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Tommy Cash has won Eesti Laul 2025

The famous singer has won Eesti laul 2025 with “Espresso Macchiato”. He won over the jury and the public vote! He will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. estonia performs in the First Semi-Final. An-Marlen with “Külm” and Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with “Ma Ei Tea Sind” also made it towards the super final, but didn’t manage to win. These were the jury results for the Superfinal: Tommy Cash with 75 points An-Marlen with  68 points Janek with 58 points Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with 35 points FELIN with 34 points ANT with 32 points gem98 with 28 points ELYSA with  25 points Minimal Wind with 23 points Frants Tikerpuu with 20 points Stereo Terror with 17 points Johanna Elise with 16 points Anna Sahlene with 15 points Marta Lotta with 9 points Räpina Jack feat. Kaisa Ling with 6 points Tuuli Rand with 3 points This is Tommy’s song:

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What more happened last week?

We had a busy weekend. No fewer than 5 countries choose their entry for Basel, (and of course almost all of them on Saturday): Ireland :  Emmy –  “Layka Party”. Ukraine:  Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” Finland:   Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” Latvia:     Tautameitas –  “Bur man laimi” Malta:      Miriana Conte – “Kant”     But there was more to experience last week. Here is an overview of the most important news of the past week: Tuesday, February 4: Germany announced which 24 artists will participate in the national final. No big names; One band (“From Fall To Spring”) participated before. Thursday, February 6:  Denmark presents the 8 candidates. Among them is Tim Schou, who participated in the ESF with the group “A Friend In London” in 2011. Armenia announces the 12 candidates. No ex-Eurovision participants, but Athena Manoukian would have compete for Armenia in 2020. Friday, February 7: The Australian broadcaster let us know it will select the entry internally. Saturday, February 8: Lithuania and Sweden continue with their semi-finals, Iceland starts their semi final. Sunday, Fevruary 9: Miriana Conte (Malta)  was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning. She was hospitalized in a state of shock, but everything seems to be okay. She was not injured, nor were the other occupants. Remarkable: All entries are wholly or partly in their own language (well, Malta, English is an official language there). All participants from 2025 so far, their biography can be found on the 2025 page on our site.        

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What happened last week in the Eurovision universe?

What happened last week in the Eurovision universe? Well, it was a lot! From the host announcement to a former winner returning. Let’s see what happened last week in the Eurovision universe: 16 january Norway revealed the songs for their national selection Melodi Grand Prix. Two familiar names in the Eurovision family are competing: Wig Wam participated in the 2007 contest, and Bobbysocks even won the contest in 1985. 17 january Iceland announced the songs and artists for Söngvakeppnin. As in previous years, two semifinals with 5 songs each will be held. Different is that 3 songs of every semifinal will go to the final. There will be no wildcard. 18 january Moldova held its auditions. You can find details about the songs here and on the results here. Lithuania had their 2nd heat, results can be found here. Belgium also kicked off its national selection: four artists presented their songs.. You can listen to the songs here and rewatch the show here. Note that to rewatch the show, you have to make a VRT-profile. 20 january The hosts for Eurovision 2025 were announced! The event, set in Basel, Switzerland, will feature Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer. Michelle Hunziker (47): A renowned TV presenter best known for hosting Wetten, dass..? Hazel Brugger (31): A Swiss-German comedian celebrated for her work on Germany’s Heute-Show. She was named Best Female Comedian at the 2020 German Comedy Awards. Sandra Studer (55): A singer and presenter who represented Switzerland in Eurovision 1991, finishing fifth. The trio will host the grand final, with Studer and Brugger also presenting the semifinals. The three hosts, photo: EBU The upcoming week we will give you much more information about each individual host! Agenda for the upcoming week: 23 January Portugal publishes the contestants of their national final, and Ukrainian songs will be released.27 January Serbia releases their songs. Shows: Date Country Show/Link Time 22 January Israel (artist) HakoKhav Haba 20:30 CET 25 January Lithuania Eurovizija.LT, 3rd heat 20:00 CET 25 January Luxembourg Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 (national final) 20:00 CET 25 January Belgium Eurosong song presentation 20:45 CET  

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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Eurovision 2025 in Geneva or Basel

Swiss broadcaster SRG has announced the final two candidates to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest: Basel and Geneva. SRG has narrowed down the initial bids to these two cities. One of them will host the contest in Switzerland in May 2025, with the final decision to be made in late August. Cities had until the end of June to submit their bids based on a detailed list of requirements. Important criteria included arena facilities, public transport, sustainability, hotel availability, security, waste management, investment, event experience, and city support. A Eurovision Song Contest working group reviewed the bids from Basel, Geneva, Zurich, and Berne/Biel. This review involved both quantitative and qualitative criteria, as well as the cities’ commitment and creative ideas. The goal is to make Eurovision 2025 an unforgettable event. The accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) supervised the assessment of the bids. Following the recommendations of the working group, the ESC 2025 Steering Committee, led by SRG Director General Gilles Marchand, chose Basel and Geneva as the final candidates. Geneva, Commons.wikimedia.org Basel, Commons.wikimedia.org Switzerland will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 because of Nemo’s win in Malmö with the song “The Code,” which scored 591 points in the Grand Final, marking Switzerland’s third Eurovision victory.

