Sweden: The general rehearsal of the Second Chance Melodifestivalen 2022 Semi-Final! (Live)

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The general rehearsal of the Second Chance Melodifestivalen 2022 Semi-Final has just started. EurovisionFun is at Friends Arena, in Stockholm and we are happy to be watching it live on-site. We will be covering this rehearsal siting right in the arena, describing in detail what is happening during the show and all the vibes we get, for you to follow the entire process and get the feeling that you are here with us tonight!

This article is being updated in real-time, all you need to do is hit the refresh button on your browser and all the rest is on us!

We will keep you up to date with all the latest information and images off this semi-final rehearsal, allowing you to get a glimpse of what you will get to see tomorrow March 5th, at 20:00 CET, when you watch the actual semi-final show on SVT and SVT Play.

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Albania: Listen to the revamp of “Sekret” by Ronela Hajati!

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For yet another year, Albania chose its representative for Eurovision 2022 through its national song contest, Festivali i Kenges 60. The winner was Ronela Hajati with the song “”. Some time after her win, she said the her song will be revamped for Eurovision.

Ronela said in the past that she wanted the revamped version of her song to be done in London with the producer Diztortion, who has work with big names like: Shakira, David Guetta and Rita Ora. It is not confirmed, whether Ronela worked with him in the end.

Who is Ronela Hajati?

Ronela Hajati was born in September 2, 1989 in Tirana, Albania. Widely known as Ronela, an Albanian singer, songwriter and dancer. She was interested in music from a very young age, Ronela studied ballet and piano and took part in a variety of song and dance contests before making a career in the music industry. Ronela is known for her diversity in music, style and performance. She took part in a lot of Albanian song and dance contests, like Top Fest and Kënga Magjike. A lot of her songs had great success, getting millions of views in YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMu47raqbcc

Albania will perform in the first semi-final and specifically the first half (numbers 1-8).

What do you think about the revamped version of “Sekret”? Write us in the comments down below!

Germany: Grand Final of Germany 12 Points tonight!

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Its representative in Eurovision 2022 is chosen by Germany tonight, with the conduct of Germany 12 Points.

The leaders of the German state radio and television have decided to return this year to the form of a national final, through which the German representative will be selected in the 66th Eurovision Song Contest. So, after months of preparation, it is time for the German national final.

Contestants

Six artists are taking part in the Germany 12 Points final, with the winner of tonight’s show representing Germany in Turin in May.

The six finalists are:

  1. Malik Harris – “Rockstars“
  2. Maël & Jonas – “I Swear To God”
  3. Eros Atomus – “Alive“
  4. Emily Roberts – “Soap“
  5. Felicia Lu – “Anxiety“
  6. Nico Suave & Team Liebe – “Hallo Welt“

The winner of the Germany 12 Points will be chosen exclusively by the German public, through an online voting, which started on February 28, but also a voting via SMS and telephone, with the telephone lines being open today from the beginning of the final onwards.

Germany 12 Points will be presented by Barbara Schöneberger.

The German national final starts at 21:00 CET and will last one and a half hours. You can watch it through the ARD Das Erste website by clicking HERE.

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all the developments related to Germany’s participation in Eurovision 2022!

Serbia: Pesma za Evroviziju 22 second semi-final tonight!

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The selection process for Serbia’s representative at Eurovision 2022 continues tonight. Pesma za Evroviziju 22 consists of two semifinals and Saturday’s grand final, the winner of which will represent Serbia in Turin.

Finalists

Nine artists qualified from yesterday’s first semifinal of the Serbian national selection to tomorrow’s grand final. The first nine finalists are:

Artists

Eighteen artists will compete in the second semifinal of the Serbian national selection, with nine of them advancing to Saturday’s final.

