Sunday, January 31, 2016

Lithuania: Result "Eurovizija 2016" Show 4

The fourth pre-recorded show of the Lithuanian national selection "Eurovizija 2016" was aired yesterday. In total performed 10 contestants performed again their possible Eurovision entry and fighted for the votes from the jury and the televotes. At the end two candidates were eliminated and eight lucky candidates got enough votes and make it to the next round. 

"Eurovizija 2016" - Running order

  1. Catrinah – "Be Free"
  2. Erica Jennings – "Leading Me Home"
  3. Behind the Moon – "Did It All" (eliminated)
  4. Alice Way – "Hero" (eliminated)
  5. Rūta Šciogolevaitė – "United"
  6. Valdas Lacko – "Stay Tonight"
  7. Petunija – "Tomorrow" 
  8. Donny Montell – "I've Been Waiting For This Night"
  9. Eglė Jakštytė – "Leisk Dar Būti"
  10. Ištvan and Ellada – "Please Don’t Cry"
Here you can see the result of jury and televotes from the fourth show.

(© LRT)
Again recieved Donny Montell the highest points for his entry "I've Been Waiting For This Night". 


The ESC 2012 contestant is followed by Rūta Šciogolevaitė with "United" and the ESC 2001 band member of SKAMP, Erica Jennings, with her song "Leading Me Home". Is this result already a sign for the top favorites for the next rounds?

    Jury members (national):
    • Darius Užkuraitis
    • Ramūnas Zilnys
    • Nomeda Kazlaus
    • Kazimieras Šiaulys
    Jury member (international):
    • Syron (British vocalist)
    • Karl Frierson (US musician and member of German jazz-pop ensemble De-Phazz)
    • Peter Freudenthaler (Singer Fools Garden)
    If you missed the show yesterday you can watch it here:

    "Eurovizija 2016" - Show dates:

    • 09.01.2016 - Result - Show 1
    • 16.01.2016 - Result - Show 2
    • 23.01.2016 - Result - Show 3 
    • 30.01.2016 - Show 4
    • 06.02.2016 - Show 5
    • 13.02.2016 - Show 6 
    • 20.02.2016 - Show 7 
    • 27.02.2016 - Show 8
    • 05.03.2016 - Show 9
    • 12.03.2015 - Show 10 - National Final 
    Monika Linkyte and Vaidas Baumila represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the song "This Time". Monika & Vaidas ended on 18th place in the Eurovision final.

    The winner of "Eurovizija 2016" will be honoured to represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Sweden. Who will participate in one of the Semi-Finals on 10th or 12th of May 2016 in Stockholm? Stay tuned..

    More about 'Eurovizija' you can find here:
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    Hungary: Result "A Dal 2016" - Second Heat

    The second heat of the Hungarian national selection "A Dal 2016" took place yesterday. 10 competing contestants were in the battle to get a ticket to one of the Semi-Finals. Six of them will go on in the competition. Five were chosen by the jury and one last candidate was chosen by the televotes. The show was hosted by Csilla Tatár and Levente Harsányi.

    "A Dal 2016" - Second Heat
    (Qualifiers in bold)

    1. C.E.T. - "Free"      
    2. Laci Gáspár - "Love And Bass " (37 points)     
    3. Group'N'Swing - "Szeretni fáj"     
    4. Karmapolis & Böbe Szécsi - "Hold On To" (36 points)     
    5. Kállay Saunders Band - "Who We Are" (41 points)
    6. Maszkura és a Tücsökraj - "Kinek sírjam"      
    7. Gergo Oláh - "Gyoz a jó" (39 points)     
    8. Passed - "Driftin'" (34 points)     
    9. Anna Patai - "Colors"      
    10. André Vásáry - "Why" (39 points)
    Green => chosen by the jury.
    Yellow  => chosen as last qualified contestant via televotes.

    If you missed the show yesterday, watch it here:
    Winner of the second heat with the most points was the Kállay Saunders Band with the song "Who We Are". 


    "A Dal 2016" - Show dates:
    • 23.01.2016 - First Heat - Result
    • 30.01.2016 - Second Heat
    • 06.02.2016 - Third Heat
    • 13.02.2016 - Semi-Final 1
    • 20.02.2016 - Semi-Final 2
    • 27.02.2016 - National Final
    Jury:
    • Pierrot
    • Zséda 
    • Károly Freinreisz 
    • Miklós Both

    Boggie won "A Dal 2015" with her song "Wars For Nothing". She ended on 20th place with only 19 points. 