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🇮🇸 Blast from the Past: Iceland 1989

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today this year’s last one before we fully head over to the national final season: Iceland 1989. Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest Iceland’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest is a tale of persistence, creativity, and cultural expression. Debuting in 1986, this small island nation has become a Eurovision staple, despite never securing the coveted first place. Iceland’s music scene, known for its distinctiveness and innovation, is reflected in their Eurovision entries, ranging from pop and rock to avant-garde and electronic. Iceland’s near-victories include the uptempo song Selma presented in 1999: “All Out Of Luck” and Yohanna‘s heartfelt ballad “Is It True?” in 2009. Both songs reached a 2nd place. Daði og Gagnamagnið‘s quirky, yet catchy “Think About Things” was the top favourite to win in 2020. Unfortunately it didn’t happen as the contest was cancelled due to COVID19. One Icelandic entry ended up with a zero: “Það sem enginn sér” by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson. That is the song we talk about today. photo: RUV Söngvakeppnin 1989 The Icelandic national final is called Söngvakeppnin. In 1989 it contained only five songs, being: “Það sem enginn sér“, by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, 66 pts, 1st “Þú leiddir mig i ljós“, by Jóhanna Linnet, 30 pts, 5th “Linudans“, by Ellen Kristjánsdóttir & Mannakorn, 58 pts, 2nd “Sóley“, by Björgvin Halldórsson & Katla Maria, 44 pts, 4th “Alpatwist” by Bítlavinafélagið, 58 pts, 2nd When the winner was announced, it was not a happy moment for Daniel. Whoever saw the national final could conclude that the singer didn’t express a single sign of happiness. The entire show can be watched here. Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, an Icelandic musician with a distinctive artistic vision, has carved a unique niche in the world of music. Born on August 26, 1969, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Daniel Ágúst grew up in a country known for its rich musical heritage and stunning landscapes, both of which have influenced his artistic journey. Daniel Ágúst’s musical career began to take shape in the 1980s when he co-founded the band Nýdönsk, one of Iceland’s most popular bands. Known for their blend of rock and brass, Nýdönsk became a cornerstone of the Icelandic music scene. His tenure with Nýdönsk showcased his versatility as a musician and his ability to blend different genres seamlessly. In 1989, as said, he won Söngvakeppnin and thus represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, Daniel didn’t manage to earn any points with his song. In 1994, Daniel Ágúst’s musical direction took a significant turn when he joined GusGus, a collective known for its eclectic mix of electronic, house, and techno music. As one of the founding members, he contributed to the band’s first two albums, notably their self-titled debut and “Polydistortion,” which gained international acclaim. His work with GusGus solidified his reputation as a talented and innovative artist in the electronic music scene. After his stint with GusGus, Daniel Ágúst embarked on a solo career, exploring new musical territories. His solo debut, “Swallowed a Star” (2005), was a critical success, lauded for its experimental approach and emotional depth. The album demonstrated his ability to craft intricate soundscapes that are both haunting and beautiful. Aside from his band and solo work, Daniel Ágúst has been involved in various collaborations and projects, contributing to film soundtracks and working with other artists. Það sem enginn sér “Það sem enginn sér” stands out for its emotive and introspective nature, showcasing Daniel Ágúst’s distinctive vocal style. The song’s lyrical depth, exploring themes of introspection and the unseen struggles of the human experience, resonated with the Icelandic audience, making it a strong choice for Eurovision. The song was written and composed by Valgeir Guðjónsson, who previously wrote the 1987 Icelandic entry for Halla Márgret. However, despite its artistic merit and Daniel Ágúst’s compelling performance, “Það sem enginn sér” faced an unexpected setback at the contest. In a turn of events that stunned both the Icelandic delegation and Eurovision fans, the song received zero points, joining the infamous “nul points” club in Eurovision history.

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Germany decides tonight

Germany will select it’s entry tonight. Out of the 9 entries you’ll find below, one will be selected by international juries (50%) and televoters (online/tele/SMS). The show starts at 22:20 CET and you can watch it here and here. 1 Trong Dare to be different 2 René Miller Concrete heart 3 Anica Russo Once upon a dream 4 Lonely spring Misfit 5 Will Church Hold on 6 Patty Gurdy Melodies of hope 7 Ikke Hüftgold Lied mit gutem Text 8 Frida Gold Alle Frauen in mir sind müde 9 Lord of the Lost Blood & glitter

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Malta: third quarterfinal MESC 2023

Tonight, Malta heads to the third quarter final of MESC (Malta Eurovision Song Contest). The show starts on 21.00 CET and you can watch it here. Four quarter finals will be held. Out of 14 songs, 8 will be chosen to go to the semifinal. The songs are: Andre’ Portelli sings “Broken hill” Bradley Debono sings “Blackout” Cheryl Balzan sings “La la land” Chris Grech sings “Indescribable” Dominic & Anna sing “Whatever wind may blow” Giada sings “I depend on you” Greta Tude sings “Sound of my stillettos” Jake sings “Love you like that” James Louis sings “Dream” Jessika sings “Unapologetic” John Galea sings “Trailblazer” Maria Christina sings “Our flame” Ryan Hili sings “In the silence” Stefan Galea sings “Heartbreaker”   Bradley Debono took part in X-Factor 2019, the auditions.Chris Grech was in MESC 2013 (5th), 2014 (13th), 2015 (4th) and X-Factor 2019 (12th).Dominic Cini took part in 2009 (semifinals), 2010 (semifinals), 2015 (12th), 2016 (13th).Anna Azzopardi was present in 2011 (semifinal), 2012 (semifinal), X-Factor 2019 (last 12).Giada took part in MESC last year and became 13th.Jessika took part in MESC 2008 (semifinal), 2009 (semifinal), 2010 (semifinal), 2011 (15th), 2013 (8th), 2014 (8th), 2015 (8th), 2015 (7th) and 2022 (17th). She represented San Marino in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Who we are”, in duet with Jennifer Brening.Maria Christina took part in X-Factor 2019 (auditions).Stefan Galea took part in MESC 2016 (semifinal) and X-Factor 2019 (bootcamp) Note that Aidan, who participated in the first quarterfinal, is disqualified. However, he will go to court to make his disqualification undone. To be continued….

