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🇪🇪 Estonia starts with the semifinal

Tonight the semifinal of Eesti Laul, the Estonian national final, will be held. Out of 15 songs, 5 will head to the final after two rounds of voting. The first round is 50% jury 50% televoting, the second round is televoting only. The show starts at 18.15 CET and you can watch it here. The 15 entries are: 5miinust &Jak sing “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” Inga sings “No dog no leash” Ollie sings “My friend” Yonna sings “I don’t know about you” Peter Põder sings “Korra veel” Cartoon & Ewert Sundja sing “Oblivion” Traffic sings “Wunderbar” Ingmar sings “Dreaming” Anet Vaikmaa sings “Serotoniin” Laura sings “Here’s where I draw the line” Sofia Rubina sings “Be good” Antsud sings “Velevaim” Silver Jusilo sings “Lately” Cecilia sings “FOMO” Ewert and the two Dragons sing “Hold me now” Inga took part in 2019 (5th), 2020 (semifinal), 2022 (as a member of DeLulu, semifinal)Ollie was runner up in 2023.Yonna took part in 2019 and reached the 2nd chance round.Peter Põder participated in 2022 (semifinal).Cartoon was 3rd in 2016.Ewert Sundja was present in 2004.Traffic took part in 2008 (6th), 2009 (2nd), 2012 (3rd), 2014 (3rd), 2020 (5th) and 2022 (semifinal).Laura represented Estonia in 2005 with Suntribe and the song “Let’s get loud”, and in 2017 together with Koit Toome with “Verona”. Besides she took part in the national selection in 2007 (3rd), 2009 (3rd), 2016 (2nd), 2020 (11th).Sofia Rubina was present in 2006 (7th), 2011 (7th), 2019 (2nd chance round). Antsud reached the 2nd chance round in (2017).Silver Jusilo performed in the 2022 semifinal. Suntribe (2005) with Laura Põldvere. Laura with Koit Toome in 2017.

🇮🇱 Israel: Update on HaKokhav Haba

The travel around HaKokhav Haba, the Israeli national selection, continues. The Top14 rounds have had new episodes the last two weeks. 10 January Or Cohen, 93%Mika Moshe, 86%Mika Kertis, 59% – eliminatedOrel Ravid, 96%Lian Biran, 95%Eden Golan, 96% 14 January Jonathan Bitton, 92%Dor Shimon, 80%Shai Tamino, 66%Moria Angel, 82%Ido Bartal, 75% – eliminatedArik Sinai, 87% 17 January, duets Mika Moshe & Orel Ravid, 73,58%Dor Shimon & Jonathan Bitton, 73,71%Eden Golan & Or Cohen, 93%Lian Biran & Moria Angel, 29% – eliminatedArik Sinai & Shai Tamino, 77% Lian Biran was saved and can continue her journey. Note that Arik Sinai took part in the national selection in 1985 and was 4th.

🇦🇹 Kaleen represents Austria

29-year old Kaleen will represent Austria in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Austrian broadcaster ORF announced that news this morning. The song and its title will be announced later. Extremely proud Kaleen herself commented on her election: ‘I think I haven’t fully grasped the fact yet, that I’ll be standing on that stage as an artist myself. I am in love with this world of lights and cameras and believe it’s a privilege to take the audience on a journey. I worked hard for this, and I am extremely proud. I am very looking forward to showing the world what I can do!’ Dancing career Kaleen (real name Marie-Sophie Kreissl, born in 1994) is an Austrian dancer, choreographer, and singer. Her passion for performing arts blossomed at a tender age. As a toddler, she was captivated by music shows on TV, often dancing in her living room. Her formal journey in dance commenced with ballet lessons. She rapidly diversified into various genres including commercial, tap, jazz, musical, modern, Latin, and standard dances. Kaleen’s talent shone early. She won her first national championship at seven. Kaleen subsequently clinched over 100 national and European championships, along with five world championships. Music Kaleen is also skilled in music. She released her first self-produced single in September 2021 under Wifi Records, followed by her debut album “Stripping Feelings” in September 2023. Eurovision Kaleen’s influence extended to the Eurovision Song Contest starting in 2018, initially participating as a stand-in lead artist and choreographer. By 2021, she escalated to the role of creative director for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Spain and Bulgaria. She took over as the stage director for the 2022 contest in Spain. Her expertise was further sought in 2023. She aided Austria, Armenia, Germany, and Georgia with their stage performances at the contest in Liverpool. And now she will be in Malmö in 2024.

🇱🇹 Lithuania decided for tonight!

Lithuania has decided for tonight. After an exciting voting, two songs for the final (in bold letters) have been chosen. These are the full results: Silvester Belt sings “Luktelk”, 22 VB Gang sings “Kaboom!!”, 22 Luka sings “Move on”, 15 Clockwork Creep sings “Empty”, 14 Marius Petrauskas sings “Kol laiko yra”, 13 Antoine Wend sings “Say no more”, 10 Aistay sings “You”, 8 Živilė Gedvilaitė sings “Save me”, 6

🇳🇴 Three songs in Norway chosen

Three songs are chosen in Norway. Gothminister, Ingrid Jasmin and Margaret Berger will perform in the final in Trondheim on 3 February. Both the returning artists (Gothminister ánd Margaret) are through! Mathilde SPZ feat. Chris Archer and Slam Dunk sing “Woman show” Fredrik Halland sings “Stranded” Myra sings “Heart on fire” Gothminister sings “We come alive” Ingrid Jasmin sings “Eya” Margaret Berger sings “Oblivion”

