18 – Switzerland = 28 points
17 – Denmark = 34 points
16 – Albania = 45 points
15 – Ireland = 46 points
14 – Slovenia = 57 points
13 – Norway = 63 points
12 – Belarus = 84 points
11 – FYR Macedonia = 88 points
10 – Serbia = 105 points
09 – Georgia = 123 points
08 – Latvia = 132 points
07 – Israel = 147 points
06 – Poland = 151 points
05 – Bulgaria = 220 points
04 – Lithuania = 222 points
03 – Belgium = 274 points
02 – Ukraine = 287 points
01 – Australia = 330 points
Tag Archives: Slovenia
Slovenia: ManuElla gives strong performance at second rehearsal
ManuElla gave an outstanding performance of Red And Blue at her second rehearsal for Slovenia in Stockholm today. She looked stunning in her white dress and she was accompanied by Jannik Baltzer Hattel, an acrobat from Denmark.
ManuElla said at her press conference she is influenced by the country rock sound and this is the style that will be on her forthcoming album. She is hoping her Eurovision show will give her new followers around the world including USA, who will broadcast the show this year.
Good luck to ManuElla and Slovenia
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Slovenia: ManuElla releases official video for ‘Blue And Red’
ManuElla will sing Blue And Red in the second semi-final of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest representing Slovenia. Now she has released the official video for her song.
Blue And Red is composed by ManuElla herself and Marjan Hvala.
You can see ManuElla’s video below.
Source: www.eurovision.tv; www.esccovers.com
Official release for ‘What If’ by Anja Baš
Anja Baš recently participated in the 2016 EMA competition in Slovenia with her song What If. It is composed by Anja herself and the musical arrangement is by Anja and Franci Zabukovec.
Anja began her musical career in 2004 with the group Angee and 2011 decided to go solo. Her first song was entitled S tabo (Without you). She then joined another group, Rock Partyzani. and released the song Moj Lubi (My dear). Anja also participated in the 2012 edition of the Slovenian X Factor series. In 2015 she released her album, ‘Punca iz Tvoje Ulice’ (Girl from your street).
What If is released through international digital platforms such as iTunes ( : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-if-single/id1091216568 ) . You can hear What If below.
Source: UltraPogled.eu; www.esccovers.com
Interview: ManuElla (ESC 2016 Slovenia)
ManuElla will represent Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with her song Red And Blue. Here she talks to ESCCovers.com –
Hello ManuElla. Many congratulations on winning the EMA competition and therefore representing Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. Can you tell us how you felt when you realised you had won?
Hello. Thank you so very much. When I won Slovene national selection for ESC I was completely overwhelmed. So many emotions ran through me at that moment, it is even hard to describe it. I felt so much gratitude, joy and excitement and I can still feel it all!
‘Red And Blue’ is a feel good pop/country song. Is this a style of music you normally like to perform?
I like performing many different genres, but I feel pop/country is a style of music where I can show my emotions and passion for singing. I find myself in it and I think that’s very important for a singer and performer.
Will there be any other versions of ‘Red And Blue’ (for example a Slovenian version or remixes)?
So far there are no plans for a Slovenian version or any remixes, but we did record a newer version of ‘Blue And Red’ with small changes that you’ll all hear on the ESC.
Do you have any plans for a tour to other countries to promote your song?
We are still arranging the last few details about the promotional events. I think the first one is held in Amsterdam, so I hope to see you there!
Can we expect an album of your music soon?
Yes! I was working on my first album before EMA 2016, it is on hold for now of course, but after the ESC, I’m going back to the studio and to writing new songs.
Have you heard the other Eurovision entries this year? If so do you have any favourites at this time?
If I can be completely honest, I haven’t had a chance to listen to all of them yet. As soon as things calm down a little bit, I will. There are so many good artist every year, I am sure this year is no different.
Anway good luck ManuElla in Sweden.
