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There will be 42 countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 which are as follows:
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Semi Final 1 will be held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Semi Final 2 will be held on Thursday, 10 May 2018
The Grand Final will be held on Saturday, 12 May 2018
Good luck to everyone.
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Semi Final 1 will be held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Semi Final 2 will be held on Thursday, 10 May 2018
The Grand Final will be held on Saturday, 12 May 2018
Good luck to everyone.
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A request has been made to Betfair to setup the Eurovision 2018 win market so hopefully the market will be up and running shortly today. Feel free and post comments about any forthcoming details of the selection process/details of any of the participating countries and preferably links to any songs competing in a countries selection process as i may not always be around to do so myself but will endeavor to post what i can when i find details. Also feel free to chat about anything regarding this years contest. Hope to see people chatting again.
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Finland: Changes to UMK sees Saara Aalto for Eurovision 2018! https://tinyurl.com/ybv3m3dk
"From Finland to the UK and back Aalto is certainly no stranger to the Finnish national selection process, having previously tried to represent her home nation on a total of 2 occasions: in 2011 and in 2016. Her international breakthrough came last year shortly after her previous UMK participation, when she auditioned for the UK version of the X Factor. The Finnish star managed to take herself right through to the X Factor final, eventually finishing as runner-up. However it didn’t end there for Aalto, as she went on to sign with an international record label. Final on 3 March The date of UMK 2018 was also confirmed this morning, with the Finnish national final all set to take place on the 3 March" There will be 3 songs that Saara will song in the final which will be decided by the public and international jury. As Saara is known by the fanboys in the bubble it would be of no surprise that she and Finland get well hyped up by the fanboys which results in Finland being the favourite or top 3 favourite in the betting. |
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Eurovision 2018 win market now up and running on betfair. Direct link to the win market: https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/special-bets/market/1.136626007
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Azerbaijan: It’s AISEL for Eurovision 2018! http://esctoday.com/152218/azerbaijan-aisel-eurovision-2018/
Here is a link to a video of her performance singing of My Only (live session): https://youtu.be/ZFRT8QlxpwA Another video of her singing I've got the whole world on a string: https://youtu.be/_SDkZHy8k7I AISEL singing others: https://youtu.be/2ov-A3cFP8Y Do we think Azerbaijan will be in the final? |
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Greece: ERT selects 5 candidates for national final http://esctoday.com/152219/greece-ert-selects-5-candidates-national-final/
Whilst ERT has not confirmed the names of the candidates officially, it is speculated the following 5 acts have been whittled down and made it to the national final: Areti Ketime – Don’t forget the Sun Chorostalites – Apo tin Thraki os tin Kriti Duo Fina – Idio Tempo Gianna Terzi – To oniro mou Tony Vlachos – Baila Jazz The 2018 Greek Eurovision national final is scheduled to be held in Athens by the end of February. |
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The Netherlands: Waylon to represent the Netherlands in Lisbon 2018! https://tinyurl.com/yckoadae
