Interviews

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New Interviews 2016: 

• Isral - Hovi Star: "My song is a kind of a mantra and I hope that one day everybody will chant together"
• Bosnia & Herzegovina - Ana Rucner: "We are all alike, we all live love and we want to have a better tomorrow"
• Latvia - Aminata: "I wrote the song 'Fighter' as motivation for myself"
• Lithuania - Erica Jennings: "In 'Leading Me Home' I really mean what I say and I hope that people feel the senserity"
• Sweden - Wiktoria: "I feel very honored and thankful"
• Poland - Napoli: "I think my participation is a great possibility to become a part of the Polish Nation"
• Poland - Dorota Osińska: "We are all people having the same needs, hopes and dreams"
• Slovenia - Raiven: "My song is different, fresh and I will give my best at performing it"
• Slovenia - Regina: "It is time to take a deep breath and exhale everything that is  holding us back from really living our lives"
• Slovenia - San Di EGO: "We think that unity in a band is very important"
• Norway - The Hungry Hearts feat. Lisa Dillan: "ESC lovers are crazy and passionate - they have the energy and the skills, and that is the reason why ESC has been and still is the most popular cult music event in Europe"
• UK - Matthew James: "I love the diversity of the ESC and the unpredictability of the winners"
• UK - Joe & Jake: "We want people to jump up and down and dance along with us" 
• Slovenia - Anja Baš: "I want to do good things for our society and the young ones"
• Hungary - András Petruska: "I like to challenge myself from time to time, and "A Dal 2016" is a great opportunity.
• Norway - Laila Samuels: "Be good and keep the Eurovision spirit up"
• Slovenia - Anja Kotar: "I think every single day brings new challenges and opportunities"
• Germany - Joco: "ESC brings together many countries and we all speak the same language, which is music"
• Latvia - MyRadiantU: "Always remember: This life was given to you and no one should have a right to steal it from you"
• Hungary  - Vásáry André: "Coming together with good music is one of the best things we can do"
• Latvia - Crow Mother: "We are not thinking about possible results or voting – we just stay focused on our 3 minutes of show and having fun in process"
• Latvia - Mārtiņš Ruskis: "I have combined my passion and job in one"
• Latvia - Madara Grēgere: "Supernova is a big challenge for me and I like challenges"
• Latvia - Dvines: "We are a little overwhelmed by so many things that are happening so fast"
• Denmark - Sophia Nohr: "I have a very intense memory of Emmelie de forest singing ‘Rainmaker’ as the official Eurovision song 2014"
• Switzerland - Kaceo: "Eurovision is a good way to discover different musical way of thinking and different artist"
• Iceland - Erna Mist & Magnús Thorlacius: "We are expecting a fun and an exciting show"
• Switzerland - Bella C: "'Another World' is about to spread love - we can do it, if we hold together"
• Iceland - Alda: "'Augnablik' is about enjoying every living moment"
• Ukraine - Alloise: "Loreen is a very warm and strong person - she really shines inside and outside"
• Italy - Deborah Iurato & Giovanni Caccamo: "We've decided to present ourselves together - two friends who sing in Sanremo"
• Latvia - Samanta Tina: "After winning X-Factor in Latvia I found my place and I found my task and mission in life"
• Latvia - Justs Sirmais: "The main motive in 'Heartbeat' is about lost love and pain that it gives."
• Latvia - Edvards Grieze: "I hope that my song inspires listeners to overcome the battles inside and get ready for a NEW DAY!"
• Latvia - Catalepsia: "'Damnation' is about that nothing lasts forever and everything fades away sooner or later"
• Iceland - Sigga Eyrún: "I love what I do, I love entertaining people and I promise a good show"

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Interviews 2015: 

