Tag Archives: 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Martija Stanojković performs her version of the big summer hit ‘Despacito’

Martija Stanojković {copyright: Instagram/martijastanojkovic}
Martija Stanojković {copyright: Instagram/martijastanojkovic}

Martija Stanojković recently performed at a summer festival in Karpoš, FYR Macedonia. She gave an excellent version of the international summer hit Despacito by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber. Martija was confident as ever on stage accompanied by four girl dancers.

Martija represented FYR Macedonia at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her song Love Will Lead Our Way and had much success on the talent show Pinkove Zvezdice.

You can see Martija perform Despacito below.

Source: ESC Covers

Zena Donnelly shines in The Voice Kids UK

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Zena Donnelly {copyright: itv}

Zena Donnelly gave an outstanding performance in the blind audition round of The Voice Kids UK. She performed the Jessie J track Mama Knows Best. Almost immediately the singer and judge, Pixie Lott, turned around her chair as Zena amazed the audience with her outstanding vocal range and performance.

After the performance Zena chatted with the judges will-i-am, Danny Jones (from McFly) and Pixie Lott (who will be the mentor for Zena). They were amazed and proud to see Zena sing on the stage as a seven year old with the legendary singer, Whitney Houston, at a concert.

Zena is 14 years old and represented Ireland at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta with Bríce Ar Bhríce (Brick by brick) and gave a memorable performance their also.

You can see Zena’s blind audition on The Voice Kids UK below.

Source: itv; ESC Covers

http://www.itv.com/thevoicekidsuk/singers/zena

Christina Magrin releases ‘Snowglobe’ video clip

Christina Magrin - 'Snowglobe' {© ℗ CAP-Sounds 2017}
Christina Magrin – ‘Snowglobe’ {© ℗ CAP-Sounds 2017}

Christina Magrin showcased her brand new song Snowglobe at the 2017 Malta Eurovision Song Contest national selection. Now Christina has officially released the official music video for the song. Snowglobe is a happy and upbeat song with an addictive rhythm and production. Christina showcases her powerful voice and with her dancers the video clip expresses a lot of energy and fun. It has an overall feel good vibe.

Snowglobe is composed and produced by Cyprian Cassar with lyrics by Matt ‘Muxu’ Mercieca and Christina herself. The production of the video is by Angie Laus, Duane Laus, Mick Laus, Jurgen Manicolo & Frederick Testa (WE Media) and director of photography is Charles Ahar. Artwork is by Jonathan Brincat & Luke Borg (Fade In Media). Hair and Makeup by Inglot and styling by Gaetano Busuttil. Special thanks also to London F Café, Southville Dancers, Claudia Magrin (The Voice Lab). Marc Calleja Bayliss (Ironic Pr) and Sarah Micallef Muscat (Team Assistant) and CAP-Sounds 2017.

Christina represented Malta at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the amazing Parachute.

Snowglobe is available to buy or stream at digital platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and Deezer.

You can see the official video for Snowglobe below.

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‘Light Up The Sky’ – The beautiful new single by Anna Trincher & One Reason

Anna Trincher - from the music video for 'Light Up The Sky' with One Reason
Anna Trincher – from the music video for ‘Light Up The Sky’ with One Reason

Anna Trincher & One Reason have released a beautiful new single called Light Up The Sky. It is a piano driven pop/rock ballad that tells a story of broken love but also looks to the positive side of things to come for love, good achievements in life and being happy. The song is composed by Michael Hansson.

Light Up The Sky has a charming video that expresses the story of the song. It is directed by Daria Litvinenko. The DoP is Andrey Noga and the editing and colour grading are by Ivanna Laka.

Anna is blossoming and showing her versatility with each song release and performance. She has already come a long way since representing Ukraine at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

You can see the video for Light Up The Sky below.

Source: YouTube/Anna Trincher; ESC Covers

Martija Stanojković releases her new single ‘I Don’t Know Your Name’

Martija Stanojković {copyright: Instagram/Martija Stanojković}
Martija Stanojković {copyright: Instagram/Martija Stanojković}

Martija Stanojković has released her brand new song entitled I Don’t Know Your Name. The song is perfect for the long summer days with a charming melody and a strong production. Aleksandar Masevski produced, arranged and composed the song.

Martija represented FYR Macedonia at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Love Will Lead Our Way.  The video clip for that song has over 470,000 views on YouTube. Martija wrote Love Will Lead Our Way with the help of Aleksandar Masevski.

You can see Martija’s lyric video for I Don’t Know Your Name below.

Source: ESC Covers

Sofia Rol performs at Wiwi Jam party at Euroclub in Kiev

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Sofia Rol {copyright: ESC Covers}

The Ukrainian representative at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Sofia Rol, performed at the Wiwi Jam party at the Euroclub in Kiev for fans, journalists, artists and invited guests.

Sofia opened the show by performing three songs on the stage. She sang her Junior Eurovision entry, Planet Craves For Love, and then she sang Only Teardrops (the winning song for Denmark at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest for Emmelie de Forest. Finally she performed a famous Ukrainian song entitled Chervona ruta.

Sofia gave a confident and strong performance and surely has a big future ahead of her.

You can see Sofia perform Only Teardrops below.

Source: ESC Covers

Watch Olivia Wieczorek with Doniu with ‘POKOLENIA – ZACZNIJ ŻYĆ !

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Olivia Wieczorek represented Poland at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta with the charming ballad Nie zapomnij. Olivia has returned with a new song from a project with new and established performers – POKOLENIA – ZACZNIJ ŻYĆ (Generations! Start to live). You can see a video of Olivia and Doniu performing the bright and almost reggae style pop song below.

Olivia opened the Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 national selection last weekend with a performance of her Junior Eurovision song from 2016.

Olivia received the Top Female Radio Friendly song at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest from ESC Covers readers.

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Christina Magrin premieres her new song – ‘Snow Globe’

Christina Magrin {copyright: TVM}
Christina Magrin {copyright: TVM}

Christina Magrin charmed many with her performance of Parachute at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest where she represented Malta. Her strong vocals and energetic stage show was impressive.

Christina premiered her brand new song Snow Globe during the interval of the 2017 Malta Eurovision Song Contest final. She gave a magnificent performance with the Voice Lab Choir. The song is composed by Matthew Merceica (Muxu) and Cyprian Cassar.

In my opinion Christina had the best song of the evening and is clearly developing as a singer to watch even more for the future.

You can see Christina sing Snow Globe below.

Source: ESC Covers

Martija Stanojković latest cover is ‘Million Reasons’

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Martija Stanojković {copyright: facebook.com/martija.stanojkovic}

 Martija Stanojković has just released her latest cover. It is Million Reasons by Lady Gaga. Martija sings powerfully to the piano accompanied song.

Martija gave a strong performance at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for FYR Macedonia with her song Love Will Lead The Way and she won a lot of admirers with her performances on 2016 Pinkove Zvezdice in the Balkans where she finished in the silver medal position.

You can hear Martija perform Million Reasons below and you can see her on the Pinkove Zvezdice show perform the song Vlak.

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyyKCXoSHUA