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Estonia: The running order of Eesti Laul 2022 Semi-Finals!!

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A few minutes ago, the Estonian public broadcaster, ETV, revealed the running order of Eesti Laul 2022 Semi-Finals.

Elysa opens the show of the 1st Semi-Final, while the 2012 Eesti Laul winner Ott Lepland closes the show. In the 2nd Semi-Final the rock band JYRISE and Anna Sahlene open and close the show respectively.

The Semi-Finals running order is as follows:

1st Semi-Final

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

2nd Semi-Final

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

The Semi-Finals of Eesti Laul are going to take place on 3rd and 5th of February 2022, while the Grand Final on 12th of February. Five acts from each Semi-Final advance to the Final where they are about to claim the representation of the baltic nation in Eurovision 2022.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for all the developments regarding the Estonian participation at the upcoming 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, in Turin, Italy.

Source: ETV

 

Latvia: Supernova 2022 presenters revealed!!

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A few hours ago, the Latvian public broadcaster LTV revealed the presenters of Supernova 2022.

The presenters of Supernova 2022 are Katie Schönberg and Lauris Reiniks.

We remind you that 17 acts are going to compete in the semi-final of Supernova. The semi-final is scheduled to take place on 5th of February 2022 at 21:05 EET on LTV1 and on REplay.lv, while the final on 12th of February.

The 17 acts of the semi-final are as follow:

  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”

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for all the latest news regarding the Latvian participation at the upcoming 2022 Eurovision in Turin, Italy.

 

Finland: The Rasmus bid for Eurovision 2022 written on Folegandros Island, Greece!!

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One of the most famous bands with worldwide hits from Finland, The Rasmus, who are going to claim the representation of the Nordic country at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, gave an interview on BlabberMouth.net  on 12th of January 2022 and revealed some interesting details regarding their entry, Jezebel.

The Rasmus collaborated with Desmond Child for Jezebel, with whom the have already worked again regarding their album “Black Roses”. Desmond Child has also worked with some of the biggest names of the world rock industry including KISS, BON JOVI, AEROSMITH and ALICE COOPER.

The singer Lauri Ylönen commented regarding their entry:

“It was awesome to work with Desmond again. He really knows how to put a hit song together.”

“‘Jezebel’ is about a girl who takes what she wants, without asking. A free spirit.”

On his behalf, Desmond Child said:

“Lauri gives me a call and says ‘Hey, I need to write the biggest, greatest song in the entire world ever. Will you do it [with me]?’ and I said ‘Yeah, but I am in Folegandros (Greece)’ and he says, ‘I’ll be right there.’

“‘Jezebel’ is an homage, a tribute, to the strong women of today, who own their bodies, who are in charge of their sensuality, their sexuality, and who are determined to be an equal.”

The Rasmus are going to take part at Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2022/UMK 2022, the show that determines the Finnish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest. UMK 2022 is about to take place on 26th of February 2022 and the winner is going to emerge through the votes of the public and the jury.

The band’s song Jezebel, which is already the big favourite according to the bookmakers, is going to be released tonight at 00.01 ΕΕΤ and you can watch it below.

Last year Finland was represented by another rock group The Blind Channel and their song Dark Side. The qualified from the 5th place of the 2nd Semi-Final, while at the Grand Final they achieved the second best result of the country after their victory in 2006, 6th with 301 points.

https://youtu.be/fOPGxQ4fgVw

If The Rasmus win the ticket for Turin, will they manage an even higher placement for Finland or even the victory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for all the news regarding the Finnish representation at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy.

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

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!

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!

Lithuania: The disappointment of The Roop for having to go through the national final!

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On an interview at the Euro Trip Podcast last month, the members of the Roop Band, Vaidotas Valiukevičius, Mantas Banišauskas and Robertas Baranauskas, who represented the Baltic nation in Rotterdam last year, revealed their disappointment for having to compete again at the national final of Lithuania Pabandom iš Naujo! 

The Roop Band had also won the national final in 2020, but due to the cancelation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, the national public broadcaster, LRT, invited them to compete again at the following national final of 2021.

The lead singer of the band, Vaidotas Valiukevičius, commented :

“As I remember national television [LRT] said ‘give us three weeks and we’ll decide what we’re going to do’. It was very strange for us.”

“I was mad, I remember I was mad. I thought ‘f*** off’. Then I remembered it’s a new situation for everyone, and we just have to get on with it.”

Additionally, the band’s guitarist, Mantas Banišauskas, mentioned:

“We thought that a better decision could have been made [about the selection process].”

“When we went through the selection… we didn’t think we would win that easily, so that was a stressful period; that whole selection thing.”

Eventually the Roop didn’t only achieved a landslide victory at the national final, but also the best result for Lithuania, 8th place in the Grand Final, the second best placing after the 6th place of LT United back in Athens in 2006.

As far as a Eurovision comeback is concerned, Banišauskas, said:

“We still have unfinished business I guess, we still have to win.”

“The last two times we went to Eurovision [it was about whether we had the right song] so maybe if the time is right.”

Below you can listen again to the two Eurovision entries of the Roop Band for 2020 and 2021.

https://youtu.be/1EAUxuuu1w8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNweec5olYw

Would you like to see the Roop returning on the Eurovision stage in the coming years? Let us know on the comments below.

Source: Eurotrippodcast.com

 

Norway: Amanda Tenfjord on the Headline of the Norwegian media!!

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Since 15:00 CET, Amanda Georgiadis Tenfjord has been announced as the Greek representative at Eurovision Song Contest 2022, the upcoming May, at Turin Italy.

The big news had an imminent impact that reached media abroad, including Norway, the country where Amanda lives in and pursues her carrer.

In particular, the news made headlines on Norway’s largest news sites, from NRK‘s public broadcaster to Dagbladet, one of Norway’s largest tabloids, with 1,400,000 daily mobile readers.

  • Norway’s public broadcaster NRK

  • Trodheim biggest news site, where Amanda attends Medical School

  • Norway’s biggest Eurovision site

  • The biggest newspaper of Norway, based in Oslo

  • One of Norway’s biggest tabloids with over 1,4 million readers

  • The biggest newspaper and site of Norway

  • Ålesund local newspaper

 

The aforementioned headlines show that the interest of the Norwegian media about Amanda is already significant, making us already hoping for a high point from the public televoting of Norway, at least.

Stay focused on  Eurovisionfun.com for the latest news regarding Greece and the rest of the 40 nations competing at the upcoming contest in Turin Italy 2022.

Albania: Listen live to the two favourites of Fik 2021!

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Live snippets from the rehearsals of the two favorites of Festivali i Këngës 2021 have been available since yesterday and earlier today.

   Yesterday, on December 13th, a snippet from the rehearsal of Alban Ramosaj was posted, one of the candidates for the representation of Albania with the song “Theje”.

Later today, a snippet from the rehearsal of Ronela Hajati was uploaded today performing her entry “Sekret” which you can watch below:


   The 60th Festivali i Këngës is going to take place on 27, 28 and 29 December 2021 while the presentation will be undertaken by Ardit Gjebrea, Jonida Maliqi, Xhemi Shehu, Klevi Kadilli and Isli Islami. 

  Last year, Albania was represented by Anxhela Peristeri and the song “Karma”, which qualified last as it finished 10th in the 2nd Semifinal, while in the final it ended up in 21st place with 57 points.

https://youtu.be/OxniMKVXjqM

In case one of the two aforementioned candidates wins the upcoming Albanian national selection, is it possible for Albania to achieve a better placing at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy? Let us know in the comments.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun.com for the latest news regarding Albania, and the rest of the 40 nations of Eurovision 2022.