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Switzerland 2015 – Entscheidungsshow – Time to shine for Mélanie

31.01

Well… I admit I didn’t see her coming… at all ! Mélanie René won the Entscheidungsshow with Time to Shine. A successful performance allows her to win the Swiss national final, ahead of Timbelle, Licia Cherry, Andy McSean, Tiziana and Deborah Bough. Obviously I regret the defeat of Timbelle (2nd) and its so cute saxophonist […]
 

France 2015 – N’oubliez pas…

23.01

France 2 chose internally Lisa Angell to represent France in the 60th Eurovision Song Contest. The song N’oubliez pas (Do not forget) is written by Robert Goldman, the one who already wrote Je n’ai que mon âme back in 2001. Lisa’s song has been written this fall, for the commemoration of the First World War. […]
 

Spain 2015 – Edurne will sing Amanecer

15.01

Edurne will represent Spain in Eurovision 2015 with the song Amanecer (Daybreak). A whole month has passed since “sources close to TVE” announced already that Spain would have a female representative this year. Those sources affirmed that TVE had received about 20 candidates from various record labels. Among them only 6 were reasonably famous to […]
 

Georgia 2015 – well, this is a martial year…

14.01

After the Maltese Amber, Nina the Georgian goes to war ! Nina Sublatti, winner of the local Idol 2013, won the votes of both the jury and viewers. We’re told she composed the song by herself. And therein lies the problem. They choose the girl to yell on stage OK, but was it really necessary […]
 

Albania 2015 – The Voice of Italy for Albania…

30.12

With the song Diell, Elhaida Dani win the 53th Festivali i Këngës. Winner of local Star Academy and the first The Voice of Italy, Elhaida significantly got ahead of Bojken Lako Band, in the exclusively jury vote. Diell is one of that big ballads that scream, which usually get Aïtor very emotional, but I already […]
 

Belarus 2015 – Uzari & Maimuna win Eurofest

28.12

Not sure yet Time will indeed be the Belarusian song for Eurovision 2015, but with a big lead among juries, Uzari wins the national final.     Uzari & Maimuna – Time  
 

The Netherlands 2015 – Walk Along

13.12

Trijntje Oosterhuis unveiled this week, the song written by Anouk for Eurovision 2015. Walk Along probably won’t mark the history of the contest. Its not unpleasant, but quite forgettable. And the first live performance of Walk Along makes it hard to imagine Trijntje as high in the rankings than Anouk or The Common Linnets…   […]
 

San Marino 2015 – that dates us…

30.11

SMRTV chose internally 2 juniors to represent San Marino in the 60th Eurovision Song Contest. Michele Perniola was singing OoO Sole intorno a me last year in Kiev. Obviously we did not forgot his little shinny gold jacket. I find his voice unbearable, but his performance for the junior was quite good actually. Anita Simoncini […]
 

Melodifestivalen 2015 – semi-finals 3 & 4 – Måns will be there !

25.11

There he is ! We got scary yesterday, seeing him in the authors’ list, but Måns will actually be on stage for Melodifestivalen 2015 ! And it’s all about the last semi-final, since Midnight Boy, my other favorite of this competition, also debuts in Örebro.     Andreas Weise – Bring Out The Fire (Anton […]
 

Melodifestivalen 2015 – semi-finals 1 & 2

24.11

We heard Måns could be back in 2015. He is, as author… Huge disappointment !… Måns we love him ! But what we love is his pretty face, his hips waving, the little movement he makes with his knees while dancing. In short, we want to see him !     Jessica Andersson – Can’t […]
 

Malta 2015 – Warrior

23.11

Perseverance pays … Amber wins Malta Eurovision Song Contest with quite a landslide. We already saw her in the competition back in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2012, she ends second in the Maltese selection, and flies to Baku with Kurt Calleja.   Amber – Warrior (semi-final)   I’m a bit sad for my two […]
 

Czech Republic 2015 – They’re back !

20.11

The Czech public television announced on November 19, their return in the Eurovision Song Contest. We Have to go back in 2009 to listen to the latest Czech song Aven Romale. They finished last in their semi-final with no points at all. Since then the Czech Republic have quite favorite competition for financial reasons.   […]
 

FYR Macedonia 2015 – this is the very first song

13.11

Daniel Kajmakoski wins the Skopje Fest 2014 with Esenski Lisja. The first winner of the Serbian show X Factor Adria will thus be in Vienna. Hopefully by then, a producer will deal with his song, cause it’s nothing special yet…   Daniel Kajmakoski – Esenski Lisja  
 

The Netherlands 2015 – Trijntje Oosterhuis, we now have to pronounce her name…

10.11

Trijntje Oosterhuis will represent The Netherlands in Vienna. Coach of The Voice Holland for several years, Trijntje has recorded no less than 14 albums ! The last one, Live at the Ziggo Dome in 2014 , is a live tribute to Witney Houston with the Ladies of Soul. Ladies who include Edsilia Rombley and Glennis […]
 

Belgium 2015 – this is Loïc…

04.11

Everything happens, I actually enjoy RTBF choice for the upcoming contest ! I love the performance of Roberto Bellarosa back in 2013, but I was really skeptical when he was selected… Loïc Nottet like Roberto, is finalist of The Voice Belgique, but he ended second. I love the boy’s voice – yeah, 17 year-old, one […]
 

Montenegro 2015 – Knez is the very first

01.11

Here we go ! The first artist of eurovision 2015 has been revealed . Knez will represent Montenegro in Vienna … He already signed 8 solo albums, and celebrates his 47th anniversary in December – let’s be honest, it’s never sign of success in Eurovision. His latest single was released in April. Donna is far […]
 

Sweden – this is no hairstyle Sanna !

29.09

Sanna Nielsen and Robin Paulsson will host the Melodifestivalen 2015. Robin Paulsson is an actor/comedian already used to hosting TV show. And there’s no need introducing Sanna, already used to Melodifestivalen… We just hope she’ll have enough time to find a decent hairdresser before February 7, she really looks like nothing ! … SVT also […]
 

France – it will be an internal selection…

12.09

In a press release, France 2 confirms the participation of France for the 60th Eurovision Song Contest. France 2 is indeed taking over the contest. Both the artist and the song will be chosen internally. France Ô still airs the semi-final in which France can vote (no news so far, on an eventual broadcast of […]