    The winner of "A Dal 2016" will be honored to perform in the first half of the first Semi-Final on 10th of May 2016 in Stockholm. Who should represent Hungary at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden?

    Read more about "A Dal 2016" here:
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    Latvia: Tonight! LTV reveal artists for "Supernova 2016"

    After the big success from last years national selection "Supernova" the Latvian broadcaster LTV decided to continue this year with this format to find the representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Last week LTV showed a best of from last years edition.
    "This year between songs is not a clear leader, as it was last year. All members have similar positions, and a lot will depend mainly on their live broadcasts. Now it will be a bigger challenge - to convince the jury and the audience." said jury member Kaspars Roga. 
    "The competition's mission is to find a hit with international potential and performers who conquest" Supernova "and the Latvian representation in Eurovision is not an end in itself, but part of his world plan of conquest." added Ilze Janzone ("Supernova" producer) 
    The show starts at 8:25 pm (cet) on LTV1 and can be followed here:  

    "Supernova 2016" - Show Dates: 

    • 30.01.2016 - Announcement Candidates
    • 07.02.2016 - Pre-Round 1
    • 14.02.2016 - Pre-Round 2
    • 21.02.2016 - Semi-Final
    • 28.02.2016 - National Final

    Voting

    • 50% expert Jury
    • 50% Televoting 
    The winner of "Supernova 2016" will be chosen only by the audience.

    Jury: 

    • Eve Kerēvica
    • Guntars Racs
    • Intars Busulis
    • Kaspars Roga


    Aminata won the first edition of "Supernova" last year with the song "Love Injected". She represented Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna and "Love Injected" ended on 6th place with 186 points.


    The winner of "Supernova 2016" will be honored to represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Who will participate in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Stockholm? Stay tuned...

    Find out more about "Supernova" here:
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    Cyprus: Minus One present "Alter Ego" on 22nd February!


    Cypriot band Minus One is confirmed to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. In collaboration with well known Swedish composer Thomas G:son. they worked last weeks on their Eurovision entry. Thomas G:son is very well known by composing "Euphoria", the winning song from Loreen in 2012.

    Minus One announced today the song title of their Eurovision entry and when it will be presented. The recording of "Alter Ego" is finished and they will present the song on 22nd February 2016.

    Minus One are honoured to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. They will participate in the first half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016 in Sweden. 

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    Saturday, January 30, 2016

    Lithuania: Tonight! "Eurovizija 2016" - Show 4


    Lithuanian journey to find their representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm in May goes on. The fourth pre-recorded show will be aired tonight on LTR. The show will be hosted by Andrius Rožickas and Gerūta Griniūtė. Show starts at 8:00 pm (cet) and these are the songs for tonights show...

    "Eurovizija 2016" - Show 4 - Running order

    1. Catrinah – "Be Free"
    2. Erica Jennings – "Leading Me Home"
    3. Behind the Moon – "Did It All"
    4. Alice Way – "Hero"
    5. Rūta Šciogolevaitė – "United"
    6. Valdas Lacko – "Stay Tonight"
    7. Petunija – "Tomorrow" 
    8. Donny Montell – "I've Been Waiting For This Night"
    9. Eglė Jakštytė – "Leisk Dar Būti"
    10. Ištvan and Ellada – "Please Don’t Cry"
    You can follow the show here:
    Here you can see already the result from the jury votes. 
    Result Jury votes (© Eurodiena.lt)











    Jury members (national):
    • Darius Užkuraitis
    • Ramūnas Zilnys
    • Nomeda Kazlaus
    • Kazimieras Šiaulys
    Jury member (international):
    • Syron (British vocalist)
    • Karl Frierson (US musician and member of German jazz-pop ensemble De-Phazz) and 
    • Peter Freudenthaler (Singer Fools Garden)

    "Eurovizija 2016" - Show dates:

    • 09.01.2016 - Show 1 - Result 
    • 16.01.2016 - Show 2 - Result 
    • 23.01.2016 - Show 3 - Result
    • 30.01.2016 - Show 4
    • 06.02.2016 - Show 5
    • 13.02.2016 - Show 6 
    • 20.02.2016 - Show 7 
    • 27.02.2016 - Show 8
    • 05.03.2016 - Show 9
    • 12.03.2015 - Show 10 - National Final 
    Monika Linkyte and Vaidas Baumila represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the song "This Time". Monika & Vaidas ended on 18th place in the Eurovision final.

