Sunday, January 31, 2016

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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