Monday, March 20, 2017

Moldova: Sunstroke Project - "Hey Mamma" (Official Video)

Moldova is one of the countries with returning contestants in this years Eurovision Song Contest. Sunstroke Project already represented Moldova at the ESC 2010 with the song "Run Away". They return in May with the song "Hey Mamma".

Sunstroke Project - "Hey Mamma" (Official Video)


Sunstroke Project are already confirmed to be part of the Eurovision in Concert on 8th April 2017 in Amsterdam.

Support Sunstroke Project and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Hey Mamma" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Sunstroke Project will represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with "Hey Mamma".

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Eurovision in Concert 2017: 10 more acts confirmed & Infos Aftershow-Party

The list for this years Eurovision in Concert is getting longer and longer. In the last days the organizers confirmed ten more acts. Besides the already confirmed BIG 5 there are 20 more countries on the list to be part of the biggest Eurovision promotion event and here they are..


Confirmed acts:
(in order of last confirmation)
In total we have already 25 confirmed acts. But, be sure, the list isn't finished yet. Let's wait for some more confirmations in the next days..

On Friday 7th April there will be the pre-party "Amsterdam Calling", organized by OGAE Nederland. After the main event of Saturday there will be, of course, a after show party. The venue is once again Vondel CS in the Vondelpark. From Melkweg it's only 10 minutes walking distance. Tickets can be bought on Friday at the pre-party. Don't forget - last years the after show party was very full, so you'd better make sure to get your ticket in advance!

"Eurovision in Concert 2017" - Hosts
  • Selma (ESC 1999, ESC 2005)
  • Cornald Maas

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France: Alma - "Requiem" (Official Video)

It was already rumored that French hopeful Alma is working on a Eurovision version of her entry "Requiem". Originally her song was just sung in French, now she is back with a new version with mixed vocals in French and English. Her debut album "Ma peau aime" will be out on 5th May 2017.

Alma - "Requiem" (Official Video)


Alma is already confirmed to be part of two of the biggest Eurovision promotion events. On 2nd April she will be part of this years London Eurovision Party and on 8th April she is confirmed to perform at the Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam.

Support Alma and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Requiem" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:



For other possibilites check the stores in your country.

As one of the big five countries Alma will compete with "Requiem" in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on 13th May 2017 in Kyiv.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Lithuania: Fusedmarc to Kyiv with "Rain of Revolution"

The Lithuanian national final of "Eurovizijos 2017" took place on 11th March 2017. It was once again a long way to find the representative for the country. In total there have been 51 competing contestants in the competition and it took 10 shows to find a winner.

Finally! Last Saturday the journey came to an end we have a winner. Fusedmarc will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv with the song "Rain Of Revolution". Band member are Viktorija Ivanovskaja (vocals), Denisas Zujevas (instruments) and Stasys Žakas (visual designer).

Fusedmarc - "Rain Of Revolution" (Official Video)


Fusedmarc will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 with "Rain Of Revolution".

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Latvia: Triana Park - "Line" (Official Video)

Triana Park won the Latvian national final of "Supernova" on 26th February. They will represent their country at this years Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv with the song "Line". 

Triana Park - "Line" (Official Video) 


Triana Park are confirmed to be part of this years Eurovision Pre-Party on 25th March 2017 in Riga.

Support Triana Park and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Line" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Triana Park will represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate with "Line" in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017.

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Bulgaria: It's a "Beautiful Mess" from Kristian Kostov

Bulgarian broadcaster BNT announced on 13th March that the country will be represented by the 17 years young singer Kristian Kostov and the song "Beautiful Mess".

The song is written by Borislav Milanov (Bulgaria), Sebastian Armann (Austria), and Joacim Bo Persson (Sweden). It's the same team which wrote Poli Genova's entry "If Love Was A Crime" for Eurovision 2016. Poli received the best result for Bulgaria ever by ending on 4th place in the Eurovision final.

Kristian Kostov - "Beautiful Mess" (Official Video)


Kristian Kostov is known for participating in The Voice Kids in Russia 2014. His mentor was no other than Eurovision winner Dima Bilan ("Believe").
"Dima is a great guy and he was the one who inspired me to reach the final and give my best week after week. Without him it would have been impossible for me to do it." said Kristian.
Support Kristian Kostov and his music. Download his latest single "You Got Me Girl" on iTunes or listen to his Eurovision entry "Beautiful Mess" on Spotify:

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Kristian Kostov will represent Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. He will participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 with the song "Beautiful Mess".

