Duos

Lukas Meijer

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameLukas Dan Emil Meijer Born21 August 1988 Nationality???????? Swedish National SelectionKrajoew Eliminacje 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongLight me up (2018, with Gromee) Biography Lukas Meijer is a Swedish musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter and photographer, born in Stockholm. In his youth, he played Ice hockey. Since 2013 he is the vocalist of the rock band No Sleep For Lucy. On March 9, 2018, the band released it’s debut studio album, “Until the End”. In 2017, he collaborated with the Polish music producer Gromee, with whom he recorded the single “Without You”. In 2018, they represented Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Light me up”. The song did not reach the final, but was awarded a platinum disc in Poland. In March 2019, Sleep For Lucy made a European tour. Exactly a year later, their new single “Erase” came out. In 2021, they opened for Starset. In addition to his musical career, he works as a teacher at the School Complex in Blackeberg, a suburb of Stockholm. Entries Light Me Up (with Gromee) Country???????? Poland Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsGromeeLukas MeijerMahan MoinChristian Rabb MusicGromeeLukas MeijerMahan MoinChristian Rabb BackingsKasia DereńSarah Chmiel-GromalaMahan MoinChristian Rabb Results Semi Points: 81Position: 14Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: –

Jenifer Brening

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameJenifer Brening Born15 December 1996 Nationality???????? German National Selection1 in 360 2018 (San Marino) In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongWho we are (2018, with Jessika) Biography Jenifer Brening is a German singer, born in Berlin. She uploaded cover videos of top international hits to YouTube. In 2010 she took part in the regional singing competition Heidenheim sucht den Superstar and took the first place there. Brening also took part in Bravo-Star 2011. She took part in the Sat.1 talent game show The Winner is … in 2012. In 2014 she took part in Deutschland sucht den Superstar. In February 2013 Brening’s EP “My sky” was released. Brening’s first solo single “Not That Guy” was released on December 31, 2013. With this, she won the EMMAward 2014 as Best Newcomer. Brening’s second solo single “A New Me” was released only a few days later 2014, her third single “Alive” shortly after. All three songs were available as downloads. In 2015 first self-written single was released under the label KHB Music followed by “Miracle” in 2016, for which she was nominated in the Pop category at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. In November of that year, Brening released her debut album “Recovery”. In 2018, she participated in the Sammarinese national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Sorry” and “Until the morning light”. However, when Sammarinese rapper Irol withdrew, she replaced him as the featured artist in Jessika‘s entry “Who we are”. They won and represented San Marino in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2020, during the first COVID19 lockdown, Jenifer released the single “Wonderland” in cooperation with Nico Rosentahl. Entries Who We Are (with Jessika) Country???????? San Marino Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening MusicMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening BackingsLeni SommerBasti SchmidtCarlota de Bastos CarreiraJoana de Lima Results Semi Points: 28Position: 17Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/66D0pKVdA-4

