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Latvia: Miks Galvanovskis wins the online vote to compete at the Supernova 2022 Semi-Final with his song “I’m Just A Sinner”!

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A while ago, the online vote for the selection of the 17th contestant of the semi-final of “Supernova 2022″ came to an end.

Miks Galvanovskis was ranked first, by earning approximately the 33% of the votes, with his song “I’m Just A Sinner”.

The jury of LTV had already selected the 16 contestants of the semi-final of Supernova 2022 and today the 17th contestant was added, after the online vote was completed.

Therefore, the 17 artists that will compete in the semi-final of the Latvian national selection process are the following:

  1. Bermudu Divstūris – “Bad”
  2. Markus Riva – “If You’re Gonna Love Me”
  3. Aminata – “I’m Letting You Go”
  4. BUJĀNS – “He, She, You & Me”
  5. Citi Zēni – “Eat Your Salad”
  6. Inspo – “A Happy Place”
  7. Miks Dukurs – “First Love”
  8. Beatrise Heislere – “On the way home”
  9. the COCO’NUTS – “In and out of the dark”
  10. KATŌ – “Promises”
  11. Elīna Gluzunova – “Es pabiju tur”
  12. Mēs Jūs Mīlam – “Rich Itch”
  13. Linda Rušeniece – “Pay My Own Bills”
  14. RAUM – “Plans”
  15. Zelma – “How”
  16. Patriks Peterson – “Can’t Get You Outta My Head”
  17. Miks Galvanovskis – “I’m Just A Sinner”

The schedule for Supernova 2022 is as follows:

  • Semi-Final – 5 February
  • Final – 12 February

In 2021 at Rotterdam, Latvia Participated with Samanta Tīna and the song The Moon is Rising, getting 14 points in the second Semi-Final

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

Stay tuned at EurovisionFun, for all the latest developments regarding the Latvian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022!

Source: LTV

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2022 tour is cancelled – All shows to be held in Stockholm!

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The rapidly spreading Omicron COVID19 variant and all the latest measures imposed by governments in most countries around the world could not leave Eurovision related events unaffected.

Thus, a few minutes ago, after SVT has gone into several crisis meetings in order to come to a decision, they announced from their official Melodifestivalen accounts on all social media, that the whole selection process of all the semi-finals and the grand final will exclusively be held in Stockholm.

This decision contradicts what SVT has originally planned, for the selection process to return to their usual tours this year.

All six shows will be crowded, as it seems, according to the Swedish health authorities’ guidelines for indoor gatherings.

The show

This means that the previously scheduled shows in Malmö, Göteborg, Linköping, Lidköping, Örnsköldsvik are cancelled and they’re all going to take place in the Swedish capital. Until now, there is no information whether the scheduled dates for Melodifestivalen 2022 are affected as well.

1st Semi Final – 5th of February, in Malmö

  1. Malou Prytz – Bananas
  2. THEOZ – Som du vill
  3. Shirley Clamp – Let There Be Angels
  4. Omar Rudberg – Moving Like That
  5. Danne Stråhed – Hallaballoo
  6. Cornelia Jacobs – Hold Me Closer
  7. Robin Bengtsson – Innocent Love

2nd Semi Final – 12th of February, in Gothenburg

  1. LIAMOO – Bluffin
  2. Niello & Lisa Ajax – Tror du att jag bryr mig
  3. Samira Manners – I Want To Be Loved
  4. Alvaro Estrella – Suave
  5. Browsing Collection – Face In The Crowd
  6. John Lundvik – Änglavakt
  7. Tone Sekelius – My Way

3rd Semi Final – 19th of February, in Linköping

  1. Cazzi Opeia – I Can’t Get Enough
  2. Lancelot – Lyckligt slut
  3. Lisa Miskovsky – Best To come
  4. Tribe Friday – Shut Me Up
  5. Faith Kakembo – Freedom
  6. Linda Bengtzing – Fyrfaldigt hurra!
  7. Anders Bagge – Bigger Than The Universe

