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Paula Seling

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts NamePaula Seling Born25 December 1978 Nationality🇷🇴 Romanian National SelectionSelecția Națională 2014Selecția Națională 2010Selecția Națională 2008Selecția Națională 2004Selecția Națională 2003Selecția Națională 1998 In Eurovision2014 Copenhagen2010 Oslo SongMiracle (2014, with Ovi)Playing With Fire (2010, with Ovi) Biography Paula Seling (b. December 25, 1978, Baia Mare, Romania) is a well-known artist, performer, TV personality, composer and former radio show host. She graduated from High School in, and then from the Higher School of Journalism. She studied singing and piano. Paula is trilingual and speaks, writes and composes in French, English, and Romanian. In addition, she also performs well in Italian. She sang with Al Bano, Anita Doth (lead singer of 2 Unlimited), Tony Hawks and in the opening of concerts held in Romania by Joan Baez, Chick Corea, Michael Bolton, Beyonce. She collaborated with video producer Andreea Păduraru, obtaining an award for one of these collaborations (together with the director) in 2003 on MTV. Seling opened her own production house, Unicorn Records, together with her brother, Paul Seling, and her husband. Paula Seling has released over thirteen albums (including three Christmas albums) and more than twenty singles, including two top-ten hits in the Romanian Top 100, a minor European hit, which entered the charts in Finland and Norway, as well as the UK Singles Chart, and holds a good position on the global popularity chart by Starcount, which ranks artists from around the world. In 1998, Paula Seling took part in Selecția Națională, the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, for the first time. The song “Te iubesc” reached a 4th place. In 2003 she reached one place higher with the song “Let’s go”. The song “Perfect” reached a 5th place in 2004, while, together with the band Provincialii, she reached a 3rd place again in 2008. In 2009, she released the music video for the single “Believe” from the album of the same name, which was launched a month earlier, specifically on June 10, at Silver Church. On March 6, 2010 she qualified for the 2010 Eurovision final in Oslo with the song “Playing With Fire together with Ovi.” They secured the third place in the Eurovision 2010 final in Oslo. In 2011, she accepted the invitation of Walt Disney Romania to lend her voice for the first time in an animated film, playing the role of Holley Shiftwell in the movie Cars 2 (the original voice belonging to Emily Mortimer). In 2012, she was chosen by Walt Disney to record the song “My Spirit Flies” (“I Can Really Fly”) for the Pixar Academy Award. In 2014, Paula and Ovi returned to Eurovision, this time with the song “Miracle”. A unique selling point in their act was Paula appearing as a hologram before the real Paula entered the stage. They reached the final again and secured the 12th place in it. In 2015, her new album “Povești De Iarnă” was released. A year later, Paula teamed up with Nicu Alifantis. Together they released the song “Weekend”. Shortly after that, her EP “De dragoste” came out. She also started teaching singing technics to young people in the Scoala de Muzika Paula Seling. Paula Seling teamed up with Ovi again, and with Adrian Enache, to release the album “Duelul Pianelor” in 2017. A year later, her new solo album “Steaua Răsare” was released. The duo teamed up again in January 2022 for the song “See You Again”. On June of the same year, her single “Soare Soare” came out, followed two months later by “Lasă doamne dor”. The song “Toata Lumea Are Un Dor” was released in September. Meanwhile, she worked on a project where she sang a song, “Neuitare”, based on the theme song of Schindlers List, in memory of the Romanian victims of the holocaust. In November 2022, Paula Seling released a new song and video, “Mandru cer senin”. For the folk songs “Ziua-i mare, Seara-i Sfântă” and “La Multi Ani de Sarbatori”, she teamed up with Ion Paladi. As a solo singer she released “Cel Mai Frumos Colind” and “S-a Nascut In Iesle”, all of these songs released in December 2022. In January 2023, Paula’s English song “My sweet and tender beast” was released, beside the English version of “Neuitare”, “I won’t light a candle”. In March “Tu nu vezi cerul” followed, and in the same month “Cer Si Mare Si Pamant”. Paula also played in a musical, “”vrăjitoarea Kera și cele 7 nestemate”. At the concert Potcoava de Aur she won a special award. In June 2023, Paula released a new single, “Noapte Calda”. The song was already written in 2000, but finally she made a video of it, recorded with The Angry Band. In October she released a new song, “Dor In Destin”. On 5 March 2024, Paula released a new single, “Inima Ce Inima Mi-a Dat”. Entries Miracle (& Ovi) Country🇷🇴 Romania Year2014 LanguageEnglish LyricsAndreas Sjo EngenFrida AmundsenKjetil HelgesenMarcus OnlyOvidiu CernăuţeanuPhilip Halloun MusicAndreas Sjo EngenFrida AmundsenKjetil HelgesenMarcus OnlyOvidiu CernăuţeanuPhilip Halloun BackingsJulie LindellLine KrogholmMads StormMarcus Only Results Semi Points: 125Position: 2Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: 72Position: 12Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/cAMpVodhiS4 Playing With Fire (& Ovi) Country🇷🇴 Romania Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsOvidiu Cernăuţeanu MusicOvidiu Cernăuţeanu BackingsAlexandra CraescuOana Puscatu Results Semi Points: 104Position: 4Running order: 10 Results Finals Points: 162Position: 3Running order: 19 https://youtu.be/J9EtMZXeQZw