Waylon is no stranger to the Eurovision stage, as he was a part of the formation The Common Linnets, together with Ilse DeLange, who placed second at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, Denmark, with their hit song Calm after the storm. Waylon - Wicked Way (official video): https://youtu.be/QAxsimgTRRM |
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Sweden: Alcazar looking at Melodifesitvalen return? https://tinyurl.com/y8hyvx95
"Right song for Alcazar could see return According to sources at Aftonbladet, former Melfest participants Alcazar are looking to compete in next year’s national selection for Eurovision 2018, but there’s a catch. The disco-trio are currently searching for the right song for Melodifestivalen in order to compete for the Eurovision right once again, however with one song reportedly being rejected by the group already, the search for the perfect entry continues." When was the last time that Schlager/Disco won Eurovison? Fanboys would go nuts for them. |
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Greece: Media names the five acts selected for the Greek national final https://tinyurl.com/ybnyf6sj
The Wiwibloggs article names the five acts and songs as follows: ARETI KETIME – “MIN XECHNÁS TON ÍLIO” (DON’T FORGET THE SUN) CHOROSTALITES – “APÓ TIN THRÁKI OS TIN KRÍTI” (FROM THRACE TO CRETE) DUO FINA – “ÍDIO TÉMPO” (SAME TEMPO) GIANNA TERZI – “T’ ÓNEIRÓ MOU” (MY DREAM) TONY VLACHOS – “BAILA JAZZ” The article does give a short bio for each of the acts in question and a video link to a previous performance of another song they have done which i will provide links to the videos here: Giorgos Alkaios & Arete Ketime "ama den se do": https://youtu.be/-HbBRfLmr1M Chorostalites - Οι Χοροσταλίτες: https://youtu.be/00DxN9Yujr4 Άναψε το τσιγάρο - παρωδία από το DUO FINA: https://youtu.be/h6pGY86IRZM Gianna Terzi - Tetoia Gynaika: https://youtu.be/QPdfqzhiZdo Ο Τόνυ Βλάχος στην ομάδα του Κωστή Μαραβέγια: https://youtu.be/hwenM3PWciU Will we be seeing Greece in the final? In opinion it will have to be a spectacular song going by what i have seen in the linked videos. |
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Estonia: Here are the Eesti Laul 2018 semi-finalists https://tinyurl.com/yb6c556q
Semi-finalists revealed Earlier tonight during the ETV television show Ringvaade, the 20 selected Eesti Laul participants were presented to the public for the very first time by the Eesti Laul producer, Mart Normet. Here are the names of the bidding Estonian acts along with their entries! Stig Rästa – Home Metsakutsu – Koplifornia Elina Netšajeva – La forza Aden Ray – Everybody’s dressed Frankie Animal – (Can’t keep calling) Misty Nika – Knock knock Iiris & Agoh – Drop that boogie Etnopatsy – Külm Vajé – Laura (Walk with me) Miljardid – Pseudoprobleem Tiiu x Okym x Semy – Näita oma energiat Desiree – On my mind Rolf Roosalu – Show a little love Eliis Pärna & Gerli Padar – Sky Girls In Pearls – Spellbound Marju Lanik – Täna otsuseid ei tee Indrek Ventmann – Tempel Sibyl Vane – Thousand words Evestus – Welcome to my world Karl Kristjan & Karl Killing (feat. Wateva) – Young Eesti Laul 2018 dates Following recent tradition of the Eesti Laul event, the 20 selected participants will be split into a total of 2 semi-finals, both of which will take place in February, in an attempt to qualify to the final of the competition on the 3 March. 10/02: Semi-final 1 17/02: Semi-final 2 03/03: Grand final |
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Estonia:
It seems that a couple of the entries listed above have their songs already revealed: Etnopatsy - Külm: https://youtu.be/-BYwxjbI_d8 Aden Ray – Everybody’s dressed: https://youtu.be/56O5AHbqfeg Frankie Animal - (Can't Keep Calling) Misty: https://youtu.be/2T1e-gVkb9Y Miljardid – Pseudoprobleem: is on Spotify, i hope this is the link to the track on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/5KMlJOjHwl4GATaSr5Taon |
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£14 traded in last 24 hrs.
