Rotterdam 2020

Line up Melodifestivalen complete

In Sweden, the results are in. That means, the line up of the Melodifestivalen 2020 final are known. The last four finalists are, in bold letters: Anis Don Demina, “Vem e som oss” vs Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron, ” Surface Malou Prytz, “Ballerina” vs Paul Rey, “Talking in my sleep” Felix Sandman, “Boys with emotions” vs Frida Öhrn, “We are one” Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella, “Vamos amigos” vs Drängarna, “Piga och dräng”

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Uku Suviste represents Estonia

It has been decided, after an exciting Eesti Laul, the audience chose Uku Suviste to represent Estonia with the self-composed song “What love is”, with lyrics by Sarah Vaughan. The full result of the contest is: Uku Suviste, “What love is” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Shira, “Out in space” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Stefan, “By my side” Inger, “Only dream” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Laura, “Break me”  

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Iceland decides tonight

Tonight is also the night of the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The show will start at 20.45 CET and you can watch it here. Five songs will compete in order to get the ticket to Rotterdam. You might have seen and heard the songs in the semifinals, but artists now have freedom of language. The five contestants are: Ísold & Helga, “Meet me halfway” Daði & Gagnamagnið, “Think about things” Nina, “Echo” Iva, “Oculis videre” DIMMA, “Almyrkvi” Daði Freyr was 2nd in 2017. His song went viral over the internet the last two weeks.

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Croatia decides tonight

Tonight, sixteen songs will compete for the Croatian ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest in the competition called DORA. The show will start at 20.05 CET and can be watched here. The contest will be held in Opatija and has four hosts: Duško Ćurlić, Mirko Fodor, Ylata Mück Sušec and Doris Pinčić Rogoznica. The winner will be chosen by regional juries and televoting. The sixteen contestants are: Elis Lovrić, “Jušto” Bojan Jambrošič, “Više od riječi” Edi Abazi, “Coming home” Zdenka Kovačiček, “Love, love, love” Alen Vitasović & Božidarka Matija Čerina, “Da se ne zatere” Đana, “One” Aklea Neon, “Zovi ju mama” Nikola Marjanović, “Let’s forgive” Lorenzo feat. Dino Purić & Reper Iz Sobe, “Vrati se iz Irske” Marin Jurić Čivro, “Naivno” Lorena Bućan, “Drowning” Indira Levak, “You will never break my heart” Jure Brkljača, “Hajde nazovi me!” Colonia, “Zidina” Mia Negovetić, “When it comes to you” Damir Kedžo, “Divlji vjetre” Elis Lovrić, Lorena Bućan, Jure Brkljača and  Bojan Jambrošič were also present in last year’s DORA. Zdenka Kovačiček took part in 2002 and 2003. Alen Vitasović took part many times: in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Colonia is also an ‘oldie’ with participation in 1998. Damir Kedžo took part in 2011. Nikola Marjanović was in DORA 2010 and entered the Eurovision stage in 2016 as a backing vocal for Montenegro.

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Moldova selects a song

Also in Moldova there will be a show tonight, with no less than 19 songs. The show starts at 19.00 and can be watched here. These are the contestants: Denis Midone, “Like a champion” Natalia Gordienko, “Prison” Geta Burlacu, “Răspunde!” Viorela Moraru, “Remedy” Valentin Uzun & Irina Kovalsky, “Moldovita” Lavinia Rusu, “Touch” Dima Jelezoglo, “Do it slow” Diana Rotaru, “Dale dale” Pasha Parfeny, “My wine” Live Beat, “Love me now” Valeria  Pașa, “It’s time” Maria Ciolac, “Our home” Sasha Letty, “Summer of love” Irina Kit, “Chain reaction” Petronela Donciu & Andreea Portărescu, “We will be legend” Lanjerjon, “Hi five” Catarina Sandu, “Die for you” Alexandru Cibotaru, “Cine te-a facut să plîngi” Julia Ilienko feat. Mishel Dar, “Tears” Maxim Zavidia, “Take control” Valentin Uzun already did attempts to represent Moldova in 2012 and 2016. We saw Lavinia Rusu in 2018. Live Beat was involved in a semifinal in 2012. Valeria Pașa took part in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017, Irina Kit in 2013 and 2015, Maxim Zavidia in 2013, 2015 and 2016.Two contestants entered the Eurovision stage before: Natalia Gordienko in 2004 and Pasha Parfeny in 2012. Andreea Portărescu was one of last year’s backing vocals for Moldova while Catarina Sandu did that job in 2017.Note that, due to personal circumstances, 2008 Moldovan participant Geta Burlacu had to withdraw from the contest.