These artists are:

  1. Srdjan Lazic – Trazim te
  2.  Julijana Vincan – Truth and Lies
  3.  Marko Nikolic – Come to love you
  4.  Zoe Kida – Baby
  5.  Aleksandar Sofronijević Orchestra – My Angels
  6.  Goca Tržan – Fuse
  7.  Euterpa – Nedostaješ
  8.  Dusan Svilar – Samo ne reci da volis
  9. Ivana Vladovic and Jovana Stanimirovic – You will like
  10.  Gift – Chaos
  11.  Zejna Murkić – Nema te
  12.  Sara Jo – Man
  13.  Marija Mirković – Hurry, hurry
  14.  Rocher Ethno Band – Hajde sad nek ‘svak’ peva
  15. Vasco – Do you know
  16. Tijana Dapcevic – Ljubi, ljubi doveka
  17. Gramophonedzie – Počinjem da ludim
  18. Naiva – Skidam

Listen to the songs of the second semifinal HERE.

The selection of the nine finalists will be based 50% on the preference of a jury and 50% on the will of Serbian viewers.

Presenters of Pesma za Evroviziju 22 are Dragana Kosjerina, Jovan Radomir, Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović.

The second semifinal of Pesma za Evroviziju 22 starts at 21:00 CET and will last two and a half hours. You can watch it through the RTS website by clicking HERE.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Serbia’s participation in Eurovision 2022!

Serbia: The results of the first semi-final of “Pesma za Evroviziju 2022”!

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Serbia has started the search for its representative and participation for Eurovision 2022. “Pesma za Evroviziju 2022”, as the Serbian national final is now called, consists of two semi-finals. A few minutes ago the first semi-final was completed, with 9 contestants qualifying for the next stage, the grand final, on Saturday 5 March.

The hosts of the show were Dragana Kosjerina and Jovan Radomir, being supported by Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović in the Green Room.

The eighteen songs competing tonight for a place in Saturday’s final were:

The results:

The result was determined 50% by the jury and 50% by the televoting community. However, the jury of both semi-finals, according to RTS, will remain anonymous.

The nine acts who qualified, according to the order announced, and their place in the Grand Final’s running order are:

  1. Biber (performing 13th on the Grand Final)
  2. Zorja (performing 8th on the Grand Final)
  3. Lift (performing 6th on the Grand Final)
  4. Aca Lukas (performing 9th on the Grand Final)
  5. Konstrakta (performing 18th on the Grand Final)
  6. Ivona (performing 16th on the Grand Final)
  7. Angellina (performing 14th on the Grand Final)
  8. Marija Mikić (performing 17th on the Grand Final)
  9. Ana Stanić (performing 12th on the Grand Final)

The second semi-final will be transmitted by RTS tomorrow, Friday 4th March, at 21:00 CET.

Pictures source: RTS

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the latest news regarding Serbia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022!

San Marino: Listen to the studio version of “Stripper”!

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A while ago, the song of Achille Lauro, the winner of Una Voce per San Marino was released. The song “Stripper” which will represent San Marino in Eurovision 2022, had not been released as of now and a lot of fans were looking forward to listening to it after Achille Lauro’s win in the national final.

Listen to “Stripper” by Achille Lauro representing San Marino this year:

Also the lyric video was released alongside the studio version:

What do you think about San Marino’s song? Write us in the comments below!

Austria: Listen to the Eurovision 2022 entry!

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The song with which LUM!X and Pia Maria will compete at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has already released for pre-order at online music platforms! Read more

Azerbaijan: Nadir Rüstəmli’s Eurovision song has been selected!

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According to 12 Xal, the Azerbaijani broadcaster has chosen the song with which Nadir Rüstəmli will represent the country at Eurovision 2022, in Turin, Italy.

6 out of more than 300 submitted songs qualified for a second phase. These songs were then recorded and evaluated by a jury that made the final decision.

12 Xal reports that the song will be released next week along with its video clip, however, no specific date has been announced yet.

Who is Nadir Rüstəmli?

