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🇮🇱 Six artists left in Israel

Israel comes closer to a decision. The artist representing the country will be chosen on 6 February. Meanwhile, the call for exclusion of Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war becomes louder. Iceland has put the biggest questionmark on participation in a contest with Israel this week. This is to be continued. Meanwhile, the Israeli selection process, HaKokhav Haba, continues. 21 january Or Cohen, 86% Shai Tamino, 83% Dor Shimon, 88% Mika Moshe, 94% Orel Ravid, 81% Eden Golan, 90% Jonathan Bitton, 62%, eliminated Lian Biran, 68% Arik Sinai, 66% 22 january This was a round with duels. One of each duel went directly to the next round, three others were saved by the jury. Mika Moshe (97%) vs Dor Shimon (81%) Lian Biran (82%) vs Orel Ravid (59%) Eden Golan (83%) vs Shai Tamino (73%) Or Cohen (94%) vs Arik Sinai (79%) Dor Shimon, Shai Tamino and Arik Sinai were saved. 25 January Or Cohen, 94% Mika Moshe, 86% Dor Shimon, 79% Eden Golan, 92% Shai Tamino, 72% Lian Biran, 56% Arik Sinai, 51%, eliminated Note that Arik Sinai took part in the national selection in 1985 and was 4th.

🇮🇪 It’s Bambie Thug for Ireland

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland. In an exciting show, part of the Late Late Show, “Doomsday Blue” was chosen out of eight songs. The song is written and composed by Cuntry Ray Robinson, Olivia Cassy Brooking, Sam Matlock, Tyler Ryder. Bambie Thug has a difficult task: together with Sweden, Ireland holds the record of seven wins. Will they be the eighth? Here are the full results: Bambie Thug, “Doomsday Blue”, 32 pts Ailsha, “Go Tobann”, 24 pts Next In Line, “Love like us”, 24 pts Erica-Cody, “Love me like I do”, 22 pts JyellowL, “Judas”, 16 pts Isabelle Kearny, “Let me be the fire”, 8 pts

🇮🇪 Ireland decides via Eurosong

Tonight is the night for Ireland. The country of Johnny Logan will select a new song for Eurovision. As a part of the Late Late Show, six songs will be presented. All the participants are newcomers in the field of Eurovision. The show will start at 22.35. You can watch it here. Below you’ll find all the participants. nr Artist Song * Ailsha Go Tobann * Bambie Thug Doomsday blue * Erica-Cody Love me like I do * Isabelle Kearney Let me be the fire * JyellowL Judas * Next In Line Love like us

Participation of Iceland unsure

Participation of Iceland in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest remains unsure. Due to the Israel-Hamas war, Icelandic broadcaster RÚV will let the possibility of withdrawal open. In an earlier stage, the Icelandic Association of Composers and Lyricists (FTT) has asked RÚV to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest. Stefán Eiriksson, director-general of RÚV, made a statement today. The Icelandic national final, Söngvakeppnin, will be held as planned. After the winner is known, RÚV and the winning artist will make the decision together. “They apply with the goal of becoming Iceland’s representative at Eurovision. They are concerned about the situation just like we are. This has been our preparation for Eurovision and we have announced that we intend to participate in Eurovision without any changes, but we do not know what the future holds”, says Eiriksson.

🇱🇹 Lithuania: results Eurovizija LT are in!

And also in Lithuania we have results. Jury and televoters have decided and these are the results: Zalvarinis, “Gaudė vėjai”, 22 Aistè, “Hero”, 22 Eley, “Rock my body”, 16 Thomas G, “Us”, 13 Deividas Valma, “Blood on your hands”, 11 Paula Urbana, “It is what it is”, 11 Multiks, “Vėjas galvoje”, 9 Andrius Pojavis, “Sing me a hug”, 6 That means Zalvarinis and Aistè are through to the final, and former Eurovision participant Andrius Pojavis became… last.

🇪🇪 Estonia: finalists are known

Estonia made a decision: 5 songs out of the 15 you have heard will go to the final. Here are the full results: Completed with 5 other songs, they will compete in the Eesti Laul final on February 17.

🇳🇴 Norway made a choice

Six songs became three, Norwegian results are in. Televoters chose these songs: Farida sings “Heartache” Mileo sings “You’re mine” Eli Kristin sings “Touch of Venus” Super Rob & Erika Norwich sing “My AI” Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagerno sing “Judge tenderly of me” Gåte sings “Ulveham” That means Farida, who took part before, is out of competition. Good luck to the finalist!

🇸🇮 Slovenia: This is “Veronika”, Raiven’s song

Tonight, between three semifinals, Slovenia also decided to present their entry. We already knew the title, “Veronika”. The song is a self-penned song by Raiven. We know how it sounds now and this is the song: “Veronika” is the 30th entry for Slovenia. The country has never won before. Two times, in 1995 and 2001, the country reached a 7th place. Last year, Joker Out reached the final and was 21st there. However, the band reached great popularity all over Europe after the contest.

🇱🇹 Lithuania: 2nd episode of Eurovizija LT

Tonight is the night: the first episode of the Lithuanian preselection Eurovizija LT will be held. The show will exist of 5 semifinals, each with 8 songs. Two songs will head to the final. The show will start at 20.00 CET and you can watch it here or at the LRT app. These are the 8 competing songs of tonight: Andrius Pojavis, “Sing me a hug” Eley, “Rock my body” Deividas Valma, “Blood on your hands” Aistè, “Hero” Zalvarinis, “Gaudė vėjai” Paula Urbana, “It is what it is” Thomas G, “Us” Multiks, “Vėjas galvoje” With the song “Something”, Andrius Pojavis represented Lithuania in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.Eley took part in 2011 (semifinal), 2013 (heats), 2016 (heats), 2018 (heats).Multiks participated in 2012 (14th), 2013 (heats) and 2023 (quarter final). Andrius Pojavis sings “Something” in 2013.

🇳🇴 Melodi Grand Prix continues

The Norwegian national final Melodi Grand Prix continues with a second semifinal. We will be able to watch three heats with 6 songs each. Half of the songs will go through to the final. The show starts at 19.50 CET and you can watch it here. These are the six entries of tonight: Farida sings “Heartache” Mileo sings “You’re mine” Eli Kristin sings “Touch of Venus” Super Rob & Erika Norwich sing “My AI” Dag Erik Oksvold & Anne Fagerno sing “Judge tenderly of me” Gåte sings “Ulveham” In 2022 Farida reached the final of Melodi Grand Prix.