4th Semi Final – 26th of February, in Lidköping

  1. Anna Bergendahl – Higher Power
  2. Lillasyster – Till Our Days Are Over
  3. Malin Christin – Synd om dig
  4. Tenori – La Stella
  5. MEDINA – In i dimman
  6. Angelino – The End
  7. Klara Hammarström – Run To The Hills

The detailed schedule of Melodifestivalen 2022 is described below:

  • First Semi on the 5th of February
  • Second Semi on the 12th of February
  • Third Semi on the 19th of Februrary
  • Fourth Semi on the 26th of February
  • Fifth Semi on the 5th of March
  • The Finals on the 12th of March

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments related to the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2022!

Source: instagram.com/melodifestivalen

Norway: The Battles for MGP 2022 1st Semi-Final revealed!!

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Earlier today morning, the Norwegian public national broadcaster, NRK, revealed the battles for the 1st Semi-Final of the 2022 Melodi Grand Prix. Four acts will compete against each other for the ticket to the final, while the big favourite, Elsie Bay, has already been allocated to the Final.

The battles draw was held by the programme manager Kåre Magnus Bergh. There going to be one pop battle and one rock battle.

The first duel is between established artist and songwriter Mira Craig and 22-year-old MGP debutant Eline Noelia.

Mira Craig– We still here VS  Eline Noela– Ecstasy

The second duel is going to be a rock competition between the cross-genre group TrollfesT and singer Frode Vassel. 

Trollfest– Dance like a pink flamingo  VS  Froode– Black Flowers

After the aforementioned duels are completed, the winners advance to the gold battle and the gold winner takes the ticket to the final. This means that only one entry goes to the final and another one will advance to the second chance round, where an additional finalist will emerge.

The first semi-final is going to take place this Saturday 15/01/2022.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for all the developments regarding Norway and their participation at the upcoming contest in Turin.

Source: NRK

Norway: Interview with Vilde form Melodi Grand Prix 2022 (video)

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After the announcement of the competitors for Norways national final, Melodi Grand Prix 2022, Vilde talks exclusively  to Eurovisionfun and Stella Gialetzi.

Obviously excited for her song, says that she is grateful for the messages that fans send her, after the releasement of her song and that she is ready to stand on the Eurovision stage.

“Titans” was chosen between three songs that she had prepared, says Vilde.

I had three songs, two of which, were leaded on a debate. “Titan” and a powerful ballad, which will be my next single.

From this year’s competitors, she highlights the participations of Maria Mohn, Eline Noela and  Elsie Bay while also giving out some hints on her MGP 2022 performance.

On stage, I will have four dancers, my choreographer is very good. I will wear a green dress which is very interesting. There are a lot of  surprises, mainly in the last chorus. I focus on the song, the vocals, the performance and the message of the song.

With the song “Titans“, Vilde, she wants to pass a message about the fears and the feelings that women experience throughout their lives. She hopes that her song will be an hymn that will make every listener understand that together they can find the power they need.

Lastly, asked about our representative this year, Amanda Tenfjord, also coming from Norway, Vilde  said:

Of course I know her, I listen to her song this past year. Here in Norway everybody knows everyone. I was surprised with Greece’s choice and I find it really interesting. We have worked together with Amanda’s producer, Bjørn, with my band and I look forward to their song, I believe it will be really powerful.

Watch the whole of the exclusive interview of Vilde in the following video:

Listen to “Titans“, Vilde’s song for MGP 2022:

Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun for all the news regarding Norway’s participation in Eurovision 2022!

 

Portugal: Festival Da Canção 2022 songs to be released on the 21st of January!

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A few minutes ago, the official Instagram account of Festival Da Canção announced that the songs that will compete this year for the representation of Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, will be released this Friday, January the 21st!

