragoste în lanţuri
  3. Tudor Turcu – Save Us
  4. Aurelian Temişan feat. Alexa – Chica Latina
  5. Rodica Aculova – My Light
  6. Blue Noise – Love Won’t Run Away
  7. Ovidiu Anton – Still Alive (Third Place)
  8. Lara Lee – Superman
  9. Super Trooper – Secret Place
  10. Luminiţa Anghel – A Million Stars (Second Place)
  11. Cristina Vasiu – Nowhere
  12. CEJ – We Were In Love

Voltaj will perform on 19th of May 2015 in Vienna in the first Semi-Final (second half).

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Spain: Edurne released 'Amanecer' (Official Video)

Edurne - 'Amanecer' (Single Release: 02.03.2015)
Edurne were chosen internally by the TVE to represent Spain at Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the song 'Amanecer'. Here you can see the official video.

Edurne - 'Amanecer' (Official Video)




'Amanecer' is available on iTunes and you can listen to the song on Spotify:




Edurne will perfom 'Amanecer' in the Eurovision Song Contest final on 23rd of May2015 in Vienna.

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Portugal: Leonor Andrade to Vienna!


The final of 'Festival da Canção 2015'  took place last Saturday with a line-up of six hopefuls. The finalists were chosen in two Semi-Finals in the last week. The show was hosted by Catarina Furtado and Júlio Isidro. In the so called 'Superfinal' Portugal has decided to send Leonor Andrade to Vienna with her song 'Há um Mar que nos Separa'.



'Festival da Canção 2015' - Superfinal

  • Leonor Andrade - Há um Mar que nos Separa
  • Teresa Radamanto - Um Fado em Viena
  • Gonçalo Tavares - Tu Tens uma Mágica (Jury choice)


'Festival da Canção 2015' - Starting order(Qualifiers in bold)

  1. José Freitas - "Mal Menor (Ninguém me Guia à Razão)"
  2. Yola Dinis - "Outra Vez Primavera"
  3. Leonor Andrade - "Há um Mar que nos Separa"
  4. Simone de Oliveira - "À Espera das Canções"
  5. Teresa Radamanto - "Um Fado em Viena"
  6. Gonçalo Tavares - "Tu Tens uma Mágica"

If you missed the shows of the Portugese national selection you can watch here:


Leonor Andrade will perform 'Há um Mar que nos Separa' on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (first half) in Vienna.

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Eurovision Radio International: Tonight! Interviews with Ann Sophie, Leonor Andrade, Simone de Olivera & more!


The National Final Season 2015 slowly draws to a close with the coming weekend the last countries selecting their Eurovison entry for 2015, the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews and fun. Join in this Wednesday, 11th of March 2015 from  08:00 - 11:00 pm (cet) for the show. Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience, is extremely happy that the show is also aired on the following radio stations:

Show details 11.03.2015

  • Interview with Ann Sophie (Germany 2015) done at the German National Final 2015
  • Interview with Leonor Andrade (Portugal 2015) and composer Miguel Gameiro done at Festival de Cancao 2015
  • Interview with Suzy (Portugal 2014) and Yola Diniz (Festival de Cancao 2015)
  • Interview with Simone de Oliveira (Portugal 1965 and 1969, Festival de Cancao 2015)
  • Interview with Goncalo Tavares (Festival de Cancao 2015)
  • Interview with National Final Preview of Austria, Norway and Sweden
  • Eurovision News, Coverspot, Quiz
  • Eurovision Spotlight: The National Finals 2015 with Ross Bennett
  • Your music requests
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits

For further details visit the Radio International website here:


Join Radio International on Wednesday, 11th of March 2015 from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (cet), via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cabel Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands and via www.livestream.com/radint. In addition, you can pick up Radio International on Malta's Galaxy 105 every Monday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm (cet) hours CET and in Belgium on eurovisiOradio.eu every Sunday evening from 7:00 - 10:00 pm (cet) and again on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (cet). Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after it’s airing on the radio.


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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Malta: PBS launched final version and official video of 'Warrior'

Amber (© Aaron Briffa)
PBS launced yesterday, as already announced, the brand new and final version of this years Maltese entry from Amber. Her Eurovision entry sounds totally different to the winning version of 'MESC' last year. Have you already seen the fantastic video?
“The moment I sing here I feel a lot of emotions. I hope that my fans can share this feeling when they listen to my song” Amber said on the set. 

Amber - 'Warrior' (Official Video)



The video was shot in the middle of February in a 400 years old house in Rabat. The scene creates a contrast between the musicians, who have their faces covered, and Amber, who emerges as the positive protagonist.
“Working on the music video is definitely an unforgettable experience. The song is the star in the music video. The mystery and darkness represented in the environment are defeated by the will and the strength of the “Warrior” living inside me”, expressed Amber totally excited after viewing the finished video for the first time.
'Warrior' will be available soon on iTunes and Spotify.

Amber performs 'Warrior' on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (first half) of the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.


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New Single: Listen to 'Paper Light (Higher)' from Loreen


One of the best Eurovision Song Contest winning songs is for sure from Loreen. She represented 2012 Sweden at Eurovision in Baku with her song 'Euphoria'. Her first album 'Heal' came out in the same year. Her music and style inspires a lot of people. She reached the last three years #1 on the ESC Radio Charts.

Loreen spent a lot of time to produce her second album and now it's time for her first single. 'Paper Light (Higher)' is out since today!

Loreen - Paper Light (Higher)
(Release: 09.03.2015)

You can download 'Paper Light (Higher)' on iTunes or listen to the song on Spotify:




Loreen premiered her brand new single last Saturday at the 'Melodifestivalen' in Stockholm. Here you can see her performance:


On 31st of March she will be part of the 'Eurovision's Greatest Hits' show in London.