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Another Summer Night. EU Summer party

Ivi Adamou was born and raised in Agia Napa, Cyprus. She was internally elected to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The song  “La La Love” was the winning song of the National Final. The song was named as a “halfway house between Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” . Critics  described it as an “upbeat entry and does appear quite refreshing” and said that despite the fact that the song has been a fan favorite, it won’t be able to win. They were right about that, but she did very well. The song finished 7th in its semi-final and 16th in the grand final, Cyprus’s best result since Lisa Andreas came 5th in the 2004 grand final with “Stronger Every Minute”  Follow our Eurovision Summer Party on Spotify and YouTube  

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1st Rehearsal Spain.

Blas Cantó starts his act, dressed in black, without music. He is alone on stage with a starry sky and moon in the background. Blas does not impress. Appears insecure, and this does not benefit his voice. There is work to be done for Spain. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

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Tommy Cash has won Eesti Laul 2025

The famous singer has won Eesti laul 2025 with “Espresso Macchiato”. He won over the jury and the public vote! He will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. estonia performs in the First Semi-Final. An-Marlen with “Külm” and Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with “Ma Ei Tea Sind” also made it towards the super final, but didn’t manage to win. These were the jury results for the Superfinal: Tommy Cash with 75 points An-Marlen with  68 points Janek with 58 points Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with 35 points FELIN with 34 points ANT with 32 points gem98 with 28 points ELYSA with  25 points Minimal Wind with 23 points Frants Tikerpuu with 20 points Stereo Terror with 17 points Johanna Elise with 16 points Anna Sahlene with 15 points Marta Lotta with 9 points Räpina Jack feat. Kaisa Ling with 6 points Tuuli Rand with 3 points This is Tommy’s song:

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What more happened last week?

We had a busy weekend. No fewer than 5 countries choose their entry for Basel, (and of course almost all of them on Saturday): Ireland :  Emmy –  “Layka Party”. Ukraine:  Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” Finland:   Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” Latvia:     Tautameitas –  “Bur man laimi” Malta:      Miriana Conte – “Kant”     But there was more to experience last week. Here is an overview of the most important news of the past week: Tuesday, February 4: Germany announced which 24 artists will participate in the national final. No big names; One band (“From Fall To Spring”) participated before. Thursday, February 6:  Denmark presents the 8 candidates. Among them is Tim Schou, who participated in the ESF with the group “A Friend In London” in 2011. Armenia announces the 12 candidates. No ex-Eurovision participants, but Athena Manoukian would have compete for Armenia in 2020. Friday, February 7: The Australian broadcaster let us know it will select the entry internally. Saturday, February 8: Lithuania and Sweden continue with their semi-finals, Iceland starts their semi final. Sunday, Fevruary 9: Miriana Conte (Malta)  was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning. She was hospitalized in a state of shock, but everything seems to be okay. She was not injured, nor were the other occupants. Remarkable: All entries are wholly or partly in their own language (well, Malta, English is an official language there). All participants from 2025 so far, their biography can be found on the 2025 page on our site.        

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What happened last week in the Eurovision universe?

What happened last week in the Eurovision universe? Well, it was a lot! From the host announcement to a former winner returning. Let’s see what happened last week in the Eurovision universe: 16 january Norway revealed the songs for their national selection Melodi Grand Prix. Two familiar names in the Eurovision family are competing: Wig Wam participated in the 2007 contest, and Bobbysocks even won the contest in 1985. 17 january Iceland announced the songs and artists for Söngvakeppnin. As in previous years, two semifinals with 5 songs each will be held. Different is that 3 songs of every semifinal will go to the final. There will be no wildcard. 18 january Moldova held its auditions. You can find details about the songs here and on the results here. Lithuania had their 2nd heat, results can be found here. Belgium also kicked off its national selection: four artists presented their songs.. You can listen to the songs here and rewatch the show here. Note that to rewatch the show, you have to make a VRT-profile. 20 january The hosts for Eurovision 2025 were announced! The event, set in Basel, Switzerland, will feature Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer. Michelle Hunziker (47): A renowned TV presenter best known for hosting Wetten, dass..? Hazel Brugger (31): A Swiss-German comedian celebrated for her work on Germany’s Heute-Show. She was named Best Female Comedian at the 2020 German Comedy Awards. Sandra Studer (55): A singer and presenter who represented Switzerland in Eurovision 1991, finishing fifth. The trio will host the grand final, with Studer and Brugger also presenting the semifinals. The three hosts, photo: EBU The upcoming week we will give you much more information about each individual host! Agenda for the upcoming week: 23 January Portugal publishes the contestants of their national final, and Ukrainian songs will be released.27 January Serbia releases their songs. Shows: Date Country Show/Link Time 22 January Israel (artist) HakoKhav Haba 20:30 CET 25 January Lithuania Eurovizija.LT, 3rd heat 20:00 CET 25 January Luxembourg Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 (national final) 20:00 CET 25 January Belgium Eurosong song presentation 20:45 CET  