Fabrizio Moro

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts Name Fabrizio Mobrici Born 09 April 1975 Nationality ???????? Italian National Selection Festival di Sanremo 2022 Festival di Sanremo 2018 Festival di Sanremo 2017 In Eurovision 2018 Lisbon Song Non mi avete fatto niente (2018) Biography Fabrizio Moro is an Italian singer and songwriter. In 1996 he released his first single “Per tutta un’altra destinazione”. The first album, “Fabrizio Moro”, was released in 2000, the year in which he participated for the first time at the Festival di Sanremo in the section Giovani. In 2004, he took part in the Italianos para siempre collection with two songs. Still in the same year, the single “Eppure pretendevi di essere chiamata amore” was released and took part in the Fandango festival. In 2005 the single “Ci vuole un business” was released. The song was used by the Italian Red Cross for their social campaigns. It was also included in Moro’s second album, released in the same year. In 2007 he participated in the Festival di Sanremo in the section Giovani with the song “Pensa”, dedicated to the victims of the mafia. In March 2007 his third studio album “Pensa” was released, certified platinum as was the single with the sem titel. In the same year he was awarded the Lunezia Prize. Subsequently the single “Parole rumori e giorni” was released, the video of which brought him the Rome Videoclip 2007 award. Also in the summer of 2007 Fabrizio presented his new album live in some summer events. He opened at concerts on the tour of Vasco Rossi. He also took part in Festivalbar 2007. In 2008 Moro participated in the Festival di Sanremo. Shortly after the festival, his fourth album “Domani” was released. One of the singles, “Libero” was used as the soundtrack of of the TV series I liceali. In 2010 he took part in the Festival di Sanremo with the song “Non è una canzone”. His sixth album “Ancora Barabba” was released in the same year. In the summer of 2010, Moro made a tour throughout Italy. A new album followed in 2011, DVD and double CD “Atlantico Live”. The song is also the final theme of the documentary 148 Stefano monstri. Apart from his own work, he also wrote a song for Noemi for the Festival of Sanremo. In 2013 he collaborated with the indie rock group Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti. He also wrote songs for Emma Marone’s new album. On May 23, 2014 he performed in Piazza San Giovanni in Rome for the closure of the election campaign for the European elections of the 5 Star Movement. In June 2015 the singer participated in the third edition of the Summer Festival with the song “Alessandra sarà sempre più bella”. Moro played the role of a professor in the 2015 television broadcast Amici di Maria De Filippi. In 2016, he took part in the Festival di Sanremo again, now writing a song for Valerio Scanu. On 1st May 2016 he took part in the May 1st Concert. A year later, he took part in the Festival di Sanremo himself with the song “Portami via”. Together with Ermal Meta, Moro took part in the festival of San Remo 2018 with the song “Non mi avete fatto niente”. The song won the first prize in San Remo. When asked to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, the two decided to say yes. On June 16, 2018 he held his first concert at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, which was attended by about 20,000 spectators. April 12, 2019 marks the return of Fabrizio Moro with his tenth album “Figli di nessuno”, followed by the single “Ho bisogno di credere”.In June the single “Figli di nessuno (amianto)” was released, followed in August by “Per me”. At the end of the year, Fabrizio visited Italy with the Figli di nessuno tour. On May 22, 2020 Moro released a new version of the 2008 single “Il senso di ogni cosa”. On November 20, the “Canzoni d’amore nascoste” collection album was released, a selection of songs recorded, for the most part, in Moro’s early career presented in a completely new guise, as well as two unpublished ones. At the same time the single “Melodia di giugno” was released. On February 16, 2021, the single “Voglio stare con te” was extracted from the collection. In February 2022 he took part in the Festival di Sanremo with the song “Sei tu”, with which he ranks 12th. This is followed by the release of the EP “La mia voce” and his first film, Ghiaccio. On 13 May the second excerpt from the EP, “Oggi”, was released. Entries Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente Country ???????? Italy Year 2018 Language Italian Lyrics Ermal Meta Fabrizio Moro Andrea Febo Music Ermal Meta Fabrizio Moro Andrea Febo Backings Roberto Maccaroni Abdrea Vigentini Results Semi Points: – Position: – Running order: – Results Finals Points: 308 Position: 5 Running order: 26