Nadir is 22 years old, born on July 8, 1999 in the Salyan area. Graduated from Azerbaijan University of Tourism Management. Although he has been working professionally with music for 4 years, he has been working in this field for 7 years. Apart from singing, he composes, plays the piano and guitar, but is also involved in sports.

She has participated in many domestic competitions, such as the National Student Spring 2019 song contest (first place) and the YouthVision 2019 international song contest (second place). In addition, he is the winner of this year’s “Voice of Azerbaijan”.

With “Julius Caesar” in Eurovision 2022?

Recent posts by Nadir and 12Xal suggest that the song, which will be released soon, may contain references to Julius Caesar.

Do you think that Azerbaijan will send another song inspired by a historical figure, after Cleopatra and Mata Hari? Write us in the comments!

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments related to Azerbaijan’s participation in Eurovision 2022!

Source: 12 Xal / eurovoix

Image: eurovision.tv

The Netherlands: Listen to “De Diepte”, S10’s song for Eurovision 2022!

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Just a few minutes ago the song that will represent The Netherlands at Eurovision 2022 has been oficially released.

“De Diepte” is the song that S10 is going to sing in Turin and it was written by her.

S10 had been chosen with internal selection by ATROTOS and you can read more details about the team that is responsible for her live perfomance here.

Listen to De Diepte in the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2m-MGSys0k

Who is S10?

S10, 21 years old, is currently one of the leading alt-pop and rap artists in The Netherlands. She signed her first record deal with Noah’s Ark label at the age of 17. Subsequently, she released her debut album named “Snowsniper” in 2019, leading her to winning an “Edison Award”, the most prestigious Dutch award.

A second album release named “Vlinders” followed, the year after, in 2020 and also a sold-out tour and multiple chart-topping singles.

S10 shares with her fans her most personal stories by spoken word, rapping and singing. For her, it is important that personal feelings and stories are conveyed to the public in her mother tongue. That means that she will sing in Dutch, as also announced by the Dutch broadcaster.

She has collaborations with some of the biggest names in The Netherlands, reaching millions of streams on all major music streaming platforms and earning fabulous reviews, from music critics.

What do you think of “De Diepte”? Can S10 bring a top result for her country in Turin this year? Write your opinion on the comment section below!

Serbia: Pesma za Evroviziju 22 first semi-final tonight!

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The selection process for Serbia’s representative at Eurovision 2022 begins tonight. Pesma za Evroviziju 22 consists of two semifinals and Saturday’s grand final, the winner of which will represent Serbia in Turin.

Artists

Eighteen artists will compete in the first semifinal of the Serbian national selection, with nine of them advancing to Saturday’s final.

These artists are:

  1. Sanja Bogosavljević – Priđi mi
  2.  VIS Lemonade – Love Song
  3. Zorja – Zorja
  4. Bojana Mašković – Dama
  5. Boris Subotić – Give me back
  6.  Ivona – Znam
  7. Bane Lalić and MVP – Where there is love, there is no darkness
  8. Angellina – Origami
  9. Ana Stanic – Ljubav bez dodira
  10. 10. July 10 – Speed
  11. Aca Lukas – Oskar
  12.  Konstrakta – In corpore sano
  13. Igor Simic – To nisam ja
  14. Mia – Blanko
  15. Jelena Pajić – Views
  16. Pepper – Two years and six days
  17. Marija Mikić – Love inspires me
  18. Elevator – Drama

Listen to the songs of the first semifinal HERE.

The selection of the first nine finalists will be based 50% on the preference of a jury and 50% on the will of Serbian viewers.

Presenters of Pesma za Evroviziju 22 are Dragana Kosjerina, Jovan Radomir, Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović.

The first semifinal of Pesma za Evroviziju 22 starts at 21:00 CET and will last two and a half hours. You can watch it through the RTS website by clicking HERE.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments regarding Serbia’s participation in Eurovision 2022!