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Trackshittaz

About Quick Facts MembersLukas PlöchlManuel Hoffelner Active2010 – 2015 Nationality🇦🇹 Austrian National SelectionÖsterreich Rockt Den Song Contest 2012Düsseldorf – wir kommen! 2011 In Eurovision2012 Baku SongWoki Mit Dem Popo (2012) Biography Trackshittaz was an Austrian hip-hop duo. They originated from the Mühlviertel in Austria. In early 2010, Lukas Plöchl, also known as G-Neila, and Manuel Hoffelner (stage name Manix), a student from Leopoldschlag, formed the band. The idea for the band’s name emerged as they decided to enter the UHS band contest in Freistadt, despite having no songs written together at that time. They quickly produced six tracks in just eight days, a requirement for contest participation. In 2010, Trackshittaz gained popularity through YouTube with their parody “Alloa bam Fraunz” of Stromae’s “Alors on danse”, garnering over 100,000 views quickly. Lukas Plöchl appeared on the ORF talent show Helden von morgen from October 2010 to January 2011. Following his initial performance, Sony Music signed them with their hit “Oida taunz!”, which topped the Austrian single charts. It was a milestone as the first Austrian download-only release to debut at number one. Their song “Guuugarutz”, released in January 2011, also reached the top spot. In 2010, the band was selected for the Austrian Eurovision Song Contest 2011 preliminaries and secured the second place with “Oida Taunz!”. Their July 2011 album, “Prolettn feian längaah”, achieved number one status like their debut album and received a gold record. The non-album track “Touchdown” was featured as the official song for the Football World Cup, and their song “Schnitzi” was included in the soundtrack of the film adaptation of Thomas Glavinic’s novel ‘Wie man leben soll’. Trackshittaz participated once more in Austria’s Eurovision Song Contest 2012 selection, Österreich rockt den Song Contest, and triumphed with “Woki mit deim Popo”, beating future ESC winner Conchita Wurst. However, they were eliminated in the Baku Eurovision semi-final, ranking last. Hoffelner sustained a knee injury during their performance. The band made a comeback in March 2014 with their fourth album “#TS4”, preceded by singles “Gmiatlich Dreschn” and “Schuachblattlaboogie”. On July 24, 2015, the duo announced the end of Trackshittaz, citing extensive physical and time commitments as the main reasons for the band’s dissolution, the EP “#TS15” being the last product of the duo. Entries Woki Mit Dem Popo Country🇦🇹 Austria Year2012 LanguageMühlviertel Dialect LyricsLukas PlöchlManuel Hoffelner MusicLukas Plöchl DancersConny AitzetmüllerMarie-Therese LeopoldsbergerBianca Borghesi Results Semi Points: 8Position: 18Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/3gPt8R33POY?si=oNmHd5uxwX6MDsUB

