Thursday, December 29, 2016

Eurovision in Concert: News about tickets, hosts & first confirmed act!

The "Eurovision in Concert" 2017 takes place on 8th April 2017 in Amsterdam. The venue is as in previous years Melkweg (The Max) in the middle of Amsterdam. The show will be hosted again from Cornald Maas. Co-host in 2017 is Selma Björnsdottir. For the Eurovision family she is better known just as SELMA.

Selma represented twice her home country Iceland. Once in 1999 with the song "All Out Of Luck", ending on 2nd place in the Eurovision final with 146 points. Selma returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 with the song "If I Had Your Love", but she failed to qualify again to the Eurovision final by ending on 16th place in the semi-final out of 25. Do you remember her Eurovision entries?!




The team of Eurovision in Concert confirmed on Thursday the first live act. Well, it's not really a surprise - it's O'G3NE, the dutch representative for Eurovision. Welcome!

"Eurovision in Concert 2017" - Confirmed acts:

"Eurovision in Concert 2016" - Hosts
  • Selma (ESC 1999, ESC 2005)
  • Cornald Maas

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The official ticket sale starts on 30th December 2016 at 12pm (cet). Get your tickets here!

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Christmas Single: Listen to "Craciunul Rock'n'Roll" from Mihai

Mihai represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with "Tornero" (#4). In the last years he tried a few times to return to Eurovision. Especially for christmas recorded Mihai his new single "Craciunul Rock'n'Roll".  Get in the right christmas mood with Mihai's rock'n'roll christmas song..

Mihai - "Craciunul Rock'n'Roll" (Audio)


"Craciunul Rock'n'Roll" 
***Lyrics***


Verse I: 
Indraznesc sa te iau la dans ...
Esti mortala cand ai balans ...
Te adulmec cand nu ma vezi ...
Stiu ca nu ma crezi ...
Stii ca ...


Refrain: 
O - o - odata
Te-as prinde roata ...
Sa stii si tu cum e Craciunul Rock 'n' Roll ...
( Rock 'n' Roll ... )

Verse II:
Hai cu mine la masa mea ...
Toata lumea s-ar oftica ...
Dar nu-mi pasa ... ca nu-s de rasa ... ca nu am casa ...

Refrain:
O - o - o data
Si doar o data ...
Am intalnit o fata - fana Rock 'n' Roll
( Rock 'n' Roll ... )

Verse III:
Da-mi un SHOT si te-am maritat ...
Inc-o tigara si te-am uitat ...
Domnisoara ... te-ai imbatat ... ori m-am imbatat ... ori te uiti ciudat ...
Hm ...

Refrain:
Oh - oh - oh, fata ...
Saruta-ma o data ...
Si-am sa-ti aduc in dar Craciunul Rock 'n' Roll ...
( Rock 'n' Roll ... )

Bridge:
Arde inima in mine ...
Oh ... oh ... oh ...

Refrain: 
A fost odata ...
Ca niciodata ...
Am fost odata ca-n povesti ... hey Baby Girl ...

A fost odata ...
Ca niciodata ...
A fost povestea lui Craciun cel Rock 'n' Roll ...

A fost povestea lui Craciun ... cel Rock 'n' ... WRONG ...

Music & Lyrics: Dumi Padure, Mihai Traistariu

If you wanna get more in the right christmas mood with Mihai, listen his cover version of "Last Christmas" from Wham (George Michael), which is one of the most popular christmas songs of all time.
Mihai will be one of the Eurovision acts next year in Amsterdam. On 7th April 2017 he will be part of "Amsterdam Calling", organized by OGAE Nederland.


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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Mørland covered "Driving Home For Christmas"

Mørland represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with Debrah Scarlett. Their song "A Monster Like Me" ended on 8th place in the Eurovision final.

After releasing the follow-up singles "No Firewall" and "Skin" the Norwegian singer released this May his debut album "Make A Sail".

Especially for christmas he recorded a special cover version of "Driving Home For Christmas". This christmas classic is originally from Chris Rea.
"I messed about for a day in the studio and got into the xmas spirit with this classic, hope you like it. Merry xmas everyone and happy holidays. I've got lots of new music coming for you in the new year! See you in 2017" wrote Mørland on Facebook.