    The winner of "Eurovizija 2016" will be honoured to represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Sweden. Who will participate in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Stockholm? Stay tuned..

    More about 'Eurovizija' you can find here:
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    Hungary: Tonight! "A Dal 2016" - Second Heat

    The second round from the Hungarian national selection "A Dal 2016" takes place tonight in Budapest. 10 hoepfuls are in the battle to get one of six tickets to the next round. Five of them will be selected by the jury. The last ticket will be chosen from the audience.

    "A Dal 2016" - Second Heat

    1. C.E.T. - "Free"    
    2. Laci Gáspár - "Love And Bass "   
    3. Group'N'Swing - "Szeretni fáj"   
    4. Karmapolis & Böbe Szécsi - "Hold On To"   
    5. Kállay Saunders Band - "Who We Are"    
    6. Maszkura és a Tücsökraj - "Kinek sírjam"    
    7. Gergo Oláh - "Gyoz a jó"   
    8. Passed - "Driftin'"   
    9. Anna Patai - "Colors"    
    10. André Vásáry - "Why"
                      In tonights show we see Andras Kállay Saunders returning with his band. 2014 he represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen with "Running" and ended on 5th place with 143 points.

                      The second show of "A Dal 2016" starts tonight at 7:40 pm and can be followed here:

                      "A Dal 2016" - Show dates:
                      • 23.01.2016 - First Heat - Result
                      • 30.01.2016 - Second Heat
                      • 06.02.2016 - Third Heat
                      • 13.02.2016 - Semi-Final 1
                      • 20.02.2016 - Semi-Final 2
                      • 27.02.2016 - National Final
                      Jury:
                      • Pierrot
                      • Zséda 
                      • Károly Freinreisz 
                      • Miklós Both

                      Boggie won "A Dal 2015" with her song "Wars For Nothing". She ended on 20th place with only 19 points. 

                      The winner of "A Dal 2016" will be honoured to perform in one of the Semi-Finals on 10th of 12th of May 2016 in Stockholm. Who should represent Hungary at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden?

                      Read more about "A Dal 2016" here:
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                      Friday, January 29, 2016

                      Ukraine: National Final on 21st February 2016


                      Ukraine will return after a one year break to Eurovision with a national selection. The organisers announced 18 contestants for two Semi-Finals. The national final takes place on 21st February 2016. On 27th January 2016 it was chosen which musician will perform in which of the semi-finals.

                      "National Selection" - Semi-Final 1

                      • Anastasia Prikhodko 
                      • Aida Nikolaichuk
                      • Brunettes Shoot Blondes 
                      • Jamala
                      • Kurasov Vladislav
                      • Lavika
                      • Svetlana Tarabarova
                      • The Hardkiss 
                      • Tonya Matvienko

                      "National Selection" - Semi-Final 1

                      1. ALLOISE
                      2. Arkady Voytyuk
                      3. Japanda 
                      4. NeAngely (Nuangels)
                      5. Peaks of Kings
                      6. Pringlez
                      7. Pur: Pur 
                      8. SunSay 
                      9. Victoria Petrik
                      Read the official announcement here:

                      Some well known names return to the national selection. Anastasia Prykhodko represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with her song "Mamo" (#11). Victoria Petryk was already part of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 and in the national selection for ESC 2014 with the song "Matrosy". Behind Mariya Yaremchuk she came second.

                      "National Selection 2016"
                      • 06.02.2016 - Semi-Final 1
                      • 13.02.2016 - Semi-Final 2
                      • 21.02.2016 - National Final
                      Jury: 
                      • Ruslana (ESC Winner 2004, "Wild Dances")
                      • Andrei Danilko aka Verka Serduchka (ESC 2007, "Dancing Lasha Tumbai") 
                      • Konstantin Meladze 

                      Mariya Yaremchuk won the Ukrainian national final 2014 and was honored to represent her country in Copenhagen with the song "Tick-Tock". She ended on 6th place with 113 points. Do you remember her Eurovision entry?


                      The winner of the Ukrainian national final will be honored to represent Ukraine in the second half of the second Semi-Final at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Who should represent Ukraine in Sweden? Stay tuned..

                      Read more about Eurovision Ukraine here:

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                      Georgia: Song Presentation on 3rd February 2016

                      GPB called for composers to send their possible Eurovision entry. Today the Georgian broadcaster announced some news what's coming up next.

