Cyprus – This year’s Cypriot entry, Despina Olympiou, is one of today’s featured artists. She was chosen internally by the Cypriot broadcaster CyBC and will sing the ballad ‘An Me Thimase‘ in Malmö. Despina was born on October 17, 1975 (age 37) in Limassol, Cyprus. She studied in London where she obtained her degree in piano and music theory. She started singing professionally in 1992. (more…)
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Cyprus: Meet Despina Olympiou
Posted: May 5, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Tags: Cyprus, Despina Olympiou, eurovision song
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Cyprus: Song is Revealed as ‘An Me Thimase’
Posted: February 14, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Tags: Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus – The Cypriot broadcaster and sponsor CYTAMobile today presented the Cypriot entry for Eurovision 2013. Sung by Despina Olympiou, the ballad called ‘An Me Thimase‘, as expected, is sung in Greek. The promotional video is online now. Have a look and let us know what you think Cyprus’ chances will be this year in Malmö. (more…)
Cyprus: Song Presentation Tomorrow!
Posted: February 13, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Tags: Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus – Cypriot broadcaster CyBC will tomorrow present the song which will represent Cyprus in Malmö. The song, a ballad sung in Greek, will be performed by Despina Olympiou, who was selected internally. Check back here tomorrow for an update when the song is published. (more…)
Cyprus: Despina Olympiou is Selected!
Posted: February 1, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Cyprus – Rumour number 297 was correct! Cyprus today confirmed that they have internally selected Despina Olympiou to be their representative in Malmo. CyBC also confirmed that the song was written by Andreas Giorgallis (music) and Zenon Zindilis (lyrics), both Cypriots, and it will be sung in Greek.
Cyprus: Despina Olympiou internally selected?
Posted: January 23, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Cyprus – Rumour number 297 from Cyprus seems to have a bit more substance to it, with several sites confirming that Cyprus have internally selected Despina Olympiou. She has had several hit songs in both Cyrus and Greece. Check out her previous work whilst we wait for confirmation from CyBC. (more…)
Cyprus: Is it Valando Trifonos Going to Malmö?
Posted: January 16, 2013 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Cyprus – The ‘Is it, Isn’t it?’ game guessing game continues in Cyprus with sources now suggesting that an internal selection has resulted in Valando Trifonos being chosen to be this year’s Cypriot entry. Valando won the first Greek Idol show and has previously (unsuccessfully) tried to represent both Cyprus and Greece at Eurovision. Watch this space for an official announcement from CyBC soon.
Cyprus: Call for Songs?
Posted: December 12, 2012 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Cyprus-Rumoured representative for Cyprus, Giorgos Papadopoulos has apparently turned them down. He has reportedly said that he was asked but he cannot give up so much of his diary time for Eurovision. Eurovision Ireland has reported that Cyprus will hold an open invitation to all singers and composers. (more…)
Cyprus: Malmö Exit Fears Were Premature
Posted: December 7, 2012 by hulluna in Cyprus, Eurovision Song Contest 2013Cyprus – Despite rumours this week that Cyprus would be withdrawing from Eurovision 2013, it now looks that they have actually confirmed their participation. CyBC have confirmed to ESCToday and Eurovision Ireland that they will be sending a representative to Sweden, and speculation is mounting that it will be Giorgos Papadopoulos. (more…)
James Mitchell TV: Cyprus 2012 Review
Posted: August 9, 2012 by jamesmitchelltv in Cyprus, James Mitchell TVTags: Cyprus, Irish, James Mitchell TV, Video, Video Blogger, Vlogger
James Mitchell TV – Good news people who hate these videos! This is the last of the 2012 reviews! And what better way to end the series, than with an over-sized fairy picnic! It’s Cyprus’ entry: La La Love by Ivi Adamou.What did you think of the song, the video and the live performance? Personally I think she butchered the song live, especially because it sounded so great in the studio! Leave your thoughts below! (more…)
Cyprus – One of the many European countries that have to struggle with financial difficulties at the moment is Cyprus. The national broadcaster is not exempt from this development. The national broadcaster CyBC normally has to ask for funds from the state to finance the Eurovision participation. This year cost were considerably reduced by internally selecting Ivi Adamou and a rather low-cost national song selection. Sony Music Greece were willing to support Ivi Adamou (more…)
Eurovision 2012: Second Day of Rehearsals Completed
Posted: May 14, 2012 by hulluna in Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Moldova, Russia, San Marino
Eurovision 2012 – Another day’s rehearsals have taken place at the Crystal Hall and reports coming through from Baku say the Russian grannies put on a good first performance, and Ireland had a nice fountain. Israel, San Marino, Cyprus, Hungary, Denmark, Austria and Moldova have also rehearsed. Pasha for Moldova got a bit racy. (more…)
Cyprus - Ivi Adamou’s video for ‘La La Love’ has been released by Cypriot Broadcaster CyBC, and can now be viewed on the official Eurovision YouTube here. Ivi was chosen internally by the Cypriot tv station to be their representative in Baku after becoming famous through Cypriot XFactor. She will perform in the first semi-final on 22nd May.