Australia £3 @ 25 Finland £7 @ 32 Russia £3 @ 14.5 |
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Russia: Philipp Kirkorov hints at return of the ‘Dream Team’? https://tinyurl.com/ybud6hqx
"The famous Russian songwriter and man behind many fan-favourite Eurovision hits, Philipp Kirkorov, hinted in an Instagram post about his return to the Eurovision Song Contest. In his birthday post to the Greek songwriter Dimitris Kontopoulos, former Eurovision artist and songwriter Philipp Kirkorov spoke of their success as the Eurovision ‘Dream Team’, and says “we again start to prepare ‘miracle adventure’ for next year”. Russia in 2018? Although Russia previously stated that since Yuliya Samolova was banned from competing in Ukraine, she would automatically compete for them in 2018, there have been no official announcements by the Russian broadcaster as of yet. This has sparked rumours amongst fans that Yuliya may not be representing Russia in Lisbon, and instead the duty will fall to a singer who has previously been involved with the ‘Dream Team’, such as Sergey Lazarev. Until we have an official announcement from the Russian broadcaster, we still do not know who will fly the Russian flag in Lisbon! Other than Russia, many other countries could see the return of the ‘Dream Team’, with the group having produced a number of entries for many countries in the competition over the past number of years. Together, the ‘Dream Team’ have been responsible for some of the most popular modern Eurovision songs, including Belarus 2007, Ukraine 2008, Russia 2014 and Russia 2016. Who could it be for 2018?" |
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Albania: RTSH reveals 22 participants for Festivali i Këngës 56 https://tinyurl.com/ya45kr5x
The 22 FiK 56 participants The Albanian semi-finalists were shortlisted by a 5-member jury panel, consisting of members Markelian Kapidani, Luan Zhegu, Ben Andoni, Sokol Marsi and Edmond Rapi. Artemisa Mithi Bojken Lako David & Genc Tukiqi Denisa Gjezo Elton Deda Ergi Bregu-Latifllari Eugent Bushpepa Evans Rama Grupi AkullthyesIit Grupi Na & Festina Mezini Grupi Lynx Inest Neziri Lorela Manjola Nallbani Mariza Ikonomi Orgesa Zaimi Redon Makashi Rezarta Samja & Luis Ejlli Stefi & Endri Prifti Tahir Gjoci Voltan Prodani Xhesika Polo The 22 participants will be split into 2 semi-finals, with 11 artists in each semi-final competing for a place in the final of the 23 December. The winner of FiK 56 together with the winning entry could become the first official song entry for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, as has become tradition with Albania over recent years. FiK 56 dates 21/12: Semi-final 1 22/12: Semi-final 2 23/12: Grand final |
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Finland LPM @13.5 £8 traded
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Greece: ERT whittles down potential Eurovision songs to 3 https://tinyurl.com/ya9nfymn
Then there were 3 ESCToday has learned that ERT’s special working group committee has now whittled down the songs from 5 to 3 as 2 of the entries did not fully comply with the 2018 Greek Eurovision national selection’s requirements and rules. We must note that ERT has not officially commented on this matter nor confirmed the names of the potential candidates. The lucky 3 entries Areti Ketime – Don’t forget the Sun – (Spice Records) Chorostalites – Apo tin Thraki os tin Kriti – (Spider Records) Gianna Terzi – To oniro mou – (Panik Records) Out of the competition Duo Fina – Idio Tempo – (Records on Top) Tony Vlachos – Baila Jazz – (Spider Music) We have also learned that ERT will be holding meetings with the alleged 3 record companies next week, in order to define the terms of the collaboration. Once all the details are finalised and confirmed, ERT will make an official announcement regarding its 2018 Eurovision national final and plan of action. ERT’s plan or Eurovision 2018 Greece is planning to hold a national final in order to select its Eurovision entry act during the last week of February. The exact date and venue is yet to be determined and confirmed. More information and details regarding the 2018 Greek Eurovision project will be released in due course. |