                      In total recieved GPB more than 100 songs for the national selection. Internally they chose five entries for their representatives Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz. Video recording will be on 31st January 2016 and the the song presention is planed to be on 3rd February 2016.

                      Between 4th and 15th February 2016 the public can chose their favorite song. The winning song will be chosen in a live show called "Communicator" on 15th February 2016. The voting will be mix of 50% televotes and 50% from a international expert jury.

                      Read the official announcement from GPB here:

                      Nick Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz will participate in the second half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Stockholm. Will they make it to the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016?

                      Support the Young Georgian Lolitas and their music. Download their album "Lemonjuice" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:


                      Find out more about Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz here:
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                      Slogan for Eurovision 2016: "Come Together"

                      (© SVT)
                      Some days ago the allocation draw took place. Now we already know which country will participate in which half of which Semi-Final on 10th and 12th May 2016.

                      Since 2004 it's a tradition that every Eurovision season gets a new slogan. For the 60th anniversary in Vienna ORF chose "Building Bridges". Now we know the slogan and new logo for 61st Eurovision Song Contest - SVT, Swedish broadcaster, chose "Come Together". This slogan is a message of unity.
                      "We believe that the idea of unity is as important today as it was in the 1950s when the Eurovision Song Contest started. The Eurovision Song Contest is never about borders, politics or ideologies. It is about reaching across all the boundaries that separates us human beings from each other". explained Martin Österdahl (ESC 2016, Executive Producer) about the slogan.
                      If you want the new slogan with your own country, download the full collection here:

                      Eurovision Slogan:

                      • 2016 - Sweden - "Come Together"
                      • 2015 - Austria - "Building Bridges"
                      • 2014 - Denmark - "#JoinUs
                      • 2013 - Sweden - "We Are One"
                      • 2012 - Baku - "Light Your Fire"
                      • 2011 - Germany - "Feel Your Heartbeat"
                      • 2010 - Norway - "Share The Moment"

                      "Eurovision Song Contest 2016" - Live Shows

                      • 10.05.2016 - Semi-Final 1
                      • 12.05.2016 - Semi-Final 2
                      • 14.05.2016 - Grand Final
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                      Thursday, January 28, 2016

                      Spain: TVE revealed running order and special guests for "Objetivo Eurovisión"

                      (© RTVE)
                      On Monday in a special show "Objetivo Eurovisión" Spain will chose one of six candidates to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm this May. Today RTVE revealed the running order for the show, which will be hosted by Anne Igartiburu.

                      Special guest in the show will be Loreen, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with "Euphoria", from Sweden. Besides Loreen we will see Edurne, who represented Spain in Vienna with her song "Amanecer" and opera singer Carlos Marin.

                      "Objetivo Eurovisión" - Running order
                      (click the song title to listen the full version)

                      1. Maverick - "Un mundo más feliz (A Happier World)"
                      2. Barei - "Say Yay!"
                      3. Xuso Jones - "Victorious"
                      4. Salvador Beltran - "Días de alegría (Days Of Joy)"
                      5. Maria Isabel - "La vida sólo es una (There's Only One Life)"
                      6. Electric Nana - "Now"
                      Read the official announcement from RTVE here:

                      "Objetivo Eurovisión"

                      • 01.02.2016 - National Final
                      Voting
                      • 40 % Televotes
                      • 30 % Jury voting (national)
                      • 30 % Jury voting (international)

                      Edurne was chosen internally last year to represent Spain in Vienna at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with "Amanecer". Her entry ended on a dissapointing 20th place in the Eurovision final.

                      The winner of "Objetivo Eurovisión" will be honoured to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Who should participate in the Grand Final on 14th May 2016 in Sweden?

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                      New Singles: Listen to "Whiskey", "Sleep With The Wolves" and "Horror Of The Silent Masquerade" from Molly Sterling


                      Molly Sterling, Ireland's representative for ESC 2015 in Vienna with "Playing With Numbers", released earlier this month the first track "Hands Off" from a five track serie called "Chrysalis". Now you can buy three new singles of the serie on iTunes.

                      Here you can watch a live performance of her song "Hands Off".


                      Support Molly Sterling and her music. Download her new singles "Whiskey", "Sleep With The Wolves" and "Horror Of The Silent Masquerade"on iTunes or listen to her latest single "Fake The Cost" on Spotify: 




                      For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

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                      Poland: National Final on 5th March 2016

                      Now it's confirmed. Poland will chose in a national selection who will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. The national final will be on 5th March 2016 and 5 - 10 contestants will compete to get the ticket to Stockholm.