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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Eurovision 2025 in Geneva or Basel

Swiss broadcaster SRG has announced the final two candidates to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest: Basel and Geneva. SRG has narrowed down the initial bids to these two cities. One of them will host the contest in Switzerland in May 2025, with the final decision to be made in late August. Cities had until the end of June to submit their bids based on a detailed list of requirements. Important criteria included arena facilities, public transport, sustainability, hotel availability, security, waste management, investment, event experience, and city support. A Eurovision Song Contest working group reviewed the bids from Basel, Geneva, Zurich, and Berne/Biel. This review involved both quantitative and qualitative criteria, as well as the cities’ commitment and creative ideas. The goal is to make Eurovision 2025 an unforgettable event. The accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) supervised the assessment of the bids. Following the recommendations of the working group, the ESC 2025 Steering Committee, led by SRG Director General Gilles Marchand, chose Basel and Geneva as the final candidates. Geneva, Commons.wikimedia.org Basel, Commons.wikimedia.org Switzerland will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 because of Nemo’s win in Malmö with the song “The Code,” which scored 591 points in the Grand Final, marking Switzerland’s third Eurovision victory.

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🇮🇸 Blast from the Past: Iceland 1989

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today this year’s last one before we fully head over to the national final season: Iceland 1989. Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest Iceland’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest is a tale of persistence, creativity, and cultural expression. Debuting in 1986, this small island nation has become a Eurovision staple, despite never securing the coveted first place. Iceland’s music scene, known for its distinctiveness and innovation, is reflected in their Eurovision entries, ranging from pop and rock to avant-garde and electronic. Iceland’s near-victories include the uptempo song Selma presented in 1999: “All Out Of Luck” and Yohanna‘s heartfelt ballad “Is It True?” in 2009. Both songs reached a 2nd place. Daði og Gagnamagnið‘s quirky, yet catchy “Think About Things” was the top favourite to win in 2020. Unfortunately it didn’t happen as the contest was cancelled due to COVID19. One Icelandic entry ended up with a zero: “Það sem enginn sér” by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson. That is the song we talk about today. photo: RUV Söngvakeppnin 1989 The Icelandic national final is called Söngvakeppnin. In 1989 it contained only five songs, being: “Það sem enginn sér“, by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, 66 pts, 1st “Þú leiddir mig i ljós“, by Jóhanna Linnet, 30 pts, 5th “Linudans“, by Ellen Kristjánsdóttir & Mannakorn, 58 pts, 2nd “Sóley“, by Björgvin Halldórsson & Katla Maria, 44 pts, 4th “Alpatwist” by Bítlavinafélagið, 58 pts, 2nd When the winner was announced, it was not a happy moment for Daniel. Whoever saw the national final could conclude that the singer didn’t express a single sign of happiness. The entire show can be watched here. Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, an Icelandic musician with a distinctive artistic vision, has carved a unique niche in the world of music. Born on August 26, 1969, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Daniel Ágúst grew up in a country known for its rich musical heritage and stunning landscapes, both of which have influenced his artistic journey. Daniel Ágúst’s musical career began to take shape in the 1980s when he co-founded the band Nýdönsk, one of Iceland’s most popular bands. Known for their blend of rock and brass, Nýdönsk became a cornerstone of the Icelandic music scene. His tenure with Nýdönsk showcased his versatility as a musician and his ability to blend different genres seamlessly. In 1989, as said, he won Söngvakeppnin and thus represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, Daniel didn’t manage to earn any points with his song. In 1994, Daniel Ágúst’s musical direction took a significant turn when he joined GusGus, a collective known for its eclectic mix of electronic, house, and techno music. As one of the founding members, he contributed to the band’s first two albums, notably their self-titled debut and “Polydistortion,” which gained international acclaim. His work with GusGus solidified his reputation as a talented and innovative artist in the electronic music scene. After his stint with GusGus, Daniel Ágúst embarked on a solo career, exploring new musical territories. His solo debut, “Swallowed a Star” (2005), was a critical success, lauded for its experimental approach and emotional depth. The album demonstrated his ability to craft intricate soundscapes that are both haunting and beautiful. Aside from his band and solo work, Daniel Ágúst has been involved in various collaborations and projects, contributing to film soundtracks and working with other artists. Það sem enginn sér “Það sem enginn sér” stands out for its emotive and introspective nature, showcasing Daniel Ágúst’s distinctive vocal style. The song’s lyrical depth, exploring themes of introspection and the unseen struggles of the human experience, resonated with the Icelandic audience, making it a strong choice for Eurovision. The song was written and composed by Valgeir Guðjónsson, who previously wrote the 1987 Icelandic entry for Halla Márgret. However, despite its artistic merit and Daniel Ágúst’s compelling performance, “Það sem enginn sér” faced an unexpected setback at the contest. In a turn of events that stunned both the Icelandic delegation and Eurovision fans, the song received zero points, joining the infamous “nul points” club in Eurovision history.

