Male Artists

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_

Krassimir Avramov

About Quick Facts NameKrassimir Ivanov Avramov Born5 November 1972 Nationality🇧🇬 Bulgarian National SelectionBŭlgarskata pesen v „Evroviziya 2009” In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongIllusion (2009) Biography Krassimir Ivanov Avramov, born in Sliven, Bulgaria, is a singer known for his extraordinary vocal range, spanning four octaves. His unique voice, often classified as a male soprano, brought him to prominence in the 1990s, making him a sensation in the Bulgarian music scene. His unusual vocal capabilities allowed him to create a new genre, “popera,” blending classical opera with modern pop sounds. Avramov’s vocal talent, described as unparalleled in Bulgaria, made him a phenomenon, earning him the nickname “The Man-Voice.” Avramov’s rise to fame began with his album Silent Voices (1997), which climbed to the top of the music charts in Bulgaria. Despite his success, he decided to move to the United States in 1998 to pursue bigger dreams. Settling in Los Angeles, Avramov worked tirelessly to build his career. In 2005, he was awarded “Superstar of the Year” by the LA Music Awards, becoming the first Bulgarian to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Kodak Theatre, where the Oscars are held annually. His groundbreaking album Popera (2005) showcased his innovative fusion of pop and opera, cementing his reputation as the pioneer of this genre. Avramov continued to release music, including The Best of Krassimir (2009) and the live album Experience Popera / Live from the Ancient Theater Plovdiv (2024), which captured his remarkable performances. In 2009, Avramov represented Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow with the song Illusion, which he recorded over two months. His Eurovision journey inspired him to write his autobiographical novel Between Two Worlds: Love, Lies, and a Song. Over the years, Avramov has performed globally, from Russia to Japan, and continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of popera. His contributions to both Bulgarian and international music remain significant, as he plans his next major concert in Bulgaria, titled Bulgarian World. Entries Illusion Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsCasie TabanouKrassimir AvramovWilliam Tabanou MusicKrassimir AvramovWilliam Tabanou BackingsAlbena VeskovaAnna LozanovaCarin NolandPetya BuyklievaTrey Knight Results Semi Points: 7Position: 16Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/vF_qBBfu7nQ?si=Vd5NHswMrNYHs-Mi

Petr Elfimov

About Quick Facts NamePetr Petrovich Elfimov Born15 February 1980 Nationality🇧🇾 Belarusian National SelectionEurofest 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongEyes That Never Lie (2009) Biography Petr Petrovich Elfimov was born on February 15, 1980, in Mogilev, Belarus, into a family of musicians. He started his musical education at the age of 6, focusing on the trumpet. In 1994, Elfimov enrolled in the Mogilev Gymnasium-College of Music and Choreography, specializing in choir conducting. During his time there, he was a soloist in the studio Double V, winning the television contest for young pop artists, Zornaya Rostan-96. In 1998, he joined the Belarusian State Academy of Music, where he studied academic singing in the vocal-choral department. From August 2003 to June 2004, he was a member of the ensemble Pesnyary. In 2004, Elfimov won the Grand Prix at the International Pop Song Performers Contest “Vitebsk-2004,” part of the “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk” festival. He graduated with a master’s degree from the Belarusian State Academy of Music in 2009. Elfimov represented Belarus as a backing vocalist for the duo “Alexandra and Konstantin” at Eurovision 2004 with the song “My Galileo.” Although the song did not make it to the final, it marked the beginning of his association with the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2006, he released his debut album “Ya Khochu,” followed by “Kolokola” in 2007 and “S novym rozhdeniyem” in 2009. On January 19, 2009, Elfimov won the Belarusian national selection for Eurovision 2009 with the song “Eyes That Never Lie.” He performed at the Eurovision semi-final in Moscow, finishing 13th, which did not qualify him for the final. From July 17 to 25, 2010, Elfimov competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, Los Angeles. He represented Belarus in five categories and won five gold medals. In the fall of 2013, Elfimov participated in the second season of the popular Russian TV show Golos (The Voice), reaching the quarterfinals as part of Leonid Agutin’s team. In 2015, he competed in the TV pop song contest Glavnaya stsena (Main Stage) on Russia-1, winning the competition based on viewers’ votes. On September 8, 2011, Elfimov performed the song “Kolokola” at a memorial evening in Minsk-Arena, dedicated to the Yaroslavl “Lokomotiv” hockey players who died in a plane crash. Petr Elfimov released his album “Kniga otkroveniy” in 2012, and “Glavnaya rol” in 2015. In the same year, Elfimov starred in the film “Ukrast Belmondo” (Steal Belmondo). Since November 15, 2018, Elfimov has been the vocalist and songwriter for the heavy-power band Gran-Kurazh. His concert repertoire includes works ranging from hard rock to romance, featuring pieces by Vladimir Mulyavin, Igor Luchenok, Deep Purple, Czeslaw Niemen, and classical composers. With Gran-Kurazh, he released a studio album “Epokhi, geroi i sudby” in 2021. He also released EPs such as “Eyforiya” in 2022 and “Skomorokh” in 2023, along with the live album “IX zhizney” in 2022. In 2024, Petr released a new album: “Legendy mira iz ognya”. His music videos include “Moya dusha” in 2008, “Eyes That Never Lie” in 2009, “Shag navstrechu” in 2016, “Vybor yest!” in 2017, and “Tsarstvo dikikh lyudey” in 2021. Throughout his career, Petr Elfimov has received numerous accolades, including the Medal of Francysk Skaryna. In his personal life, he was first married to Natalya Dementyeva. He is now married to Tatyana Kosmacheva, with whom he has a daughter named Polina. Entries Eyes That Never Lie Country🇧🇾 Belarus Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsValery Prokhozhy MusicPetr Elfimov BackingsAnton ToimentsauEkaterina MatskevichPhilip MazurovDmitry MikulichYan Zhenchak Results Semi Points: 25Position: 13Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6824_LUFgE8