"Driving Home For Christmas" 
***Lyrics***


I'm driving home for Christmas
Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
I'm driving home for Christmas, yeah
Well, I'm moving down that line

And it's been so long
But I will be there
I sing this song
To pass the time away

Driving in my car

It's gonna take some time but I'll get there
Top to toe in tailbacks
Oh, I got red lights all around
But soon there'll be a freeway, yeah
Get my feet on holy ground

So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get through
And feel you near me

Driving in my car
I'm driving home for Christmas
With a thousand memories

I take look at the driver next to me
He's just the same
Just the same

Top to toe in tailbacks
Oh, I got red lights all around
I'm driving home for Christmas, yeah
Get my feet on holy ground

So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get through
Oh and feel you near me

Driving in my car
With a thousand memories

I take look at the driver next to me
He's just the same
He's driving home, driving home

Support Mørland and his music. Download his debut album "Make A Sail" and his latest single "Skin" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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Friday, December 23, 2016

FYR Macedonia: Jana Burceska to Kyiv!

Jana Burceska (© Erina Bogoeva)
MKRTV, Macedonian broadcaster, announced on 24th November 2016 that Jana Burceska will represent FYR Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Informations about her Eurovision entry will follow soon..
"I would like to infinitely thank the National Broadcaster for investing their trust and choosing me to represent our country in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. I am grateful and really appreciate the opportunity I’ve been given, but am also aware of the responsibilities I must bear. My heart skipped a beat when I was told the good news and I have kept on smiling ever since", said Jana Burceska to Eurovision.tv
Jana is known from the first Macedonian Idol season in 2011, where she ended on 5th place. In 2012 she took part in the Skopje Festival with the song "Bi bila tvoja".

Macedonia was represented by Kaliopi in Stockholm at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Her song "Dona" failed to qualify to the Eurovision final by ending on 11th place in the the semi-final.

Jana Burceska will be honoured to represent FYR Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May 2017. Will she bring her country back to the Eurovision final?

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New Video: Watch acoustic version of "Dviese" from Vaidas feat. Monika Pundziūtė

Vaidas feat. Monika Pundziute - "Dviese" (Released: 24.11.2016)
It's already 1,5 year ago since Vaidas Baumila represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with Monika Linkyte and the song "This Time".

His new single "Dviese" is a duet with Monika Pundziūtė, who took part in X-Factor 2015. The single is out since one month and now they released the video of the acoustic version from "Dviese".

Vaidas feat. Monika Pundziūtė - "Dviese (Acoustic Version)"



Vaidas & Monika - "Dviese" (Official Video)



There is also a official remix available of "Dviese (Official Club Remix)" - listen here.

Support Vaidas and his music. Download his duet "Dviese" with Monika Pundziūtė on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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Ireland: Brendan Murray announced for Eurovision 2017!

Irish broadcaster announced a few days who will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. It's Brendan Murray! The announcement was done in The Late Late Show on RTE One last Friday.

Brendan's manager, Louis Walsh, called out for possbile songs till latest 16th January 2017 "Brendan is perfect for Eurovision, he has a distinctive voice and a look that I think will really appeal to audiences across Europe. I want to find the best song for Brendan to perform on that Eurovision stage. I’m going to use my own contacts in the business and I want to hear songs from Irish songwriters or songwriters abroad until I find the best song. I won’t rest until I do!" more details about the song submission can be found here. The winning song will be presented in The Late Late Show early 2017. 
Brendan Murray sung John Logan's winning song "Hold Me Now" with his guitar live in "The Late Late Show" on RTE One.

"I'm honoured and excited to be representing Ireland in Kyiv in the biggest music competition in the world. I'm really looking forward to it. I was born in 1996 the last time Ireland won, so I hope that will bring me luck! But most of all I'm really excited about finding a great song that I can take to the Eurovision stage and give it my all". said Brendan. 
Brendan Murray was part of the Irish boyband HomeTown. Their first single "Where I Belong" was the fastest selling single from an artist in 2014. Their second single "Cry For Help" reached also #1 in the Irish single charts. On 7th December they announced on Facebook that they will taking a break for a while for personal projects..



