February 13, 2021

Albina Grčić to represent Croatia!

Photo: © HRT After an exciting DORA, the Croatian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, Albina Grčić has won with the song “Tick-tock”. Albina will represent Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam, where will sing in the first semifinal. The song is written and composed by Branimir Mihaljević, Max Cinnamon and Tihana Buklijaš Baklić. The full results are: Albina Grčić, “Tick-Tock”, 198 Alkonost of Balkan (Nina Kraljić), “Rijeka”, 145 pt. Mia Negovetić, “She’s like a dream”, 119 pt. Filip Rudan, “Blind”, 118 pt. Cambi, “Zaljubljen”, 118 pt. ToMa, “Ocean of love”, 103 pt. Bernarda Brunović, “Colors”, 99 pt. Tony Cetinski & Kiki Rahimovski, “Zapjevaj, sloboda je”, 77 pt. Ella Orešković, “Come this way”, 52 pt. Ashley Colburn & Bojan Jambrošić, “Share the love”, 43 pt. Eric Vidović, “Reci mi”, 45 pt. Beta Sudar, “Ma zamisli”, 15 pt. Brigita Vuco, “Noći pijane”, 15 pt. Sandi Cenov, “Kriv”, 7 pt

Melodifestivalen results are in

The results of the second semifinal in Sweden are in. Two songs go directly to the final. Two other songs go to ‘Andra chancen’, the 2nd chance round. The results are: Anton Ewald, “New religion” (final) Julia Alfrida, “Rich” WAHL feat. SAMI, “90-talet” Frida Green, “The silence” (andra chancen) Eva Rydberg & Ewa Roos, “Rena rama ding dong” (andra chancen) Patrik Jean, “Tears run dry” Dotter, “Little Tot” (final)

Norwegian results are in

The fifth and last semifinal has taken place, and the winner is Imerika with her song “I can’t escape”. There will be a second chance festival upcoming monday. The duels were: TuVeia, “Bli med meg på gar’n” vs RIVER, “Coming home” Ane.Fin, “Walking in my sleep” vs IMERIKA, “I can’t escape” And the final duel: RIVER, “Coming home” vsIMERIKA, “I can’t escape”

Tonight is the night for Croatia

DORA, the national final of Croatia, will take place tonight. It will start at 20.00 and you can watch it here; note that you have to register for free. You might also be able to watch it here (not sure!). The songs are: Alkonost of Balkan, “Rijeka” Eric Vidović, “Reci mi” Ella Orešković, “Come this way” Bernarda Brunović, “Colors” Sandi Cenov, “Kriv” ToMa, “Ocean of love” Filip Rudan, “Blind” Beta Sudar, “Ma zamisli” Cambi, “Zaljubljen” Ashley Colburn & Bojan Jambrošić, “Share the love” Brigita Vuco, “Noći pijane” Mia Negovetić, “She’s like a dream” Albina Grčić, “Tick-Tock” Tony Cetinski & Kiki Rahimovski, “Zapjevaj, sloboda je” Bernarda Brunović took part in the 2019 national final, as did Beta Sudar and Bojan Jambrošić . Jambrošić was also one of the participants in 2020. So was Mia Negovetić. Sandi Cenov was involved in the 2006 national selection. Tony Cetinski took part in DORA 1993, 1994 and 2001. In 1994 he was the winner and represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Nek’ ti bude ljubav sva”. One of the members of Alkonost of Balkan is Nina Kraljić. She represented Croatia in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest and reached the final for her country with the song “Lighthouse”.

Norway comes up with 5th semifinal

Today, the fifth semifinal of Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix will start. It can be seen at 19.55 CET, and you can watch it here. Last year, Ulrikke won the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix. Norwegian broadcaster NRK however decided that they want a national final with more than one artist and with semifinals. Ane.Fin, “Walking in my sleep” TuVeia, “Bli med meg på gar’n” IMERIKA, “I can’t escape” RIVER, “Coming home” None of the participants has been in Melodi Grand Prix before.

Melodifestivalen: 2nd semifinal

Tonight, the popular Melodifestivalen will have it’s second semifnial! Different from other years is that all the semifinals and the final will be in one place, due to the corona virus. The contest starts at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here. The contestants are: Anton Ewald, “New religion” Julia Alfrida, “Rich” WAHL feat. SAMI, “90-talet” Frida Green, “The silence” Eva Rydberg & Ewa Roos, “Rena rama ding dong” Patrik Jean, “Tears run dry” Dotter, “Little Tot” Anton Ewald took part in Melodifestivalen in 2013 and 2014, both years he reached the final. Also Eva Rydberg took part in Melodifestivalen before, in 1977 (!!). Patrik Jean wrote last year’s winning song “Move” for The Mamas. Dotter was the hot favorite in the 2020 Melodifestivalen but came 2nd in the end. Will she win this year? At least she takes the first step tonight.