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Estonia to decide tonight

Tonight, the final of Eestilaul, the Estonian national final, will be held. The show will be transmitted at 18:30 CET from the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, and 50% expert jury/50% televoting will decide a top-3. In the final round, only the televoter counts. You can watch the show here. The participating songs are: Inger, “Only dream” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Stefan, “By my side” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Uku Suviste, “What love is” Shira, “Out in space” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Laura, “Break me” Rasmus Rändvee participated in 2013 and 2017. The latter he reached the superfinal and became 2nd. Stefan was 3rd in 2019. Inger took part in last year’s Eesti laul too, as did Synne Valtri. Uku Suviste was 2nd in that year, just as in 2016. Anett took part in 2016; Traffic in 2009, 2012 and 2014 and Egert Milder in 2015. Laura took part in the 2004 and 2017 Eurovision song contest. The first one with the group Suntribe and the latter with Koit Toome.  

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Results of Serbian semifinal are in

The Serbians have made their choice: six songs will head to the final of Beovizija upcoming sunday. The chosen entries are in bold: EJO, “Trag” Milica Mišić, “Kiša” Ivan Kurtić & Mistik Cello, “Sabajle” Thea Devy, “Sudnji dan” Karizma, “Ona me zna” Andrija Jo, “”Oči Meduze” Sanja Bogosavljević, “Ne puštam” Marko Marković, “Kolači” Srđan Lazić, “Duša i telo” Neda Ukraden, “Bomba” Bilja & Amvon duo, “Raj” Igor Simić, “Ples za rastanak”

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Val represents Belarus

Val is chosen to represent Belarus in the 2020 Eurovision song contest. She will sing her entry “Da vidna”, written and composed by Val herself with Vladislav Pashkevich and Nikita Naydenov. The full result of the national final is: VAL, “Da vidna”, 20 pts Yan Yarosh, “Fire”, 18 pts. CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la”, 18 pts. Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible”, 12 pts. Angelika Pushnova, “True love”, 10 pts. AURA, “Barani svajo”, 10 pts. KeySi, “Chili pepper”, 8 pts. Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road”, 6 pts. NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down”, 5 pts. Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again”, 2 pts. Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello”, 0 pts. Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire”, 0 pts.

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Samira Efendi represents Azerbaijan

Public broadcaster Ictimai has confirmed that singer Samira Efendi will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020. The broadcaster selected the singer through an internal process. 5 candidates competed to represent Azerbaijan in Rotterdam: Efendi, Laman Dadasheva, Elvin Novruzov, Jabrail Rasulov and Riad Abdulov. In the end, Samira Efendi was selected based on the votes of an international group of musical experts, including music producers, authors and composers, journalists and television industry representatives. Samira is definitely dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest, this was her 5th attempt to represent Azerbaijan. source: eurovision.tv

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Tonight Belarus decides!

Tonight is the night: Belarus will select it’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. It will be broadcast here at 20:00 CET. You can watch it here. Twelve songs will compete. A jury of experts and televoters will decide which song will head to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The contestants are: NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down” Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road” Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible” CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la” Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again” Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello” Yan Yarosh, “Fire” Angelika Pushnova, “True love” Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire” AURA, “Barani svajo” KeySi, “Chili pepper” VAL, “Da vidna” Napoli took part every year so far since 2014 but never won yet. Sasha Zaharik was present in 2016. Anastasiya Malashkevich took part in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Angelika Pushnova was there in 2017. Aura was involved in the 2012 and 2019 preselections. KeySi took part last year. 