🇲🇩 Moldova made a decision

Moldova has chosen 11 songs from today’s audition round. In the final, on 17 February, the next 11 songs will participate: Cătălina Solomac sings “Fever” Iulia Teleucă sings “Runaway” Natalia Barbu sings “In the middle” Nicoleta Sava sings “Brava” OL sings “No time no space” Reghina Alexandrina sings “Contrasens” Sasha Letty sings “DNA” Valeria Pasha sings “Anti-princess” Victor Gulick sings “Fever” Viola Julea sings “Light up!” Y-Limit sings “Revolution”

🇱🇹 Lithuania: first 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: Živilė Gedvilaitė sings “Save me” Antoine Wend sings “Say no more” Marius Petrauskas sings “Kol laiko yra” Silvester Belt sings “Luktelk” Aistay sings “You” VB Gang sings “Kaboom!!” Luka sings “Move on” Clockwork Creep sings “Empty” Živilė Gedvilaitė took part in 2018 and reached the wildcard round. In 2019 he was in the semifinals, in 2022 in the quarter finals.Marius Petrauskas participated in the heats in 2017 and 2018.Aistay took part in the 2020 heats.VB Gang (Vidas Bareikis) took part in the heats in 2017 and reached the wildcard round in 2018.Clockwork Creep reached the quarter finals in 2022.

🇳🇴 Norway: Melodi Grand Prix starts

The Norwegian national final Melodi Grand Prix starts today. 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: Mathilde SPZ feat. Chris Archer and Slam Dunk sing “Woman show” Fredrik Halland sings “Stranded” Myra sings “Heart on fire” Gothminister sings “We come alive” Ingrid Jasmin sings “Eya” Margaret Berger sings “Oblivion” Gothminister took part in the 2013 semifinal.Margaret Berger represented Norway in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Margaret Berger sings “I feed you my love” in 2013.

🇲🇩 MOLDOVA: audition round!

Today, the audition round in Moldova will be held. 30 songs will take part in Etapa Națională, the national selection of Moldova. 10 of them will be selected for the final. The show starts at 15.00 CET and you can watch it here, here or on YouTube. These are the 30 titles: Anna G sings “Ay Ay Ay” Anna Gulko sings “Perfect place” Cătălina Solomac sings “Fever” Denis Midone sings “Back to me” DPSTP sings “Rise up” Formația Vele sings “Carnaval” Iulia Teleucă sings “Runaway” Laura sings “Spune-mi” Maria Colac sings “Break free” Max Cara sings “Broke the chain” Natalia Barbu sings “In the middle” Nicoleta Sava sings “Brava” Nino sings “Up again” OL sings “No time no space” Oleg Spînu sings “Jungle” Oliv Sky sings “Another universe” Oliv Sky sings “Loud and clear” Poli sings “Lui” Reghina Alexandrina sings “Contrasens” Sasha Bognibov sings “Married to twins” Sasha Letty sings “DNA” Tudor Bumbac sings “Tudorel” Valeria Pasha sings “Anti-princess” Valleria sings “Rule (Rai di ri di)” Valleria sings “Run” Victor Gulic sings “Fever” Victor Lozinsky sings “Dirty wind/Joker and Harley move” Viola Julea sings “Light up!” Y-Limit sings “Revolution” Y-Limit sings “what’s the fun” Anna Gulko participated in 2010 (internet round), 2012 (14th), 2013 (13th), 2014 (semifinal) and 2016 (semifinal)Denis Midone took part in 2020 (14th) and 2022.Formaţia Vele auditioned last year.Natalia Barbu represented Moldova in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2011 she became 2nd in the national final.Nicoleta Sava became 7th in 2018.Nino reached a 7th place in 2022.OL was 6th last year.Sasha Bognibov auditioned in 2007, took part in the 2010 internet round, took part in 2022 and auditioned in 2023.Sasha Letty was 14th in 2020.Tudor Bumbac auditioned in 2020 and in 2022.Valleria auditioned last year.Victor Gulic was 9th last year.Viola Julea took part in 2022.Y-Limit auditioned in 2022 and 2023. Natalia Barbu sang “Fight” in ESC 2007.

🇬🇪 Nutsa Buzaladze represents Georgia

Former American Idol participant Nutsa Buzaladze will represent Georgia. That is what Georgian public broadcaster 1TV announced today. Nutsa Buzaladze is a Georgian singer and performer, renowned for her exceptional vocal talent and dynamic stage presence. Born in the scenic city of Batumi, Georgia, Nutsa’s love for music was evident from a young age. Growing up in a family with a strong musical background, she was encouraged to pursue her passion, which laid the foundation for her future success. Nutsa’s journey to stardom accelerated when she won the New Wave competition in 2014 in Jurmala, Latvia. This significant achievement highlighted her remarkable vocal range and expressive performance style, bringing her widespread acclaim. Her performances, featuring a mix of heartfelt ballads and energetic tunes, captivated both the judges and the audience, marking her as a versatile and compelling artist. In addition to her success in New Wave, Nutsa gained international recognition through her participation in American Idol. She participated in this contest in 2023 and ended up in the top-12 of the show. Beyond these competitions, Nutsa has released a variety of singles and music videos. Her work often intertwines her Georgian roots with contemporary influences, offering a fresh and engaging sound to her listeners. Nutsa’s music career is also marked by her philanthropic endeavors. She actively participates in charity events and initiatives, using her influence to support various causes. The song Nutsa will present in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest will be revealed in the upcoming weeks. Nutsa Buzaladze with Kylie Minogue during American Idol.