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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:

 

Sofia Feskova performs on Detskom Radio in Russia

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Sofia Feskova this week performed live on the Detskom Radio in Russia. She performed Tebe Moy Blyuz (My blues to you) and also her JESC song Moy Novyy Den (My New Day).

Detskom Radio is a radio station specifically for children.

Sofia represented Russia at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the beautiful and anthemic My New Day.

You can see Sofia sing on Detskom Radio below.

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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.

 

Unity release new single ‘Most Girls’

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Unity are back with a new song called Most Girls. It is a cover of a track by Hailee Steinfeld. The song is an upbeat song with a positive vibe and the girls voices harmonise beautifully on the track.

Most Girls is available to stream or purchase from most digital stores including Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and many more.

Unity represented the Netherlands at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Best Friends. The band consists of  Naomi (13), Maud (14), Jayda (13) and Demi (14).

You can see the official music video for Most Girls below.

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Ala & Ola Tracz release official music video for ‘Święta To Radości Czas’

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Ala & Ola Tracz have released the official video clip for Święta To Radości Czas (Christmas is a time of joy). The festive video looks a whole of fun to match the happy catchy and upbeat Christmas song.

Święta To Radości Czas is composed by Agnieszka Wiechnik, Rafał Konieczny and Mavooi. The song is available to purchase or stream from all digital stores including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, iTunes. YouTube Music and many more.

Ala Tracz represented Poland at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with I’ll Be Standing.

Earlier this year Ala & Ola Tracz released the upbeat song Przed Nami Cały Świat (The whole world is ahead of us).

You can see the official video clip for Święta To Radości Czas below.

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Valentina releases surprise cover of ‘Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi’ by Celine Dion

Valentina has released a surprise for her fans including 300,000 followers on Instagram. She has recorded Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, the winning song for Celine Dion at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland.

Valentina is fresh from her success at winning the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for France with J’imagine.

Valentina is also a popular member of the Kids United Nouvelle Génération group.

You can see music video of Valentina performing Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi below.

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Sophia Ivanko Releases ‘Vidkryvai (Open Up) Cover

Just one day after the 2020 Junior Eurovision song contest wrapped up, 2019 Ukraine entrant Sophia Ivanko (Sophy Ivy) has released a version of this years entry ‘Vidkryvai (Open Up).

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Sophia presented the jury points for Ukraine in this years contest and could be seen in the green room sitting alongside her friend Olexandr Balabanov.

Produced by Mykhailo Tolmachov the ‘Vidkryvai’ cover very much bears the hallmarks of Sophia’s unique sound which she showcased on her debut album C.F (Crazy Friend) released earlier this year.

Listen to her track below and see if you can spot the ‘Spirit of Music’ Easter egg!

Ala & Ola Tracz release new Christmas song ‘Święta to radości czas’

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Sisters, Ala & Ola Tracz, have released a brand new Christmas song to cheer up our spirits for 2020. The song is called Święta to radości czas (Christmas is a time of joy). It is an upbeat and catchy and feelgood song. Just what we need right now!

Święta to radości czas is composed by Agnieszka Wiechnik, Rafał Konieczny and Mavooi. The song will be available to stream or purchase from all digital stores from 1 December.

Ala is fresh from a wonderful performance on the 2020 Junior Eurovision stage where she represented Poland with I’ll Be Standing.

Ala & Ola Tracz earlier this year released together the song Przed Nami Cały Świat (The whole world is ahead of us). This was also strong radio friendly song with a strong production and beat.

The music video for Święta to radości czas will be released soon but in the meantime Ala & Ola appeared on breakfast tv on TVP2 channel this morning ahead of the release tomorrow. Check out their appearance below.

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Valentina wins 2020 Junior Eurovision for France with ‘J’imagine’

Valentina has won the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest for France with her song J’imagine. In the end it was an overwhelming victory for France who received a total of 200 points (combined jury and public voting). Second was Kazakhstan with 152 points and Spain were third with 133 points.

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France were selected to sing last and what a bright and upbeat ending it was to a wonderfully produced show considering the difficult circumstances of this year. Congratulations to EBU and TVP for an excellent production.

The interval act included the Polish 2020 Eurovision song, Empires, by Alicja Szemplińska and a unique version of the 2019 Eurovision winning song, Arcade, by Duncan Laurence with Roksana Węgiel and Viki Gabor (the 2018 and 2019 winning acts at JESC for Poland. All the 2020 JESC performers sang the Common Song, Move The World.

So, congratulations to Valentina and France on a well deserved victory. You can see Valentina with her performance of J’imagine below.

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Vasya & Nina Boykova record Ukrainian version of ‘I’ll Be Standing’ – Poland JESC 2020

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Sisters, Vasya & Nina Boykova, have released a Ukrainian language version of the 2020 Poland Junior Eurovision song, I’ll Be Standing, by Ala Tracz. It is a very different take on the song with this version being more like a ballad and quite laid back.

The Ukrainian words are by Ekaterina Boykova. The instrumental track is provided by Vlad Ulyanich and Piechstudio.

Vasya has previously recorded some unique covers and music videos of some Eurovision / Junior Eurovision songs and also Italian covers.

Check out Vasya & Nina singing the Ukrainian version of I’ll Be Standing below.

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