• Estonia - Gertu Pabbo: "Estonian is a very beautiful language and I think Estonia should be represented in it's own language"
• Moldova - Sunstroke Project and Lidia Isac: "Our new single 'Not Giving It Up' will be out on 26.10.2015"
• Germany - Ann Sophie: "I love 'Black Smoke' and I hope to get the chance to perform it in the final of 'USfÖ'"
• Germany - Laing: "We are honored to be a part of 'USfÖ' 2015"
• Finland - Ooppera Skaala: "Our song 'Heart of Light' and all what is seen on stage is a unique combination of different styles, eras, epoques and connotations"
• Latvia - Aminata: "I'm very surprised that I won"
• Moldova - Serj Kuzenkoff: "My song 'Danu Năzdrăvanu' is about a Moldovian Casanova, every girl in the world likes him and wants to be with him"
• Latvia - ElektroFolk: "Our song 'Sundance' is a invitation to a cosmic dance with the sun and the moon"
• Latvia - MNTHA: "You can't be happy if you are not yourself"
• Moldova - Marcel Rosca: "It’s very hard to find true love but don't stop to search and listen for good music"
• Moldova - DoReDoS: "'Maricica' is a very cool girl, very funny, purposeful and can win the hearts of millions"
• Moldova - Stela Botan: "In our song 'Save Me' we are trying to reflect the state of the souls of the Moldovan people"
• Moldova - Dana Markitan: "I love the sea and sounds of nature"
• Moldova - Diana Brescan: "I hope my song 'Up and Down' will melt the listener’s heart"
• Moldova - Antra Stafecka: "It's The Night' is a song about powerful woman, who know what she need's to do with her men"
• Moldova - Kitty Brucknell: "There is always something great around the corner, you just never know"
• Malta - Amber: "It was thrilling to be at the Eurovision final 2012 and I can’t wait to be back on the big stage in Vienna in May"
• Moldova - Doinita Gherman: "Eurovision unites Europe and brings us closer to each other"
• Moldova - Domenico Protino: "I am extremely excited that I have been given this opportunity"
• Latvia - Markus Riva: "I feel like a warrior who wants all or nothing"
• Germany - Fahrenhaidt: "We are big fans of a entire orchestra on stage, where everything has to be played live"
• Estonia - Triin Niitoja & John4: "We are two simple people who love music"
• Latvia - Riga Metro: "We hope our song 'High Heels' make people think deeper"
• Estonia - Daniel Levi: "We are expecting to have a great time"
• Estonia - Luisa Värk: "The story behind ‘Minu päike’ is about my little baby girl Miina"
• Latvia - Katrīna Cīrule: "Laugh a lot - it will lead you to the meaning of life"
• Belgium - Axel Hirsoux: "Eurovision fans are absolutely amazing"
• Estonia - Demie: "If you like what you hear - VOTE!"
• Estonia - Elisa Kolk: "My dream is it to be on the big Eurovision stage one day"
• Montenegro - Knez: "I expect to have moments of a lifetime"

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Misha Sulukhia, born on 3rd of January 1989, is one of the finalists from the Georgian national selection 2015 with his song 'One & Only'. Read our interview with him from 11.01.2015.

Interview: "Feel the moment of your life"

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Edvard Meison, born on 12th November 1989, is one of the finalists from the Georgian national selection 2015 with his song 'We Are Freeeee'. Read our interview with him from 04.01.2015.

Interview: "My entry has three powerful words - WE ARE FREE"

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The band Softengine represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen with their song 'Something Better'. Read our interview with them from 06.09.2014


Interview: "Our album comes out on 17th of October 2014"

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Suzy (Suzy Guerra), born on 24th of January 1980, represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen with her song 'Quero ser tua'. Read our interview with her from 19.07.2014.

Interview: "I didn't made it to the final, but I left with a smile"

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Ilias Kozas, band singer and guitar player, represented Greece 2013 at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö with his band Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas Iakovidiswon with the song 'Alcohol Is Free'. Read our interview with him from 30.05.2014.

Interview: Don’t think about the past, don’t think about the future - present is much more important

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Cristina Scarlat, born on 3rd March 1981 in Chișinău, won this years national final 'O Melodie Pentru Europa' with her song 'Wild Soul' to represent Moldova in Copenhagen. Read our interview with her from 25.04.2014.

Interview: Trust in your WILD SOUL, it is the most powerful element within yourself!

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Carl Espen (Carl Espen Thorbjørnsen), born on 15th of July 1982, won this years national final 'Melodi Grand Prix 2014' in Norway with the song 'Silent Storm' to represent Norway in Copenhagen. Read our interview with him from 03.04.2014.