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Germany decides tonight

Germany will select it’s entry tonight. Out of the 9 entries you’ll find below, one will be selected by international juries (50%) and televoters (online/tele/SMS). The show starts at 22:20 CET and you can watch it here and here. 1 Trong Dare to be different 2 René Miller Concrete heart 3 Anica Russo Once upon a dream 4 Lonely spring Misfit 5 Will Church Hold on 6 Patty Gurdy Melodies of hope 7 Ikke Hüftgold Lied mit gutem Text 8 Frida Gold Alle Frauen in mir sind müde 9 Lord of the Lost Blood & glitter

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Malta: third quarterfinal MESC 2023

Tonight, Malta heads to the third quarter final of MESC (Malta Eurovision Song Contest). The show starts on 21.00 CET and you can watch it here. Four quarter finals will be held. Out of 14 songs, 8 will be chosen to go to the semifinal. The songs are: Andre’ Portelli sings “Broken hill” Bradley Debono sings “Blackout” Cheryl Balzan sings “La la land” Chris Grech sings “Indescribable” Dominic & Anna sing “Whatever wind may blow” Giada sings “I depend on you” Greta Tude sings “Sound of my stillettos” Jake sings “Love you like that” James Louis sings “Dream” Jessika sings “Unapologetic” John Galea sings “Trailblazer” Maria Christina sings “Our flame” Ryan Hili sings “In the silence” Stefan Galea sings “Heartbreaker”   Bradley Debono took part in X-Factor 2019, the auditions.Chris Grech was in MESC 2013 (5th), 2014 (13th), 2015 (4th) and X-Factor 2019 (12th).Dominic Cini took part in 2009 (semifinals), 2010 (semifinals), 2015 (12th), 2016 (13th).Anna Azzopardi was present in 2011 (semifinal), 2012 (semifinal), X-Factor 2019 (last 12).Giada took part in MESC last year and became 13th.Jessika took part in MESC 2008 (semifinal), 2009 (semifinal), 2010 (semifinal), 2011 (15th), 2013 (8th), 2014 (8th), 2015 (8th), 2015 (7th) and 2022 (17th). She represented San Marino in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Who we are”, in duet with Jennifer Brening.Maria Christina took part in X-Factor 2019 (auditions).Stefan Galea took part in MESC 2016 (semifinal) and X-Factor 2019 (bootcamp) Note that Aidan, who participated in the first quarterfinal, is disqualified. However, he will go to court to make his disqualification undone. To be continued….

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Another Summer Night. EU Summer party

Ivi Adamou was born and raised in Agia Napa, Cyprus. She was internally elected to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The song  “La La Love” was the winning song of the National Final. The song was named as a “halfway house between Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” . Critics  described it as an “upbeat entry and does appear quite refreshing” and said that despite the fact that the song has been a fan favorite, it won’t be able to win. They were right about that, but she did very well. The song finished 7th in its semi-final and 16th in the grand final, Cyprus’s best result since Lisa Andreas came 5th in the 2004 grand final with “Stronger Every Minute”  Follow our Eurovision Summer Party on Spotify and YouTube  

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1st Rehearsal Spain.

Blas Cantó starts his act, dressed in black, without music. He is alone on stage with a starry sky and moon in the background. Blas does not impress. Appears insecure, and this does not benefit his voice. There is work to be done for Spain. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

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Tommy Cash has won Eesti Laul 2025

The famous singer has won Eesti laul 2025 with “Espresso Macchiato”. He won over the jury and the public vote! He will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. estonia performs in the First Semi-Final. An-Marlen with “Külm” and Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with “Ma Ei Tea Sind” also made it towards the super final, but didn’t manage to win. These were the jury results for the Superfinal: Tommy Cash with 75 points An-Marlen with  68 points Janek with 58 points Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with 35 points FELIN with 34 points ANT with 32 points gem98 with 28 points ELYSA with  25 points Minimal Wind with 23 points Frants Tikerpuu with 20 points Stereo Terror with 17 points Johanna Elise with 16 points Anna Sahlene with 15 points Marta Lotta with 9 points Räpina Jack feat. Kaisa Ling with 6 points Tuuli Rand with 3 points This is Tommy’s song:

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What more happened last week?

We had a busy weekend. No fewer than 5 countries choose their entry for Basel, (and of course almost all of them on Saturday): Ireland :  Emmy –  “Layka Party”. Ukraine:  Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” Finland:   Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” Latvia:     Tautameitas –  “Bur man laimi” Malta:      Miriana Conte – “Kant”     But there was more to experience last week. Here is an overview of the most important news of the past week: Tuesday, February 4: Germany announced which 24 artists will participate in the national final. No big names; One band (“From Fall To Spring”) participated before. Thursday, February 6:  Denmark presents the 8 candidates. Among them is Tim Schou, who participated in the ESF with the group “A Friend In London” in 2011. Armenia announces the 12 candidates. No ex-Eurovision participants, but Athena Manoukian would have compete for Armenia in 2020. Friday, February 7: The Australian broadcaster let us know it will select the entry internally. Saturday, February 8: Lithuania and Sweden continue with their semi-finals, Iceland starts their semi final. Sunday, Fevruary 9: Miriana Conte (Malta)  was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning. She was hospitalized in a state of shock, but everything seems to be okay. She was not injured, nor were the other occupants. Remarkable: All entries are wholly or partly in their own language (well, Malta, English is an official language there). All participants from 2025 so far, their biography can be found on the 2025 page on our site.        