Ireland was represented by Nicky Byrne at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. His song "Sunlight" failed to qualify to the Eurovision final.


Brendan Murray is honoured to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. He will participate in one of the Semi-Finals on 9th or 11th May 2017.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Malta: 16 finalists for "Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2017"

Maltese broadcaster PBS got 156 songs for the national selection "Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2017 (MESC)". 16 out of them are chosen for the national final on 18th February 2017. These are the lucky ones and their songs....

MESC 2017


You can listen to all the entries here:
In the list are well known names from last year. Brooke Borg placed 2nd in MESC 2016 with "Golden", followed by Franklin Calleja with "Little Love". Maxine Pace and Deborah C are also returning for the competition 2017.


Ira Losco won MESC 2016 and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm with "Walk On Water" and ended on 12th place with 153 points in the Eurovision final.

The winner of MESC 2017 will be honoured to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. Malta will participate in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Ukraine.

More about MESC you can find here:

The Netherlands: O'G3NE to Kyiv

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS selected internally O'G3NE to represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. O'G3NE are the siters Lisa (22) and the twins Amy and Shelly Vol (21). In 2016 the Netherlands were represented by Douwe Bob. His song "Slow Down" ended on 11th place in the Eurovision final.

The three girls are known from the Junior Eurovision 2007, where they finished 11, out of 17, with the song "Adem In, Adem Uit". In 2014 they won The Voice of Holland with the song "Magic".

They already released three album and their lates one "We Got This" reached #1 in the Netherlands earlier this year.

Support O'G3NE and their music. Download their latest album "We Got This" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilites check the stores in your country.

O'G3NE are honoured to represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Ukraine.

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New Video: Watch "Tomēr braucu mājās" from Aarzemnieki

Latvian band Aarzemnieki spread positve energy as they represented their country at the Eurovision Song Cotnest 2014 in Copenhagen with the song "Cake To Bake". Yesterday they released a new song called "Tomēr braucu mājās" and yes, it's christmas time in the streets of Latvia.

Aarzemnieki - "Tomēr braucu mājās" (Official Video)


"Tomēr braucu mājās" was written and composed by Jöran Steinhauer and Gunti Veilandu. The video was shot in seven hours, mostly in the streets of Riga Old Town. Video director was Ivo Skanstiņš.

After releasing some follow-up songs like "Cietos Vākos" or "Cauri Grobinai" the band is still working on their debut album. The album release is planed for early 2017.
"We 'Aarzemnieki' want to contribute to help understand those people who have a genuine interest in Latvia and Latvian language - regardless of nationality or the place where they were born." said band singer Jöran Steinhauer
Support Aarzemnieki and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Cake To Bake" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Cyprus: CyBC confirmed Hovig for Eurovision 2017


Cypriot broadcaster CyBC announced already on 21st October 2016 that Hovig will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. His Eurovision entry will be composed by Thomas G:son, who also composed the winning song "Euphoria" from Loreen and the Eurovision entry "Alter Ego" from this years contestants Minus One.

Hovig was part of the X-Factor Greece 2009 and ended on 7th place in the competion. After the X-Factor participation he returned to Cyprus and was part of the national selection in 2010 with "Goodbye" (#3) and in 2015 with "Stone in A River" (#4).

Cypriot rock band Minus One represented their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Their song "Alter Ego" ended only on 21st place with 96 points.

Hovig is honoured to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. He will participate in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Ukraine.

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Amsterdam Calling on 7th April 2017

OGAE NL invites you to the fourth Pre-Party for the "Eurovision in Concert". This year the pre-party will be again in last years venue ClubLite. "Amsterdam Calling" takes place on 7th April 2017 in the heart of Amsterdam. Host of the evening will be Esther Hart, who represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with "One More Night". Esther ended on 13th place in the Eurovision final with 45 points.

The first announced Eurovision act is Mihai Traistariu. Mihai represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with "Tornero". He ended on 4th place in the Eurovision final with 172 points.


Venue: 
  • Club Lite
    Jan van Galenstraat 24a
    1051 KM Amsterdam
More information about tickets will be announced soon.