Copycat

About Quick Facts NamePatrick Ouchène Born05 December 1966 Nationality🇧🇪 Belgian National SelectionInternal selection 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongCopy Cat (2009) Biography Patrick Ouchène is a Belgian musician best known for his role as the lead singer of the rockabilly band Runnin’ Wild. Born in Belgium, Ouchène developed a passion for music at a young age, drawing inspiration from classic rock and roll and rockabilly sounds. His unique voice and charismatic stage presence quickly made him a standout figure in the European rockabilly scene. Ouchène’s musical career took a significant leap forward when he formed Runnin’ Wild, a band that gained a reputation for its energetic performances and authentic rockabilly style. The group became a fixture in the European rockabilly circuit, playing at numerous festivals and events, and earning a loyal fan base. In addition to his work with Runnin’ Wild, Patrick Ouchène is also known for representing Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. Performing under the stage name “Copycat,” Ouchène brought a retro rock and roll flair to the contest with his song “Copycat,” a homage to Elvis Presley. However, there was a lot of criticism about the song, according to Elvis-fans being disrespectful to The King. Ouchène ended up getting only one point in the semifinal. In 2012 Crystal, the daughter of Patrick Ouchène, became the lead singer of Runnin’ Wild. In April 2013, the band won the Belgian edition of Hard Rock Rising, an international competition hosted by Hard Rock Café. They released the EP “Free The Demoons”. In 2015 the album “Good Taste In Bad Friends” came out. Inj 2018, In 2016, Ouchène joined the group Mike Fanton & The Bop-A-Tones, and released the single “Fantomas Rock” and the album “Too Hot To Bop”. The group kept on performing and, with a changed line up, continued in 2018. Also in 2018, Crystal & Runnin’ Wild released a new album, “The Midnight Creature”. Crystal & Runnin’ Wild had their goodbye concert in October 2019. After this, he moved to France, but due to COVID19 got stuck in Morocco. At his return to Brussels in August 2020, Patrick started offering guitar lessons. In 2021, Crystal & Runnin’ Wild made a comeback. He also started performing again with Mike Fanton & The Bop-A-Tones. In 2022, Patrick also joined another band: The Floridas. They gave a few performers. In 2023, he joined The Scoundrells. The band was supposed to be a new version of Patrick’s old group The Dominos. One of the members is Jules Sautier, Patrick’s son! Entries Copy Cat Country🇧🇪 Belgium Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsJacques Duvall MusicBenjamin Schoos BackingsMiami Monster Miam (Benjamin Schoos)Lenn DauphinMiss T Blue (Marie-Ange Tchaï-Teeuwen)Miss D Lite (Desta Hailé) Results Semi Points: 1Position: 17Running order: 3 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/FXJu6SJdVvA?si=jGSDKSK-TDCvbCka