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UK national selection to be held in Brighton - with a Swedish twist! https://tinyurl.com/yc3cjy9f
The UK national selection for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, 'Eurovision: You Decide' will be held on Wednesday 7th February at the world-famous Brighton Dome. The show will be hosted once again by Mel Giedroyc who will be joined by Swedish Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw! Eurovision: You Decide 2018 will be broadcast on BBC Two on Wednesday 7th February. It will be broadcast live from Brighton Dome, the site of ABBA’s 1974 Eurovision Song Contest win with Waterloo. Joining the BBC Eurovision family, 2015 Eurovision Song Contest winner Måns Zelmerlöw will co-host the show alongside Mel Giedroyc. Tickets for the show are now on sale - via the Brighton Dome website. The format in 2018 The 90-minute show will feature performances of six brand new songs. The artists will compete for the honour of representing the United Kingdom at the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. The performers will take to the stage in a bid to impress both the viewers at home and a professional jury at Brighton Dome. After each performance, a panel of experts will be on hand to provide their critique about the songs and the artists, and give their view on how the songs could translate to the Eurovision stage in Portugal for the Grand Final next May. The winner will be revealed on the night after the results from the live public vote have been combined with the results from the professional jury. The six competing songs and artists will be revealed to the public in January 2018. |
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FYR Macedonia: MRT confirms participation in Eurovision 2018 https://tinyurl.com/yb9vf6uy
MRT, the Macedonian national broadcaster has confirmed that FYR Macedonia will participate at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. We will finally see MRT and FYR Macedonia at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Last month the EBU had blocked the Balkan country’s Eurovision participation due to non-payment of debt. The issue has been now resolved by both parties and the country is set to partake in the competition next year. The announcement was made by the EBU today, thus 43 countries compete at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon: The EBU and Macedonian Radio Television (MRT) are pleased to announce that MRT will now participate in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. This follows the lifting of sanctions imposed for non-payment of debt. MRT will be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest for the 18th time. The number of participants in the 2018 competition equals the record set in Belgrade in 2008 and Düsseldorf in 2011. FYR Macedonia will be added to the Eurovision 2018 win market as soon as Betfair get to do it. |
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FYR Macedonia has now been added to the win market.
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Sweden: SVT to reveal Melodifestivalen 2018 acts on 28 November http://tinyurl.com/ybmkd8wt
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster has announced today that it will be holding a special conference on Tuesday 28 November in order to reveal the names of the competing acts at the forthcoming 2018 Swedish Eurovision national selection – Melodifestivalen. Sweden is gearing up for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest and preparations for Melodifestivalen 2018 are in full swing. The Swedish broadcaster will be disclosing the names of the 2018 Melodifestivalen participants on Tuesday 28 November at a press conference scheduled to be held at 09:30 CET. The press conference will be streamed live on SVT Play Melodifestivalen Agenda 03/02/2018: Semi-final 1 – Karlstad, Löfbergs Arena 10/02/2018: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg, Scandinavium 17/02/2018: Semi-final 3 – Malmö, Malmö Arena 24/02/2018: Semi-final 4 – Örnsköldsvik, Fjällräven Center 03/03/2018: Andra chansen (Second chance) – Kristianstad, Kristianstad Arena 10/03/2018: Final – Stockholm, Friends Arena The Swedes will select their Eurovision act and entry for Lisbon on Saturday 10 March, 2018. |
