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2021 Eurovision Song Contest

MELODIFESTIVAL 2021 – HOSTS

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The hosts for the Melodifestivalen 2021 have been announced. Some familiar names will be hosting the shows –

  • Semi-final 1 – Lena Philipsson
  • Semi-final 2 – Anis Don Demina & Oscar Zia
  • Semi-final 3 – Jason Diakité
  • Semi-final 4 – Per Andersson
  • Andra chansen (second chance) – Shirley Clamp
  • The final – Måns Zelmerlöw & Shima Niavarani

Lena Philipsson represented Sweden at the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest with It Hurts and has participated in many Melodifestivalen competitions over the years.

Anis Don Demina has participated on the Melodifestivalen stage in 2018 (with Samir & Viktor) and 2019 (with Zeana) and in his own right in 2020 with the song Vem e som oss.

Oscar Zia took part in the 2014 and 2016 Melodifestivalen shows with Yes We Can and Human respectively.

Jason Diakité is also known as Timbuktu and is a Swedish rapper.

Per Andersson is a comedian and actor in Sweden.

Shirley Clamp is well known to Eurovision fans. She has participated in the Melodifestivalen on six occasions – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011 and 2014.

Måns Zelmerlöw of course won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 2015 with Heroes.

Shima Niavarani is a Swedish-Iranian actress and singer.

Executive producer, Christer Björkman, will also be heavily involved again with this being the 20th Melodifestivalen competition.

Source: ESC Covers; SVT

 

 

2021 Eurovision Song Contest

Israel: The three songs for Eden Alene for ‘Our Song For Eurovision’ announced

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The three songs that Eden Alene will sing in the Israel 2021 national final ‘Our Song For Eurovision’ on 25 January have been announced.

The three songs are –

  • La La Love
  • Set Me Free
  • Ue La La

Two of the songs were voted for in an online selection organised by KAN tv in Israel. The third song was chosen by an expert jury.

See the video clip below done in a Carpool Karaoke style where Eden Alene reveals the song choices.

Eden was originally selected to represent Israel at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest with Feker Libi, but the competition was cancelled due to the world health pandemic.

Source: eurovision.tv; KAN tv, ESC Covers

 

2021 Eurovision Song Contest

Daði Freyr X ÁSDÍS can ‘Feel The Love’ with brand new single

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Daði Freyr X ÁSDÍS have released a new single called Feel The Love. It is an upbeat electro pop/dance track with a strong retro 80s style production.

Feel The Love is produced by Daði Freyr and the audio mix is by Styrmir Hauksson. The track is available to download or stream from all good digital stores including Amazon, Spotify, iTunes and many more.

Daði & Gagnamagnið were one of the big favourites to win the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest with Think About Things. However, the contest was cancelled due to the world health pandemic.  Daði will represent Iceland at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.

ÁSDÍS (Ásdís María Viðarsdóttir) is a popular artist in Iceland. She has had several hit songs and music videos and took part in the 2014 Söngvakeppnin national selection with Amor.

You can see the official music video for Feel The Love below.

Source: ESC Covers

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Belarus begins 2021 selection process

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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.

 

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Senhit releases her latest #FreakyTripToRotterdam with ‘Waterloo’

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Senhit from the music video of ‘Waterloo’

Senhit has released the latest of her regular #FreakyTripToRotterdam project with a cover of Waterloo by ABBA (the 1974 Eurovision winning song). She has definitely done a complete rehaul of the song with her own unique version and dramatic and ‘freaky’ styles. Maybe it is not for all tastes but credit Senhit for trying something different.

Senhit was chosen to represent San Marino at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest with Freaky! until the show was cancelled due to the world health pandemic. She also represented them in 2011 with Stand By. However, she will get the chance again to represent San Marino at the 2021 Eurovision.

You can see the music video for Waterloo by Senhit below.