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Spain: Manel Navarro - "Do It For Your Love" (Official Video)

Manel Navarro won the Spanish national final and will represent his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv with "Do It For Your Love".  The official video of his Eurovision entry was shot end of February on Tenerife (Canary Island) and was premiered some days ago.

Manel Navarro - "Do It For Your Love" 
(Official Video)


The Spanish singer is already confirmed to promote "Do It For Your Love" on 2nd April 2017 on the London Eurovision Party and on 8th April he will be part of the Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam.

Support Manel Navarro and his music. Download his Eurovision entry "Do It For Your Love" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:



For other possibilities check the stores in your country:

Manel Navarro will represent Spain in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on 13th May 2017 in Kyiv with his song "Do It For Your Lover".

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Iceland: Svala to Kyiv with "Paper"

The Icelandic national final of "Söngvakeppnin 2017" took place on 11th March 2017 with a line-up of 7 competing contestants. The show was hosted  by Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir. In the end it was Svala who won the competition with "Paper".

Svala won in the so called "Superfinal" against Daði Freyr Pétursson and the song "Is This Love?". She was the clear winner of the evening with the most votes from the audience. She will represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv.

Salva - "Paper" (Official Video)



Support Svala and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Paper" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Svala will represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with "Paper".

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Azerbaijan: Dihaj - "Skeletons" (Official Video)

Diana Hajiyeva, better known under her stage name Dihaj, was chosen internally to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Skeletons". Her Eurovision entry is written by Isa Melikov and Sandra Bjurman. Dihaj song "Skeletons" was presented on 11th March and here is the official video.

Dihaj - "Skeletons" (Official Video)


Support Dihaj and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Skeletons" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify.

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Dihaj will represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with the song "Skeletons".

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Eurovision Pre-Party 2017: First acts,special guest & opening act confirmed

For the fourth time OGAE Latvia invites you this year to the "Eurovision Pre-Party Riga", which takes place on 25th March 2017 in Crystal Club. The show will be under the motto "Ukrainian Style" and will be hosted by Roberto Meloni.

In the last weeks the organizers of the event already announced the first names for the evening. One of them is the one and only Ruslana! Yes, it's the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. For sure she will not only perform her winning song "Wild Dances". Besides her the opening act has been announced - who could it be?! Of course, it's the wonderful Justs, who represented last year Latvia with the song "Heartbeat". Besides his Eurovision entry he will for sure sing his new single "Message To You". Besides these guests there are these Eurovision acts 2017 confirmed:

"Eurovision Pre-Party Riga" - Confirmed acts:
Book your tickets here.

If you haven't booked your trip - here are some special offers from the organizers:


Venue: 


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Albania: Lindita - "World" (Official Video)

Lindita Hamili was the first winner of this years Eurovision pre-selection season. Already in December  she won the Albanian final of the 55th "Festivali i Këngës" with the song "Botë".

In the last month it was unclear if she will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with "Botë", or with a translated English version. Well, it's not really a surprise, that Albania decided once again to produce a English version for Eurovision. Here is the official video of Lindita's "World".

Lindita - "World" (Official Video)


Lindita is already confirmed to perform at this years Eurovision in Concert on 8th April in Amsterdam.

Lindita will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with the song "World".

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Norway: JOWST feat. Aleksander Walmann to Kyiv with "Grab The Moment"

On Saturday the Norwegian national final of "Melodi Grand Prix 2017" took place in Oslo, hosted by by Line Elvsåshagen and Kåre Magnus Bergh. There was a line-up of 10 competing contestants. Four of them made it to the "Super Final":

"Melodi Grand Prix 2017" - Super Final

  1. JOWST feat. Aleksander Walmann - "Grab the Moment" (1)
  2. Ammunition - "Wrecking Crew" (2)
  3. Elin & The Woods - "First Step in Faith (Oadjebasvuhtii)" (3)
  4. Ulrikke - "Places" (4)
In the end it was JOWST feat. Aleksander Walmann who won the competition against rock band Ammunition. They will represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv with the song "Grab The Moment".

JOWST & Aleksander Walmann - "Grab The Moment"  
(Official Video)



"Grab The Moment" was written and composed by Joakim With Steen (JOWST) and Jonas McDonnell. 

Support JOWST feat. Aleksander Walmann and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Grab The Moment" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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JOWST feat. Aleksander Walmann will represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 with the song "Grab The Moment".

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Switzerland: Timebelle - "Apollo" (Official Video)

Switzerland will be represented by the band Timebelle in this years Eurovision Song Contest in May. The band recorded the official video for their Eurovision entry "Apollo" end of February and here you can watch the result...