Olia Tira

About Quick Facts NameOlga Tsyra Born01 August 1988 Nationality🇲🇩 Moldovan National SelectionO Melodie Pentru Europa 2014O Melodie Pentru Europa 2010O Melodie Pentru Europa 2009O Melodie Pentru Europa 2007O Melodie Pentru Europa 2006 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongRun Away (2010, with Sunstroke Project) Biography Olia Tira, also known by her stage name FLUX LIGHT, is a singer from Moldova. She was born on August 1, 1988, in Potsdam, East Germany, to a Soviet military family. At the age of 14, she began appearing in festivals and concerts. Tira attended school in Cahul and is currently studying at the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts in Chișinău. Her first album, titled “Your Place or Mine?”, was released in December 2006. It was produced by Nordika Multimedia, and all the songs were written by Ruslan Taranu. Tira participated in the Moldovan national finals for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, 2007, and 2009. In 2010, she was chosen to represent Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest along with SunStroke Project. They finished 22nd in the final. Tira also competed in Moldova’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 with the song “Never Stop No,” performing under the stage name FLUX LIGHT. She tied for sixth place but did not qualify to represent Moldova in the contest. In March 2015 Olia Tira released a new song, “Moj Angel”. In December of that year she was voted Woman of the Year in the “Voice of the Year” category. Meanwhile, Olia also worked as a model. In October 2016 it was time for yet another single, “Ya znayu tochno”. In 2017, she took part in The Power of Dance – Battle of the Strongest. In March 2018, Olia released a new single, “Fixcatine”. In October of the same year, the video of the song “Ultramarin” came out. On September 11, 2020, Olia was awarded Honored Artist of Moldova. In February 2022, she released a new single, called “Neodnoznachnye”. In May 2023 it was the song “My Champion”. In October of the same year, a video of her concert Kto ya was released. Olia Tira is also a goodwill ambassador for Unaids. Entries Run Away (with Sunstroke Project) Country🇲🇩 Moldova Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsAlina Galeţcaia MusicAnton RagozaSergey Stepanov Backings– Results Semi Points: 52Position: 10Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: 27Position: 22Running order: 4 https://youtu.be/pHXDMe6QV-U