                      In the last weeks it was rumoured that Poland will chose again internally the representative for Stockholm, than it was rumoured that Cleo could return to Eurovision. Cleo and Donatan represented Poland 2014 in Copenhagen with the song "My Słowianie / We Are Slavic". They ended on a acceptable 14th place in the Eurovision final. Now it's clear, Cleo was not chosen internally for Stockholm.. But who knows, maybe she will be one of the hopefuls for the national selection?!

                      Read the official announcement from Eurowizja here:

                      National Selection 2016
                      • 05.03.2016 - National Final 

                       Monika Kuszynska was chosen internally to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna with the song "In The Name Of Love". Monika ended on 23rd place in the Grand Final.


                      The winner of the Polish national final will be honoured to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Who will participate in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Sweden? Stay tuned..

                      Find out more about Eurovision in Poland here:

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                      Wednesday, January 27, 2016

                      Switzerland: SRF announced running order for "Die Entscheidungsshow"

                      The Swiss national final "Die Entscheidungsshow" takes place on 13th February 2016 in Kreuzlingen. Six candidates are in the battle to win the ticket to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Each candidate will perform his possible Eurovision entry and one cover song. SRF, Swiss broadcaster, announced today the running order for the national final.

                      "Die Entscheidungsshow" - Running order

                      1. Vincent Gross - "Half A Smile" (Cover: "Astronaut" from Sido feat. Andreas Bourani)
                      2. Bella C - "Another World" (Cover: "Empire State Of Mind" from Alicia Keys)
                      3. Kaceo - "Disque d'or" (Cover: "Video Killed The Radio Star" from Buggles)
                      4. Theo - "Because Of You" (Cover: "Photograph" from Ed Sheeran)
                      5. Rykka - "The Last Of Our Time" (Cover: Love Me Like You Do" from Ellie Golding)
                      6. Stanley Miller - "Feel The Love" (Cover: "Hello" from Adele)

                      Read the official announcement from SRF here:

                      Tickets for the national final are still available here:

                      "Die Entscheidungsshow" - Show dates:

                      • 11.12.2015 - Expert Check
                      • 13.02.2016 - National Final

                      Mélanie René won 2015 "Die Entscheidungsshow" and represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with the song "Time To Shine". She failed to qualify to the Eurovision final. 

                      The winner of "Die Entscheidungsshow" will be honoured to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Who will participate in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Sweden? Stay tuned... 

                      Read more about "Die Entscheidungsshow" here:
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                      New Video: Maria Olafs covered Jessie J's "Who You Are"

                      (© Jónatan Grétarsson)
                      Maria Olafs represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Unbroken". After releassing her latest song "Someday" end of last year Maria is still working on her new album. In the meantime listen to her latest cover of Jessie J's "Who You Are".


                      "Who You Are" 
                      ***Lyrics***


                      I stare at my reflection in the mirror...
                      Why am I doing this to myself?
                      Losing my mind on a tiny error,
                      I nearly left the real me on the shelf ...
                      "no, no, no, no..."

                      Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars!
                      Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
                      It's okay not to be okay...
                      Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart.
                      Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
                      Just be true to who you are!
                      (who you are)x11

                      Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
                      I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah!
                      The more I try the less is working yeah yeah yeah
                      'Cause everything inside me screams, "no, no, no, no..."

                      Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars!
                      Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
                      It's okay not to be okay...
                      Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart.
                      But tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
                      There's nothing wrong with who you are!

                      Yes, No's, egos, fake shows
                      Like "woo", just go, and leave me alone!
                      Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight,
                      With a smile ...
                      That's my own! (that is my own) "no, no, no, no..."

                      Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars!
                      Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
                      It's okay not to be okay...
                      Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart.
                      Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
                      Just be true to who you are!
                      yeah yeah yeah

                      Support Maria Olafs and her music. Download her Eurovision entry on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:


                      For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

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                      Tour: Conchita on Tour in Austria & Germany


                      Conchita Wurst won two years ago the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhage with her song "Rise Like A Phoenix". 2015 she was host of the green room in Vienna and released her debut album "Conchita".

                      Conchita announced some days ago that she will be on tour in her home country Austria and in Germany with a live band. In ten cities she will present her own songs and coversongs in new arranged versions.