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Line up Melodifestivalen complete

In Sweden, the results are in. That means, the line up of the Melodifestivalen 2020 final are known. The last four finalists are, in bold letters: Anis Don Demina, “Vem e som oss” vs Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron, ” Surface Malou Prytz, “Ballerina” vs Paul Rey, “Talking in my sleep” Felix Sandman, “Boys with emotions” vs Frida Öhrn, “We are one” Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella, “Vamos amigos” vs Drängarna, “Piga och dräng”

Read More »

Uku Suviste represents Estonia

It has been decided, after an exciting Eesti Laul, the audience chose Uku Suviste to represent Estonia with the self-composed song “What love is”, with lyrics by Sarah Vaughan. The full result of the contest is: Uku Suviste, “What love is” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Shira, “Out in space” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Stefan, “By my side” Inger, “Only dream” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Laura, “Break me”  

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Iceland decides tonight

Tonight is also the night of the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The show will start at 20.45 CET and you can watch it here. Five songs will compete in order to get the ticket to Rotterdam. You might have seen and heard the songs in the semifinals, but artists now have freedom of language. The five contestants are: Ísold & Helga, “Meet me halfway” Daði & Gagnamagnið, “Think about things” Nina, “Echo” Iva, “Oculis videre” DIMMA, “Almyrkvi” Daði Freyr was 2nd in 2017. His song went viral over the internet the last two weeks.

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Croatia decides tonight

Tonight, sixteen songs will compete for the Croatian ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest in the competition called DORA. The show will start at 20.05 CET and can be watched here. The contest will be held in Opatija and has four hosts: Duško Ćurlić, Mirko Fodor, Ylata Mück Sušec and Doris Pinčić Rogoznica. The winner will be chosen by regional juries and televoting. The sixteen contestants are: Elis Lovrić, “Jušto” Bojan Jambrošič, “Više od riječi” Edi Abazi, “Coming home” Zdenka Kovačiček, “Love, love, love” Alen Vitasović & Božidarka Matija Čerina, “Da se ne zatere” Đana, “One” Aklea Neon, “Zovi ju mama” Nikola Marjanović, “Let’s forgive” Lorenzo feat. Dino Purić & Reper Iz Sobe, “Vrati se iz Irske” Marin Jurić Čivro, “Naivno” Lorena Bućan, “Drowning” Indira Levak, “You will never break my heart” Jure Brkljača, “Hajde nazovi me!” Colonia, “Zidina” Mia Negovetić, “When it comes to you” Damir Kedžo, “Divlji vjetre” Elis Lovrić, Lorena Bućan, Jure Brkljača and  Bojan Jambrošič were also present in last year’s DORA. Zdenka Kovačiček took part in 2002 and 2003. Alen Vitasović took part many times: in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Colonia is also an ‘oldie’ with participation in 1998. Damir Kedžo took part in 2011. Nikola Marjanović was in DORA 2010 and entered the Eurovision stage in 2016 as a backing vocal for Montenegro.

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Moldova selects a song

Also in Moldova there will be a show tonight, with no less than 19 songs. The show starts at 19.00 and can be watched here. These are the contestants: Denis Midone, “Like a champion” Natalia Gordienko, “Prison” Geta Burlacu, “Răspunde!” Viorela Moraru, “Remedy” Valentin Uzun & Irina Kovalsky, “Moldovita” Lavinia Rusu, “Touch” Dima Jelezoglo, “Do it slow” Diana Rotaru, “Dale dale” Pasha Parfeny, “My wine” Live Beat, “Love me now” Valeria  Pașa, “It’s time” Maria Ciolac, “Our home” Sasha Letty, “Summer of love” Irina Kit, “Chain reaction” Petronela Donciu & Andreea Portărescu, “We will be legend” Lanjerjon, “Hi five” Catarina Sandu, “Die for you” Alexandru Cibotaru, “Cine te-a facut să plîngi” Julia Ilienko feat. Mishel Dar, “Tears” Maxim Zavidia, “Take control” Valentin Uzun already did attempts to represent Moldova in 2012 and 2016. We saw Lavinia Rusu in 2018. Live Beat was involved in a semifinal in 2012. Valeria Pașa took part in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017, Irina Kit in 2013 and 2015, Maxim Zavidia in 2013, 2015 and 2016.Two contestants entered the Eurovision stage before: Natalia Gordienko in 2004 and Pasha Parfeny in 2012. Andreea Portărescu was one of last year’s backing vocals for Moldova while Catarina Sandu did that job in 2017.Note that, due to personal circumstances, 2008 Moldovan participant Geta Burlacu had to withdraw from the contest.

