Latvia has had a less than optimal experience in Eurovision since 2017, and pressure is rising to get a qualification in Turin this May. Earlier in December LTV announced that they had a record breaking 130 submissions for Supernova 2022, and therefore there was hope that a gem might be amongst the submissions to get them to the final. Today …
This year the Latvian broadcaster decided to cut back on the Supernova format, removing the multi-week process for a live audition round and a live final. Tonight the nine hopefuls took to the stage in order to grab a spot in Rotterdam. The acts competing were: Seleste – “Like Me” DRIKSNA – “Stay” Katrīna Bindere – “I Will Break Your …
Each week we here at ESCUnited launch a poll to decide who the popular act and song is for a specific national final, and tonight we had polls open for Latvia, Norway, Lithuania, and Sweden. Let’s dive into the results to see who has won the fan vote, shall we? Melodi Grand Prix Semi Final 5 The last of the …
With a number of national selections fast approaching, we wanted to learn more about the people and personalities behind some of the entries hoping to reach Rotterdam this year. The next artist we speak to from Latvia needs no introduction. Already a favourite with many on our forums, Samanta Tīna is no stranger to the fight to represent Latvia at …
Latvia decide their Eurovision entrant for Rotterdam tonight, with nine acts taking to the stage in Riga for the annual Supernova selection show. With a varied line-up in tonight’s show, we wanted to know who #YOU were rooting for! Simply vote in our poll below and we’ll reveal all ahead of tonight’s selection. Who do #YOU want to represent Latvia? …
Yes, that’s right – it’s the day you’ve all been waiting for! Super Saturday is here for 2020 and it’s come earlier than usual, but we don’t mind when a bumper feast of Eurovision lies ahead of us! But what shows can we expect to see tonight? There are no less than NINE shows across Europe on Saturday 8th February, …
Latvia will be one of three countries to decide their entry on Saturday, as this year’s single-show Supernova takes place in Riga. Nine acts have made it to the final stage of the competition, but which of these is the best? Our team will once again peruse all nine entries and pass judgement. As usual, it’s Boris, Daniel, James, Melanie, …
With a number of national selections for Eurovision 2020 fast approaching, we wanted to learn more about the people and personalities behind some of the entries hoping to reach Rotterdam this year. In our latest interview we travel to Latvia, where we speak to former Aarzemnieki member Katrīna Dimanta, who will enter this year’s Latvian selection with “Heart Beats”. We …
With a number of national selections fast approaching, we wanted to learn more about the people and personalities behind some of the entries hoping to reach Rotterdam this year. ESC United kick off their interviews for the 2020 season in Latvia, ahead of Supernova 2020 this weekend. First up, we speak to ANNNA who will be performing “Polyester”! Hello ANNNA! …
In a double surprise turn of events, we got some news coming in from Latvia. Instead of 8, there will be 9 acts competing for a ticket to Rotterdam on February 8th. The second surprise is that Markus Riva, an early fan favorite, haven’t been shortlisted, thus being the first time in seven years that he won’t perform at Supernova. …