                      "Conchita Live with band"-Tour 2016

                      • 13.04.2016 - Vienna 
                      • 14.04.2016 - Salzburg
                      • 15.04.2016 - Innsbruck
                      • 22.04.2016 - Linz
                      • 23.04.2016 - Graz
                      • 29.04.2016 - Munich
                      • 30.04.2016 - Stuttgart
                      • 01.05.2016 - Cologne
                      • 06.05.2016 - Hamburg
                      • 08.05.2016 - Berlin

                      Tickets can be purchased here:

                      Conchita & Shirley Bassey (Virtual duet) - "Diamonds Are Forever"



                      Support Conchita and her music. Download her latest single "Firestorm / Colours Of Your Love" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:




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                      Eurovision Radio International: Tonight! Interviews with Ira Losco, Brooke, Franklin & Ben Camille


                      Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experienceis. The National Final Season to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 is full swing and the Team of Radio International was in Malta for a week at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Also the team would like to invite you to this week's edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest stuff. Join in this Wednesday, 27th January 2016, live from 8-11pm (cet) for the show.   
                      • Interview with Ira Losco (Malta 2016)
                      • Interview with Brooke (MESC 2016, 2nd place)
                      • Interview with Franklin (MESC 2016, 3rd place)
                      • Interview with Ben Camille (Host of MESC 2016, Maltese Actor & Model)
                      • Eurovision Spotlight: National Final Season 2016 with Dermot Manning
                      • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
                      • Eurovision News, Quiz
                      • 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, 20th of January 2016 from 8:00 - 11 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 - 4:59 pm (cet) hours CET and in Belgium on eurovisiOradio.eu every Sunday evening from 7:00 - 10:59 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.

                      Follow those links and be always up to date about Eurovision Radio International:
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                      Tuesday, January 26, 2016

                      Romania: Mihai is ready for ESC 2016 with "Paradisio"


                      The Romanian singer Mihai Traistariu represetend very successful his country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens with the song "Tornero". He ended on 4th place in the Grand Final.

                      Since weeks he speaks about his high motivation to return to Eurovision. Yesterday he premiered his possible Eurovision entry "Paradisio". This song is the big hope for the singer to make it first to the list for the national selection and than he will fight to win the Romanian national final on 6th of March 2016. And now listen to his new song "Paradisio" and watch the science fiction video of the song...

                      Mihai - "Paradisio" (Official Video)



                      "Paradisio"
                      ***Lyrics***


                      Fly fly fly ... To the sky sky sky

                      Listen, my baby ... Listen to me ... I reach to you
                      My World is dying.
                      Beautiful baby ... Through the stars I come to you
                      So I'm just flying.

                      My World is
                      Full of darkness, frozen and destroyed
                      So set me ... free ...

                      Paradisio
                      Living in a World of SHADOWS
                      Paradisio
                      Coming from the stars.

                      Look at me, baby ... Into my eyes ... You give me love ...
                      No ... I’m not dreaming ...
                      Beautiful lady... Now it’s time ... For us to feel ...
                      The joy of giving.
                      My love is
                      Growing up ... You make my life complete ...
                      I feel so ... Sweet ...

                      Paradisio
                      Living in a World of SHADOWS
                      Paradisio
                      Coming from the stars.

                      Listen up ... Listen up ...
                      You're the light through the darkness.
                      Screamin' out ... Singin' out ... 
                      Hi ...
                      Paradisio ... Hei-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh ...
                      Paradisio … I'm flying to your staaaaar ... 

                      Paradisio
                      Living in a World of SHADOWS
                      Paradisio
                      Coming from the stars.

                      Mihai submitted "Paradisio" for the Romanian national selection this year. At the moment we only know about his big interest to return to the big Eurovision stage. Will "Paradisio" make it to the Romanian selection? We think it's definitely woth to see him performing this song in the national selection. Soon we will know more.. Here are the dates for the pre-selection.

                      "National Selection 2016"

                      • 18.01. - 07.02.2016: Song Submission
                      • 04.03.2016: Semi-Final
                      • 06.03.2016: National Final

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                      Eurovision Song Contest 2016: Result Allocation Draw


                      A special ceremony took place yesterday in Stockholm in the City Hall. Stockholm is the official host city of the Eurovision Song Cotnest 2016. In a allocation draw it was determined which country will perform in which half of which Semi-Final and here is the result...