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Estonia to decide tonight

Tonight, the final of Eestilaul, the Estonian national final, will be held. The show will be transmitted at 18:30 CET from the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, and 50% expert jury/50% televoting will decide a top-3. In the final round, only the televoter counts. You can watch the show here. The participating songs are: Inger, “Only dream” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Stefan, “By my side” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Uku Suviste, “What love is” Shira, “Out in space” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Laura, “Break me” Rasmus Rändvee participated in 2013 and 2017. The latter he reached the superfinal and became 2nd. Stefan was 3rd in 2019. Inger took part in last year’s Eesti laul too, as did Synne Valtri. Uku Suviste was 2nd in that year, just as in 2016. Anett took part in 2016; Traffic in 2009, 2012 and 2014 and Egert Milder in 2015. Laura took part in the 2004 and 2017 Eurovision song contest. The first one with the group Suntribe and the latter with Koit Toome.  

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Results of Serbian semifinal are in

The Serbians have made their choice: six songs will head to the final of Beovizija upcoming sunday. The chosen entries are in bold: EJO, “Trag” Milica Mišić, “Kiša” Ivan Kurtić & Mistik Cello, “Sabajle” Thea Devy, “Sudnji dan” Karizma, “Ona me zna” Andrija Jo, “”Oči Meduze” Sanja Bogosavljević, “Ne puštam” Marko Marković, “Kolači” Srđan Lazić, “Duša i telo” Neda Ukraden, “Bomba” Bilja & Amvon duo, “Raj” Igor Simić, “Ples za rastanak”

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Val represents Belarus

Val is chosen to represent Belarus in the 2020 Eurovision song contest. She will sing her entry “Da vidna”, written and composed by Val herself with Vladislav Pashkevich and Nikita Naydenov. The full result of the national final is: VAL, “Da vidna”, 20 pts Yan Yarosh, “Fire”, 18 pts. CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la”, 18 pts. Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible”, 12 pts. Angelika Pushnova, “True love”, 10 pts. AURA, “Barani svajo”, 10 pts. KeySi, “Chili pepper”, 8 pts. Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road”, 6 pts. NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down”, 5 pts. Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again”, 2 pts. Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello”, 0 pts. Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire”, 0 pts.

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Samira Efendi represents Azerbaijan

Public broadcaster Ictimai has confirmed that singer Samira Efendi will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020. The broadcaster selected the singer through an internal process. 5 candidates competed to represent Azerbaijan in Rotterdam: Efendi, Laman Dadasheva, Elvin Novruzov, Jabrail Rasulov and Riad Abdulov. In the end, Samira Efendi was selected based on the votes of an international group of musical experts, including music producers, authors and composers, journalists and television industry representatives. Samira is definitely dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest, this was her 5th attempt to represent Azerbaijan. source: eurovision.tv

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Tonight Belarus decides!

Tonight is the night: Belarus will select it’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. It will be broadcast here at 20:00 CET. You can watch it here. Twelve songs will compete. A jury of experts and televoters will decide which song will head to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The contestants are: NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down” Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road” Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible” CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la” Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again” Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello” Yan Yarosh, “Fire” Angelika Pushnova, “True love” Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire” AURA, “Barani svajo” KeySi, “Chili pepper” VAL, “Da vidna” Napoli took part every year so far since 2014 but never won yet. Sasha Zaharik was present in 2016. Anastasiya Malashkevich took part in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Angelika Pushnova was there in 2017. Aura was involved in the 2012 and 2019 preselections. KeySi took part last year. 

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Line up Melodifestivalen complete

In Sweden, the results are in. That means, the line up of the Melodifestivalen 2020 final are known. The last four finalists are, in bold letters: Anis Don Demina, “Vem e som oss” vs Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron, ” Surface Malou Prytz, “Ballerina” vs Paul Rey, “Talking in my sleep” Felix Sandman, “Boys with emotions” vs Frida Öhrn, “We are one” Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella, “Vamos amigos” vs Drängarna, “Piga och dräng”

Read More »

Uku Suviste represents Estonia

It has been decided, after an exciting Eesti Laul, the audience chose Uku Suviste to represent Estonia with the self-composed song “What love is”, with lyrics by Sarah Vaughan. The full result of the contest is: Uku Suviste, “What love is” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Shira, “Out in space” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Stefan, “By my side” Inger, “Only dream” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Laura, “Break me”  

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Iceland decides tonight

Tonight is also the night of the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The show will start at 20.45 CET and you can watch it here. Five songs will compete in order to get the ticket to Rotterdam. You might have seen and heard the songs in the semifinals, but artists now have freedom of language. The five contestants are: Ísold & Helga, “Meet me halfway” Daði & Gagnamagnið, “Think about things” Nina, “Echo” Iva, “Oculis videre” DIMMA, “Almyrkvi” Daði Freyr was 2nd in 2017. His song went viral over the internet the last two weeks.