You can see ManuElla perform Red And Blue below.
Source: www.esccovers.com
ManuElla performs acoustic version of ‘Blue And Red’
ManuElla will perform Blue And Red for Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May after winning the EMA competition. She has just performed an acoustic version of the song on Radio 1 Slovenia.
You can enjoy her acoustic version of Blue And Red in the video below.
Source: ManuElla/Facebook; www.esccovers.com
SEMI FINAL DRAW
SIX FINALS ON ONE DAY
It seems Saturday 27 February will be a SUPER BUSY day with no less than 6 finals
Interview: ManuElla (2016 EMA finalist Slovenia)
ManuElla has made it to the final of the 2016 EMA Eurovision national selection for Slovenia to be held on 27 February. ManuElla talks to esccovers.com here –
1. Hello ManuElla. Congratulations on making it to the EMA 2016 final. How did it feel when you heard you had made it to the final?
Thank you for your kind words. When I heard for the results I was very happy, somehow fulfilled.
2. Are you able yet to tell us anything about your song? For example what style will it be, and what it is about?
Yes of course… I love pop-country music so the song is also written this way. The story is quite simple, “It’s all about love and the colours in it”…
3. You participated, and did very well, in the Slovenian Eurovision selection Misija Evrovizija? Can you tell us about your experience in that competition?
Misija Evrovizija gave me a lot of good memories, now these days for sure it’s easier for me to be more comfortable in front of TV cameras…
4. What have you been up to since Misija Evrovizija? Have you released any music?
I was participated at Slovenia’s greatest pop music festival “Slovenska popevka”, performing with a live orchestra, but after that I wasn’t able to continue my music career. I wanted to take care for my father who became seriously ill and, unfortunately, died recently.
5. Who are your musical influences?
I am open for all good music, but lately I prefer pop-country. I love Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire and also a little of The Cranberries.
6. Have you participated in any music festivals either in Slovenia or abroad? If so can you tell us something about them?
As I mentioned before I was at “Slovenska popevka” in 2013 and recently I performed in Croatia at “RetrOpatijski festival”, among the greatest Croatian and Serbian artists, like Tereza Kesovija (1966 she represented Monaco and 1972 Yugoslavia at the Eurovision Song Contest), Novi Fosili (1987 they represented Yugoslavia at Eurovision) and others.
7. Do you watch the Eurovision Song Contest on tv, and do you have any favourite songs from over the years?
Yes of course, I’ve always been a big fan of ESC. When I was just a small girl I was standing in front of TV, had some sheets on me and I pretended I am there on the stage… (and I still do, ha ha ha). Songs that I remember specially are Fly On The Wings Of Love – Olsen Brothers (2001 ESC Denmark), Euphoria – Loreen (2012 ESC Sweden), Calm After The Storm – Common Linnets (2014 ESC The Netherlands), Take Me To Your Heaven – Charlotte Nilsson (1999 ESC Sweden), A Million Voices – Polina Gagarina (2015 ESC Russia) and many more.
Anyway, good luck ManuElla at the 2016 EMA.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support!!!
Source: www.esccovers.com
2016 EMA acts announced in Slovenia
The 10 acts who will participate in the 2016 EMA national selection in Slovenia have been announced. They include two former Eurovision participants for Slovenia. Regina, who sang Dan najlepših sanj in 1996, returns as well as Nuša Derenda, who gave us Energy in 2001.
Also, in the selection is ManuElla, who progressed far in the Misija Evrovizija competition, to find the competitor for Slovenia for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. The eventual winner was Eva Bota.
The 10 acts competing in the 2016 EMA are –
- Anja Baš
- Anja Kotar
- D Base
- ManuElla
- Nuša Derenda
- Raiven
- Regina
- SAN Di EGO
- Sebastijan Lukovnjak
- Žan Serčič
The EMA final will be held on 27 February.
Source: www.eurovision.tv; www.esccovers.com