After months of preparation, nerve-wracking national selection shows, hours of rehearsals, countless interviews and press meetings, tonnes of partying (there’s room for that at Eurovision t00) and a little dose of sightseeing, the stage is set, the artists are raring to go and we are finally here. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 to begin! …
Rehearsal recaps: Finland, Greece, Moldova & Hungary
As you know the team of ESCunited is in Stockholm and we are in the press center. First four countries had their rehearsals and they we’re Finland, Greece, Moldova & Hungary and here is the quick overview. Sandhja was first on stage and it seemed as she was already in her stage outfit, what was a blue dress with silver …
Lidia Isac Will Represent Moldova
Good evening from Chisinau, or as they say in Moldova, Buna Seara! After 2 years with less luck than normal, Moldova is set and ready to finally get back to the Eurovision final, which they haven’t been in since 2013. Background As we hardcore fans all know, or just us with a great memory, Moldova failed to qualify to the …
Moldova: We Have Our Finalists
The Eurovision fever has surely hit Moldova, who will pick their entry soon enough, but before a winner can be found, the 24 competitors need to show what they can deliver and reach the final, and the winner will be the artist who can impress the jury and televote the most. Background The Moldovan selection, also known as “O Melodie …
Moldova: First 8 Acts Qualified To The Final
Tonight, Moldova took another step towards the big final in Stockholm, by picking the first 8 acts that still has a chance at representing the country in Sweden. Background The selection process took already place, back in October, where artists could submit their songs in order to take part in a audition show, which took place back in December, and …
TONIGHT: Semi-Final 1 in Moldova
It may be mid-week, but the fun never stops during National Final Season! Tonight you can get your Eurovision fix by watching the first semi-final in Moldova! Watch Live Here from 18:40 CET 24 songs will be competing over the next few days hoping to gain a place in Saturday’s final. 12 songs will compete tonight: Doiniţa Gherman “Irresistible” Valentina …
Moldova: Litesound & Kathrine Withdraw
Sad News for Litesound fans, they and their co-singer, Kathrine, have decided to withdraw from the Moldovan national Final for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. They have withdrawn for ‘personal reasons’ which could mean one of a number of things, they no longer wish to participate, they have plans to use the song in another NF, or they have plans …
Moldova: Final 24 Revealed
Today the final 24 in O Melodie Pentru 2016 were announced, after the auditions took place. The Semi-Finalists have now been decided and there are now just 24 songs remaining in the running for the Moldovan ticket for Stockholm. 12 songs will participate in the first semi-final on the 23rd of February and the remaining 12 will compete in the …
Moldova: 48 Songs Submitted
Yesterday was the deadline for the Moldovan song submission, after weeks of the submission period being open and not receiving any songs, then slowly a few songs got received, and as TRM predicted, they received the majority of songs in the final few days. The list of songs submitted reached 48. Among this list we have a few familiar names: …
Moldova: 7 Songs Received – 3 Days Left
Just a quick update on what’s going on in the world of Eurovision in Moldova. We have updated you with what has been happening with their national final, from when they announced the rules, to opening the submissions, to the 3 songs they had received. Today I can announce that the Moldovan TV channel have received 7 songs, with less …