Read More »

Croatia decides tonight

Tonight, sixteen songs will compete for the Croatian ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest in the competition called DORA. The show will start at 20.05 CET and can be watched here. The contest will be held in Opatija and has four hosts: Duško Ćurlić, Mirko Fodor, Ylata Mück Sušec and Doris Pinčić Rogoznica. The winner will be chosen by regional juries and televoting. The sixteen contestants are: Elis Lovrić, “Jušto” Bojan Jambrošič, “Više od riječi” Edi Abazi, “Coming home” Zdenka Kovačiček, “Love, love, love” Alen Vitasović & Božidarka Matija Čerina, “Da se ne zatere” Đana, “One” Aklea Neon, “Zovi ju mama” Nikola Marjanović, “Let’s forgive” Lorenzo feat. Dino Purić & Reper Iz Sobe, “Vrati se iz Irske” Marin Jurić Čivro, “Naivno” Lorena Bućan, “Drowning” Indira Levak, “You will never break my heart” Jure Brkljača, “Hajde nazovi me!” Colonia, “Zidina” Mia Negovetić, “When it comes to you” Damir Kedžo, “Divlji vjetre” Elis Lovrić, Lorena Bućan, Jure Brkljača and  Bojan Jambrošič were also present in last year’s DORA. Zdenka Kovačiček took part in 2002 and 2003. Alen Vitasović took part many times: in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Colonia is also an ‘oldie’ with participation in 1998. Damir Kedžo took part in 2011. Nikola Marjanović was in DORA 2010 and entered the Eurovision stage in 2016 as a backing vocal for Montenegro.

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Moldova selects a song

Also in Moldova there will be a show tonight, with no less than 19 songs. The show starts at 19.00 and can be watched here. These are the contestants: Denis Midone, “Like a champion” Natalia Gordienko, “Prison” Geta Burlacu, “Răspunde!” Viorela Moraru, “Remedy” Valentin Uzun & Irina Kovalsky, “Moldovita” Lavinia Rusu, “Touch” Dima Jelezoglo, “Do it slow” Diana Rotaru, “Dale dale” Pasha Parfeny, “My wine” Live Beat, “Love me now” Valeria  Pașa, “It’s time” Maria Ciolac, “Our home” Sasha Letty, “Summer of love” Irina Kit, “Chain reaction” Petronela Donciu & Andreea Portărescu, “We will be legend” Lanjerjon, “Hi five” Catarina Sandu, “Die for you” Alexandru Cibotaru, “Cine te-a facut să plîngi” Julia Ilienko feat. Mishel Dar, “Tears” Maxim Zavidia, “Take control” Valentin Uzun already did attempts to represent Moldova in 2012 and 2016. We saw Lavinia Rusu in 2018. Live Beat was involved in a semifinal in 2012. Valeria Pașa took part in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017, Irina Kit in 2013 and 2015, Maxim Zavidia in 2013, 2015 and 2016.Two contestants entered the Eurovision stage before: Natalia Gordienko in 2004 and Pasha Parfeny in 2012. Andreea Portărescu was one of last year’s backing vocals for Moldova while Catarina Sandu did that job in 2017.Note that, due to personal circumstances, 2008 Moldovan participant Geta Burlacu had to withdraw from the contest.

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Estonia to decide tonight

Tonight, the final of Eestilaul, the Estonian national final, will be held. The show will be transmitted at 18:30 CET from the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, and 50% expert jury/50% televoting will decide a top-3. In the final round, only the televoter counts. You can watch the show here. The participating songs are: Inger, “Only dream” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Stefan, “By my side” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Uku Suviste, “What love is” Shira, “Out in space” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Laura, “Break me” Rasmus Rändvee participated in 2013 and 2017. The latter he reached the superfinal and became 2nd. Stefan was 3rd in 2019. Inger took part in last year’s Eesti laul too, as did Synne Valtri. Uku Suviste was 2nd in that year, just as in 2016. Anett took part in 2016; Traffic in 2009, 2012 and 2014 and Egert Milder in 2015. Laura took part in the 2004 and 2017 Eurovision song contest. The first one with the group Suntribe and the latter with Koit Toome.  

