Saturday, March 7, 2015

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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