Estonia has been quite hectic lately, by sharing small, yet very interesting details, regarding their national final this year, which will have a new format. Among the details, we will look into the amount of submissions received, the people who have heard and judged the submissions and lastly, the hosts who will guide us to the Eesti Laul winner of …
After a top-10 finish at Eurovision 2023, Estonia is now seeking submissions for next year’s Eurovision hopefuls. Submissions for Eesti Laul 2024 are open now through October 23, broadcaster ERR announced today. “We are waiting entries to the competition that will represent Estonia in front of the whole of Europe, in the best way possible,” said Karmel Killandi, editor in …
Estonian broadcaster ERR has announced changes to the both the format and personnel of its national selection, Eesti Laul. Chief producer Tomi Rahula stepped down from his role after five years. Under his leadership, the contest adapted to COVID-19 challenges, introduced quarter-finals, hosted semi-finals in other cities outside of Tallinn instead of in a TV studio, and introduced Estonian artists …
Just weeks after storming the top 10 of Eurovision 2023 with her stunning piano ballad “Bridges,” singer-songwriter ALIKA has released her newest single, “Too Much.” Fans who have been hoping for a more up-tempo release from the rising Estonian star — or anyone who’s going through a bout of post-Eurovision depression — will be pleased to hear the new song. …
A few days into the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals we had the opportunity to do an interview with Alika, the representative for Estonia, outside the Camp and Furnace Euroclub on May 3rd. During the interview Alika elaborated on what the Eurovision experience has been like so far and how her dream is in full progress and she also gave …
Eurovision 2023 rehearsals are under way, but despite a busy schedule, Estonian representative Alika has released a new single, “You.” The song, which starts as an enchanting piano ballad, was written as a birthday gift for a special person in Alika’s life. In our February interview with Alika during national final season, the singer-songwriter told us she was a rock …
Estonian Eurovision 2023 contestant Alika has revealed the Tallinn TV Tower, or “Tallinna teletorn,” as one of the locations for her video postcard. Each postcard for this year’s contest will feature different locations in three countries: the reigning Eurovision winner, Ukraine; the host country, the United Kingdom; and each artist’s home country. The other locations for Alika’s postcard have not …
Estonia has chosen ALIKA to represent the nation with the song “Bridges” at Eurovision 2023 ALIKA won the superfinal, followed by OLLIE second and Bedwetters in third. The winner was selected over two rounds of voting. In the first round, an international jury (50%) and public televote (50%) determined the top three entries to proceed to the superfinal. ALIKA topped …
Three years ago, singer Anett Kulbin and producer Frederik “Fredi” Küüts captivated fans with a low-key, jazz-tinged R&B tune called “Write About Me” at Eesti Laul 2020. Performing as Anett x Fredi, they made it all the way to the super-final. The duo stands out with soul-pop perfection once again at Eesti Laul 2023, as they gear up to perform …
In 2019, Eurovision fans were introduced to INGER: a cheery, charismatic 19-year-old Estonian singer-songwriter and national soccer player with a ukelele strapped across a white shirt with bright yellow buttons. His warm and charming indie folk track “Coming Home” led him all the way to a sixth-place finish in Eesti Laul, his country’s national selection for Eurovision. Saturday marks his …