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Estonia: Eesti Laul 2018 semi-final allocation determined http://tinyurl.com/y7m76aul
Semi-final draw results Whilst each artist and entry has been allocated to a specific semi-final, the official running order of each show has yet to be determined. The semi-final running orders will be revealed over the coming weeks. 10/02: Semi-final 1 Aden Ray – Everybody’s dressed Desiree – On my mind Elina Netšajeva – La forza Etnopatsy – Külm Iiris & Agoh – Drop that boogie Miljardid – Pseudoprobleem Sibyl Vane – Thousand words Stig Rästa – Home Tiiu x Okym x Semy – Näita oma energiat Vajé – Laura (Walk with me) 17/02: Semi-final 2 Eliis Pärna & Gerli Padar – Sky Evestus – Welcome to my world Frankie Animal – (Can’t keep calling) Misty Girls In Pearls – Spellbound Indrek Ventmann – Tempel Karl Kristjan & Karl Killing (feat. Wateva) – Young Marju Lanik – Täna otsuseid ei tee Metsakutsu – Koplifornia Nika – Knock knock Rolf Roosalu – Show a little love Although some of the semi-final entries are already available to listen to, each of the competing entries will be officially presented via ERR on the 19 and 20 December |
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Artists in the Melodifestivalen 2018 according to the Nöjesblad sources: https://tinyurl.com/yc27zdqp
1. Stiko Per Larsson (from "P4 next") 2. Samir & Viktor 3. Mendez 4. Benjamin Ingrosso 5. Felix Sandman 6. Sigrid Bernson 7. Ida Edit 8. John Lundvik 9. Olivia Eliasson 10. Kikki Danielsson 11. Martin Almgren 12. Jonas Gardell 13. Calle Moraeus 14. Kamferdrops 15. Renaida Braun 16. Edward Blom 17. Emmi Christensson 18. Daughter 19. Rolandz 20. Liamoo 21. Mariette Wanted: Alcazar Jessica Andersson Emilia Rydberg Mitiku Will the fanboys go nuts for Mariette, we shall wait and see. |
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EBU: “Online voting is a test for adult Eurovision” http://www.escdaily.com/ebu-online-voting-test-adult-eurovision/#
"Tonight at 18:00 CET, the online voting for Junior Eurovision 2017 starts. It’s the most serious experiment with online voting in the Eurovision world thus far. According to EBU’s Chief Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand, it’s an experiment that could lead towards the adult contest as well. So how does it work? If you want to cast your vote in Junior Eurovision 2017, you can do so through this website. The voting starts at 18:00 CET. The EBU also released an introductory video about the voting process which you can watch HERE. You can vote for at least 3 countries, and maximum 5, including your own country. All votes from all countries will be added into one big pile, then calculated into percentages, and then recalculated towards 928 points (exactly 50% of the total vote). This means that if more Polish people vote than for example Australians, Poles will have a bigger influence on the outcome of the contest. Voting is free, and everyone can vote one time and one time only. How the EBU exactly plans to execute this plan and control that people do not vote more than once, is not made public yet. However, Jon Ola Sand told ESCDaily that he thinks the system is secure enough: “We don’t think so, because you have to vote for at least three countries. We think it’s a fair system – as fair as it gets.”" Now people may think this is a good idea to have online voting for the ESC contest (if should happen) but i can foresee one country abusing this system to set up a bot across Europe to flood the online voting casting votes for that one country. I am sure Putin will be pleased if his country wins! |
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Ladbrokes now have their odds for Eurovision 2018 on their site: https://tinyurl.com/yaqzkce3
Outright Winner Australia 6/1 Sweden 6/1 Russia 8/1 Italy 10/1 Azerbaijan 12/1 Bulgaria 14/1 Ukraine 14/1 Armenia 16/1 Belgium 16/1 Hungary 16/1 Norway 16/1 Romania 16/1 Portugal 18/1 The Netherlands 18/1 Denmark 20/1 France 20/1 Greece 20/1 Moldova 20/1 Austria 22/1 Serbia 22/1 Estonia 25/1 Finland 25/1 Spain 25/1 Lithuania 28/1 Malta 28/1 Poland 28/1 Albania 33/1 Georgia 33/1 Germany 33/1 Israel 33/1 Latvia 33/1 United Kingdom 33/1 Belarus 40/1 Croatia 50/1 Cyprus 50/1 Iceland 50/1 Ireland 50/1 Montenegro 50/1 Czech Republic 66/1 F.Y.R Macedonia 66/1 San Marino 66/1 Slovenia 66/1 Switzerland 66/1 |