Feminnem

About Quick Facts MembersNika Antolos (2010)Ivana Marić (2005)Neda ParmaćPamela Ramljak Active2004-2012, 2022- Nationality🇧🇦 Bosnian (Ivana, Pamela)🇭🇷 Croatian (Nika, Neda) National SelectionDora 2010Dora 2009Dora 2007BH Eurosong 2005 In Eurovision2010 Oslo2005 Kyiv SongLako je sve (2010)Call me (2005) Biography Feminnem is a Croatian female pop-dance group made up of Pamela Ramljak, Neda Parmać, and Nika Antolos. The group is known for writing their own songs and for their urban pop-dance music. Their name was inspired by the American rapper Eminem. Feminnem’s Beginnings In 2004, after participating in the TV show Hrvatski Idol, Pamela, Neda, and Ivana Marić formed Feminnem and released their first hit single, “Volim te, mrzim te.” They quickly became popular and became the leading Croatian girl band after the group Divas broke up. 2004 – 2007: First Eurovision, Feminnem Show, and Ivana Leaves In 2005, they represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Call Me” by Andrej Babić, finishing in 14th place. In December 2005, they released their first album, Feminnem Show, named after their TV show on BHT. In 2006, they performed at HRF with the song “Reci nešto, al’ ne šuti više.” In 2007, they competed in Dora with the song “Navika” and placed 9th. Later that year, Ivana left the group to start a solo career. Neda and Pamela began searching for a new member. 2007 – 2009: Nikol Joins and Leaves, Another Try at Dora Neda and Pamela held auditions and chose Nikol Bulat as the new member. They released the single “Chanel 5” and performed at HRF, winning an award for most online votes. In 2009, they competed in Dora with the song “Poljupci u boji,” placing 3rd. That summer, they performed at HRF with “Oye, Oye, Oye” featuring Spanish singer Alex Mungo. However, Nikol didn’t fit well with the group and left in late summer 2009 after many disagreements. 2009 – 2012: Second Eurovision, Lako je sve, Easy to See, and Breakup Neda and Pamela found a new member, Nika Antolos, who started her career on RTL’s Hrvatska traži zvijezdu. They released the hit single “Sve što ostaje.” In 2010, they competed in Dora with “Lako je sve,” winning the most points from the jury and televoters. They released their second album Lako je sve. In May, they competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 and placed 13th in the semifinals. They then released their third album Easy to See, with songs from Lako je sve in English and a Spanish song, “Mil Amantes.” They performed at the Mediterranean Song Festival in Budva and released the single “Baš mi je dobro” for the CMC Festival in Vodice. In April 2011, their new single “Sve što ti nisam znala dati” leaked online. In November 2011, they released “Subota bez tebe” with Antonija Šola and Branimir Mihaljević. In February 2012, they confirmed their breakup on Dalibor Petko’s music show. 2022: Return to Music In May 2022, the group announced on social media that they had reunited. Since December, Pamela and Neda had been thinking about bringing Feminnem back while recording a Christmas song. In March, they contacted Nika, who happily joined. They gave an exclusive interview to Story magazine about their comeback. They use the hashtag #FeminnemDokNePreminem to promote their return on social media. In early May, they released the single “Zajedno,” which they performed at the 14th CMC Festival in Vodice. On June 1, they released the official video for “Zajedno,” which received nearly 100,000 views in a week. 2023: Victory at the 70th Zagreb Festival They won the 70th Zagreb Festival with the song “Trending” in a duet with Alejandro Buendija (Saša Antić from TBF). Entries Lako je sve Country🇭🇷 Croatia Year2010 LanguageCroatian LyricsPamela RamljakNeda Parmać MusicBranimir Mihaljević DancersLydia IvekovićIrma Results Semi Points: 33Position: 13Running order: 15 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/JYU37jzeQTo?si=OehMW7HpduBWjFzr Call Me Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Year2005 LanguageEnglish LyricsAndrej Babić MusicAndrej Babić BackingsMija Martina?? Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 79Position: 14Running order: 21 https://youtu.be/Kqof50gLBIo?si=voGepXnKZ8tXruQH

