Details of the process for the Ukraine selection for Eurovision 2021 have been revealed.
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Israel chooses ‘Set me Free’
Israel completed its selection for Eurovision 2021 this evening with the public voting for ‘Set me free’ to represent them in Rotterdam.
The Roop – ‘Discoteque’ released
The highly anticipated video for The Roop 2021 entry for the Lithuanian Eurovision 2021 national selection has been released today.
Georgia Junior Eurovision stars unite for special performance.
Georgia’s last three Junior Eurovision contestants, Tamar Edilashvili, Giorgi Rostiashvili and Sandra Gadelia united for a special one off performance to see in the new year.
The TV special was broadcast at midnight (Georgia time) on December 31st 2020 and included many Georgian artists associated with the show ‘Ranina’
Titled ‘New Year musical – masterpieces of film music’ the Junior contestants delivered a version of ‘Oh Happy Day’ which has featured in many films, perhaps most notably ‘Sister Act 2′ featuring Whoopie Goldberg’
Watch the Junior Eurovision stars perform below:
Артём Фокин – Zero Gravity Cover
Artem Fokin (Артём Фокин) who participated in the Russian 2020 Junior Eurovision selection added another Eurovision song to his YouTube channel today with the release of a cover of Zero Gravity ( Kate Miller- Heidke).
Artem impressed many with his vocal range in the song “Vozmi moyu ruku” (Возьми мою руку) which placed well in the 2020 the Russia Junior Eurovision selection final after a flawless live performance.
On his growing YouTube channel, Artem today released a cover of a song perfectly suited to his Soprano voice – Kate Miller- Heidke ‘Zero Gravity’ from the 2019 Eurovision Song contest in Tel Aviv.
Listen to the song below:
Belarus begins 2021 selection process
Belarus has today announced their selection process for the Eurovision 2021 song contest.
Applications can be made through the Belarus TV website and as in previous years there are no language restrictions for submitted songs.
This year however: “For the first time in the history of national selection, you need to send a video recording of the performance of the composition in live sound mode. Both solo performers and teams of no more than 6 people are invited to participate. Belarusian and foreign artists from 16 years can become candidates. At the same time, every applicant has the right to only one application.”
Applications will be accepted up until Jan 31st and thereafter, the format of the national final or selection will be made depending on the epidemiological situation at that time.
Efi Gjika ‘Dance Monkey’
2018 Junior Eurovision contestant Efi Gjika who has been in and out of the studio all year, released one final song for 2020 on her YouTube channel earlier today.
Efi has already released a number of new original songs this year including ‘Take my hand’ and most recently ‘Christmas magic’, as well as several cover songs including Ava Max ‘Salt and Andra Day ‘Rise up’
Her latest song, a cover of ‘Dance Monkey’ perfectly suits Efi’s playful vocal style and is a great addition to her growing repertoire.
Keep up to date with all the latest news about Efi here or by clicking the tag below.
Viki Gabor performs ‘Gore Gwiazda’ Christmas Carol
2019 Junior Eurovision winner Viki Gabor performed the popular traditional Polish Christmas carol ‘Gore Gwiazda’ at a concert on Christmas eve.
Dressed in white and backed by a full orchestra, Viki gave a flawless vocal performance of the popular carol at a special Christmas Carol concert at the Cathederal Basilica in Pelpin which was dedicated to healthcare workers for their work in 2020.
Ranina New Year special announced.
Fans of the popular Georgian Junior Eurovision selection show Ranina can look forward to a New Year Special to take us into 2021.
Airing at midnight local time and with the theme of ‘Movie music masterpieces’ the teaser trailer features many previous contestants including Tamar Edilashvili who represented the country in 2018 with ‘Your Voice’, and this years contestant Sandra Gadelia, so viewers should well expect performances by them, as well as other previous contestants.
The show will be available online here.
Check out the Teaser below.
Sophia Ivanko releases new Single
Sophia Ivanko (Sophy Ivy) added to her already impressive repertoire of original material today, with the release of a new song ‘Watchdog’
The haunting song, once again showcases Sophia’s unique indie sound first heard on her debut album C.F (Crazy friend).
As with many of the songs on her album, one cannot help but be impressed by the maturity of the songwriting and the topics Sophia chooses to address in her songs:
“The song about how we lock ourselves into a ′′ cage ′′ and cannot get out of it, because our consciousness, as a guard dog makes sure that we do not go beyond our comfort. But the key to the cage is ourselves.”
Watchdog is available now to listen to on all major music streaming platforms at https://sophyivy.ffm.to/wdog?