Chris Hockman brought something to our attention – not a SINGLE OGAE fan club awarded any points to HEY MAMMA by SUNSTROKE PROJECT, the 2017 entry from Moldova. We did not expect a third place but knew it will do well due to the way the three guys handled the press and fans – showing true dedication and professionalism. Their HEY MAMMA t-shirts also took our breath away.
Michaela Sowden from Australia and a member of OGAE Rest of the world, also completed a shift at the OGAE fan stand in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was the second year in a row she worked there. During a meet and greet in the Euro fan cafe, she met up with Sunstroke project from Moldova and got a signed copy of their CD – HEY MAMMA
Sunstroke Project have won the 2017 O melodie pentru Europa national selection and will represent Moldova at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with their song Hey, Mamma!
Eight acts competed in the final –
Voting was a combination of jury and public votes.
Sunstroke Project with Olia Tira represented Moldova at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest with Run Away.
You can see Sunstroke Project perform their winning song below.
Source: www.eurovision.tv; ESC Covers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20D9fwQpvzs