Sieneke

About Quick Facts NameSieneke Clasina Gerdina Peeters Born01 April 1992 Nationality🇳🇱 Dutch National SelectionNationaal Songfestival 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongIk ben verliefd (sha-la-lie) (2010) Biography Sieneke Clasina Gerdina Peeters (Nijmegen, April 1, 1992) is a Dutch singer. She grew up in a close family with her mother, father, and younger brother. As a child, she loved dancing and singing. She sang at parties all over the country. At one of her shows in Dordrecht, famous Dutch singer Marianne Weber discovered her. In 2007, Sieneke released a CD with six covers of songs from the 1980s. She made the CD “It’s My Dream” herself. She studied hairdressing at ROC Nijmegen. In 2010, she joined the National Song Festival. All participants sang a version of the song “Ik ben verliefd (sha-la-lie)” by Pierre Kartner. Sieneke won after Kartner chose her because the jury and audience votes were tied. He said, “then let’s go with Sieneke,” making her the Dutch representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo. She didn’t reach the final, placing 14th out of 17 in the semi-final. In early 2011, Sieneke joined the SBS6 show Sterren Dansen op het IJs and finished fourth. She lost in the quarter-finals to singer Monique Smit. In August, Sieneke and Marianne Weber ended their business partnership. In 2015, Sieneke was on the RTL 5 show Shopping Queens VIPS and finished in fourth place. In 2021, Sieneke was on the 21st season of the RTL 4 show Expeditie Robinson. She was the fourth to leave and finished 23rd. She was also a secret singer on the TV show Secret Duets that year. In December 2022 she released the song “Vaya Con Dios”, a duet with the famous Dutch singer Frans Bauer. The song became a hit in The Netherlands. It was followed by a tour of the two together, another song, “Een nacht met jou” and a TV Show. It resulted in the album “Frans & Sieneke”. The album reached the #2 spot in the album charts. Sieneke went on to perform solo with a new single, “De nacht is nog zo lang”. However, in October 2023 Frans and Sieneke released a video together again, “Die lach op jouw gezicht”. Entries Ik ben verliefd (Sha-la-lie) Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands Year2010 LanguageDutch LyricsPierre Kartner MusicPierre Kartner BackingsKelly Ter HorstYvette KeijzersWiesje WesterlakenPeter van der Poort (mime)Floor van der Poort (mime) Results Semi Points: 29Position: 14Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/HdA2SsM3BLI?si=IA8puW7ABYvcKXsV

Anna Bergendahl

About Quick Facts NameAnna Henrietta Bergendahl Born11 December 1991 Nationality🇸🇪 Swedish National SelectionMelodifestivalen 2022Melodifestivalen 2020Melodifestivalen 2019Melodifestivalen 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongThis Is My Life (2010) Biography Anna Henrietta Bergendahl, born December 11, 1991, in Hägersten, Stockholm, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and doctor. Bergendahl performed in public for the first time at the age of eight, singing Céline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” in York Cathedral, UK. At age 12, she also appeared on the TV4 program Super Troupers with the song “Play That Funky Music” in 2004. Anna Bergendahl successfully auditioned for the fifth season of TV4’s talent series Idol 2008. She finished in fifth place in the competition. Anna participated in Melodifestivalen 2010, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “This Is My Life”. The song won the