Brinck

About Quick Facts NameNiels Brinck Kristensen Born24 September 1974 Nationality🇩🇰 Danish National SelectionDansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongBelieve Again (2009) Biography Niels Brinck Kristensen, known as Brinck, was born on 24 September 1974 in Aabyhøj, a suburb of Aarhus, Denmark. He is a Danish singer and songwriter who sings in English. In 2008, Brinck released his first solo album titled “Brinck”. This album was a big success in Denmark, reaching the Top Ten on the Danish albums chart. It included popular songs like “I Don’t Wanna Love Her”, which became a Top 20 hit, and “In the End I Started”, a duet with Swedish singer Maria Marcus. This duet was the theme song for the second season of the TV crime series “Anna Pihl”. In the same year, Brinck wrote “The 1”, a hit song for Martin, a young pop singer who won the first season of the Danish “The X Factor”. Brinck also helped perform the songs “Face Me” and “Gravity Hurts” for the Bionicle franchise with the band Cryoshell. In 2009, Brinck won the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with the song “Believe Again”, written by Lars Halvor Jensen, Martin Larsson Moller, and Ronan Keating. This victory allowed him to represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, where he finished 13th in the finals on 16 May 2009. Brinck released his second album in 2013. The first single from this album was “The Heights”. With the song “Human” he participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix for a second time. The follow up of this song was “Sommer”, released in June. In May 2015 Brinck was part of a concert in order to support Kræftens Bekæmpelse, to collect money for cancer research. After a lot of studio work, he returned to the stage in June 2017, when he gave a small concert in a restaurant in Greve. In December 2019, it was time for Brinck’s 10 years jubilee concerts. Entries Believe Again Country🇩🇰 Denmark Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarssonRonan Keating MusicLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarssonRonan Keating BackingsAnders ØhrstrømClaus PetersenOliver McEwanSøren AndersenTim McEwan Results Semi Points: 69Position: 8Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: 74Position: 13Running order: 16 https://youtu.be/j7ZatW7tsxQ?si=ogj-6VfxL-oed50c

