Mariam Mamadashvili and The Virus perform at special concert in Georgia

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The winner of the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for Georgia, Mariam Mamadashvili  and the Georgian participants from 2015 Junior Eurovision, The Virus, performed at a special concert held in Kutaisi.

Mariam performed her winning song, Mzeo, and The Virus sang two songs, Gabede, their 2015 Junior Eurovision hit,  and Weekend.

Both Mariam and The Virus are part of the acclaimed Bzikebi Studio in led by Giga Kukhianidze (composer and producer). The Virus are Tako, Elee, Lizi and Data. Watch out for the brand new single and video by them coming soon.

You can see a facebook video clip of The Virus at the concert https://www.facebook.com/100001088516680/videos/1235875239792081/

Photos courtesy of Facebook/tako.gadnidze

Source: ESC Covers

 

Zoë releases her Christmas song – ‘La nuit des merveilles’

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Zoë – La nuit des merveilles

Zoë enchanted many of us with her catchy and hypnotic Loin d’ici at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest representing Austria. Now Zoë has released a Christmas song entitled La nuit des merveilles (The night of wonders). It is a gentle pop song with a charming melody and is perfect for the festive season.

The music of La nuit des merveilles is by Christof Straub (Zoë’s father) and the lyrics are by Zoë and her father. The lyric video is by Ramon Rigoni and Illuminati Films with styling by Jasmina Mitic and the make up by Nadja Mühl.

You can see the lyrics video for La nuit des merveilles below. The song can be purchased or streamed from most digital platforms such as Amazon, Google Play, iTunes and Spotify.

Source: facebook.com/zoemusicofficial; ESC Covers

 

Lisa Ajax gets in the festive mood with ‘Santa Bring My Baby To Me’

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Lisa Ajax – Santa Bring My Baby To Me

Lisa Ajax will take part in the 2017 Melodifestivalen in Sweden with I Don’t Give A and she also participated in 2016 with My Heart Wants Me Dead. Lisa has just released a song for the festive season of 2016 entitled Santa Bring My Baby To Me. It is a catchy and upbeat song that will get everyone in the party mood.

Lisa was the winner of the 2014 Idol tv show in Sweden. There she proved her versatility as a singer performing different styles of music and showcasing her smooth and clear vocals.

You can hear Santa Bring My Baby To Me below.

Source: ESC Covers

Moldova: KEYA releases new single – ‘So Cheerio’

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KEYA – So Cheerio

KEYA has released a brand new single and official video for So Cheerio. It is soulful pop song with a feelgood vibe and also features some rock type guitar and it has a strong chorus.

KEYA is the new stage name for Ecaterina Cojocaru, who has previously competed in the Moldova Junior Eurovision national selection and also tried for Eurovision.

So Cheerio is a Denmi Music Production.

You can see the video for So Cheerio below and you can follow KEYA at her official You Tube channel (KEYA Official).

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6wJDbZsAlM&sns=fb

Belarus: national selection finalists announced

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The 13 acts to compete in the 2013 Belarus national final for Eurovision have been announced. A full day of auditions took place on 30 November.

  • Alexandra Tkach
  • KATTIE
  • Vladislav Kurasov
  • NAVI
  • Anzhelika Pushnova
  • Isaac Nightingale
  • Anastasia Sheverenko
  • Iyul
  • NUTEKI
  • NAPOLI
  • Lermont x Julic
  • PROvokatsiya
  • Nikita Hodas

Source: wiwibloggs; ESC Covers

Some facts about 2017 Melodifestivalen

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SVT this week announced the 28 acts competing in the 2017 Melodifestivalen semi-finals.

The acts include two former winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, Loreen (2012) and Charlotte Perrelli (1999). Roger Pontare (1994, 2000) and Krista Siegfrids (Finland 2013) also return and we see Lisa Ajax and Robin Bengtsson return from last year.

Legendary songwriter from Sweden, Thomas G:sson has four songs competing.

It looks like a strong line up for 2017.

Source: www.eurovision.tv