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Results of Serbian semifinal are in

The Serbians have made their choice: six songs will head to the final of Beovizija upcoming sunday. The chosen entries are in bold: EJO, “Trag” Milica Mišić, “Kiša” Ivan Kurtić & Mistik Cello, “Sabajle” Thea Devy, “Sudnji dan” Karizma, “Ona me zna” Andrija Jo, “”Oči Meduze” Sanja Bogosavljević, “Ne puštam” Marko Marković, “Kolači” Srđan Lazić, “Duša i telo” Neda Ukraden, “Bomba” Bilja & Amvon duo, “Raj” Igor Simić, “Ples za rastanak”

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Val represents Belarus

Val is chosen to represent Belarus in the 2020 Eurovision song contest. She will sing her entry “Da vidna”, written and composed by Val herself with Vladislav Pashkevich and Nikita Naydenov. The full result of the national final is: VAL, “Da vidna”, 20 pts Yan Yarosh, “Fire”, 18 pts. CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la”, 18 pts. Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible”, 12 pts. Angelika Pushnova, “True love”, 10 pts. AURA, “Barani svajo”, 10 pts. KeySi, “Chili pepper”, 8 pts. Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road”, 6 pts. NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down”, 5 pts. Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again”, 2 pts. Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello”, 0 pts. Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire”, 0 pts.

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Samira Efendi represents Azerbaijan

Public broadcaster Ictimai has confirmed that singer Samira Efendi will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020. The broadcaster selected the singer through an internal process. 5 candidates competed to represent Azerbaijan in Rotterdam: Efendi, Laman Dadasheva, Elvin Novruzov, Jabrail Rasulov and Riad Abdulov. In the end, Samira Efendi was selected based on the votes of an international group of musical experts, including music producers, authors and composers, journalists and television industry representatives. Samira is definitely dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest, this was her 5th attempt to represent Azerbaijan. source: eurovision.tv

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Tonight Belarus decides!

Tonight is the night: Belarus will select it’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. It will be broadcast here at 20:00 CET. You can watch it here. Twelve songs will compete. A jury of experts and televoters will decide which song will head to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The contestants are: NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down” Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road” Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible” CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la” Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again” Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello” Yan Yarosh, “Fire” Angelika Pushnova, “True love” Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire” AURA, “Barani svajo” KeySi, “Chili pepper” VAL, “Da vidna” Napoli took part every year so far since 2014 but never won yet. Sasha Zaharik was present in 2016. Anastasiya Malashkevich took part in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Angelika Pushnova was there in 2017. Aura was involved in the 2012 and 2019 preselections. KeySi took part last year. 

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Line up Melodifestivalen complete

In Sweden, the results are in. That means, the line up of the Melodifestivalen 2020 final are known. The last four finalists are, in bold letters: Anis Don Demina, “Vem e som oss” vs Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron, ” Surface Malou Prytz, “Ballerina” vs Paul Rey, “Talking in my sleep” Felix Sandman, “Boys with emotions” vs Frida Öhrn, “We are one” Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella, “Vamos amigos” vs Drängarna, “Piga och dräng”

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Uku Suviste represents Estonia

It has been decided, after an exciting Eesti Laul, the audience chose Uku Suviste to represent Estonia with the self-composed song “What love is”, with lyrics by Sarah Vaughan. The full result of the contest is: Uku Suviste, “What love is” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Egert Milder, “Georgia (on my mind)” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Shira, “Out in space” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Stefan, “By my side” Inger, “Only dream” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Laura, “Break me”  

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Iceland decides tonight

Tonight is also the night of the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The show will start at 20.45 CET and you can watch it here. Five songs will compete in order to get the ticket to Rotterdam. You might have seen and heard the songs in the semifinals, but artists now have freedom of language. The five contestants are: Ísold & Helga, “Meet me halfway” Daði & Gagnamagnið, “Think about things” Nina, “Echo” Iva, “Oculis videre” DIMMA, “Almyrkvi” Daði Freyr was 2nd in 2017. His song went viral over the internet the last two weeks.