Sakis Rouvas

About Quick Facts NameAnastasios Rouvas Born05 January 1972 Nationality🇬🇷 Greek National SelectionEllinikós Telikós 2009Internal selection 2004 In Eurovision2009 Moscow2004 Istanbul SongThis Is Our Night (2009)Shake It (2004) Biography Sakis Rouvas is a famous Greek singer, actor, and former pole vaulter. He was born on January 5, 1972, in Mantouki, a village near the town of Corfu on the Greek island of the same name. His full name is Anastasios Rouvas, but he is widely known as Sakis Rouvas. Early Life and Sports Career Sakis Rouvas showed a talent for music and sports from a young age. As a teenager, he excelled in athletics, particularly in pole vaulting. He became a member of the Greek national athletics team and won several national awards. However, his passion for music was equally strong. He started playing the guitar and performing at local events, showing early signs of his future career in entertainment. Music Career Sakis Rouvas’s music career began in 1991 when he moved to Athens and signed a contract with PolyGram Records. His first single, “Par’ ta,” became an instant hit in Greece. His self-titled debut album, released the same year, established him as a rising star in the Greek music scene. Over the years, Sakis released numerous albums that achieved great commercial success. Some of his popular albums include “Min Antistekesai” (1992), “Aima, Dakrya & Idrotas” (1994), and “Kati Apo Mena” (1998). His energetic performances and charismatic stage presence made him a favorite among fans. Eurovision Song Contest Sakis Rouvas gained international recognition through his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. He first represented Greece in 2004 with the song “Shake It,” which finished in third place. His dynamic performance and catchy song made a lasting impression on the European audience. In 2009, Sakis represented Greece again with the song “This Is Our Night.” He placed seventh in the competition, further solidifying his status as a prominent international artist. His involvement in Eurovision greatly contributed to his popularity outside Greece. Acting Career In addition to his music career, Sakis Rouvas has also pursued acting. He made his film debut in 2007 with the movie “Alter Ego,” where he played the lead role of Stefanos. The film was a commercial success in Greece and showcased his versatility as an entertainer. Sakis also appeared in several television series and theatrical productions, further expanding his career in the entertainment industry. His acting skills received positive reviews, and he continued to balance both his music and acting careers. Television Hosting Sakis Rouvas has hosted various television shows in Greece. He became the host of the Greek version of “The X Factor” in 2010, showcasing his ability to engage with audiences in a different format. His charisma and popularity made him a natural choice for hosting, and he continued to appear on television as a presenter for various programs. Personal Life Sakis Rouvas is known for his private nature regarding his personal life. He has been in a long-term relationship with Katia Zygouli, a Greek model and actress. The couple has four children together: Anastasia, Alexandros, Ariadni, and Apostolos. They got married in 2017, after many years together. Philanthropy Sakis Rouvas is also involved in various charitable activities. He has supported causes related to children’s welfare, health, and education. His philanthropic efforts have earned him recognition and respect beyond his entertainment career. Awards and Achievements Throughout his career, Sakis Rouvas has received numerous awards and accolades. He has won multiple MAD Video Music Awards, Arion Music Awards, and other honors for his contributions to music and entertainment. His impact on the Greek music industry and his success in international platforms like Eurovision have solidified his legacy as one of Greece’s most prominent artists. Legacy Sakis Rouvas remains a significant figure in Greek pop culture. His contributions to music, film, and television have left a lasting impact. With a career spanning over three decades, he continues to be a beloved and influential artist in Greece and beyond. Entries This Is Our Night Country🇬🇷 Greece Year2009 LanguageEnglish LyricsCraig PorteilsCameron Giles-Webb MusicDimitris Kontópoulos BackingsAlexandros PanayiAnna Strandberg AnderssonAnna NilssonGeorgios PapadopoulosNikolaos Marianos Results Semi Points: 110Position: 4Running order: 13 Results Finals Points: 120Position: 7Running order: 8 https://youtu.be/czMloseL7yE?si=SpWvTsDTQn2_86XW Shake It Country🇬🇷 Greece Year2004 LanguageEnglish LyricsNektarios Tyrakis MusicNikos Terzis BackingsApostolos PsihramisAndonis ThominosYianna Fafaliou DancersIrina MansurovaMaria Lyraraki Results Semi Points: 238Position: 3Running order: 10 Results Finals Points: 252Position: 3Running order: 16 https://youtu.be/asZwDUTEXls?si=7bxtAGgu-Zvjlelx