Maxine & Franklin Brown

Group Members : Gonny Buurmeester Franklin Kroonenberg Nationality : Dutch National Finals : Nationaal Songfestival 1996 ESC Entries : De eerste keer (1996) Website : Facebook/Franklin Facebook/Maxine Biography Maxine and Franklin Brown are a Dutch Duo. They sing both solo and together. Maxine, stage name of Gonny Buurmeester (Rotterdam, 14 October 1970), is a Dutch singer. At the age of fifteen she joined the school band and started taking singing lessons at the Jazz Academy in Antwerp. Her first single became a rendition of Roy Orbison’s own: “A love so beautiful”. Maxine took part in the Eurovision Song Contest, together with singer Franklin Brown, with whom she eventually took 7th place with the song “De eerste keer”. Solo Maxine, like Brown, started a solo career in 1996. She released a number of Dutch singles, including “Als je weet wat je wilt”, “Nooit meer alleen” and “Waanzin”. She also released two English-language singles, “African Dream” and “Don’t Stop”. They all reached the Dutch charts. In 2003 she and DJ Stuart had a big (summer) hit with the song “Free” (Let It Be). After the great success, there was also a second single, “Fuel To Fire”. Maxine is currently singing in the Edwin Evers Band. Franklin Brown was a police officer when he started his career as a singer. He was still a police officer when he represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest. After several female colleagues accused him of sexual harassment at work, he was fired. In 1998, he was sentenced to two months’ probation on appeal. According to Brown, the intimacies were part of the work culture. A female colleague who had sent him sexually explicit e-mails was later fired, partly because she allegedly made a false statement. In 2005, Brown began performing with his own show orchestra. The Las Vegas Show orchestra in a ten-piece orchestra conducted by Pieter van den Dolder and is regularly supplemented with strings. Brown also played major roles in various shows by Frank Wentink in Studio 21 in Hilversum and he has set up his own event and booking agency, F.B. eye Productions. With singer Mark Dakriet he founded the group B.I.G. where he brought in singer Danny Sopacua. Together with Maxine, he was also a member of the Eurovision song contest group The EuroStars. The ex-song contest participants Marlayne, Esther Hart and Mandy Huydts are also part of this group. In 2007 Franklin Brown and Maxine recorded a new single and CD for the first time in eleven years. The single was composed by John Ewbank and lyrics written by Franklin Brown. The CD is titled “Steeds weer”. In 2011, Franklin Brown and pianist Fred van Straten wrote the song “Me again” for the feature film De Heineken Kidnapping. Franklin sang this song in this film. In 2012, the duo Franklin & Maxine’s single, entitled “Balsem voor het hart” was released. 2016 was the anniversary year for the Eurovision duo. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary, the hit “De eerste keer” was re-recorded in collaboration with Edwin Evers, who wrote and sang a rap for this performance under the name BICKEL. In 2014, Brown became the lead singer of the jazz band Tiny Little Bigband. In 2020 Brown participated in a Eurovision edition of the Dutch show series Beste Zangers. Entries Country : The Netherlands Year : 1996 Language : Dutch Artist : Maxine & Franklin Brown Song : De eerste keer Lyrics : Piet Souer Composer(s) : Piet Souer, Peter van Asten Conductor Dick Bakker Backings : Dian Senders Dwight Muskita Ingrid Simons Jody Pijper Results Audiofinal Points : 63 Position : 9 Running order : 21 Results Points : 78 Position : 7 Running order : 15 https://youtu.be/W6OaiA5OUo4

Jónsi

About Quick Facts NameJón Jósep Snæbjörnsson Born01 June 1977 Nationality🇮🇸 Icelandic National SelectionSöngvakeppnin 2012Söngvakepnnin 2007Internal selection 2004 In Eurovision2012 Baku2004 Istanbul SongNever Forget (2012, with Greta Salóme)Heaven (2004) Biography Jónsi is an Icelandic singer. His full name is Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson, which is good to know as another Jónsi, the singer of Sigur Rós, is also a famous singer in Iceland. This Jónsi, however, played in a band called Í svörtum fötum. The band was active since 1999. In September 2001, the band secured a contract for four albums with Skifan Records and immediately began laying the groundwork for their sophomore album. Known for their dynamic stage presence and rigorous touring schedules, the band dedicated the summer of 2002 to completing their second album, Í svörtum fötum. The album not only went gold but also received favorable reviews. In 2003, they continued to build on their growing fame and improve their songcraft, achieving even more acclaim with their third album, Tengsl. That same year, Jónsi earned a nomination for Vocalist of the Year at the Icelandic Music Awards, thanks to his standout performance. He has also consistently won accolades such as Male Vocalist of the Year and Best Live Performer in popular radio station polls. Beyond his work with the band, Jónsi has collaborated with some of Iceland’s most prominent musicians. In 2003, he took on the lead role of Danny Zuko in the musical Grease, opposite Birgitta as Sandy, turning the production into one of Iceland’s most successful theatrical performances. In 2004, Jónsi represented his country in the Eurovision Song Contest with a track titled “Heaven,” ending up in 19th place in the finals. In 2005 Jónsi released his debut solo album “Jónsi”. He made another attempt to represent Iceland in Eurovision during the selection process of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2007, a TV competition to choose Iceland’s Eurovision entry. Performing the song “Segðu Mér,” he did not manage to qualify. Jónsi returned to the Eurovision stage in 2012, teaming up with singer Greta Salóme for the song “Never Forget.” The duo succeeded in reaching 8th place in the first semi-final, ultimately landing in 20th place in the final round held in Baku, Azerbaijan. After the Eurovision Song Contest Jónsi concentrated on other things: he got a degree in Psychology and a master in human resources. Meanwhile, he became an air steward. Entries Never Forget (& Greta Salóme) Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonAlma Rut KristinsdóttirGuðrun Árný KarlsdóttirGísli Magna Results Semi Points: 75Position: 8Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 20Running order: 7 https://youtu.be/zRqmHRbJvTo?si=pvKQgmReZ1iWux47 Heaven Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2004 LanguageEnglish LyricsMagnus Þór Sigmundsson MusicSveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson Backings– Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 16Position: 19Running order: 17 https://youtu.be/fe5Sql0wKJI?si=ofbDQaUkZW8dxL3_