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Croatia decides tonight

Tonight, sixteen songs will compete for the Croatian ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest in the competition called DORA. The show will start at 20.05 CET and can be watched here. The contest will be held in Opatija and has four hosts: Duško Ćurlić, Mirko Fodor, Ylata Mück Sušec and Doris Pinčić Rogoznica. The winner will be chosen by regional juries and televoting. The sixteen contestants are: Elis Lovrić, “Jušto” Bojan Jambrošič, “Više od riječi” Edi Abazi, “Coming home” Zdenka Kovačiček, “Love, love, love” Alen Vitasović & Božidarka Matija Čerina, “Da se ne zatere” Đana, “One” Aklea Neon, “Zovi ju mama”

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Moldova selects a song

Also in Moldova there will be a show tonight, with no less than 19 songs. The show starts at 19.00 and can be watched here. These are the contestants: Denis Midone, “Like a champion” Natalia Gordienko, “Prison” Geta Burlacu, “Răspunde!” Viorela Moraru, “Remedy” Valentin Uzun & Irina Kovalsky, “Moldovita” Lavinia Rusu, “Touch” Dima Jelezoglo, “Do it slow” Diana Rotaru, “Dale dale” Pasha Parfeny, “My wine” Live Beat, “Love me now” Valeria  Pașa, “It’s time” Maria Ciolac, “Our home” Sasha Letty, “Summer of love” Irina Kit, “Chain reaction” Petronela Donciu & Andreea Portărescu, “We will be legend” Lanjerjon, “Hi five” Catarina Sandu,

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Estonia to decide tonight

Tonight, the final of Eestilaul, the Estonian national final, will be held. The show will be transmitted at 18:30 CET from the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, and 50% expert jury/50% televoting will decide a top-3. In the final round, only the televoter counts. You can watch the show here. The participating songs are: Inger, “Only dream” Rasmus Rändvee, “Young” Stefan, “By my side” Synne Valtri & Väliharf, “Majakad” Uudo Sepp, “I’m sorry, I messed up” Uku Suviste, “What love is” Shira, “Out in space” Anett & Fredi, “Write about me” Jaagup Tusk, “Beautiful lie” Traffic, “Üks kord veel” Egert Milder, “Georgia

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Results of Serbian semifinal are in

The Serbians have made their choice: six songs will head to the final of Beovizija upcoming sunday. The chosen entries are in bold: EJO, “Trag” Milica Mišić, “Kiša” Ivan Kurtić & Mistik Cello, “Sabajle” Thea Devy, “Sudnji dan” Karizma, “Ona me zna” Andrija Jo, “”Oči Meduze” Sanja Bogosavljević, “Ne puštam” Marko Marković, “Kolači” Srđan Lazić, “Duša i telo” Neda Ukraden, “Bomba” Bilja & Amvon duo, “Raj” Igor Simić, “Ples za rastanak”

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Val represents Belarus

Val is chosen to represent Belarus in the 2020 Eurovision song contest. She will sing her entry “Da vidna”, written and composed by Val herself with Vladislav Pashkevich and Nikita Naydenov. The full result of the national final is: VAL, “Da vidna”, 20 pts Yan Yarosh, “Fire”, 18 pts. CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la”, 18 pts. Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible”, 12 pts. Angelika Pushnova, “True love”, 10 pts. AURA, “Barani svajo”, 10 pts. KeySi, “Chili pepper”, 8 pts. Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road”, 6 pts. NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down”, 5 pts. Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again”, 2 pts. Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello”, 0 pts. Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On

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Samira Efendi represents Azerbaijan

Public broadcaster Ictimai has confirmed that singer Samira Efendi will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2020. The broadcaster selected the singer through an internal process. 5 candidates competed to represent Azerbaijan in Rotterdam: Efendi, Laman Dadasheva, Elvin Novruzov, Jabrail Rasulov and Riad Abdulov. In the end, Samira Efendi was selected based on the votes of an international group of musical experts, including music producers, authors and composers, journalists and television industry representatives. Samira is definitely dedicated to the Eurovision Song Contest, this was her 5th attempt to represent Azerbaijan. source: eurovision.tv

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Tonight Belarus decides!

Tonight is the night: Belarus will select it’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. It will be broadcast here at 20:00 CET. You can watch it here. Twelve songs will compete. A jury of experts and televoters will decide which song will head to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest. The contestants are: NAPOLI, “Don’t let me down” Sasha Zaharik, “Rocky road” Anastasiya Malashkevich, “Invisible” CHAKRAS, “La-ley-la” Nastya Glamozda, “Burning again” Anastasiya Razvadоvskaya, “Hello” Yan Yarosh, “Fire” Angelika Pushnova, “True love” Darya Khmelnitskaya, “On fire” AURA, “Barani svajo” KeySi, “Chili pepper” VAL, “Da vidna” Napoli took part every year so

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