Timebelle - "Apollo" (Official Video)


Timebelle already have been confirmed to promote their song "Apollo" at the this years edition of Eurovision in Concert 2017 on 8th April in Amsterdam.

Support Timbelle and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Apollo" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Timebelle will represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate with "Apollo" in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 in Ukraine.

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Sweden: It's Robin Bengtsson with "I Can't Go On"

The Swedish national final of "Melodifestivalen 2017" took place last Saturday. There was a line-up with 12 competing contestants. In the end it was Robin Bengtsson who was called the deserved winner of the competition with the song "I Can't Go On".

Robin Bengtsson - "I Can't Go On" (Official Video)


The voting was a mix of international jury and televotes. "I Can't Go On" is written by David Kreuger, Hamed Pirouzpanah and Robin Stjernberg (ESC 2013, "You").

Robin Bengtsson is well known for participating in Melodifestivalen 2016 with the song "Constellation Prize". He finished 5th in the Melfest final.



Support Robin Bengtsson and his music. Download his Eurovision entry "I Can't Go On" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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Robin Bengtsson will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. He will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with the song "I Can't Go On".

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UK: Lucie Jones - "Never Give Up On You" (Official Video)

Lucie Jones won on 27th January 2017 the British national final of "Eurovision: You Decide". She will represent United Kingdom in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest on 13th May 2017 in Kyiv with the song "Never Give Up", written by Emmelie de Forest (Winner of ESC 2013, "Only Teardrops").

Lucie Jones - "Never Give Up On You" 
(Official Video)


Lucie Jones is already confirmed to be part of the London Eurovision Party on 2nd April and one week later she will perform her "Never Give Up On You" live in Amsterdam at the Eurovision in Concert 2017.

Support Lucie Jones and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Never Give Up On You" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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San Marino: Valentina Monetta returns with Jimmie Wilson

She is back! Valentina Monetta returns to Eurovision after a two years break. This time she will reprsent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 together with the American singer Jimmie Wilson. Valentina & Jimmie will sing "Spirit Of The Night", written once again by Ralph Siegel, in Kyiv.

The official music video for their Eurovision entry "Spirit Of The Night" was shot in Munich and here it is..

Valentina Monetta & Jimmie Wilson - "Spirit Of The Night" 
(Official Video)


For Valentina Monetta it will be the fourth time representing San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest. Everything begun in 2012 as she participated first with "The Social Network Song", followed by "Crisalide (Vola)" 2013, both failed to qualify to the Eurovision final. One year later, 2014, Valentina was third time happy by representing San Marino with the song "Maybe (Forse)". She ended on 24th place in the Eurovision final. Do you remember all her entries?!







Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson will represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. They will participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 with "Spirit Of The Night".

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Ukraine: O.Torvald - "Time" (Official Video)

There have been three semi-finals, followed by the national final on 25th February. In the end it was the rock band O.Torvald who won the competition with the song "Time". Band members are Yevhen Halych, Denys Myzyuk, Mykola Rayda, Oleksandr Solokha and Mykyta Vasylyev. Here is the official video for their Eurovision entry "Time".

O.Torvald - "Time" (Official Video)


Support O.Torvald and their music. Download their Eurovision entry "Time" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

O.Torvald will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in their home country. They will participate in the grand final on 13th May 2017 in Kyiv with the song "Time".

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Iceland: Tonight! National final of "Söngvakeppnin 2017"

After two semi-finals from last weeks it's tonight decision time in Iceland. The national final of "Söngvakeppnin" shows seven hopefuls performing their possible Eurovision entry. Tonights show  will be hosted once again by Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir

"Söngvakeppnin 2017" - Final - running order

  1. Aron Hannes -"Tonight"
  2. Arnar Jónsson & Rakel Pálsdóttir - "Again"
  3. Aron Brink - "Hypnotised"
  4. Hildur - "Bammbaramm"
  5. Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson - "Make Your Way Back Home"
  6. Svala Björgvinsdóttir - "Paper"
  7. Daði Freyr Pétursson - "Is This Love?"
Listen to all the entries in Icelandic and English on this Spotify-playlist:
The national final of "Söngvakeppnin starts tonight at 8:45 pm (cet) and can be followed here:

"Söngvakeppnin 2017" - Show dates:
  • 25.02.2017 - Semi-Final 1
  • 04.03.2017 - Semi-Final 2
  • 11.03.2017 - National Final

Greta Salome won "Söngvakeppnin 2016" and represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Her song "Hear Them Calling" failed to qualify to the Eurovision final. 

The winner of "Söngvakeppnin 2017" will compete in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 in Kyiv. Who should represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017?