Alex Swings Oscar Sings!

About Quick Facts MembersAlex ChristensenOscar Loya Active2009 Nationality🇩🇪 German (Alex)🇺🇸 American (Oscar) National SelectionInternal selection In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongMiss Kiss Kiss Bang (2009) Biography Alex Christensen Alex Christensen, born on April 7, 1967, in Hamburg, Germany, is a famous composer, music producer, and DJ. He is also known by the names Jasper Forks and Alex C. Alex became well-known in the early 1990s with the music project U96. Their song “Das Boot” reached number 1 on the German charts in 1991. Growing up in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg, Alex attended Buddestraße School and trained as a shipping clerk. He started his music career in 1987 with his first production, “Drums in Your House.” In 1990, he wrote “Ritmo de la Noche” for the project Chocolate, earning his first Gold Record. After several hits, he achieved major success with U96. In 2007, Alex had another number 1 hit with “Du hast den schönsten Arsch der Welt,” sung by Yass. This song was popular in Germany and Austria. He also produced songs for famous artists like Right Said Fred, Tom Jones, *NSYNC, and Sarah Brightman. Oscar Loya Oscar Loya, born June 12, 1979, in Indio, California, is an American singer and musical theater performer. He grew up in California and discovered his love for music and performing at a young age. Oscar’s big break came when he moved to Germany and began performing in musical theater productions. After Eurovision, Oscar continued to work in music and theater. He released his debut solo album “Beast” in 2013, showcasing his versatile voice and style. The album included a mix of pop, dance, and ballads, highlighting his wide range of musical talents. In addition to his solo work, Oscar has been involved in various musical theater productions across Europe, performing in shows like “Hair,” “Cabaret,” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He has also collaborated with other artists and producers, expanding his presence in the music industry. Oscar and Alex participated for Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. They performed the song “Miss Kiss Kiss Bang” as part of the duo Alex Swings Oscar Sings! They finished 20th in the final but earned a lot of attention for their energetic performance and catchy song. The two recorded one album together, “Heart 4 Sale”. Dita von Teese On stage at the Eurovision Song Contest, Alex Swings Oscar Sings! was accompanied by Dita von Teese. Dita von Teese, born Heather Renée Sweet on September 28, 1972, in Rochester, Michigan, is a famous burlesque dancer, model, and actress. Known for her glamorous and vintage style, she helped revive the art of burlesque in the modern era. Dita began her career as a fetish model and performer, eventually becoming a global icon. She has appeared in numerous magazines and has performed worldwide. Dita is also known for her marriage to musician Marilyn Manson from 2005 to 2007. Besides performing, she has launched lingerie lines and written books about beauty and style. Entries Miss Kiss Kiss Bang Country🇩🇪 Germany Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlex ChristensenSteffen Häfelinger MusicAlex ChristensenSteffen Häfelinger Backings? DancersDita Von Teese?? Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 35Position: 20Running order: 17 https://youtu.be/veeOUiB6ojk?si=NXH5Sq4qR9V0TmGm