Glen Vella

About Quick Facts NameGlen Vella Born14 May 1983 Nationality🇲🇹 Maltese National SelectionMalta Eurovision Song Contest 2015Malta Eurosong 2011The GO Malta Eurosong 2010The GO Malta Eurosong 2008Malta Song For Europe 2005 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongOne Life (2011) Biography Glen Vella is a Maltese singer and vocal instructor. He was born on May 14, 1983. He began his musical journey at 13. His education encompassed both the practical and theoretical aspects of voice and piano, culminating in a certification in voice coaching from the Victoria Music and Arts College in London. Vella has been recognized in the Malta Music Awards with two nominations for Best Male Artist. His notable second-place finish at the Malta Song for Europe in February 2010 with “Just a little more love” marked a significant achievement in his early career. Vella gained widespread recognition as a frequent performer on several Maltese television shows such as “Kalamita,” “Showtime,” “Sas-6,” and “Sibtijiet Flimkien.” His voice has been featured in numerous radio and television jingles. He has also played leading roles in a variety of musicals on the Maltese islands, including standout performances in “Jesus Christ Super Star,” “Godspell,” and “AbbaMania.” His popularity has made him a regular in local entertainment events and concerts organized by various entities. Additionally, he co-founded the Animae Gospel Choir, a leading Maltese choir composed of renowned singers and musicians. Throughout his career, Vella has worked with several esteemed Maltese composers and lyricists, releasing singles that have found audiences in Belgium and The Netherlands, among other countries. He has participated in numerous local and international music festivals, securing the Fidof Award three times. His performances at the Malta Song for Europe festival, which he first joined in 2005 with “Appreciate,” stand out in his career. Glen also achieved success at the Golden Stag Festival in Braşov, Romania, receiving the Jury Award for “All I Am,” a song by Paul Giordimaina and Fleur Balzan. In 2011, Glen Vella won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest with “One Life” and represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest the same year. On November 21, 2014, Vella competed in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015 semi-final with “Breakaway,” advancing to the final round held on November 22, 2014, at the Marsa Shipbuilding, where he finished third with 39 points and also won the televoting prize with 1,804 votes. As he co-founded the VocalBoothStudios in 2014, Glen Vella was also the coach at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. In 2017 he performed at the Eurovision events J’Aime La Vlie in the Netherlands and the Eurovision week Berlin in Germany. In 2018, Glen Vella was among the composing team of “A Thousand Times”, a song that Angie Ott sung in the Swiss national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. In January he performed at V18 opening show, as Valetta was the cultural capital of Europe that year. In August 2019, he performed at Eurostarz, a Eurovision event in London. In 2020, Glen hosted Kaxxa Daqq, a daily tv-show for children, for a couple of months. In the same year, he teamed up with Pamela Bezzina and Angela Tirchett for the christmas song “Ersaq Qrib”. In the revived 2021 Muzika Muzika competition, he emerged victorious with his song “Harsa Biss”. The following year, he was featured as a guest performer during the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022’s special night, an event that serves as Malta’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Entries One Life Country🇲🇹 Country Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsFleur Balzan MusicPaul Giordimaina BackingsPamela BezzinaAngela SpiteriIsabelle Zammit DancersSandro ZammitSimon Law Results Semi Points: 54Position: 11Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/xKzGQpmP3qE?si=Td3I87m0rJVWZTx6

Lucía Pérez

About Quick Facts NameLucía Pérez Vizcaino Born05 July 1985 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionDestino Eurovisión 2011 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongQue me quiten lo bailao (2011) Biography Lucía Pérez Vizcaíno, a Spanish singer born on July 5, 1985, in O Incio, Lugo, Galicia, began her career winning the Canteira de Cantareiros talent show on Galician TV at 17. Her debut album, “Amores y amores,” released a year later, earned a Galician Gold Record certification. In 2005, Pérez won the Galician Soloist Pop Album award and placed second at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile with “Qué haría contigo.” That year, her song “Amarás Miña Terra” was also nominated for Best Song in Galician at the Spanish Music Awards. Her third album, “Volar por los tejados,” was released in 2008 in Spain and Chile, followed by a tour. In 2009, she participated again in the Viña del Mar Festival. Her fourth album, “Dígocho en galego,” entirely in Galician, came out in 2010. Lucía won the Spanish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with “Que me quiten lo bailao” and subsequently signed with Warner Music. Her fifth album, “Cruzo los dedos,” released in April 2011, included Spanish versions of songs from her previous album, with the exception of “Adiós rios, adiós fontes” in Galician. At Eurovision 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, she finished 23rd overall, but 16th in televoting. Pérez released her sixth album, “Quitapenas,” in June 2014, and in May 2018, her seventh album “Quince soles” featured collaborations with artists like Chenoa, Rosa Cedrón, and Chema Purón. The single “Tocando enfrente” was her first release from that album. In february 2019, she teamed up with Chema Puron for a concert. With Zé Amaro she recorded a song, “Tudo se Paga”, that was released in May. The song gained over a million views on YouTube. She also started as a judge in the show A Liga Dos Cantantes on TVG. In February 2020 her new single “Terra” was released. During the COVID19 lockdown she teamed up with many artists for home concerts named instagramlive. Among others, she took part at the Eurovision preparty ES home. In December 2021 Lucía released a new single, “Na miña pel”. She was able to perform this song on a show at Americateve41, a Spanish tv station in Miami, Florida. In June 2022 she teamed up with Eva Iglesias for a duet, “Sementeira”. In January 2023, “La penúltima” was released, a song recorded in Miami. In September, this song was followed by a new one: “La Salida”, followed in December by “Guerrera”. Entries Que me quiten lo bailao Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2011 LanguageSpanish LyricsRafael Artesero Herrero MusicRafael Artesero Herrero BackingsCristina DomínguezSandra BorregoAmaury ReinosoJuan Francisco SolsonaGinés Cano Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 50Position: 23Running order: 22 https://youtu.be/GSOEmM0h-aE?si=NwgT1Od56ZqrIoc_