Sasha Son

About Quick Facts NameDmitrij Šavrov Born18 September 1983 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National Selection“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2017“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2011“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2010Lietuvos Dainų Daina 2009“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2008 In Eurovision2009 Moscow SongLove (2009) Biography Sasha Song (real name Dmitrijus Šavrovas, born September 18, 1983, in Vilnius) is a prominent Lithuanian singer and songwriter. Sasha Song’s musical journey began at the tender age of 10 when he gained national fame in Lithuania with the song “Mamai,” composed by Ovidijus Vyšniauskas and Gintaras Zdebskis. His early success was marked by winning the “Bravo” award and releasing his debut album “Svajonių Laivas.” At 15, Sasha moved to Great Britain with his father. Although his father left after a year, he remained in the UK for nine years, studying music in a London college. In 2005, he returned to Lithuania with his musical partner, Hywel Sam, and won the Grand Prix at the Palanga 2005 international contest. In 2008, he re-emerged on the Lithuanian music scene under the stage name Sasha Son. He participated in the reality show Muzikos akademija, finishing in third place, and collaborated with producer Egidijus Dragūnas. Later, he modified his stage name to Sasha Song. His international success continued as he secured second place in both the Malta Euro Song contest and the Laagna Laul pop song competition in Tallinn. Sasha Song’s persistence in the Eurovision national selections paid off in 2009 when he won with the song “Pasiklydęs žmogus.” This victory granted him the opportunity to represent Lithuania at Eurovision in Moscow. The song, released in English (“Love”) and Russian (“Odinoky Geroj”), saw him reach the Grand Final and finish 23rd in the final, marking one of Lithuania’s best results in Eurovision history. Following Eurovision, Sasha collaborated with producer Martynas Tyla and performed as George Michael in the Tamabi goes… concert series. He also performed with the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra and the gospel choir Sounds in G. In 2010, Sasha joined Evelina Anusauskaitė and the Šiauliai choir in the TV3 project Chorų karai, securing sixth place. In 2011, he and beauty contest laureate Viktorija Sutkutė participated in the LNK musical project Žvaigždžių duetai 5, but were eliminated before the semifinals. In the same year, he participated in the Lithuanian finals for the Eurovision Song Contest with two songs; “The slogan of our nation” reached a 7th place, “Best friends” along with Donny Montel was 4th. In the same year, he opened for Seal on one of his concerts. In Vilnius, Sasha opened Sasha Song’s Jazz Club, a restaurant. In May 2012 Sasha released the song “Himnas herojams” for the Olympic Games. He also took part at the festival Slavianskij bazar and reached a 9th place. Also, his song “Ir tai irgi praeis” reached the #1 spot in the Lithuanian charts. Sasha Song wrote a song for Monika Linkytė for the national Eurovision selection in 2013. The song was called “Baby boy”. Unfortunately it did not make it to the final. His own new song was called “Naujas Gyvenimas”. He teamed up with Echoes for the song “Sex & City Life”. Again, the #1 spot was reached. In February 2014 Sasha released a new single, Siela, Zodziai ir Muzika”, which became a hit. The singer moved to Sint Petersburg. There he recorded his new single “Outside” and, for the Lithuanian market, “Kūnas, alkis ir kvapas” . He teamed up with Lina Žilinskaite for the song “Kvėpuot lengvai”. In October, the song “Niekada, niekada” reached the top-10. As a duet with Evelina Sašenko the song “Aš lauksiu” won the competition Dainų daina in May 2015. It was three months later that his song “Tu mano mintyse” reached the #1 spot in the Lithuanian charts. “Žodis Myliu” entered the charts at no. 2 in February 2016, followed in May by “Lyja”. Besides, he teamed up with the Dutch producer Jumé for the song “I just wanna see you move”. There was also a jubilee show, “Dima Šavrovas po 20metų”. Many Lithuanian stars joined in to support Sasha. The show should have taken place in September, but was postponed due to voice problems for Sasha. In December, the show could take place. In November 2016, he released a new album: “XX”. In 2017, he did a new attempt to go to the Eurovision Song Contest; this time with the song “Never felt like this before”. The song reached the wildcard round but not the final. In February of that year, he also tributed for the late George Michael. In 2018, he teamed up with Emeth Paul for the Christmas song “Kalėdos”. Sasha Song teamed up with Vidas Bareikis for the project “Plikių daina”. The song and video were released in February 2019. In January 2020 Sasha was one of the judges at Pabandom iš naujo, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. In January 2022 he released a new song, “Bad Boy”. In December of the same year, the song “Ten aukštai” came out. In July 2023, his album “Genai” was released. It was followed in December by the single “Šią Naktį Per Kalėdas”. Besides, Sasha Song is also a vocal teacher who offers lessons. Entries Love Country🇱🇹 Lithuania Year2009 LanguageEnglishRussian LyricsSasha SonViktorija MatulevicienėDina Grigonytė MusicSasha Son Backings– Results Semi Points: 66Position: 9Running order: 14 Results Finals Points: 23Position: 23Running order: 1 https://youtu.be/ukSmGIp_xVk?si=y929vgHb_gFgZKhS