Inga & Anush

About Quick Facts MembersInga ArshakyanAnush Arshakyan Founded2000 Nationality🇦🇲 Armenian National SelectionEvrotesil 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongJan Jan (2009) Biography Inga & Anush: Biography Inga and Anush Ashoti Arshakyan, known as the Arshakyan Sisters, are a famous Armenian folk singing duo. They represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 and finished in 10th place in the final. Early Life Anush Arshakyan was born on December 24, 1980, in Yerevan. She graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school, specializing in piano. In 1994, she won first place and the audience prize in the “Sonorous Voices” competition in Omsk. Anush started promoting herself as a writer and composer. After finishing her studies in 2001, she graduated from A. Babajanyan music college, also in piano. She debuted as a soloist with the Armenia State Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in 1999. From 2001 to 2005, she studied jazz vocals at Yerevan State Conservatory. Her sister, Inga Arshakyan, was born on March 18, 1982, in Yerevan. She graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school and A. Babajanyan music college as a violinist in 1997. While studying, Inga worked in the G. Achemyan violin ensemble and toured Armenian provinces. In 1998, Inga joined Anush, and together they started performing duets and arias, where the violin played a significant role. Inga graduated in strings in 2002 and followed her sister into the Yerevan State Conservatory, where she studied jazz vocals, graduating in 2005. Career In 2000, Inga and Anush joined the State Song Theater of Armenia. They performed national, ethnic songs and songs written by A. Grigoryan and Anush. They sang as soloists in many cities across Armenia. In September 2002, they went to the United States for a concert tour with song theater soloists. After performing at the “Alex” Theatre in Los Angeles, they received an offer to return for solo concerts. They also performed in Tehran with the same program. In 2002, the Armenian variety song festival Golden Lyre awarded Anush and Inga the “Sympathy of Audience” nomination. In February 2003, they prepared the concert program “Seasons of Life,” which included ethnic, national, and modern songs, along with songs accompanied by violin, guitar, and piano. In March 2003, Inga and Anush had solo concerts at the “Alex” Theater, and their first album, “We and Our Mountains,” was released. This led to invitations to perform in New York City, Toronto, Argentina, and Paris. In November, they left the theater staff to work independently. In 2004, their rendition of the folk song “Tamzara” won the Golden Lyre 2004 festival and the Tigran Naghdalyan award at the National Music Awards in December 2005. The song’s video was released the same year and included on their second album, “Tamzara,” in 2006. Following the release of “Tamzara,” they toured the USA, Tehran, London, Paris, Russia, and Germany. From 2008, Inga and Anush started working with SHARM Holding LLC. Their third studio album, “Heartbeat of My Land,” was released in November 2009. The single “Menq Enq Mer Sarerệ” was chosen as the 2009 song for the annual Armenian Telethon, under the name “Our Shushi.” They performed at the televised show on November 26, 2009. On May 21, Inga and Anush began a tour to promote “Heartbeat of My Land,” with shows in Yerevan, Syria, Beirut, and Russia. Eurovision Song Contest 2009 The Arshakyan Sisters were chosen by the Armenian public on February 14, 2009, to represent Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow with the song “Jan Jan.” The song was composed by Mane Akopyan, with lyrics by Avet Barseghyan and Vardan Zadoyan, and arranged by Ara (Murzo) Torosyan. They aimed to present Armenian folk music in a new way. “Jan Jan” advanced from the first semi-final on May 12 and finished in 10th place with 92 points in the final on May 16. Despite being Armenia’s less successful performance at Eurovision up to that point, it marked the country’s fourth consecutive top-ten finish. “Jan Jan” also entered the Pmachinery Top 30 chart, peaking at number 3 on August 1, 2009, and remained on the chart for 16 weeks. Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Inga represented Armenia again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 as a member of the group Genealogy. Discography and Videography Inga and Anush’s discography includes their first album, “We and Our Mountains,” released in 2003, followed by “Tamzara” in 2006. In 2009, they released “Heartbeat of My Land,” and in 2014, they came out with “Sketches.” Their singles include popular tracks like “Tamzara,” “Khlpane,” “Marry Song,” “Jan Jan,” “Gutan,” “The Road,” “You Will Not Be Alone,” “Don Hay,” “We Are Our Mountains,” “Love Yerevan,” “My Name is Armenia,” “Hay Hay [Hye hye],” and “Aysor Ton E”. They released a new single in 2019, “Dzyan heqiat”, from their 2018 album “Tsari”. In 2019 they also performed in Boston, United States. In 2019 the sisters started as vocal coaches. In 2021 they came up with a new children’s project, Hay Notes. They also produced a live concert video in 2006, titled “Inga & Anush.Live concert,” and in 2011, they released a video for “The Road.” Both sisters played a role in the movie 3 weeks in Yerevan, released in 2016. Awards In 2015, Inga and Anush won the “Best Video” category at the Armenian Pulse Music Awards in Yerevan. They won the Special Van Music Award in 2016 for the song “Aprelu April”. They were judges themselfs in Depi Evratesil 2017, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Entries Jan Jan Country🇦🇲 Armenia Year2009 LanguageEnglishArmenian LyricsAvet BarseghyanVardan Zadoyan MusicMane Hakobyan Dancers???? Results Semi Points: 99Position: 5Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: 92Position: 10Running order: 9 https://youtu.be/YhfqLTT8mpo?si=nNCSUkHR3I4UkpZJ