Interview: 'It is quite incredible'

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Kasey Smith is 23 years old and won this years national final 'Eurovsong 2014' in Ireland with the song 'Heartbeat' to represent Ireland in Copenhagen. Read our interview with him from 31.03.2014.


Interview: 'We’re honoured and delighted to have been given this chancel'


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Sebalter (Sebastiano Paù-Lessi), born in 1985, won this years national final 'Die Entscheidungsshow' in Switzerland with the song 'Hunter Of Stars' to represent Switzerland in Copenhagen. Read our interview with him from 25.03.2014.


Interview: 'My goal is to reach the final'
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Tinkara Kovač, born on 3rd of September 1978, won this years national final 'EMA 2014' in Slovenia with her song called 'Spet / Round And Round' to represent Slovenia in Copenhagen. Read our interview with her from 20.03.2014.


Interview: 'As a winner I feel a kind of completed'

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MarieMarie, born in 1984, is one of this years participants in 'Unser Song für Dänemark' from Germany with her songs 'Cotton Candy Hurricane' and 'Candy Jar'. Read our interview with her from 19.02.2014 in Cologne before her concert.

Interview: 'I was totally surprised about the participation in 'USfD'


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Moi (Ingjerd Østrem Omland) was one of this years participants in 'Melodi Grand Prix' from Norway with her song called 'Besin'. Read our interview with her from 08.03.2014.

Interview: 'It's an honor to be part of something this big'

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Brigita Murutar was one of this years finalists in 'Eesti Laul' from Estonia with her song called 'Laule täis taevakaar'. Read our interview with her from 01.03.2014.

Interview: 'Music is all around us, all you have to do is listen'

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Tanja (Mihhailova), born on 19th of June 1983 in Kaliningrad (Russia), won this years edition of 'Eesti Laul' with her song called 'Amazing' to represent Estonia in Copenhagen. Read our interview before her victory from 28.02.2014.

Interview: 'Enjoy every day of your life and be AMAZING'

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Martin Marbel is one of this years participants for 'Melodi Grand Prix' from Norway with her song called 'Right Now'. Read our interview with her from 25.02.2014.

Interview: 'I can't wait to perform 'Right Now' live'

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Andrew Mann was one of tis years participant for 'Eurosong 2014' from Ireland with his song called 'Be Mine'. Read our interview with him from 22.02.2014.

Interview: 'Music for me is joy, freedom, connection and love'


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Eoghan Quigg, born on 12th of July 1992, was one of this years participants for 'Eurosong 2014' from Ireland with his Song 'The Movie Song'. Read our interview with him from 19.02.2014.

Interview: 'I love all kind of music'

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Markus Riva is a latvian DJ, model, producer, songwriter and singer. In this years edition of 'Dziesma 2014' he was one of the participants who reached to the national final with his song 'Lights On'. Read our interview with him from 17.02.2014.


Interview: 'I would love to work with Loreen'



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Mihai Trăistariu, born on 16th of December 1976 in Piatra Neamt, represented Romania at the ESC in 2006 with the song 'Tornero' and reached 4th place in the final. This year there were rumours about his interest in participating in Romanian National Selection. Read our interview with Mihai from 10.02.2014.



Interview: 'My Eurovision song is called 'I'm Sorry''

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Tijana Dapčević, born on 3rd of February 1976 in Skopje will represent Macedonia in 2014 at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. Read our interview with her from 28.01.2014:

Interview: 'My Eurovision song will be premiered on 22nd of February'

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Valentina Monetta, born on 1st of March 19765, represented San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 and 2013. This year in Copenhagen she will be on Eurovision stage for the third time. On 25th of January we had the chance to talk to Valentina in Munich at the 'OGAE Club Event 2014'

Interview: 'My new album comes out on March 14th'.

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Hersi (Hersiana) Matmuja, born 1st of February 1990 in Kukës (Albania) won 'Festivali i Këngës' and will represent Albania with 'Zemërimi i një nate (One night's anger)' in Copenhagen. Read our interview with Hersi from 21st of January 2014.

Interview: 'Could it be true or am I only dreaming?!'

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