                      First Semi-Final


                      First half
                      • Armenia
                      • Finland
                      • Greece
                      • Croatia
                      • Moldova
                      • Netherlands
                      • Russia
                      • San Marino
                      • Hungary
                      Second half
                      • Azerbaijan
                      • Bosnia & Herzegovina
                      • Cyprus
                      • Estonia
                      • Iceland
                      • Malta
                      • Montenegro
                      • Czech Republic
                      • Austria

                      Second Semi-Final


                      First half
                      • Australia
                      • Ireland
                      • Israel
                      • Latvia
                      • Lithuania
                      • FYR Macedonia
                      • Poland
                      • Switzerland
                      • Serbia
                      • Belarus
                      Second half
                      • Albania
                      • Belgium
                      • Bulgaria
                      • Denmark
                      • Georgia
                      • Norway
                      • Romania
                      • Slovenia
                      • Ukraine

                      The final running order for the Semi-Finals on 10th and 12th May 2016 will be determined by the show producers soon. If you missed the allocation drwa yesterday you can watch it here:


                      France, Spain and host country Sweden will vote in the first Semi-Final.Germany will broadcast and vote in the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016. Israel will compete in the second Semi-Final, because the first Semi-Final is on the same day as their country's memorial day. Italy and the United Kingdom will also vote in the second Semi-Final.

                      "Eurovision Song Contest 2016" - Live Shows

                      • 10.05.2016 - Semi-Final 1
                      • 12.05.2016 - Semi-Final 2
                      • 14.05.2016 - Grand Final

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                      Malta: Ira Losco wins "MESC 2016"

                      Ira Losco (Winner MESC 2016)
                      The Maltese national final of "MESC 2016" took place Saturday in the centre of Valletta in the MCC. 14 contestants fighted to get the ticket to Stockholm. In a entraining show, hosted by Ben Camille, won at the end the popular Maltese singer Ira Losco the competition with her song "Chameleon (Invincible)".

                      The end result was not really a surprise. She was the big favourite of the night. Before Ira performed on stage her "MESC" entry, the audience was screaming already very loud Ira.. Ira.. Ira.. again and again.


                      There was a very magical atmosphere in the audience and it was clear that all of them wanted Ira Losco to return to the Eurovision stage this year, after recieving the 2nd place 2002 in the Eurovision Song Contest final with the song "7th Wonder". Do you remember her Eurovision entry?



                      Ira was in that year very close to win the competition. Latvian Marie N won with only 6 points more 2002 with "I Wanna". This was the best result for Malta in the Eurovision history since their first participation in 1971.

                      The voting for the "MESC" winner was made by five jury members and as 6th jury member there were the televotes from the audience.

                      "MESC 2016" - Jury
                      If you missed the Maltese national final, you can watch it here:

                      "MESC 2016" - Result Voting

                      1. Ira Losco - "Chameleon (Invincible)" > 68 Points
                      2. Brooke - "Golden" > 58 Points
                      3. Franklin - "Little Love" > 44 Points
                      Franklin (3rd place), Ira Losco (Winner), Brooke (2nd place)
                      In the press conference after the show it was said again that it's still not final decided if "Chameleon" will be the song for Stockholm. If PBS decides to change Ira's song, than the composers will be involved in the process.

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                      More impressions from the "MESC 2016" final, the red carpet and the press conference will follow next days.

                      The collegues from ESCKAZ shared the full press conference on Youtube:

                      "...Where Do I start ?? GRAZZI - THANK YOU for trusting in me and my Team .This is my first moment on Facebook since yesterday before the performance . I had a good night sleep but the day started quite busy with interviews. YOU have been my rock. ‪#‎Chameleon‬ was the darker song it was intended to be with it's peaks and drops. Friday was a difficult day for me and my team but we soldiered on and yesterday started also a bit bad until i received the news that Steve , my drummer was in the clear and discharged from hospital. I thoroughly enjoyed performing yesterday night and felt the love and the warmth at MCC. I was told it was quite loud as with my in-ears it was hard to tell but i surely felt it . I would like to congratulate Brooke Borg and Franklyn for their well deserved 2nd and 3rd placing both worthy of a first place as well as the other contestants. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank TVM and all the crew for their delivery, dedication and passion shown with all contestants...." wrote Ira yesterday on Facebook after her victory. 
                      Support Ira Losco and her music. Listen to her latest album "Fire" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:


                      For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

                      Ira Losco will represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. She will participate in the second half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016.

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