Kuunkuiskaajat

About Quick Facts MembersJohanna VirtanenSusan Aho Active2009-2016, 2023 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionEuroviisut 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongTyölki ellää (2010) Biography Kuunkuiskaajat was a Finnish folk duo, composed by Johanna Hytti-Virtanen and Susan Aho of the Värttinä band. Susan Aho has been a member of the Värttinä band since 1997 and Johanna Hytti since 2001. Kuunkuiskaajat (The moon whisperers) were formed when the German-Finnish Society was looking for a band to perform on eleven occasions on a German tour, including a tango. Virtanen and Aho stated that they could do this and went on a tour. The combination worked, and Kuunkuiskaajat released their first record in August 2009. In 2010, they represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Työlki ellää”. Eurovision made the release of their first album delay until December. In 2016, Kuunkuiskajat released their second album “Revitty rakkaus”. As a result, the duo also performed on Midsummer 2016. In May 2023, Kuunkuiskaajat released their parody of Käärijä‘s song ‘Cha cha cha,’ calling it a ‘boomer version.’ Kuunkuiskaajat have cited Laila Kinnunen and the Harmony Sisters as their musical influences. Entries Työlki ellää Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2010 LanguageFinnish LyricsTimo Kiiskinen MusicTimo Kiiskinen BackingsAki EronenJukka TarvainenMaria Baric (violin) Results Semi Points: 49Position: 11Running order: 5 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/oicT3jWtsc4?si=F1oa64fNsrS89Kbw

Malcolm Lincoln

About Quick Facts MembersRobin JuhkentalMadis Kubu Active2009 – 2012 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEesti Laul 2012Eesti Laul 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongSiren (2010) Biography Malcolm Lincoln was an Estonian band that started as a solo project by Robin Juhkental in October 2009. Initially, Juhkental uploaded his first songs to MySpace under the name Malcolm Lincoln. He then invited Madis Kubu to join him for their first performance on October 31, 2009, in Tallinn. The band’s name, Malcolm Lincoln, comes from a mistake on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? where a woman incorrectly answered “Malcolm Lincoln” when asked for the first name of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Juhkental described their style as “electronic pop with a slightly quirky undertone.” In December 2009, Estonian singer-songwriter and producer Vaiko Eplik contacted Juhkental and offered to release a small volume of records under his label, Mortimer Snerd, with Eplik as the producer. Juhkental submitted two songs, “I’m Still Standing Here” and “Siren,” to the Eesti Laul 2010 song contest. “Siren” was chosen as one of the ten final songs and won the final competition on March 12, 2010, performed with a vocal quartet called Manpower 4. As a result, Malcolm Lincoln represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. In April 2010, Malcolm Lincoln signed an artist contract with Universal Music. They released their debut album, “Loaded With Zoul”, on May 20, 2010. The band performed at the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 25, 2010, but did not qualify for the final. In February 2011, the band underwent a lineup change, adding Ott Adamson and Jakob Juhkam. The new lineup included Robin Juhkental, Jakob Juhkam, Siim Raidma, Ott Adamson, Johan Alexander Petti, and Hans Kurvits. The band competed again in Eesti Laul 2012 with the song “Bye” but did not make it to the final. Robin Juhkental took part in the Estonian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest twice more: in 2015 (6th, with his band The Big Bangers) and in 2023 (didn’t reach the final). Entries Siren Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsRobin Juhkental MusicRobin Juhkental BackingsManpower 4:Jaanus SaagoAndrei OzdobaMick PedajaKristjan Knight Results Semi Points: 39Position: 14Running order: 3 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/yFbVAQjESzE?si=-UT7VxohVw5qUPwW