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What happened last week in the Eurovision universe?

What happened last week in the Eurovision universe? Well, it was a lot! From the host announcement to a former winner returning. Let’s see what happened last week in the Eurovision universe: 16 january Norway revealed the songs for their national selection Melodi Grand Prix. Two familiar names in the Eurovision family are competing: Wig Wam participated in the 2007 contest, and Bobbysocks even won the contest in 1985. 17 january Iceland announced the songs and artists for Söngvakeppnin. As in previous years, two semifinals with 5 songs each will be held. Different is that 3 songs of every semifinal will go to the final. There will be no wildcard. 18 january Moldova held its auditions. You can find details about the songs here and on the results here. Lithuania had their 2nd heat, results can be found here. Belgium also kicked off its national selection: four artists presented their songs.. You can listen to the songs here and rewatch the show here. Note that to rewatch the show, you have to make a VRT-profile. 20 january The hosts for Eurovision 2025 were announced! The event, set in Basel, Switzerland, will feature Michelle Hunziker, Hazel Brugger, and Sandra Studer. Michelle Hunziker (47): A renowned TV presenter best known for hosting Wetten, dass..? Hazel Brugger (31): A Swiss-German comedian celebrated for her work on Germany’s Heute-Show. She was named Best Female Comedian at the 2020 German Comedy Awards. Sandra Studer (55): A singer and presenter who represented Switzerland in Eurovision 1991, finishing fifth. The trio will host the grand final, with Studer and Brugger also presenting the semifinals. The three hosts, photo: EBU The upcoming week we will give you much more information about each individual host! Agenda for the upcoming week: 23 January Portugal publishes the contestants of their national final, and Ukrainian songs will be released.27 January Serbia releases their songs. Shows: Date Country Show/Link Time 22 January Israel (artist) HakoKhav Haba 20:30 CET 25 January Lithuania Eurovizija.LT, 3rd heat 20:00 CET 25 January Luxembourg Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 (national final) 20:00 CET 25 January Belgium Eurosong song presentation 20:45 CET  

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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Eurovision 2025 in Geneva or Basel

Swiss broadcaster SRG has announced the final two candidates to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest: Basel and Geneva. SRG has narrowed down the initial bids to these two cities. One of them will host the contest in Switzerland in May 2025, with the final decision to be made in late August. Cities had until the end of June to submit their bids based on a detailed list of requirements. Important criteria included arena facilities, public transport, sustainability, hotel availability, security, waste management, investment, event experience, and city support. A Eurovision Song Contest working group reviewed the bids from Basel, Geneva, Zurich, and Berne/Biel. This review involved both quantitative and qualitative criteria, as well as the cities’ commitment and creative ideas. The goal is to make Eurovision 2025 an unforgettable event. The accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) supervised the assessment of the bids. Following the recommendations of the working group, the ESC 2025 Steering Committee, led by SRG Director General Gilles Marchand, chose Basel and Geneva as the final candidates. Geneva, Commons.wikimedia.org Basel, Commons.wikimedia.org Switzerland will host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 because of Nemo’s win in Malmö with the song “The Code,” which scored 591 points in the Grand Final, marking Switzerland’s third Eurovision victory.

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🇮🇸 Blast from the Past: Iceland 1989