Gjoko Taneski

About Quick Facts NameGjoko Taneski Born02 March 1977 Nationality🇲🇰 Macedonian National SelectionSkopje Fest 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongJas ja imam silata (2010) Biography Gjoko Taneski is a North Macedonian singer. He was born in Ohrid, SR Macedonia, SFR Yugoslavia. Gjoko Taneski began his musical journey in Kavadarci, where he formed his first band during his high school days, performing on the local scene. Gjoko Taneski made his debut on the music scene in 1996 at one of the biggest and most popular festivals in North Macedonia, Makfest, where he performed the song “Odi Ne Go Mami Srceto”. Following his initial public appearance at Makfest ’96, Taneski’s talent was widely recognized, leading to several collaborations with composers and songwriters that helped launch his career. Gjoko released his first album “Zbogum Najmila” in 2007. A second album, „Nikogaš dosta“, was released in 2009. A year later, Gjoko represented North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Jas ja imama silata”. Unfortunately, he didn’t reach the final. Two new songs came out in 2015: “Ako ljubov e….” and “Krajot e samo zbor”. The song and video of “Kako negas” were released in 2016. Ohrid was the place were he performed on a weekly basis in 2016 and 2017. Gjoko scored a hit with “Nemam nitu son” in 2018. He also performed with the Bitolskiot Kamen Orkestar. In 2019 he released a new single and video: “Toj što vo srce te nosi” (2019), followed by “Edna ljubov imam”. In the same year, he took part in a Numb Pink Floyd tribute. In 2020 he released “Den po den”. In 2021, just like in 1996, Gjoko took part in Makfest. This time with the song “Ti”. 20 July 2024 he gives a huge concert for his 30 years carreer. Entries Jas Ja Imam Silata Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia Year2010 LanguageMacedonian LyricsKristijan Gabroski MusicKristijan Gabroski BackingsBilly ZverDamjan ‘Pejcin’ Pejcinoski DancersBilly ZverDamjan ‘Pejcin’ Pejcinoski Results Semi Points: 37Position: 15Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/3sYNmPkivyU?si=nzGNs8-UJX4aMqd2