Source: ESC Covers

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IK ZING DIT LIED VOOR JOU ALLEEN – JANTJE SMIT (one of the 2021 Eurovision hosts)

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ESC Covers has decided to do some projects in the run-up to the 2021 Eurovision song contest from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The first project for January will focus on JANTJE SMIT (or JAN SMIT as he is now known since he is grown up). Jan will be one of the presenters/hosts of the 2021 Eurovision. In 1997 I discovered JANTJE as an 11 year old when he recorded his single song and it became a huge hit. The song is called IK ZING DIT LIED VOOR JOU ALLEEN. Andrea Jurgens, a child female star from Germany recorded the song for the first time when she was 12 or so. Jantjie’s single became a big seller and I had followed his career since then. So for the 31 days of January, I will focus each day on one of his songs over the years.

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Anxhela Peristeri wins Festivali i Këngës #59 and will represent Albania at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

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Anxhela Peristeri has won the Festivali i Këngës #59 contest and will therefore represent Albania at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Her song is called Karma.

Karma is a powerful and dramatic ethnic pop song and is composed by Kledi Bahiti (music) and Olti Curri (lyrics).

18 acts performed in the grand final of Festivali i Këngës #59.

You can see Anxhela Peristeri with Karma below.

Source: ESC Covers

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Faith-Louise releases official video clip for ‘Blaaa’

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Faith-Louise has released the official music video for her new song Blaaa. It is a cool clip filmed at Clacton Pier in Essex, England.

The lyrics for Blaaa are by Faith-Louise. The music is produced by Ashea at SAFO Music Group. The video clip is courtesy of Holly Leach (HollyVision Digital Productions).

Blaaa is available to purchase or stream via most digital stores such as Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and many more.

Faith-Louise continues to blossom as a young and contemporary artist. Her previous single was Breakthrough which received a lot of acclaim. She has won many awards including Factor Essex in the UK and her new song has been played by BBC Introducing.

You can see the official music video for Blaaa below.

Source: ESC Covers

 

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12 acts announced for Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez!

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The competing acts to take part in the France 2021 Eurovision selection. The new selection process is called Eurovision France – C’est vous qui décidez!

The 12 acts taking part –

  • LMK – Magique
  • Ali – Paris Me Dit
  • Casanova – Tutti
  • Barbara Pravi – Voilà
  • Cephaz – On A Mangé Le Soleil
  • Amui – Maeva
  • Andriamad – Alléluia
  • Philippine – Bah Non
  • Juliette Moraine – Pourvu Qu’on M’Aime
  • 21 Juin Le Duo – Peux-Tu Me Dire?
  • Terence James – Je T’Emmènerai Danser
  • Poney X – Amour Fou

Source: eurovision.tv

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Sweden: Full list of participants for 2021 Melodifestivalen

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Here is the full list of competitors for the 2021 Melodifestalen in Sweden. You will see quite a few familiar names.

  • Alvaro Estrella – Baila Baila
  • Anton Ewald – New Religion
  • Arvingarna – Tänker inte alls gå hem
  • Charlotte Perrelli – Still Young
  • Clara Klingenström – Behöver inte dig idag
  • Danny Saucedo – Dandi Dansa
  • Dotter – Little Tot
  • Efraim Leo – Best Of Me
  • Elisa – Den du är
  • Emil Assergård – Om allting skiter sig
  • Eric Saade – Every Minute
  • Eva Rydberg & Ewa Roos – Rena rama ding dong
  • Frida Green – The Silence
  • Jessica Andersson – Horizon
  • Julia Alfrida – Rich
  • Kadiatou – One Touch
  • Klara Hammarström – Beat Of Broken Hearts
  • Lillasyster – Pretender
  • Lovad – Allting är precis likadant
  • Mustasch – Contagious
  • Nathalie Brydolf – Fingerprints
  • Patrik Jean – Tears Run Dry
  • Paul Rey – The Missing Piece
  • Sannex – All Inclusive
  • Tess Merkel – Good Life
  • The Mamas – In The Middle
  • Tusse – Voices
  • Wahl feat. Sami – 90-talet

Source: ESC Covers; SVT; eurovisionworld.com