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today this year’s last one before we fully head over to the national final season: Iceland 1989. Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest Iceland’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest is a tale of persistence, creativity, and cultural expression. Debuting in 1986, this small island nation has become a Eurovision staple, despite never securing the coveted first place. Iceland’s music scene, known for its distinctiveness and innovation, is reflected in their Eurovision entries, ranging from pop and rock to avant-garde and electronic. Iceland’s near-victories include the uptempo song Selma presented in 1999: “All Out Of Luck” and Yohanna‘s heartfelt ballad “Is It True?” in 2009. Both songs reached a 2nd place. Daði og Gagnamagnið‘s quirky, yet catchy “Think About Things” was the top favourite to win in 2020. Unfortunately it didn’t happen as the contest was cancelled due to COVID19. One Icelandic entry ended up with a zero: “Það sem enginn sér” by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson. That is the song we talk about today. photo: RUV Söngvakeppnin 1989 The Icelandic national final is called Söngvakeppnin. In 1989 it contained only five songs, being: “Það sem enginn sér“, by Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, 66 pts, 1st “Þú leiddir mig i ljós“, by Jóhanna Linnet, 30 pts, 5th “Linudans“, by Ellen Kristjánsdóttir & Mannakorn, 58 pts, 2nd “Sóley“, by Björgvin Halldórsson & Katla Maria, 44 pts, 4th “Alpatwist” by Bítlavinafélagið, 58 pts, 2nd When the winner was announced, it was not a happy moment for Daniel. Whoever saw the national final could conclude that the singer didn’t express a single sign of happiness. The entire show can be watched here. Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson Daniel Ágúst Haraldsson, an Icelandic musician with a distinctive artistic vision, has carved a unique niche in the world of music. Born on August 26, 1969, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Daniel Ágúst grew up in a country known for its rich musical heritage and stunning landscapes, both of which have influenced his artistic journey. Daniel Ágúst’s musical career began to take shape in the 1980s when he co-founded the band Nýdönsk, one of Iceland’s most popular bands. Known for their blend of rock and brass, Nýdönsk became a cornerstone of the Icelandic music scene. His tenure with Nýdönsk showcased his versatility as a musician and his ability to blend different genres seamlessly. In 1989, as said, he won Söngvakeppnin and thus represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately, Daniel didn’t manage to earn any points with his song. In 1994, Daniel Ágúst’s musical direction took a significant turn when he joined GusGus, a collective known for its eclectic mix of electronic, house, and techno music. As one of the founding members, he contributed to the band’s first two albums, notably their self-titled debut and “Polydistortion,” which gained international acclaim. His work with GusGus solidified his reputation as a talented and innovative artist in the electronic music scene. After his stint with GusGus, Daniel Ágúst embarked on a solo career, exploring new musical territories. His solo debut, “Swallowed a Star” (2005), was a critical success, lauded for its experimental approach and emotional depth. The album demonstrated his ability to craft intricate soundscapes that are both haunting and beautiful. Aside from his band and solo work, Daniel Ágúst has been involved in various collaborations and projects, contributing to film soundtracks and working with other artists. Það sem enginn sér “Það sem enginn sér” stands out for its emotive and introspective nature, showcasing Daniel Ágúst’s distinctive vocal style. The song’s lyrical depth, exploring themes of introspection and the unseen struggles of the human experience, resonated with the Icelandic audience, making it a strong choice for Eurovision. The song was written and composed by Valgeir Guðjónsson, who previously wrote the 1987 Icelandic entry for Halla Márgret. However, despite its artistic merit and Daniel Ágúst’s compelling performance, “Það sem enginn sér” faced an unexpected setback at the contest. In a turn of events that stunned both the Icelandic delegation and Eurovision fans, the song received zero points, joining the infamous “nul points” club in Eurovision history.

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Germany decides tonight

Germany will select it’s entry tonight. Out of the 9 entries you’ll find below, one will be selected by international juries (50%) and televoters (online/tele/SMS). The show starts at 22:20 CET and you can watch it here and here. 1 Trong Dare to be different 2 René Miller Concrete heart 3 Anica Russo Once upon a dream 4 Lonely spring Misfit 5 Will Church Hold on 6 Patty Gurdy Melodies of hope 7 Ikke Hüftgold Lied mit gutem Text 8 Frida Gold Alle Frauen in mir sind müde 9 Lord of the Lost Blood & glitter

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Malta: third quarterfinal MESC 2023

Tonight, Malta heads to the third quarter final of MESC (Malta Eurovision Song Contest). The show starts on 21.00 CET and you can watch it here. Four quarter finals will be held. Out of 14 songs, 8 will be chosen to go to the semifinal. The songs are: Andre’ Portelli sings “Broken hill” Bradley Debono sings “Blackout” Cheryl Balzan sings “La la land” Chris Grech sings “Indescribable” Dominic & Anna sing “Whatever wind may blow” Giada sings “I depend on you” Greta Tude sings “Sound of my stillettos” Jake sings “Love you like that” James Louis sings “Dream” Jessika sings “Unapologetic” John Galea sings “Trailblazer” Maria Christina sings “Our flame” Ryan Hili sings “In the silence” Stefan Galea sings “Heartbreaker”   Bradley Debono took part in X-Factor 2019, the auditions.Chris Grech was in MESC 2013 (5th), 2014 (13th), 2015 (4th) and X-Factor 2019 (12th).Dominic Cini took part in 2009 (semifinals), 2010 (semifinals), 2015 (12th), 2016 (13th).Anna Azzopardi was present in 2011 (semifinal), 2012 (semifinal), X-Factor 2019 (last 12).Giada took part in MESC last year and became 13th.Jessika took part in MESC 2008 (semifinal), 2009 (semifinal), 2010 (semifinal), 2011 (15th), 2013 (8th), 2014 (8th), 2015 (8th), 2015 (7th) and 2022 (17th). She represented San Marino in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Who we are”, in duet with Jennifer Brening.Maria Christina took part in X-Factor 2019 (auditions).Stefan Galea took part in MESC 2016 (semifinal) and X-Factor 2019 (bootcamp) Note that Aidan, who participated in the first quarterfinal, is disqualified. However, he will go to court to make his disqualification undone. To be continued….

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Another Summer Night. EU Summer party

Ivi Adamou was born and raised in Agia Napa, Cyprus. She was internally elected to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The song  “La La Love” was the winning song of the National Final. The song was named as a “halfway house between Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” . Critics  described it as an “upbeat entry and does appear quite refreshing” and said that despite the fact that the song has been a fan favorite, it won’t be able to win. They were right about that, but she did very well. The song finished 7th in its semi-final and 16th in the grand final, Cyprus’s best result since Lisa Andreas came 5th in the 2004 grand final with “Stronger Every Minute”  Follow our Eurovision Summer Party on Spotify and YouTube  

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1st Rehearsal Spain.

