All posts by Ian Fowell

Felicia Dunaf releases new single and video

Felicia Dunaf {copyright: BR Films Media Moldova}
Felicia Dunaf {copyright: BR Films Media Moldova}

Felicia Dunaf is a rising star from Moldova and has already competed in the Eurovision local selection O Melodie Pentru Europa in 2013 and 2014. In 2013 she competed with her song Codename Felice and she went on to record a popular promotional video for this track. In 2014 Felicia returned with The Way I Do and Taking Care Of A Broken Heart.

Now Felicia has released her brand new song performed in the Romanian/Moldovan language entitled Tot ce imi doresc acum (All I Want Now). The song is a very well produced and catchy pop song which should appeal to many Eurovision fans. The video is directed by Roman Burlaca and produced by BR Film Media Moldova.

You can see the official video for Tot ce imi doresc acum below.

Source: Felicia Official You Tube channel; www.esccovers.com

 

Ireland to take part in the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Ireland will participate for the first time in 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster will be TG4 (Teilifís na Gaeilge).

The song will be performed in the Irish Gaelic language. Auditions will take place around Ireland and information can be found about this on the TG4 official website.

The 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest host nation will be confirmed on 25 March.

Source: www.junioreurovision.tv

TG4 logo
TG4 logo

Running Order for Semi-finals of 2015 Eurovision Song Song Contest

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The running order for the two semi-finals of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest was made today. The producers of the show decided the order of the songs –

SEMI-FINAL 1 – 19 May 2015

  1. Moldova
  2. Armenia
  3. Belgium
  4. The Netherlands
  5. Finland
  6. Greece
  7. Estonia
  8. FYR Macedonia
  9. Serbia
  10. Hungary
  11. Belarus
  12. Russia
  13. Denmark
  14. Albania
  15. Romania
  16. Georgia

SEMI-FINAL 2 – 21 May 2015

  1. Lithuania
  2. Ireland
  3. San Marino
  4. Montenegro
  5. Malta
  6. Norway
  7. Portugal
  8. Czech Republic
  9. Israel
  10. Latvia
  11. Azerbaijan
  12. Iceland
  13. Sweden
  14. Switzerland
  15. Cyprus
  16. Slovenia
  17. Poland

In semi-final 1 – Spain, France, Austria and Australia can vote. In semi-final 2 – United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Australia can vote.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

Maraaya release official video for Here For You

Maraaya {copyright: RTVSLO}
Maraaya {copyright: RTVSLO}

Maarya will represent Slovenia with the refreshing pop sound of Here For You. Now they have released the official promotional video for the song.

Some people think Maraaya is just a solo girl singer. Infact, they are Marjetka and Raay (Maraaya is a combination of their two names). They are married to each other and have two children.

You can see the video for Here For You below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

Sofia Kutsenko to release her first video for her song ‘Rozpovid’

 

Soffiia Kutsenko {copyright: NTU}
Sofiia Kutsenko {copyright: NTU}

Sofia Kutsenko was on the Junior Eurovision stage in 2014 as part of the Ukrainian act, Sympho-Nick, with their song Pryyde vesna. Sofia will release her first official music, video scheduled for April, for her song Rozpovid (Story).

Rozpovid is composed by Alyosha, who represented Ukraine at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest with Sweet People, and Vadym Lisitsia, who is a writer and producer.

The video will feature a lot teenagers who want to show that life is wonderful and for enjoying. Keep reading here and we will bring you the video of Rozpovid by Sofia when released.

Source: NTU

 

Song and video released for Elhaida Dani and ‘I’m Alive’ for Albania

Elhaida Dani {copyright: TVSH}
Elhaida Dani {copyright: TVSH}

The much anticipated entry from Albania has finally been revealed. Elhaida Dani will perform the song I’m Alive. It is composed by Zzap ‘n’ Chris.

Elhaida won the Festivali i Këngës in December last year with Diell. But the composer decided he did not want this song to go to Eurovision.

Elhaida is also very popular in Italy where she won The Voice of Italy competition in 2013.

You can see the official video for I’m Alive below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola to sing ‘Chain Of Lights’ for San Marino

Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola {copyright: SMRTV}
Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola {copyright: SMRTV}

San Marino have revealed the song that Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola will perform in Vienna. It is called Chain Of Lights and it is composed by Ralph Siegel and John O’Flynn.

Michele Perniola represented San Marino at the 2013 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with O-o-o Sole Intorno a Me and Anita Simoncini was a member of The Peppermints who also participated at the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Breaking My Heart.

You can see the official video for Chain Of Lights below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

The Makemakes will sing I Am Yours for Austria

The Makemakes {copyright: ORF}
The Makemakes {copyright: ORF}

The host nation Austria have finally decided their entry for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The Makemakes won the grand final of Wer singt für Österreich over five other contenders.

The six acts and songs were –

  • FolkshilfeWho You Are
  • ZoeQuel Filou
  • DAWA Feel Alive
  • Celina AnnUtopia
  • Johann Sebastian BassAbsolutio
  • The Makemakes I Am Yours 

Conchita Wurst performed her latest single, Unstoppable, in the interval.

After international jury and local televoting the Makemakes and DAWA made it to the superfinal. The Makemakes then won on just televoting.

You can see the Makemakes perform I Am Yours below.

Source: ORF; www.esccovers.com

Ervisa launches her new single ‘Kur ty te kam’ at Top Fest 12

Ervisa Toci {copyright: Top Channel}
Ervisa Toci {copyright: Top Channel}

Ervisa Toci has released her brand new single entitled Kur ty te kam (when I have). She premiered the song in the 2015 Top Fest 12 competition in Albania.

Ervisa showcases her crystal clear vocals with this beautiful ballad that has a strong melodic production. It also shows that Ervisa can vary her styles of music. Her previous singles Mos me zgjo and Me ty were upbeat songs. She is also a talented musician and play the piano and write music.

Ervisa’s sister, Dorina, has participated at the Festivali i Këngës in Albania and was on the stage as a backing vocalist with for Kejsi Tola in Moscow in 2009 and her song Carry Me In Your Dreams.

You can see Ervisa perform Kur ty te kam below.

 

Isa releases official video for Don’t Stop ahead of Melodifestivalen final

Isa {copyright: FILTR}
Isa {copyright: FILTR}

Isa Tengblad will take to the stage at the Friends Arena in Stockholm in the 2015 Melodifestivalen final on 14 March. Her upbeat and cool dance song is entitled Don’t Stop.

Isa has just released the promotional video for Don’t Stop. The video showcases Isa’s cool dance moves with her team of dancers. The video takes place in shopping mall car park.

Isa has already won dance competitions including a Junior Championship in 2010. Her preferred style is hip-hop dancing. She also competed in the Swedish heats for the Junior Eurovision in 2010.

We wish good luck to Isa in the Melodifestivalen final. Don’t Stop is composed by IsaTengblad, Johan Ramström, Gustaf Svenungsson, Magnus Wallin, Oscar Merner.

You can see the video for Don’t Stop below.