Harel Skaat

About Quick Facts NameHarel Skaat Born08 August 1981 Nationality🇮🇱 Israeli National SelectionKdam Eurovision 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongMilim (2010) Biography Early life and background Harel Skaat, born on August 8, 1981, in Kfar Saba, Israel, is a renowned Israeli singer and songwriter. His family is of Yemenite-Jewish and Iraqi-Jewish descent. Harel’s musical journey began at a very young age. At six, he won a national children’s song festival called A Star for the Evening – Singing Big in his hometown, marking the start of his public performances. Throughout his youth, he appeared on various television shows and festivals, including a notable appearance on the children’s TV show Parpar Nehmad. During his teenage years, Harel was the lead singer for both his city’s band and his high school band. His passion for music continued through his mandatory military service, where he sang with the Israeli Defense Forces’ Communication Corps Band. Education and Early Career After completing his military service, Harel attended Beit Zvi, a prestigious performing arts college. He won two significant scholarships for his performances in school musicals. During this time, he recorded his first single, “Ein Od Si’kui” (“No More Chance”), and participated in the televised talent show “Ha’melech Ha’ba” (“The Next King”), where he finished in sixth place. Rise to Fame: Kokhav Nolad Harel’s big break came in 2005 when he joined the second season of Kokhav Nolad (“A Star is Born”), Israel’s version of American Idol. Although a friend signed him up without his knowledge, Harel quickly became a favorite among viewers and judges. He consistently received high praise and votes, making it to the finals. Harel finished in second place. Debut Album and Success Following Kokhav Nolad, Harel signed with Hed Arzi, one of Israel’s largest music companies. In July 2006, he released his debut album, “Harel Skaat,” which included hit singles like “Ve’at” (“And You”), “Kama Od Efshar” (“How Much More is Possible”), and “Mashehu Mimeni” (“Something from Me”). The album was a commercial success, achieving platinum status in Israel and solidifying Harel’s status as a leading pop singer. Legal Disputes and Second Album In early 2008, Harel and Hed Arzi became embroiled in a legal dispute, which was resolved after a year. He then signed with Aroma Music and released his second album, “Dmuyot” (“Figures”), in September 2009. The album featured hits like “Muvan Li Achshav” (“Now I Understand”) and “Boi Ha Yom” (“Come Today”). Despite being certified gold, “Dmuyot” did not match the commercial success of his debut album. Eurovision Song Contest 2010 In December 2009, Harel was selected to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song “Milim” (“Words”). The contest was held in Oslo, Norway, where Harel’s performance earned Israel 14th place out of 39 entries. Despite the mid-range finish, he received significant accolades, winning all three Marcel Bezençon Awards for best artist, composition, and entry. Continued Career and Personal Life Harel continued to release music and perform extensively. His third album, “Shuv Me’ushar” (“Happy Again”), released in January 2012, included hits like “Mashehu Tov” (“Something Good”), “Tihye Li Ahava” (“I Will Have Love”) and “HaMea Ha-21” (“21st Century”). Harel also ventured into acting, starring in musical productions such as Les Miserables at the Habima Theatre and Peter Pan. He also played a main role in the musical Kim’at normali. 4th Album, Tsmarmoret In 2013, a new song was released, “Akhshav”. The song became #1 in the Israeli I-Tunes charts rightaway. That also counts for the second song, “Boom” in January 2014. In 2015, the first song from his new album came out: “Tsmarmoret”. It was followed by a single in English, “Hollow”, meant for the international market. Meanwhile, he released “Gadol Bishvilech” in Hebrew for the Israeli market. In the same year, Harel performed in Paris and London. Les Miserables and HaKokhav Haba Harel recorded “At Li Hakol”, the title song of the movie Galis. The song was released in April 2016. In August of the same year, the song “Boker Tov Motek” came out, followed two months later by “Anachnu po”. For the song “Milim shektot” he teamed up with Nasrin Kadri. In the last 3 months of 2016 Harel performed as Marius in Les Miserables. Jubilee In February 2017 a new song was released: “Ahava Mesovevet HaKol”. That was also the title of his compilation album, released for his 12 1/2 year jubilee as a singer. He also made a special tour, the tour of the decennium. In December of the same year, he released the song “Bein hashmikot”. Shortly after that, a cover version of “Im nin’alu”, Ofra Haza’s hit, came out. In 2019, he teamed up with Osher Bachta for the song “Kulam Oto Davar”. At the end of the year, the song “Aba ve’Aba” was released. In August 2020, he teamed up with Ania Bukhstein for the song “Kol hayom”. Recent years In February 2021, Harel’s new song “Chazak Al HaRitzpah” was released. In October of the same year, “Ba Li” came out. 2022 started with “Ad ShehaSheket Ya’azov”. Two months later he teamed up with Keren Peles for the song “Silchi li”. It was by the end of the year that his song “Lehargish Babayit” came out, with a video containing family pictures of his husband and kids. USA In June 2023 Harel Skaat went on tour in the USA, in a.o. New York and Los Angeles. In August of the same year, a new single called “Mi Yagid Li” was released. HaKokhav Haba Harel Skaat started to be a judge in the new series of HaKokhav Haba, the second season of an Israeli talent show, in 2014/2015. The contest was also the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2015. He continued to do so in the 2016 until the 2019 contest. In his personal life, Harel is openly gay. He married Idan Roll, a model and Knesset member, in March 2021. The couple has two children born through surrogacy. Harel is actively involved in charitable organizations supporting