final at Globen on March 13 with 214 points. Therefore, Bergendahl represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo. “This Is My Life” was the first ballad to win the festival since “Kärleken är” in 1998. It was also Sweden’s 50th entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. The entry did not advance to the final after the second semifinal, finishing in eleventh place. It was the first and only time since the introduction of the qualifying rounds in 2004 that Sweden missed the Eurovision final. After Eurovision, Bergendahl toured Sweden and appeared on popular programs such as Allsång på Skansen, Sommarkrysset, and Lotta på Liseberg. On August 22, 2012, the single “Live And Let Go” was released. It was produced and recorded in Los Angeles and featured on Bergendahl’s second studio album, “Something To Believe In,” released on October 24, 2012. The album was also launched in January 2013 via Decca Records in the USA. The songs on the album were written and produced by Bergendahl herself, along with Larry Klein. In December 2013, SVT aired a documentary about Bergendahl’s life in the USA. In 2014, Bergendahl wrote music with producer and songwriter Tobias Fröberg. The collaboration resulted in two singles released in 2015, “Business” and “For You.” In October of the same year, an EP, “Live From Sandkvie Studio,” featuring acoustic covers of Bergendahl’s own songs, was released. In 2016, Bergendahl took a step back from music to focus on her medical studies at Örebro University and her work as a goodwill ambassador for the UN project Flicka. In 2016, Bergendahl began studying medicine, and in January 2023, she graduated as a doctor. In 2018, Bergendahl released several singles, the EP “We Were Never Meant to Be Heroes,” and the Christmas song “Just Another Christmas.” The following year, she competed in Melodifestivalen 2019 for the second time with the song “Ashes to Ashes,” reaching the final via Andra chansen and finishing in tenth place. “Ashes to Ashes” topped Swedish radio and went platinum. Bergendahl also participated in Melodifestivalen 2020 with the song “Kingdom Come,” finishing in third place. The song became the second most played on Swedish radio and also went platinum. Later that year, the single “Thelma and Louise” reached third place on the radio charts. The EP “Vera” was released in October 2020, containing five self-written songs by Bergendahl. At the end of the year, she released the Christmas single “It Never Snows In California.” In 2021, Bergendahl released the songs “Grain Of Trust” and “Bottom Of This Bottle,” the latter being a duet with Tyler Rich. Bergendahl competed in Melodifestivalen 2022 with the entry “Higher Power,” which qualified from the fourth heat to the semifinal (formerly known as Andra chansen) and advanced to the final. In July of the same year, she released a new song, “Demons and dreams”. On 18 November 2022, her Christmas EP “Merry Christmas everyone” came out. Anna’s new single “Dance with me” was released on 21 April 2023. A new video followed in October: “How Do You Know”. In April 2024 she performed at the Eurovision Preparties in Madrid and Amsterdam. Entries This Is My Life Country🇸🇪 Sweden Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsKristian Lagerström MusicBobby Ljunggren BackingsKristian TåjeAnna LundströmEmmalisa NorrhamnJessica MarbergerMartin Kagemark Results Semi Points: 62Position: 11Running order: 6 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/hNk6CZ77ags?si=7baCjVvu_UrjR_68