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Junior Eurovision 2017:
Georgia came 1st with Jury vote but placed 12th with online voting. Netherlands came 9th with Jury vote but placed 1st with online voting. Overall winner was Russia who came 2nd with Jury vote and 6th with online voting. If the EBU want to introduce online voting for ESC 2018 i think they will need to rework the online voting otherwise we could end up with the same kind of results as in JESC 2017. |
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Sweden: Here are the Melodifestivalen 2018 participants! https://tinyurl.com/ybmkhugj
Semi-Final 1: Karlstad • Renaida – All The Feels • Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off • Edward Blom – Livet på en pinne • John Lundvik – My Turn • Kikki Danielsson – Osby Tennessee • Sigrid Bernson – Patrick Swayze • Kamferdrops – Solen lever kvar hos dig Semi-Final 2: Göteborg • Ida Redig – Allting som vi sa • Jonas Gardell – Det finns en väg • Margaret – In My Cabana • Liamoo – Last Breath • Samir & Viktor – Shuffla • Mimi Werner – Songburning • Stiko Per Larsson – Titta vi flyger Semi-Final 3: Malmö • Martin Almgren – A Bitter Lullaby • Dotter – Cry • Moncho – Cuba Libre • Mendez – Everyday • Kalle Moraeus & Orsa Spelmän – Min dröm • Jessica Andersson – Party Voice • Barbi Escobar – Stark Semi-final 4: Örnsköldsvik • Felicia Olsson – Break That Chain • Felix Sandman – Every Single Day • Mariette – For You • Rolandz – Fuldans • Emmi Christensson – Icarus • Elias Abbas – Mitt paradis • Olivia – Never Learn The Margaret who will be performing SF2 is the one and only Margaret (Cool me Down) who came 3rd in Poland NF 2016. I will give odds on that Mariette will get the pimp slot in SF4! |
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MelFEst 2018 win market now up and running on Betfair
Direct link to market here: https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/special-bets/market/1.137478734 |
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Finland: Saara Aalto collaborates with Linnea Deb http://esctoday.com/153533/finland-saara-aalto-collaborates-linnea-deb/
The Finnish act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, Saara Aalto, has confirmed a collaboration with singer-songwriter Linnea Deb. Linnea Deb is a Swedish singer-songwriter who has written many popular national selections and Eurovision entries. Her most famous include the 2015 winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Heroes, and You which represented Sweden at Eurovision 2013. She has written 13 other Melodifestivalen songs, including Loreen’s Statements. She also wrote the song Cool me down, which finished second in the Polish national final in 2016, and Thunderstruck, which finished in second place in the Norwegian national final in 2015. |
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Albania: The 22 songs for the Albania Festivali i 56-të i Këngës have now been released.
You can find them all here on a Youtbue playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/yc95674s The price on Albania has drifted out with 24 now being offered. |
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Austria: Cesár Sampson to Lisbon! https://tinyurl.com/y7k25yu6
16 currently being offered on market for Austria to win. |
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Latvia: 21 acts in Supernova 2018 https://tinyurl.com/yc6gyuv7
