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La Zarra: You have to believe in yourself

Our reporter Kal spoke to French contestant La Zarra. The two spoke about the similarities between Montreal and Amsterdam, about Moroccan food, about how the song was written and about the lyrics. “You have to be the first to believe in yourself” is an advice La Zarra gives. Watch the

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Road to Liverpool: Albania

We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: Albania. Albina and Familja Kelmendi Albina and Familja Kelmendi were chosen to represent Albania. Their song is “Duje”, which means “Love it”. The song is

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The Busker: Fingers crossed for number 2

Our reporter Kal did another interview, this time with The Busker. They talk about Amsterdam and how they like the city, about how they learn lessons with this promo tour, and they ask you to vote…. for no. 2 in the first semifinal!

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Road to Liverpool: Austria

We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: Austria. Teya and Salena Teya and Salena were chosen internally to represent Austria. Their song “Who the hell is Edgar?” was written and composed by

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Tvorchi: Eurovision was a last minute decision

“It was a last minute decision”, the Tvorchi guys say to our reporter Kal. And they tell him more. What has a ‘happy birthday’ song to do with the start of Tvorchi? What would the guys say to their younger self? And what do they tell about the Ukrainian part

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Road to Liverpool: San Marino

We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: San Marino. Piqued Jacks The band was chosen to represent San Marino this year. The song “Like an animal” was written and composed by the

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Joker Out: the stars have connected!

“The stars have connected for us”, Joker Out says to our reporter Kal. In this great interview they explain what they mean with that. Joker Out also tells something about how the band started and where the name come from. Kal also talks with them about the lyrics of “Carpe

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Road to Liverpool: Georgia

We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: Georgia. Iru Iru won The Voice Georgia and with that the right to represent her country in Eurovision. The song “Echo” is composed for her

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Road to Liverpool: Slovenia

We can not wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Therefore, we have a closer look at one of the contestants every day. Today: Slovenia Joker Out Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO internally selected the band Joker Out to represent the country. Their song “Carpe diem” was written and composed by

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