Michael von der Heide

About Quick Facts NameMichael von der Heide Born16 October 1971 Nationality🇨🇭 Swiss National SelectionInternal selection 2010Countdown Grand Prix 1999 (🇩🇪) In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongIl pleut de l’or (2010) Biography Michael Von der Heide, a Swiss singer with a German father and Swiss mother, embarked on his musical journey at 16, taking vocal lessons from opera singer Ginette Girardier. He soon found his passion for chansons. In 1990, he entered the Showszene Schweiz competition, showcasing young talents, and by 1995, he clinched the Swiss KleinKunstPreis. His acting debut came in 1996 with the play “Lina Böglis Reise”. That same year, he released his debut album, which bore his own name and sold over 15,000 copies. His musical career further blossomed with the release of his second album “30° -” in 1998, featuring the hit single “Jeudi amour” which garnered the Silver Hare award. The album was critically acclaimed and sold over 24,000 copies. In 1999, Von der Heide participated in the German selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with “Bye Bye Bar,” written by Micha Lewinsky and composed by Thomas Fessler. He also started “Divamix,” a live project with Maja Brunner and Christina Jaccard. The following year, he was honored with the German cabaret prize, released his third album “Tourist,” and began a collaboration with Annette Humpe. The album included a Swiss German cover of “Where the Wild Roses Grow,” performed as a duet with Züri West’s Kuno Lauener and was a chart success. In 2001, he moved to Paris to work with artists like Doriand and Olivier Libaux, and recorded the album “L’heröine au bain” featuring a duet with Helena Noguerra. He toured with the live project “Hildegard – songs von und für Hildegard Knef” and released the album “Fresh” in 2002, which included duets with Nina Hagen and 2raumwohnung. His subsequent albums, including “Helvetia” and “2pièces,” continued to showcase his versatility and creativity in music. Von der Heide ventured into lyrics with the 2007 song “Bleib doch, bis es schneit” for 2raumwohnung, and in 2008, he released “Freiesicht” in Germany, a collaboration with producers from Ich + Ich and featuring Annette Humpe. In 2010, he represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest with “Il pleut de l’or,” though he did not advance to the finals. Post-Eurovision, his career continued to flourish with performances alongside the Zurich Symphony Orchestra and roles in significant musical productions like Christoph Marthaler’s “Meine faire Dame.” His subsequent album “Lido” was released in 2011 and he remained active in the music scene with tours and performances across Europe. Michael Von der Heide continued to make significant strides in his music and theatrical career from 2012 onward. In 2012, he took on a role in “The Black Rider,” a production by Tom Waits and Robert Wilson, where he played Stelzfuss at the Theater Basel under the direction of Corina von Rad. In 2013, he was part of the premiere of “Letzte Tage. Ein Vorabend,” directed by Christoph Marthaler, which debuted in Vienna and Paris. The same year, he also performed a duet “Chumm lee wärs doch la sii” with Sina. Furthermore, Von der Heide starred in “King Size,” a Liederabend featuring performances across several cities including Basel, Avignon, Paris, Sarajevo, Zagreb, Moscow, and Hamburg, with Tora Augestad. The following year, in 2014, he starred in “Wanderful,” a musical revue with Sandra Studer and Gardi Hutter, which had its premiere at Zurich’s Theater am Hechtplatz. The show was a success, selling out for six weeks and was directed by Dominik Flaschka. He also participated in “Letzte Tage. Ein Vorabend” at the Staatsoper Berlin, another production directed by Christoph Marthaler. In 2015, Von der Heide released a new album titled “Bellevue” and a single “Pas vu le temps passer.” He embarked on a European tour called “Kingsize,” which included performances at prestigious venues such as the Royal Opera House in London. Additionally, he conducted a Swiss tour titled “Wanderful.” Building upon Michael Von der Heide’s extensive career, his creative output continued to flourish with new albums in the subsequent years. In 2016, he released an album titled “Paola,” adding to his discography. This was followed by another album in 2019 called “Rio Amden Amsterdam,” showcasing his ability to blend diverse musical influences and geographical inspirations into his work. In 2021, Von der Heide released the album “Echo,” which further demonstrated his musical versatility and depth as an artist. Continuing his prolific career into 2023, he introduced “Nocturne,” an album that perhaps adds a reflective, possibly evening-themed aesthetic to his repertoire. Entries Il pleut de l’or Country🇨🇭 Switzerland Year2010 LanguageFrench LyricsMichael von der HeideHeike KospachAndré Grüter MusicMichael von der HeidePele Loriano BackingsPeter LerchAmanda NikolićFreda GoodlettSibylle Fässler Results Semi Points: 2Position: 17Running order: 5 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/qW2UPf1_Lcg?si=FE0QjbzQXwmG3_YA © Vincent Hasselgård, Wikimedia Commons Name : Michael von der Heide Born : 16-10-1971 Nationality : Swiss National Finals : – ESC Entries : Il pleut de l’or (2010) Website : http://www.michaelvonderheide.ch/ Biography Michael Von der Heide is a Swiss singer. He was born to a German father and a Swiss mother. At the age of 16 he took singing lessons with the opera singer Ginette Girardier and discovered his talent for chansons. In 1990 he took part in the Showszene Schweiz competition for young talents. Five years later he won the Swiss KleinKunstPreis and in 1996 he acted in the play Lina Böglis Reise. In the same year he released his first album entitled “Michael von der Heide”, which sold over 15,000 copies. In 1998 he released his second album, “30° -” The first single, “Jeudi amour”, became a big hit and received the Silver Hare award. The album received critical acclaim and sold over 24,000 copies. In 1999 he took part in the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Bye Bye Bar”. The song was written by Swiss film director Micha Lewinsky and composed by Thomas Fessler. Von der Heide initiated the live project