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Belgium: It's Blanche for Eurovision 2017

On 22nd November 2016 it was confirmed by broadcaster RTBF that Blanche, known in Belgium as Ellie Delavaux, will represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv.

Blanche took part in the fith season of The Voice of Belgique in Belgium, where she made it to the semi-final. It's not the first time that Belgium send someone from The Voice to Eurovision. They sent Roberto Bellarosa (ESC 2013, "Love Kills"), Axel Hirsoux (ESC 2014, "Mother") and very successful 2015 Loïc Nottet with "Rhythm Inside". He ended on 4th place in the Eurovision final.

Blanche has co-written her Eurovision entry with singer-songwriter Pierre Dumoulin. News about the song presentation will follow later.

Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm by Laura Tesoro with the song "What's The Pressure". Laura ended on 10th place in the Eurovision final.

Blanche is honoured to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in one of the Semi-Finals on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Ukraine.

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Georgia: GPB announced candidates for national selection

Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) announced 25 participants with their songs for the national selection 2017. In total 28 participants submitted a song for the selection. The winner will be chosen in a national final on 20th January 2017.

  1. Nanuka Giorgobiani - "Let The Sunshine In" 
  2. Giorgi Chikovani - "Make it Right" 
  3. Davit Shanidze - "Mtvris Katsi"(Man of Dust)" 
  4. Trio Mandili - "Me da Shen" (You and Me)"
  5. Elene Mikiashvili - "Fighter" 
  6. Andria Gvelesiani - "Revolutionise" 
  7. Group The Mins - "Crime" 
  8. Alisa Danelia - "We Are Eternity" 
  9. Rati Durglishvili - "Why" 
  10. Brandon Stone & Eteri Beriashvili - "Heyo Song" 
  11. Tornike Kipiani & Giorgi Bolotashvili - "You Are My Sunshine" 
  12. Group EOS - "Urban Signs" 
  13. Dima Kobeshavidze - "Scream" 
  14. Maliibu - "We Live Once" 
  15. Group Asea Sool  - "Nature"
  16. MISHO,  - "Magic" 
  17. Tako Gachechiladze - "Keep the Faith" 
  18. Oto Nemsadze & Group Limbo - "Dear God" 
  19. Mariam Chachkhiani - "Fly" 
  20. Nutsa Buzaladze - "White Horses Run"
  21. Group Sparkle - "On The Top"
  22. Nino Basharuli - "Lileo"
  23. Temo Sajaia - "All The Same "
  24. Mariko Lejava - "Light it Up"
  25. Sabina Chantouria - "Stranger"
Misho (Misha Sulukhia) already participated in the pre-selection 2015 with the song "One & Only". He ended on second place, close behind the winner Nina Sublatti and her song "Warrior". In the same year also participated Eteri Beriashvili as solo singer with the song "If Someone".

You can listen to all the entries on Soundcloud or on Youtube:

The voting: 
  • 60% professional jury
  • 40% televotes

Georgia was represented by Nika Kocharov & The Young Georgian Lolitaz at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Their song "Midnight Gold" ended on 20th place, out of 26, in the Eurovision final with 104 points.

The winner of the Georgian national final will be honoured to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May in Kyiv. Who will win the competition?

More about Eurovision Georgia you can find here:

Christmas EP: Listen to "Lettre de Noël" from Mélanie René & Michel Tirabosco

Mélanie Rene feat. Michel Tirabosco - "Lettre de Noël"
(Released: 18.11.2016)
Mélanie René represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with "Time To Shine". Her song failed to qualify to the Eurovision final. Last year in September released Mélanie Rene her latest single "On avait rêvé".

Now she recorded some songs with Michel Tirabosco for their christmas EP "Lettre de Noël". The EP includes five songs, three of them are in collabroation with Michel Tirabosco.


"Lettre de Noël"

  1. Lettre de Noël feat. Michel Tirabosco 03:19
  2. Silent Night feat. Michel Tirabosco 02:41
  3. Lullaby 02:56
  4. Oh holly night feat. Michel Tirabosco 04:22
  5. Oh come all ye faithfull 03:24


Mélanie René was featured on the new album from Angels & Stones in the song "My Angel".