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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Romania: Tonight! National final


Romanian national final will take place tonight. 12 contestants were chosen by TVR, Romanian broadcaster, to perform tonight in a battle for the ticket to Vienna. These are the Candidates and their songs...

"National Selection 2015" - Candidates & Songs

  • Luminiţa Anghel - "A Million Stars"
  • Aurelian Temişan feat. Alexa - "Chica latina"
  • Voltaj - "De la capăt"
  • Băieţii - "Dragoste în lanţuri"
  • Blue Noise - "Love won’t run away"
  • Rodica Aculova - "My light"
  • Cristina Vasiu - "Nowhere"
  • Tudor Turcu - "Save Us"
  • Super Trooper - "Secret Place"
  • Ovidiu Anton - "Still Alive"
  • Lara Lee - "Superman"
  • CEJ - "We Were In Love"


"National Final 2015" - Show Date

  • 08.03.2015 - National Final (Sala Polivalentă, Craiova)

Ovi & Paula Seling represented Romania 2014 with the song 'Miracle'. They ended on 12th place with 72 points. The winner of the national final will perform on 19th of May in Vienna in the first Semi-Final (second half). Who should represent Romania in Austria? Find it out tonight!

Read more about Eurovision Romania here:

Saturday, March 7, 2015

UK: BBC announced Electro Velvet with 'Still In Love With You'

Electro Velvet (© BBC)
BBC announced this evening who will represent UK in Vienna. It's Electro Velvet with 'Still In Love With You'Alex Larke and Bianca Nicholas are the duo Electro Velvet.


Alex and Nicole will wave the British flag on 23rd of May 2015 in the Eurovision Final in Vienna at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest.
"I feel incredibly privileged and humbled to be representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, for this massively historic 60th anniversary event. We have a fantastic song and will work as hard as is humanly possible to bring the contest home and make our great nation proud. It's time to get this party started! See you in Vienna!" said ALex Larke. 
"I am so proud to have been chosen to be a part of the world’s biggest song contest - Eurovision! It's such an honour to represent the UK, especially in its 60th year too! I have never been to Austria before, and I can't wait to get out to Vienna and do my best, and I hope to make the UK proud!" said Bianca.
In the last weeks there were a lot of rumours about the contestant from the UK. This act is very surprising and very different to every other already known contestants from the other countries.It's a fantastic choice from the BBC.
"I am thrilled that Alex and Bianca will be representing the UK in this year’s competition. Our song for this special anniversary year has an up-tempo beat and an irresistibly catchy hook that is sure to get the party started in Vienna." said Guy Freeman (Editor Special Events)
"I am certain Electro Velvet will dazzle in Vienna for Eurovision's Diamond Anniversary and do the UK proud." said Katie Taylor (UK Controller of Entertainment Production)

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Portugal: Tonight! 'Festival da Canção' - Final


In the last week six out of twelve contestants were chosen in two Semi-Finals (Tuesday & Thursday). Portugal will decide tonight in the national final of "Festival da Canção 2015". who will represent Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna.

'Festival da Canção 2015' - Finalists

  • Leonor Andrade - "Há um Mar que nos Separa"
  • Yola Dinis - "Outra Vez Primavera"
  • Gonçalo Tavares - "Tu Tens uma Mágica"
  • José Freitas - "Mal Menor (Ninguém me Guia à Razão)"
  • Teresa Radamanto - "Um Fado em Viena"
  • Simone de Oliveira - "À Espera das Canções"

The show starts at 10:25 pm (cet) and you can watch here:

"Festival da Canção" - Hosts

  • Catarina Furtado
  • Júlio Isidro

"Festival da Canção 2015" - Show dates:

  • 03.03.2015 - Semi-Final 1
  • 05.03.2015 - Semi-Final 2
  • 07.03.2015 - National Final

Suzy won last year the final of "Festival da Canção" with her party song "Quero ser tua". The winner of "Festival da Canção" will perform on 21st of May 2015 in the second Semi-Final (first half) in Vienna. Who should represent Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest this year in Austria? Find it out tonight!

Good luck to all the contestants - may the best song win!


Find out more about Festival da Canção here:

Germany: Winners Press Conference Ann Sophie


The German national selection came to an end on Thursday in the final of 'Unser Song für Österreich'. After Andreas Kümmert rejected to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna the ticket went to Ann Sophie. She is now honored to perform 'Black Smoke' in the Eurovision final on 23rd of May in Vienna.
Barbara Schöneberger (Host), Thomas Schreiber (NDR), Iris Bents (NDR), Ann Sophie
Before the winners press conference begun the people in the press center talked about what happened that evening. Sure, we all should respect Andreas desicion to reject. But why he waited so long until he rejected?! Is it fair for the 3rd place, who got not the chance to perform in the final? We got no answers in the press conference.. The only statement came from Andreas on stage after the announcement. He was not at the press conference..

Thomas Schreiber (NDR) opened the press conference and talked about how satisfied he is with the show and that all artists did a very good and professional job. The atmosphere in the hall was very good and the most of the artists got standing ovations. In total 4500 people joined the show in the Tui Arena. He also explained the process how to select the artists for the selection together with record labels.

Thomas Schreiber (NDR)


"We only can accept the decision of Andreas. We have with Ann Sophie a very strong singer with 'Black Smoke' a very strong song. We should be happy about that she will represent our country at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest this year." said Thomas Schreiber.




"I already had the emotion that I didn't made it. I came second.. I have respect what Andreas did and.. of course, I'm very thankful that I can go to Vienna now. It was a big dream of me and now I'm going with my favorite song". said Ann Sophie.















Here you can see the full press conference from Thursday..


Barbara Schöneberger will host the 'Echo 2015' on 26th of March and Ann Sophie will perform their 'Black Smoke'.

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