For the fourth year in a row LTV, the Latvian broadcaster, is organizing Supernova as a national selection for Eurovision. The 2018 edition got slightly revamped as there will be three semifinals with seven contestants. Two songs from each semi will go forward to the Final that is scheduled for February. After receiving 93 songs, publishing 63 of them for online voting and having 30 for a live audition in a shopping mall, the final cut was made down to 21 acts and they are: • Agnese Stengrevics — “You Are My World” https://youtu.be/PuPd2WWSvKI • Dvines — “More Than Meets The Eye“ https://youtu.be/oY9CgstBYzU • Ed Rallidae — “What I Had With You” https://youtu.be/-N_j-Y7kPTs • Edgars Kreilis — “Younger Days” https://youtu.be/L4tbozIbwF8 • Hypnotic — “Pray“ https://youtu.be/Vkzms7O1rCU • In My Head — “Sunset“ https://youtu.be/N9nH8gNc_o8 • Jenny May — “Soledad” https://youtu.be/el1JR4vm-BA • Katrina Gupalo & The Black Birds — “Intoxicating Caramel“ https://youtu.be/tKaM4BFritk • Katrine Lukins — “Running Red Lights” https://youtu.be/r4ItdzofgF8 • Kris & Oz – “Morning Flight“ https://youtu.be/LqXJTJ4bjFw • Laura Rizzotto — “Funny Girl” https://youtu.be/cvjNbl_XgEQ • Lauris Valters — “Lovers Bliss“ https://youtu.be/wcm26s84LVA • Liene Greifaune — “Walk the Talk” https://youtu.be/-fAMiTaWmTU • Madara — “Esamiba” https://youtu.be/_n0zM9BkgFQ • Markus Riva — “This Time” https://youtu.be/rZR88BYUKIU • Mionia — “You” https://youtu.be/7c4UCbw8v_k • Monta — “1000 Roses” https://youtu.be/SpLktC_0aHA • Rahu the Fool — “Oh, Longriver“ https://youtu.be/6loDHKwM814 • Riga Reggae — “Stop the War U2“ https://youtu.be/JjJtgzPKfqE • Ritvars — “Who’s Counting“ https://youtu.be/j3NGD3joOSU • Sudden Lights — “Just Fine“ https://youtu.be/770BihA47fQ 19.5 currently being offered on market for Latvia to win. |
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Norway: According to Norwegian tabloid VG, both Alexander Rybak and Stella Mwangi are (separately!) among the Melodi Grand Prix line-up next year, as are Ida Maria and Alexandra Rotan (Alan Walker vocalist) https://tinyurl.com/y7kwxeq4
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Australia: SBS has selected the Aussie act for Lisbon; announcement on 11 December https://tinyurl.com/y7da7bnx
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Australia: SBS has selected the Aussie act for Lisbon; announcement on 11 December https://tinyurl.com/y7da7bnx
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Slovenia: 16 acts selected for Evrovizijska Melodija 2018 https://tinyurl.com/yaz8e2h2
Here are the artists for EMA 2018 Anabel BQL Gregor Ravnik Ina Shai Indigo KiNG FOO Lara Kadis Lea Sirk ManuElla Marina Martensson MILA Nika Zorjan Nuška Drašček Orter Proper Tanja Ribič Eurofans will recognise a few names. Tanja Ribic represented Slovenia in 1997 with the song Zbudi se, whilst ManuElla entered the contest in 2016 with the song Blue and red. EMA 2018 to be held in February 2018 The 16 acts will perform in one semi-final. Then, eight of them will qualify for the grand final, four through the viewers and four more through the jury. EMA 2018 will take place in February 2018. |
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Eurovision 2018: Fresh stage design pictures released; no LED screens in Lisbon https://tinyurl.com/y7ecf4xj
No LED screens or projections in Lisbon! The 2018 Eurovision stage will not feature LED screens or projections, whilst new tools and tehcnology will be used enhance the stage in action. The ESC stage in Lisbon will focus on the artists and their songs blending in with Salvador Sobral‘s performance in Kyiv which was simple, unique and elegant. |
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Australia: Jessica Mauboy to Lisbon! http://esctoday.com/154094/australia-jessica-mauboy-lisbon/
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UKRAINE – Tayanna returning for Vidbir 2018! https://tinyurl.com/yaolagh5
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Ukraine: Tayanna returning for Vidbir 2018! https://eurovisionireland.net/2017/12/11/ukraine-tayanna-returning-for-vidbir-2018/
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Albania: Allocation of the semi finalists of Festivali i Kenges revealed! https://tinyurl.com/ybkk7pz2
Semi Final 1 1. Elton Deda 2. Mariza Ikonomi 3. Endri & Stefi Prifti 4. Evans Rama 5. David & Genc Tukici 6. Voltan Prodani 7. Eugent Bushpepa 8. Rezarta Smaja and Luis Ejlli 9. Bojken Lako 10. Manjola Nallbani 11. Redon Makashi Semi Final 2 1. Orgesa Zaimi 2. Denisa Gjezo 3. NA and Festina Mezini 4. Lorela Sejdini 5. Artemisa Mithi 6. Ergi Bregu 7. Akullthyesit 8. Xhesika Polo 9. Inis Neziri 10. Tiri Gjoci 11. Lynx |