Alexey Vorobyov

About Quick Facts NameAlexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov Born19 January 1988 Nationality🇷🇺 Russian National SelectionInternal selection 2011Evrodenie 2009 – Nacionalny OdborEvrodenie 2008 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongGet You (2011) Biography Alexey Vladimirovich Vorobyov, a Russian singer and actor, was born on January 19, 1988, in Tula, USSR. He grew up playing football and was part of the Tula youth team. However, his interests shifted from sports to music in his later years. As a student at a music college, Vorobyov specialized in accordion and participated in various competitions. Following his education, he pursued vocal training at a music school and became the soloist of the Tula folklore ensemble “Uslada.” In 2005, he won a gold medal at the IV Youth Delphic Games of Russia in the Folk Singing category and reached the final of the TV contest Sekret Ushpeka, taking third place. In 2006, Vorobyov signed a contract with Universal Music Russia. That year, he performed at the G8 summit in Saint Petersburg, presenting the “Youth Eight” project anthem and performing at the closing ceremony concert. Moving to Moscow, he entered the State Musical College of Pop and Jazz Art. Vorobyov received the MTV Discovery award at the fourth MTV Russia Music Awards ceremony in 2007. In February 2008, he won the Soundtrack award of MK in the “Music and Cinema” category. That same year, he competed in the selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with “New Russian Kalinka,” finishing fifth. In 2009, he was again a finalist in the Eurovision national selection with “Angelom byt’”. In the spring of 2008, Vorobyov graduated from the State Music School of Variety and Jazz Art and enrolled in the Moscow Art Theatre School. He began his acting career in 2006 with a role in “Alice’s Dreams.” In 2010, he quit his studies due to a busy schedule. In 2010, he took part in the reality show Zhestokie igry, reaching the final and taking second place. He also participated in the TV show Lyod i plamen, winning with figure skater Tatiana Navka. In 2011, Vorobyov signed with music producer RedOne, performing under the pseudonym Alex Sparrow. He represented Russia at Eurovision in Düsseldorf in 2011, finishing 16th with 77 points. During his performance, he spontaneously shouted “Happy Victory Day!” into the microphone. He received the “Best Male Role” award at the 2012 Russian Comedy Film Festival Ulybnis’, Rossiya! for his role in “Samoubiytsy.” That year, he also starred in the TV series “Deffchonki” as Sergey Zvonorev. Vorobyov debuted as a film director in 2014 with the short film “Papa,” which won awards at the American Action On Film Festival and the “Golden Phoenix” festival in Smolensk. He was the screenwriter, composer, and editor of this film. Since 2016, he has participated in the fourth season of “Kholostyak” on TNT. He played a role in the 3rd and 4th seasons of “Nereal’no” as a bisexual, cocaine-addicted dancer. In 2018, Vorobyov co-hosted the young talent competition “Sinyaya ptitsa” on Russia-1. In 2020, he appeared as Champagne on the New Year’s episode of “The Masked Singer” on NTV. On March 18, 2022, he became the host of “Strana Talantov” on NTV. In the same year, he participated in “The Masked Singer” as Monstrik, finishing in third place. In 2023, he joined the jury of the fourth season of “The Masked Singer”. Additionally, since 2008, Vorobyov has been involved with the “Dance4Life” project and has served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against AIDS for several years. Entries Get You Country🇷🇺 Russian Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlexey VorobyovRedOneAJ JuniorBilal “The Chef”Eric Sanicola MusicAlexey VorobyovRedOneAJ JuniorBilal “The Chef”Eric Sanicola BackingsBritta BergströmRobert MalmborgFilmon MichaelDaniel KoivunenJan Henrik Rongedal Results Semi Points: 64Position: 9Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: 77Position: 16Running order: 10 https://youtu.be/71QoP6nc3tE?si=0tsgRvpUQclGOAtM