Blas Cantó starts his act, dressed in black, without music. He is alone on stage with a starry sky and moon in the background. Blas does not impress. Appears insecure, and this does not benefit his voice. There is work to be done for Spain. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

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Tommy Cash has won Eesti Laul 2025

The famous singer has won Eesti laul 2025 with “Espresso Macchiato”. He won over the jury and the public vote! He will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. estonia performs in the First Semi-Final. An-Marlen with “Külm” and Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with “Ma Ei Tea Sind” also made it towards the super final, but didn’t manage to win. These were the jury results for the Superfinal: Tommy Cash with 75 points An-Marlen with  68 points Janek with 58 points Andrei Zevakin featuring Karita with 35 points FELIN with 34 points ANT with 32 points gem98 with 28

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What more happened last week?

We had a busy weekend. No fewer than 5 countries choose their entry for Basel, (and of course almost all of them on Saturday): Ireland :  Emmy –  “Layka Party”. Ukraine:  Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” Finland:   Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” Latvia:     Tautameitas –  “Bur man laimi” Malta:      Miriana Conte – “Kant”     But there was more to experience last week. Here is an overview of the most important news of the past week: Tuesday, February 4: Germany announced which 24 artists will participate in the national final. No big names; One band (“From Fall To Spring”)

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What happened last week in the Eurovision universe?

What happened last week in the Eurovision universe? Well, it was a lot! From the host announcement to a former winner returning. Let’s see what happened last week in the Eurovision universe: 16 january Norway revealed the songs for their national selection Melodi Grand Prix. Two familiar names in the Eurovision family are competing: Wig Wam participated in the 2007 contest, and Bobbysocks even won the contest in 1985. 17 january Iceland announced the songs and artists for Söngvakeppnin. As in previous years, two semifinals with 5 songs each will be held. Different is that 3 songs of every semifinal will

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🇱🇹 Finalists are known in Lithuania

The two finalists are known in Lithuania. The first round of Eurovizija.LT was held. Anyanya and Justė Baradulinaitė will go to the final on 15 February. Here are the full results: Anyanya, “Running Out Of Time”, 24 Justė Baradulinaitė, “Tired”, 20 Mantas Ben, “Svajonės po 12”, 14 Ewa, “Tell me lie”, 14 Rūta Budreckaitė, “Tai kur namai”, 12 LIT, “You’re not alone”, 10 Viktorija Faith, “Scary beautiful”, 8 Euften, “Goodbye Hell”, 8 Aistay, “Meilę sapnavau”, 4 Winner Anyanya Runner up Justė Baradulinaitė  

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Eurovision 2025 in Geneva or Basel

Swiss broadcaster SRG has announced the final two candidates to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest: Basel and Geneva. SRG has narrowed down the initial bids to these two cities. One of them will host the contest in Switzerland in May 2025, with the final decision to be made in late August. Cities had until the end of June to submit their bids based on a detailed list of requirements. Important criteria included arena facilities, public transport, sustainability, hotel availability, security, waste management, investment, event experience, and city support. A Eurovision Song Contest working group reviewed the bids from Basel, Geneva,

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🇮🇸 Blast from the Past: Iceland 1989

We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today this year’s last one before we fully head over to the national final season: Iceland 1989. Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest Iceland’s journey in the Eurovision Song Contest is a tale of persistence, creativity, and cultural expression. Debuting in 1986, this small island nation has become a Eurovision staple, despite never securing the coveted first place. Iceland’s music scene, known for its distinctiveness and innovation, is reflected in their Eurovision entries, ranging from

Read More »

Germany decides tonight

Germany will select it’s entry tonight. Out of the 9 entries you’ll find below, one will be selected by international juries (50%) and televoters (online/tele/SMS). The show starts at 22:20 CET and you can watch it here and here. 1 Trong Dare to be different 2 René Miller Concrete heart 3 Anica Russo Once upon a dream 4 Lonely spring Misfit 5 Will Church Hold on 6 Patty Gurdy Melodies of hope 7 Ikke Hüftgold Lied mit gutem Text 8 Frida Gold Alle Frauen in mir sind müde 9 Lord of the Lost Blood & glitter

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Malta: third quarterfinal MESC 2023

Tonight, Malta heads to the third quarter final of MESC (Malta Eurovision Song Contest). The show starts on 21.00 CET and you can watch it here. Four quarter finals will be held. Out of 14 songs, 8 will be chosen to go to the semifinal. The songs are: Andre’ Portelli sings “Broken hill” Bradley Debono sings “Blackout” Cheryl Balzan sings “La la land” Chris Grech sings “Indescribable” Dominic & Anna sing “Whatever wind may blow” Giada sings “I depend on you” Greta Tude sings “Sound of my stillettos” Jake sings “Love you like that” James Louis sings “Dream” Jessika sings “Unapologetic” John Galea sings

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Another Summer Night. EU Summer party

Ivi Adamou was born and raised in Agia Napa, Cyprus. She was internally elected to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The song  “La La Love” was the winning song of the National Final. The song was named as a “halfway house between Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” . Critics  described it as an “upbeat entry and does appear quite refreshing” and said that despite the fact that the song has been a fan favorite, it won’t be able to win. They were right about that, but she did very well. The song finished 7th in its semi-final and

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1st Rehearsal Spain.

Blas Cantó starts his act, dressed in black, without music. He is alone on stage with a starry sky and moon in the background. Blas does not impress. Appears insecure, and this does not benefit his voice. There is work to be done for Spain. In Cooperation with Eurovision Artists Photo Credits: EBU

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