Support Mélanie René and her new EP "Lettre de Noël". You can buy it here: 



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Monday, December 19, 2016

Austria: ORF confirmed Nathan Trent!

Austrian broadcatser ORF announced today that Nathan Trent will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv! ORF chose Nathan internally together with music experts Eberhard Forcher and Christof Straub.

Nathan Trent is a 24 years old singer and songwriter who was born in Insbruck. In the age of 11 he started writing his own songs. In 2003 he participated in the Austrian casting show "Kiddy Contest" and in 2011 he was part of the German X-Factor.

Earlier this year released Nathan his debut single called "Like It Is".


Support Nathan Trent and his music. Download his debut single "Like It Is" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Nathan Trent will participate in one of the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Kyiv. Nathan's entry for Eurovision will be published in February 2017.

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Martin Hauser Photography)

UK: "Eurovision: You Decide 2017" on 27th January 2017

British broadcaster BBC announced the first details for the national selection 2017. Last year a new concept called "Eurovision: You Decide" was born and the audience chose Joe & Jake out of six to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contets 2016 with "You're Not Alone".

The national final of "Eurovision: You Decide 2017" will be held in the Eventim Hammersmith Apollo on 27th January 2017. The 90-minutes show will be hosted by Mel Giedroyc. Tickets for the show are already on sale, buy it here.
“I am positively giddy for Eurovision 2017 and chuffed that Eurovision: You Decide is back! I’ve been hearing great things about the standard of the songs this year and I just wish January would hurry up so that I can hear the songs and meet the performers! We’ve got an even bigger venue, exciting guest performers and a brilliant expert panel. It’s going to be great.” said Mel Giedroyc.
Six contestants will be in the battle to win the competition to represent their country in Ukraine in May 2017. These six competing songs will be revealed on 23rd January 2017 on The Ken Bruce Show on BBC Radio 2. Alexander Rybak, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with "Fairytale", will be guest in the show.

Read the official announcement here:

"Eurovision: You Decide"

  • 27.01.2016 - National Final

Joe & Jake won "Eurovision: You Decide 2016" and represented United Kingdrom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm with "You're Not Alone". They ended on a dissapointing 24th place with only 62 points.


The winner of "Eurovision: You Decide" will be honoured to represent UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Who will perform in the Eurovision final on 13th May 2016? Stay tuned..

Read more about Eurovision UK here:

Baccara are back with new single "I Belong To Your Heart"

Finally! Spanish disco ladies from Baccara are back with a brand new single called "I Belong To Your Heart". In 1978 represented Baccara Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Parlez-vous francais?" and ended on 7th place in the final.


Now, 38 years later, Baccara feat. Maria Mendiola & Cristina Sevilla are back with the first single from their forthcoming album.

The new Baccara album is expected to be released early 2017. One of the highlights will be the duet song "Super Sexy" together with Mario Vaquerizo. Producer of the album is Luis Rodriguez.

Baccara feat. Maria Mendiola & Cristina Sevilla - "I Belong To Your Heart" (Official Video)



Support Baccara and their music. Download their new single "I Belong To Your Heart" and the latest "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie 2016 Remix" feat. Plugin on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:



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Belarus: Running order for "Eurofest 2017"

The Belarusian braodcaster BTRC announced the running order for the national final of "Eurofest 2017", which takes place on 20th January 2017 in 600 Meter Studio in Minsk. Between 4th and 24th November 2016 BTRC received 67 songs in total. On 30th November a jury panel selected the contestants for the national selection. The show will be hosted by Olga Ryzhikova and Teo (ESC 2014, "Cheesecake" #16)

"Eurofest 2017" - Running order
(click song title to watch on youtube)

  1. Aleksandra Tkach - "Be Stonger"
  2. Kattie - "Wild Wind"
  3. Vladislav Kurasov - "Follow The Play"
  4. Navi Band - "Historyja majho zyccia"
  5. Angelica Pushnova - "We Should Be Together"
  6. Isaac Nightingale - "On The Red Line"
  7. Anastasiya Sheverenko - "We'll Be Together"
  8. Yuliya Korenyuk - "Children Of The World"
  9. Nuteki - "Take My Heart"
  10. Napoli - "Let's Come Together"
  11. Lermont x Julic - "Heart Beat"
  12. PROvokatsiya Group - "My Love"
  13. Nikita Khodas - "Voice In My Head"
Read the official announcement here