Ryan Dolan

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NameRyan Dolan Born22 July 1985 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongOnly Love Survives (2013) Biography Ryan Dolan (born 22 July 1985) is an Irish pop singer. He was born in Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Dolan’s track “Only Love Survives” clinched the top spot in Ireland’s Eurosong 2013. This victory set him on the path to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. Dolan showcased his song during the semi-final at the Malmö Arena on 14 May 2013, securing his spot in the final with a top-ten finish. However, in the climactic final on 18 May 2013, he secured the last spot, with support from only three countries totaling five points. Dolan launched his first album, “Frequency”, on 13 May 2013. His second single, “Start Again”, was released on 7 March 2014, following his public revelation about his sexuality on RTÉ Radio 1. The music video, illustrating a tragic story of a gay teenager’s suicide, garnered over a million views on YouTube. Dolan became a prominent figure within LGBT circles and performed at several pride events, such as Pride in Newry 2014 and Bristol Pride 2015. His third single, “Fall to the Floor”, released on 20 June 2014, achieved a moderate position on the Irish Recorded Music Association chart, ranking 88th. In a heartfelt interview on RTÉ Radio 1 in February 2014, Dolan opened up about his sexuality, revealing he’s gay. He reflected on his school years, describing his struggle with self-acceptance and the challenge of finding someone to confide in. In June of the same year, he released the song “Fall to the Floor” about this subject. On 20 November 2015, he unveiled his fourth single, “Uptown Downtown”. His collection of covers culminated in the album “Under the Covers, Vol.1”, which was released on 19 February 2016. The album reached the no. 1 spot in the Irish album charts a year later. In October 2020, Ryan Dolan released a new song and video, “Colours”. Entries Only Love Survives Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsWez DevineRyan Dolan MusicWez DevineRyan Dolan BackingsLeanne MooreAlison Vard MillerColm Farrel (drums)Alan McGrath (drums)Nicky Bailey (drums) Results Semi Points: 54Position: 8Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: 5Position: 26Running order: 26 https://youtu.be/4tgtyl_5x5Y?si=9y3PsOd0kmA2tlhU