The Common Linnets

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersIlse DelangeWaylon Active2013-2017 Nationality Dutch National SelectionInternal selection 2014 In Eurovision2014 Copenhagen SongCalm After The Storm (2014) Biography The Common Linnets, a band hailing from the Netherlands, was established in 2013, initially featuring Ilse DeLange and Waylon. DeLange elucidated that the group was formed as a dynamic platform for Dutch musicians to experiment and create country, Americana, and bluegrass music. The band saw a change in lineup when Waylon departed in May 2014 and was replaced by American country artist Jake Etheridge. Their debut album, featuring the song “Calm After the Storm”, secured them a second-place finish in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 – the best performance by the Netherlands since their victory in 1975. The band’s name draws inspiration from the regional nickname ‘heikneuters,’ attributed to individuals from the eastern part of the Netherlands, DeLange and Waylon’s birthplace. This term refers to the songbird ‘kneu’ or common linnet. Credit for this innovative name goes to Dutch designer Rens Dekker, who also designed their album and single artworks. The initial band members were individual country artists, Ilse DeLange and Waylon, with DeLange acknowledged as the founder and leading member. DeLange envisaged the band as a project to facilitate Dutch artists in their musical explorations. Since 2014, the band has been composed of Ilse DeLange, JB Meijers, Jake Etheridge, and Matthew Crosby, who along with Rob Crosby, penned the hit “Calm After The Storm”. Born on May 13, 1977, in Almelo, Netherlands, Ilse DeLange’s musical journey started at the tender age of 8. Her talents were showcased in regional and national talent shows in Hilversum, followed by a musical partnership with guitarist Joop Liefland. Waylon, born on April 20, 1980, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, adopted his stage name in honor of his idol, Waylon Jennings. After their Eurovision success, the band embarked on a promotional tour. The noticeable absence of Waylon sparked speculations of him leaving the band. On his official Facebook page, Waylon revealed that the unexpected success of the band led him to focus on his album releasing in September 2014. JB Meijers, born on June 10, 1972, in Delft, Netherlands, joined the band after his stint with Dutch indie bands Charmin’ Children, Shine, and Supersub. Besides playing with De Dijk, Eboman, and Acda & De Munnik, he also worked as a producer. Jake Etheridge, born on April 25, 1988, in Columbia, South Carolina, joined the band post-Waylon’s departure. Before joining, he had gained recognition for his online song uploads. Matthew Crosby, born on May 21, 1981, in Columbia, South Carolina, was an accomplished actor in New York City and had previously performed with the band “The Easy Tells”. The band represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, with the song “Calm After the Storm”. The Common Linnets won the 2014 Buma Cultuur Pop Award and the 2015 Echo Awards for Best International Newcomer Act. Their second studio album ‘II’ was released in 2015. The album became a Gold disc. In november 2015, the band toured throughout Germany and Austria. They received an award for best an award at Radio 538 for best live performance. In 2016 the band played at Eurosonic Noorderslag. They went to Sweden to perform in Douwe Bob‘s pub in Stockholm, during the Eurovision week. In June, they did a UK tour, in November they went back to Germany. Also in 2017, the band kept on performing. After that, Ilse Delange, JB Meijers and Matthew Crosby had solo projects. In 2019, Ilse Delange was a coach at the Eurovision Song Contest for Duncan Laurence, who won the contest. Entries Calm After The Storm Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands Year2014 LanguageEnglish LyricsIlse DelangeJB MeijersRob CrosbyMatthew CrosbyJake Etheridge MusicIlse DelangeJB MeijersRob CrosbyMatthew CrosbyJake Etheridge BackingsBart VergoossenJB MeijersMartijn Van Agt Results Semi Points: 150Position: 1Running order: 14 Results Finals Points: 238Position: 2Running order: 24 https://youtu.be/4ggBPAm5XLA