The 20 composers that will take part in this year’s  Festival Da Canção are the following:
  • Agir
  • Aurea
  • Blacci
  • Cubita
  • DJ Marfox
  • Fábia Rebordão
  • Fado Bicha
  • FF
  • Joana Espadinha
  • Kumpania Algazarra
  • Maro
  • Norton
  • Os Azeitonas
  • Pedro Marques
  • Pepperoni Passion
  • PZ
  • Syro
  • The Mister Driver
  • Tiago Nogueira (Os Quatro e Meia)
  • Valas

We remind you that ten songs will compete in each of the two semi finals, out of a total of 20. In the Final show we will have 5 qualifiers of each semi final, leading to a total of 10 competing songs. The winning act will get the chance to represent Portugal in Turin!

The detailed schedule of Festival Da Canção 2022 is described below:

  • First Semi on the 5th of March
  • Second Semi on the 7th of March
  • The Grand Final on the 12th of March

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all news regarding Festival Da Canção and the Portuguese participation at Eurovision 2022!

Slovenia: EMA Freš Final on January 28!

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According to the announcement of RTVSLO, the final of EMA Freš 2022 will take place on January 28 at 20:00 CET.

In this show, which will be hosted by Eva Boto, Melani Mekicar and Arne Međedović, fourteen songs will compete for four places in EMA 2022. An expert jury will pick two songs to advance, while the public will choose another two. The running order for the show is as follows:

  1. Mia Vučković – Telenovela
  2. De Liri – Obstajam (I exist)
  3. Jon Vitezič – Jesus Style
  4. Ina – Moj dopamin (My dopamine)
  5. Marijan Novak and Špela Velikanje – I Am So in Love
  6. Stela Sofia – Tu in zdaj (Here and now)
  7. Leya Leanne – Naked
  8. Nika S. – Počakaj me (Wait for me)
  9. Katja Kos – Deadly Flower
  10. Jaka Hliš – Svoje sreče krojač (Your luck tailor)
  11. Anja Vodošek – Maniac
  12. Emma – Moja sreča (My happiness)
  13. LPS – Disko (Disco)
  14. LUMA – All In

The four winners of EMA Freš will advance to EMA 2022, where they will be joined by sixteen established artists. The winner of EMA 2022 will represent Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin.

In Eurovision 2021, Slovenia was represented by Ana Soklič with the song “Amen”, which failed to qualify for the grand final, placing thirteenth in Semi Final 1, with 44 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9jWDxKQ50s

Source : RTVSLO

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all news regarding ΕΜΑ and the Slovenian participation at Eurovision 2022!

Eurovision 2022: Local Media Reveals New Details of Turin’s Hosting Plans

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Local media revealed new details regarding Eurovision Song Contest 2022 hosting plans, scheduled to take place in Turin this May.

The local media outlet “Torino Oggi” has reported some new updates regarding the preparation of the city of Turin in order to host the upcoming Eurovision Song contest 2022. Two areas stand out to local city official, perfect for temporary structures to be set up around the arena to provide the extra space for all the required facilities needed to host the Eurovision Song Contest.

The first temporary structure will be located in front of the arena which is set to host the 66th Eurovision Song Contest. It will serve as the press center for the event, as well as providing additional space for the delegations to relax.

At Piazza Castello, more temporary structures will be raised to create a venue specifically for the artists that are going to perform in this historic location. It is also speculated that this is the location of the Eurovillage. The exact location of the Eurovillage, however, has not been announced yet.

It was also stated that there are no news regarding ticket sales, with local media speculating that delays are a result of the constant uncertainty regarding the pandemic. Last year’s contest took place with a limited number as well as many national final events, including Italy’s selection, to be have some capacity restrains.

As of now, it is not publicly known whether Covid-19 protection measures will be taken, such as audience capacity reduction, in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Live-on-Tape will most likely be used for another year in Italy. Live-on-Tape performances were introduced last year as a last resort plan for any delegation that could not travel to Rotterdam, to ensure that the 2022 contest will take place.

The city of Turin will host Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in May 10, 12 and 14, 2022. The contest venue will be PalaOlimpico. The arena opened in 2005 and has hosted many concerts and sports events, including the ice-hokey tournament during the Winter Olympic Games in 2006.

