Sunday 31 January 2010

Germany - Unser Star für Oslo 2010


After a series of disappointing results Germany is opting for a new national final format this year. 'Unser star für Oslo' involves a series of public auditions, the more comical of which can be seen on the Pro Sieben website here (opens in new window).

The live shows will take place 2nd and 9th February with ten acts competing in each. Five performers from each heat will move forward to the next stage of the selection - the elimination rounds. After the semi final, two acts will remain to compete in the grand final on 12th March, where they will perform the song chosen as Germany's Eurovision entry.

The format is similar to the UK's 'Your Country Needs You' which led to Jade Ewen attaining the UK's best result for years, finishing 5th in Moscow last year.

Norway MGP 2010 - Venke Knutson qualifies for the final next Saturday

I'm so glad this song qualified for the MGP final through the 2nd chance round. The final line-up is again really strong this year, with the re-appearance of Maria Haukaas Storeng and British boyband A1.

The full line-up for next Saturday's final is:

1. Maria Haukaas Storeng - Make My Day
2. Keep of Kalessin - The dragontower
3. Alexander Stenerud - Give it to me
4. Maria Arredondo - The touch
5. A1 - Don't wanna lose you again
6. Didrik Solli-Tangen - My heart is yours
7. Bjørn Johan Muri - Yes man
8. Venke Knutson - Jealous 'cause I love you

For your convenience I've put together a Youtube playlist of all the finalists' semi-final perfomances http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=130EF59E1D411CFF
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Finland 2010 - Kuunkuiskaajat - Työlki Ellää

Oh dear Finland! There were some nice songs in your national final and you chose this? Good luck qualifying.

Saturday 30 January 2010

Switzerland 2010 - Michael Von Der Heide - Il Pleut De L'Or

Well this is vaguely pleasant. I will remember to take my toilet break during Switzerland's performance this year as I won't be missing anything!

Albania 2010 - Juliana Pasha - Nuk Mundam Pa Ty

This is Albania's entry for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. I note a slight Lady Gaga influence here but overall the song sounds very dated.

Coral Segovia - En una vida (Eurovision 2010 Spain) España

This is definitely the best song so far this year. Will she be able to pull off those vocals live and win the Spanish national final though? It remains to be seen.