The Icelandic national broadcaster RUV has announced the names of the 10 contestants who will compete in the 2014 Icelandic national selection (Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins). In total there will be 3 shows (2 semi-finals and 1 final). The two semi-finals are scheduled to be held on February the 1st and the 8th with the grand final being held on the 15th. …
Romania: Will Ovi and Paula represent Romania in Copenhagen?
In 2010, the Romanian duo Paula Seling and Ovi Jacobsen managed to achieve a third place in Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. Yesterday a teaser for the new song “Miracle” was posted on youtube, possibly the official entry to represent Romania in Copenhagen in May. According to the rumours Paula and Ovi have been in contact with the Romanian TV …
Germany’s lineup unleashes a social Media buzz
The German broadcaster NRD revealed seven of the eight names taking part in the German selection process of the Eurovision Song Contest. One of these acts will travel to Copenhagen in May to represent their country at the most popular song festival in the world. One more act will be revealed at a later point which is going to be …
Russia: New date for KTO (Who)
The Russian broadcaster has received more applications for their preselection than expected. As a result, the current deadline will now be extended. The previous plan was to air KTO (“Who”) on the 31st of December in order to let the Russian public pick their Eurovision 2014 representative. The new date has not been revealed but the national final is due …
Hungary: A Dal participants announced
The Hungarian public broadcaster MTVA announced the 30 acts chosen to take part in ‘A Dal’ the popular National Final show. The entries were chosen internally by a professional jury: •Elmaradt pillanatok – Gájer Bálint •Morning Light (Reggeli fény) – Marge •This Is My Life (Ez az életem) – Musicfabrik •Break Up – Lil C •Karcolás (Rise Again) – Polyák …
Albania releases names of participants
The Albanian broadcaster RTSH released the names of the 16 participants taking part in Festivali i Këngës 52, the Albanian National Final show. On December 26 & 27 eight songs will be performed each night and unlike a normal Semi Final where some songs are eliminated, all acts will perform on the big Final night scheduled December 28th . Running Order …
Ukraine: The 20 national final participants are revealed
The Ukrainian national broadcaster NTU has announced the line-up for their upcoming national final. The public together with a jury will decide who will represent Ukraine in Copenhagen on the 21st of December. – Victor Romanchenko “At the edge of the abyss” – Anna Khodorovska “If there is love” – Anatoly Shparov “Waiting for you” – NeAngely “Courageous” – Stas Shurins “Why” …
Hungary: Dates for “A Dal” announced
The Hungarian broadcaster MTVA announced the dates for A Dal, the popular selection show for the Eurovision Song Contest. January 25 – Heat 1 February 01 – Heat 2 February 08- Heat 3 February 15- Semi-final 1 February 16- Semi-final 2 February 22- Final In addition, the jury which will have a 50% say in picking the winner consist …
Latvia announces Dziesma participants
The Latvian broadcaster LTV revealed the 24 participants that will compete next February to become the next representative of Latvia for the Eurovision Song Contest. Just like last year, the songwriters and song titles have been revealed and you can listen to the Demo version on the broadcasters website HERE The 24 entries are: Is it possible, composer: Edgars …
Switzerland: The six finalists revealed
The eighteen remaining acts previously chosen by the three Swiss broadcasters performed in front of an expert Jury Saturday afternoon. That jury picked the six lucky entries who will perform on February 1st, 2014 at the National Final. The six acts moving on: 3ForAll – Together Forever [vsw id=”sWP8z-k8BVo” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Nino Colonna – La Luce Del Cuore [vsw …