Stay tuned in Eurovisionfun for all the information about our favourite contest!

Source: Eurovoix

Czech Republic 2022: We Are Domi are preparing for their Eurovision performance

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We Are Domi, the electropop band that won the Czech national final for eurovision are already preparing their performance.  The group won their ticket to Turin after competing in Eurovision Song CZ 2022 with the song Lights Off.

We are Domi took their social media to share their plans to their fans and followers.  The band made the following post on Twitter:

We Are Domi are set to represent Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.  The band won the Czech national final after getting the maximum score from the jurors and the international public vote.  The Czech national final gave the artists the freedom to present their own stage designs for the Eurovision Song Contest in May.  So far no details have been revealed about the team in charge of Domi’s performance.

Source: Eurovoix

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the developments related to the Czech participation in Eurovision 2022!

Estonia: The Eesti Laul 2022 semi-finalists allocation!

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The public broadcaster of Estonia, EER, revealed today the allocation of the 20 candidates in the two semi-finals of Eesti Laul 2022.

First Semi-Final – 3rd of February (alphabetical order) :

1. Alabama Watchdog: “Move On“
2. Andrei Zevakin feat. Grete Paia: “Mis nüüd saab“
3. Elina Nechayeva: “Remedy“
4. Elysa: “Fire“
5. Helen: “Vaata minu poole“
6. Kaia-Liisa Kesler: “Vaikus“
7. Merilin Mälk: “Little Girl“
8. Ott Lepland: “Aovalguses“
9. Stig Rästa: “Interstellar“
10. Triin Niitoja and Frants Tikerpuu: “Laululind“

Second Semi-Final – 5th of February (alphabetical order) :

1. Anna Sahlene: “Champion“
2. Black Velvet: “Sandra“
3. Boamadu: “Mitte kauaks“
4. Evelin Samuel: “Waterfall“
5. Jaagup Tuisk: “Kui vaid“
6. Jyrise: “Plaksuta“
7. Maian: “Meeletu“
8. Minimal Wind ft. Elisabeth Tiffany: “What To Make Of This“
9. Pur Mudd, Shira: “Golden Shores“
10. Stefan: “Hope“

The 20 semi-finalists of Eesti Laul have qualified through the Quarter-Finals that took place for the first time this year. “Three shows are going to take place, in which, apart from the contestants, are going to perform some of the most famous local artists”, as Tomi Rahula, the executive producer of Eesti Laul, promised.

There are going to be surprises as far as the presenters of the shows are concerned, who are going to be revealed very soon. “Such a couple has never been appeared in front of the audience before” Rahula said.

The Eesti Laulu Semifinals is going to take place on February 3rd and 5th at the Saku Grand Hall, while the Grand Final on February 12th. Five artists are going to qualify from each Semifinal based on the votes of the audience and the jury and in the Final they will claim the country’s representation in Eurovision 2022.

Eesti Laul, as a method of selecting Estonian participation, has been used since 2009. Through this selection process have been achieved some of the best results for this baltic nation – including: Urban Symphony (2009), Kuula (2012), La Forza (2018).

Source: EER

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

Finland 2022: Here are the clues for UMK 2022 seventh artist

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The Finnish national broadcaster has published more clues about the contestants for the national final UMK.  Now it is time to start guessing who will be the seventh contestant in the Finnish national final for Eurovision. Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu’s official Instagram gave us the following clues:

  • Ambiguous pop
  • Plenty of stage charisma
  • From a musical family

 

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The first speculations are pointing out to soul-pop singer Isac Sene.  Born in Savo (Finland), Sene comes from a Finnish-Senegalese family .   Another possibility is pop singer Behm.  Behm performed as an interval act for UMK in 2020.

Yle will announce all the contestants for UMK 2022 on January 12.  After that we will get to know each competing song every day starting from January 13.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for more updates regarding Finland’s participation in Eurovision.