InCulto

© Ane Charlotte Spilde, Wikimedia Commons About Quick Facts MembersJurgis DidžiulisAurelijus MorlencasLaurynas LapėJonas NarbutasJievaras JasinskisŠarūnas Kirdeikis Active2003-2011 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National Selection“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2010“Eurovizijos” dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2006 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongEastern European Funk (2010) Biography Formed in 2003, InCulto was a Lithuanian band known for blending unconventional electronic music with diverse musical influences, striving to merge organic and synthetic sounds and juxtaposing aggression with serenity. Their musical journey began ambitiously with the release of “PostSovPop” in 2004, marking their initial steps into the music industry with a mix of electronic and lively beats. That same year, the radio single “Jei labai nori” was released in collaboration with Linas Karalius, followed by the playful track “Suk, suk ratelį.” Their creative momentum continued into 2005 with the energetic “Boogaloo.” In 2006, InCulto made their first attempt to enter the Eurovision Song Contest with “Welcome to Lithuania,” securing a commendable second place in the national selection. The band’s experimentation and collaborative spirit were further showcased in 2007 with the release of “Marijos Žemės Superhitai” and two notable singles, “Reikia bandyt” featuring Erica Jennings and “Pasiilgau namų” alongside Andrius Rimiškis. In 2010, a pivotal year, they launched the “Eastern European Funk EP” and the album “Closer Than You Think”, capturing attention both locally and internationally. Their song “Eastern European Funk” won unanimous support during the national selection, earning them the honor to represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. Although they did not progress to the Grand Final, this experience was a significant highlight of their career. That year, the band also released “Keep on Dancing,” “Close to Midnight,” and “If Not Me,”. However, despite their success, InCulto announced in early 2011 that they would discontinue their activities. Entries Eastern European Funk Country🇱🇹 Lithuania Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsJurgis DidžiulisAurelijus MorlencasLaurynas LapėJonas NarbutasJievaras JasinskisŠarūnas Kirdeikis MusicJurgis DidžiulisAurelijus MorlencasLaurynas LapėJonas NarbutasJievaras JasinskisŠarūnas Kirdeikis Backings– Results Semi Points: 44Position: 12Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/XeOn-GG_eHo?si=Z5noEZ8X2UgeD_HX

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

Thea Garrett

About Quick Facts NameThea Garrett Born15 March 1992 Nationality🇲🇹 Maltese National SelectionThe GO Malta Eurosong 2010 In Eurovision2010 Oslo SongMy Dream (2010) Biography Thea Garrett was born on March 15, 1992, in Ħal Tarexin, Malta. She has been studying voice technique and interpretation with soprano Gillian Zammit. She studied musical theatre for ten years at the Masquerade Theatre School, where she participated in performances of “The King and I” and “Beyond the Barricades” at the Manoel Theatre in Valletta. Thea also earned qualifications from Trinity Guildhall College in Musical Theatre, Voice Technique, and Drama. For two summers in a row, Thea attended a week-long workshop at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. She was also chosen to be the secondary vocalist in the West End for Paco Peña, a famous Spanish singer. Thea participated in the British Voice of Tomorrow festival, where she was among the top thirty contestants out of hundreds. In late 2009, Thea sang with the well-known Italian singer Gigi D’Alessio at the opening of his world tour in Rome and later in Milan, where Gigi played the piano for her. Currently, Thea is a member of the gospel group “Enkor,” where she also sings as a soloist. On February 20, 2010, Thea Garrett won the right to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song “My Dream.” The song was composed by Jason Cassar and had lyrics by Sunny Aquilina. In Oslo, Norway, Thea performed in the eleventh position in the first semi-final on May 25, 2010. Unfortunately, she did not advance to the finals, finishing in twelfth place, just seven points short of qualifying. In 2011, she released two singles, “Frontline” and “Walk On By”. Additionally, Thea remained active in musical theatre, a field in which she has extensive training and experience. In 2012, she moved to London in order to study musical theatre. She also has been active in jewelry design. Living in London, she played roles in several musicals. She took a private tuition with Charles Miller in 2016. Entries My Dream Country🇲🇹 Malta Year2010 LanguageEnglish LyricsSunny Aquilina MusicJason Paul Cassar BackingsJes SciberrasPamela BezzinaNadine AxisaJackie Pace Delicata Results Semi Points: 45Position: 12Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/iwgF3TC2Kj0?si=KCOkm3h0lPdyxOjq

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