Peter Nalitch & Friends

About Quick Facts NamePeter Andreyevich Nalitch Born30 April 1981 Nationality🇷🇺 Russian National SelectionEvrovidenie 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongLost And Forgotten (2010) Biography Youth and education Peter Nalitch, born on April 30, 1981, is a Russian musician and composer. Peter graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARCHI) in 2003, showcasing his aptitude in both technical and creative fields. However, music was an ever-present force in Peter’s life. His paternal grandfather, Zahid Omerovich Nalitch, was a renowned lyric tenor and broadcaster for the Yugoslav section of Moscow Radio, instilling in Peter an early appreciation for music. Zahid’s life story, marked by war and resilience, deeply influenced Peter. His grandfather, originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, faced severe hardships during World War II, including the loss of his singing ability due to a tragic injury. This legacy of perseverance and passion for music became a cornerstone of Peter’s identity. Peter’s formal music education began at the Myaskovsky Children’s Music School, followed by studies at the Music College of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Orpheus studio under Irina Mukhina. In 2010, he further honed his skills by entering the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, specializing in Academic Singing. Early career Nalitch’s music career took a significant leap in 2007 when he uploaded a self-made music video for his song “Guitar” on YouTube. The video quickly went viral, amassing 70,000 views in a month. This unexpected success led to his first public concert on November 9, 2007, at the Apshu club in Moscow. Following this, Peter formed the “Musical Collective of Peter Nalitch” (MKPN), which quickly gained popularity with successful concerts and a growing fan base. Between 2007 and 2010, MKPN toured extensively across Russia, supporting national sports teams at major events like the European Football Championship and the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Their first album, “Joy of Simple Melodies,” was released in 2008, followed by a concert film and maxi-single “Sea.” Eurovision In 2010, Peter Nalitch and his band represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with the song “Lost and Forgotten.” Their heartfelt performance earned them 11th place, cementing Peter’s reputation on the international stage. Eurovision was a pivotal moment in Peter’s career, exposing him to a wider audience and solidifying his status as a versatile artist. 2010 – 2018 Following Eurovision, Peter continued to diversify his musical repertoire. He ventured into classical opera, performing roles such as Rodolfo in Puccini’s “La Bohème” and Lensky in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” He also released several more albums, including “Merry Baboons” (2010) and “Goldfish” (2012), showcasing his evolving musical style. Peter’s innovative spirit led to the creation of albums like “Kitchen” (2013), featuring songs in the fictional Babur language, and “Reflections in Puddles” (2018), funded through crowdfunding. His involvement in multimedia projects, such as composing for the RT channel’s “Romanovs100” project, further highlights his versatility. From 2018 onwards, Peter’s career continued to flourish. On November 9, 2018, he released his eighth album “Reflections in Puddles,” which featured complex arrangements performed by a chamber orchestra. The album was funded by a successful crowdfunding campaign on Planeta.ru. 2019 – 2024 In 2019, Peter’s work on the RT multimedia project “Romanovs100” received significant recognition, earning a shortlist position for Clio Music in the “Best Use of Original Music” category and winning the Original Music award at the 2019 New York Festival TV & Film Awards. Additionally, he composed the soundtrack for the film “Call Me Drozd,” which premiered in December 2020 and received accolades at several film festivals. The same year, Nalitch participated in the All-Russian competition for young composers “The Score of the Future,” where he was awarded the first prize in the “Composition for Voice and Piano” category. In December 2019, he also performed at the opening of the independent opera house — the Moscow Opera House (MOD), taking on the role of Vaudémont in Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta.” 2020 saw the release of Peter’s ninth album “Morra” on October 23. Initially announced as a maxi-single, it expanded into a full-length album with 14 tracks, all funded through a crowdfunding campaign. The album’s presentation took place on December 19 at the Gorbunov Palace of Culture. In 2021, Peter released his first vinyl record, which included 11 tracks from his “Morra” album. He also contributed to the soundtrack of the film “Call Me Drozd,” which faced delays due to the pandemic but was well-received upon its eventual release. In May 2021, the film was presented at the V International Film Festival named after Vyacheslav Tikhonov in Pavlovsky Posad. Peter’s tenth album, “Pirates’ Songs,” was released on November 25, 2021, funded by his supporters on Planeta.ru. This album continued his tradition of blending various musical styles and exploring new creative territories. In 2022, Peter released his eleventh album “VIVAMUS” on February 4, again funded by a crowdfunding campaign. He was also recognized as the laureate of the first prize at the First All-Russian Competition for Composition and Instrumentation for the Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments. In 2023, Peter appeared on the TV show “My Hero” with Tatyana Ustinova, and in May, he defended his diploma at the Gnessin Academy by performing the suite “Oblomov’s Marshes” for symphony orchestra, choir, and soloists. His compositions continued to captivate audiences, with premieres of new works like “Diary of an Old Master” and his participation in significant cultural events. In 2024, Peter released his twelfth album “Vanya, the Bird, and the Striped Shirt” on April 12, featuring 55 tracks and created in collaboration with Herman Mogilevsky. The album’s concert version premiered on April 26 and 27 at the Central House of Architects in Moscow. Entries Lost And Forgotten Country🇷🇺 Russia Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsPeter Nalitch MusicPeter Nalitch FriendsYuri KostenkoSergey SokolovKostya ShvetsovDima SimonovDenis Marinkin Results Semi Points: 74Position: 7Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 90Position: 11Running order: 20 https://youtu.be/nFEwKjpDD2c?si=GKPf1NNZsCOLA5Ca