Alyona Lanskaya

About Quick Facts NameElena Mikhailovna Lepokhina Born07 September 1985 Nationality🇧🇾 Belarusian National SelectionBelarusian National Final 2013Eurofest 2012 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongSolayoh (2013) Biography Alyona Lanskaya, also known by her real name Alena Mikhailovna Lyapokhina, was born on September 7, 1985, in Mogilev, BSSR, USSR. From a young age, she had a passion for music and found joy in holding concerts on the rooftop of her parents’ garage. Her musical journey began in her early years when she started giving solo concerts and singing in the school choir during her first-grade days. As she grew older, Alena’s talent blossomed, and she performed with various groups and participated in children’s discos. Her dedication to music led her to perform at the prestigious national harvest festival Dazhynki in Shklov at the age of 15. After completing her studies, Alyona pursued her love for music while attending the Mogilev Economic Vocational and Technical College, specializing in “Banking,” and later the Belarusian-Russian University, where she studied “Finance and Credit.” Despite her academic pursuits, she continued to participate in various city and national music competitions, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for singing. In 2005, Alyona gained recognition when she participated in the ANT television channel’s project Song of the Year in Belarus-2005, which was held during the International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk. Her song “Tishe-Tishe” won the hearts of the viewers and triumphed in the Silver Gramophone teleproject, maintaining its position at the top of the music charts for several weeks. The year 2008 marked a milestone in Alyona’s career when she released her first music video for the song “Padaryu Mne Svitanak”. She received a first-degree diploma at the European Music Competition “Sarandev” in Dobrich, Bulgaria, in May 2008. Her outstanding performances of the songs “Imyony” and “Don’t Lie” impressed the audience and judges alike. Throughout her career, Alyona Lanskaya has achieved remarkable success in various music competitions, including winning the top prize at Sarandev-2008 in Bulgaria and the Cup of Europe-2009 in Russia. She won Atlantic Breeze-2010. Moreover, she received accolades and acclaim as the laureate of the Young Talents of Belarus competition, broadcast on the First National Channel of Belarusian Radio. Additionally, she earned the prestigious 1st degree laureate title at the competition of young performers of youth songs during the V International Festival Youth for the Union State in Russia. In May 2009, Alyona secured the first place at the International Competition Cup of Europe-2009 held in Russia. Alyona won the International Competition Atlantic Breeze-2010, held in New York, USA, in May 2010. On March 8, 2010, her debut solo album titled “Labirynty lyosu” was released, featuring songs in Russian, Belarusian, and English. In April 2010, Alyona Lanskaya became a laureate in the Pop Vocal category at the Young Talents of Belarus competition. In May, she unveiled her third music video for the song “Life is Ok!,”. In September 2010, Alyona’s became the winner the competition of young performers of youth songs during the V International Festival Youth for the Union State. In July 2011, Alyona Lanskaya won the coveted Grand Prix at the Vitebsk-2011 competition, a significant event held during the internationally acclaimed arts festival Slavianski Bazaar. Towards the end of 2012, Alena Lanskaya decided to participate in the qualifying rounds for the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest 2013. On December 7, 2012, the nation eagerly awaited the results of the national qualifying round conducted by the Belarusian state broadcaster. It was an exciting moment when it was officially announced that Alena Lanskaya had been chosen to represent Belarus in the esteemed Eurovision 2013 competition in Sweden. The song she would be presenting was titled “Solayoh,”. The song was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.Alyona Lanskaya reached the Grand Final and took the 16th place in the end. Alyoa Lanskaya, in 2020, was honored with the Order of the President of the Republic of Belarus. Regarding her political views: During the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus and the subsequent protests, Alyona Lanskaya actively showed her support for Alexander Lukashenko, the incumbent president. She openly accused Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the ex-presidential candidate, of attempting to incite a “maidan” (political uprising). Furthermore, she characterized the peaceful demonstrations by the opposition as a sign of Belarusians simply being tired of their economic conditions and wanting to become beggars. Lanskaya was seen participating in pro-government car rallies, displaying her solidarity with Lukashenko’s regime. On January 5, 2021, Alena Lanskaya’s Instagram account, where she shared her thoughts on various matters, including the country’s situation, was unexpectedly blocked. The account had amassed 22,000 followers. In response to the blocking, she commented that social media platforms, including VKontakte, Instagram, and Facebook, did not play as significant a role in her life as they did for others. She also expressed her intention to lodge a complaint with the police if her account remained blocked beyond 24 hours, seeking a thorough investigation of the matter. Entries Solayoh Country🇧🇾 Belarus Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsMartin King MusicMarc Paelinck BackingsWilliam BothaAna MašulovićMarija Lazić DancersMehmet DurmazŽiga Sotlar Results Semi Points: 64Position: 7Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: 48Position: 16Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/XKewBfUE2Mg