Germany have internally selected Xavier Naidoo to represent them at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. There will be a national final on 18 February where Xavier will perform six songs. Songwriters and producers have been invited to prepare their submissions now.
Xavier is an established soul and r’n’b performer in Germany. He has had many hits in his home country including the number one song Ich kenne nichts (das so schön ist wie du) in 2003. You can see the official video for that song below.
After what was supposed to be ‘one-off’ appearance to celebrate the 60th Eurovision Song Contest, Australia are back again for 2016. The local broadcaster, SBS, will once again contribute a song for the contest. The only difference on this occasion is that Australia will have to perform in the semi-finals.
The Executive Supervisor of the EBU, Jon Ola Sand, stated “The feedback we got from viewers, fans, press and the broadcasters after Australia’s participation in Vienna was overwhelmingly positive. We strongly believe the Eurovision Song Contest has the potential to evolve organically into a truly global event. Australia’s continued participation is an exciting step in that direction. It remains to be seen what such an event may look like in the long run.”
So, does Mr Sand’s words mean the door may be open in the future to other countries outside of Europe. Is it possible we could see South Africa or China or Canada or New Zealand or maybe South Korea (K-Pop could go really well at Eurovision)….the list can go on. Who would you like to see? Do you think it is a good idea?
Australia will also participate at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on 21 November. Bella Paige will fly the Australian flag with her song My Girls.
The Public Television of Armenia has chosen Iveta Mukuchyan to represent them in Stockholm, Sweden at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. Iveta was internally selected to sing for Armenia.
Iveta was born in Yerevan but moved to Germany as a child. She took part in The Voice of Germany in 2012 and even performed the winning song of Sweden at Eurovision that year on the show, Euphoria, by Loreen.
Iveta has just released her latest single and video entitled Simple Like A Flower. She wrote the music and lyrics herself. You can see the video for the song below.
The Public TV of Armenia has invited composers to submit songs in an open competition by email by 13 November to selection@armtv.com.