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Malta: Claudia Faniello - "Breathlessly" (Official Video)

Claudia Faniello (© Kris Micallef)
One month ago won Claudia Faniello the Maltese national final of "MESC 2017" with the song "Breathlessly".

The official video of her Eurovision entry was presented yesterday.

Claudia Faniello - "Breathlessly" (Official Video)


On 2nd of April is Claudia Faniello already confirmed to be part of this years London Eurovision Party.

Support Claudia Faniello and her music. Her Eurovision entry isn't official released yet, download her latest single "You Said" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Claudia Faniello will represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 with the song "Breathlessly"

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Norway: Tonight! National final of "Melodi Grand Prix 2017"

Tonight! It's voting time in Norway. The national final of "Melodi Grand Prix 2017" takes place in Oslo with a line-up of 10 competing hopefuls. The show will be hosted by Line Elvsåshagen and Kåre Magnus Bergh.

"Melodi Grand Prix 2017" - Running order

  1. Ulrikke - "Places"    
  2. Jenny Augusta - "I Go Where You Go"
  3. Rune Rudberg Band - "Run Run Away"  
  4. Jowst - "Grab The Moment"    
  5. Kristian Valen - "You And I"   
  6. In Fusion - "Nothing Ever Knocked Us Over"
  7. Amina Sewali - "Mesterverk"    
  8. Ammunition - "Wrecking crew"    
  9. Elin & The Woods - "First Step In Faith (Oadjebasvuhtii)"       
  10. Ella - "Mamma Boy"    
The national final of "Melodi Grand Prix 2017" starts tonight at 8:45 pm (cet) and can be followed here:

"Melodi Grand Prix 2017" - Show

  • 11.03.2017 - National Final

Agnete won MGP 2016 and represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. Her song "Icebreaker" failed to qualify to the Eurovision final.

The winner of "Melodi Grand Prix 2017" will be honoured to represent Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. Who should participate in the second semi-final on 11th May 2017 in Ukraine?

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Czech Republic: Martina Bárta - "My Turn" (Official Video)

Martina Bárta (© Johanna Henning Fotografin
Some weeks ago it was confirmed that Martina Bárta will represent Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. A few days ago her Eurovision entry "My Turn" was already released as audio version. Today the official video of her song "My Turn" was presented.

Martina Bárta - "My Turn" (Official Video)


Martina Bárta will represent Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. She will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 with the song "My Turn".

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Sweden: Tonight! National final of "Melodifestivalen 2017"

After four semi-finals, followed by the second chance show "Andra Chansen" last weekend we have now twelve finalists for the national final of "Melodifestivalen 2017" in Stockholm. The show will be hosted once again by Clara Henry, David Lindgren and Hasse Andersson. 

"Melodifestivalen" - Final running order

  1. Ace Wilder - "Wild Child"
  2. Boris René - "Her Kiss"
  3. Lisa Ajax - "I Don’t Give A"
  4. Robin Bengtsson - "I Can’t Go On" 
  5. Jon Henrik Fjällgren feat. Aninia - "En värld full av strider (Eatneme gusnie jeenh dåaroeh)"
  6. Anton Hagman - "Kiss You Goodbye"
  7. Mariette - "A Million Years"
  8. The Fooo Conspiracy - "Gotta Thing About You"
  9. Nano - "Hold On"
  10. Wiktoria - "As I Lay Me Down"
  11. Benjamin Ingrosso - "Good Lovin'"
  12. Owe Thörnqvist - "Boogieman Blues"

The national final of "Melodifestivalen 2017" starts tonight at 8:00 pm (cet) and can be followed here:

"Melodifestivalen" - Shows 2017

  • 04.02.2017 - Semi-Final 1 - Gothenburg
  • 11.02.2017 - Semi-Final 2 - Malmö
  • 18.02.2017 - Semi-Final 3 - Växjö
  • 25.02.2017 - Semi-Final 4 - Skellefteå
  • 04.03.2017 - Andra Chansen - Linköping
  • 11.03.2017 - Final - Stockholm

Frans won Melodifestivalen 2016 and represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. His song "If I Were Sorry" ended on 5th place in the Eurovision final.

The winner of "Melodifestivalen 2017" will participate in the first semi-finals on 9th May 2017 in Kiev. Who will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Ukraine?

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Serbia: Tijana Bogićević "In Too Deep" (Official Video)

On 27th February it was announced by Serbian broadcaster RTS that Tijana Bogićević will represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv.

Today she premiered the official video of her Eurovision entry "In Too Deep"...

Tijana Bogićević - "In Too Deep" (Official Video)


Tijana Bogićević will participate in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 on 11th May 2017. Will she make it to the final?

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