The Voting: 

  • 50 % - Jury
  • 50 % - Televotes

Ivan won "Eurofest 2016" and represented Belarus at the Eurovision Song Cotnest 2016 in Stockholm. His song "Help You Fly" failed to qualify to the Eurovision final by ending on 12th place in the second semi-final.

The winner of "Eurofest 2017" will be honoured to represent Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Ukraine. Who will participate in one of the Semi-Finals on 9th or 11th of May 2017 in Kiev? Stay tuned..

Find out more about "Eurofest 2017" here:

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Italy: Rai announced candidates and songs for Festival di Sanremo 2017

On 12th December announced Carlo Conti during "Sarà Sanremo" 22 contestants with their songs for the Festival di Sanremo 2017. The shows takes place between 7th and 11th February 2017. There are two categories, Campioni and Nuove Proposte. The winner of Campioni will get the chance to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine. The shows will be presented once again by Carlo Conti.

"Festival di Sanremo" - Campioni:


If you missed the official announcement you can watch it here.

"Festival di Sanremo 2017" - Show dates:

  • 07.02.2017 - Pre-Round 1
  • 08.02.2017 - Pre-Round 2
  • 09.02.2017 - Pre-Round 3
  • 10.02.2017 - Semi-Final
  • 11.02.2017 - National Final
Francesca Michielin represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Her song "No Degree Of Separation" ended on 16th place with 124 points. 

The winner of Festival di Sanremo 2017 will get the honor to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Italy is one of the big five members and will be automatically qualified to the Eurovision final on 13th of May 2017 in Ukraine.



Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Switzerland: Six candidates for "Die Entscheidungsshow 2017"

SRF announced some days ago six hopefuls for the Swiss national selection 2017. The national final of "Die Entscheidungsshow 2017" will be on 5th February 2017 in Studio 1 in Zürich. The winner will be chosen via televoting.

"Die Entscheidungsshow 2017" - Candidates

Welcom back to Timebelle! They already have been finalists in "Die Entscheidungsshow 2015" with the song "Singing About Love"







"Die Entscheidungsshow":

  • 05.02.2017 - National Final (Facebook)
Rykka won "Die Entscheidungsshow 2016" and represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm with the song "The Last Of Our Kind", but she failed to qualify to the Eurovision final. Some weeks ago released the Canadian singer Rykka her new album "Beatitudes".

The winner of "Die Entscheidungsshow" will be honoured to represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Who will participate in one of the semi-finals on 9th or 11th May 2017 in Ukraine? Stay tuned... 

Read more about "Die Entscheidungsshow" here:

Eurovision Radio International: Tonight! Interviews with Poli Genova and JESC 2016 contestants

Welcome to Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience. Also this week the Story continues as on 20 November 2016 saw the staging of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 coming from Valetta, Malta with young artists from 17 countries. The Team of Eurovision Radio International was on location and will be bringing you interviews with the young contestants as well as artists from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, your music requests and bringing you the Eurovision artists closer. And heading closer towards the nicest time of the year - Christmas the Team of Radio International would like to invite you to the weekly edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 14th December 2016 live from 8-11pm (cet) for the show.
  • Interview with Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2016 and Host of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015) done at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Malta
  • Interview with Lidia Ganeva (Junior Eurovision 2016, Bulgaria, Number 9)
  • Interview with Klesta (Junior Eurovision 2016, Albania, Number 13)
  • Interview with Shir and Tim (Junior Eurovision 2016, Israel, Number 15)
  • Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 from Kiev, Ukraine with Alasdair Rendall
  • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
  • Eurovision News, Quiz
  • Your music requests
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits
  •  A EUROVISION CHRISTMAS as we are heading towards to big time the show will also be spiced with a bit of Christmas Flavours

For further details visit the Radio International website here:

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 14th December 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.

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