Cyprus: Ivi Adamou to Sing “La La Love” at Eurovision
Posted: January 25, 2012 by eurovisiontimes in Cyprus Cyprus – Tonight the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC broadcast the song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Popular singer Ivi Adamou, who was selected internally to represent the Mediterranean island, perform the three possible entries. The eventual winner was the rhythmic dance song “La La Love”. Adamou didn’t perform any of the songs live. (more…)
Cyprus – Tonight the Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC will broadcast the song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Popular singer Ivi Adamou, who was selected internally to represent the Mediterranean island will perform three possible entries. The winner will be decided by a mixture of 50/50 jury and televoting. (more…)
Cyprus – Some days ago the three songs that Ivi Adamou will present in the Cyprus’ song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 were revealed. Today preview videos of the three songs were added to the official website of the Cypriot broadcaster. As we previously announced, the winning song will be chosen via a combination of televoting and a jury deliberation in the national final on January 25. Ivi Adamou, the 18 year old singer who was (more…)
Cyprus: Listen To Ivi Adamous Possible Entries and Vote For Your Favourite
Posted: January 6, 2012 by hulluna in CyprusCyprus – Today the three songs that Ivi Adamou will present in the Cyprus’ song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 were revealed. You can listen to them on the official website of the Cypriot broadcaster. As we previously announced, the winning song will be chosen via a combination of televoting and a jury deliberation in the national final on January 25. Ivi Adamou, the 18 year old singer who was picked internally by the Cyprus Broadcasting (more…)
Cyprus – Today the telecommunications business MTN Chipre revealed that the three songs that Ivi Adamou will present in Cyprus’ song selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, will be revealed on January 6 on their Facebook page. Cybc, the Cypriot broadcaster had initially announced that more information about the song presentation and national final would be revealed via a special press conference on the 9th of January.
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Cyprus: Dates of Song Selection Revealed
Posted: December 20, 2011 by ddegroodt in CyprusTags: Cyprus
Cyprus – Cybc, the Cypriotic broadcaster has announced more information about the song presentation and national final, in which the right song for internally selected Ivi Adamou will be chosen. The broadcaster revealed mid summer that Ivi Adamou would represent the country at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Via a special press conference on the 9th of January CyBc and Ivi will introduce the three potential entries. (more…)
Cyprus – According to EscDaily.com the titles of the three songs that Ivi Adamou will perform in the Cypriot national final on January 25 have been revealed. Two of the songs are said to be up-tempo songs, while the third one is a mid-tempo rock ballad. The songs are all in English. They are entitled: “Call the police” , “You don’t belong here” and “La La Love”. The last one is supposed to be written by Alex (more…)
Cyprus – Today escdaily reports that Ivi Adamous song will be selected on the 25th January via a national final. OGAE Cyprus has confirmed that the 3 possible songs to represent Cyprus will be recorded on December 6. The Cypriot national broadcaster CyBC internally selected Ivi Adamous back in August and since then expectations concerning her song have risen. (more…)
Cyprus – Sony Music and CyBC have revealed today that 3 songs will be competing to be Cyprus’ Eurovision entry in Azerbaijan. The songs were apparently penned by foreign songwriters, who were invited by the national broadcaster. Earlier this year Ivi Adamou had been selected as Cyprus’ Eurovision entrant. Adamou rose to fame with her participation in the second season of the Greek version of X-Factor. Despite only coming sixth she secured a recording contract with Sony Music and her first album was certified gold. The three songs will be presented by Adamou in a national (more…)
Cyprus – The Cypriot national broadcaster has broadcast the official videoclip of their 2011 entry to the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. Christos Mylordou who had previously won the casting show “Performance” and thus the right to represent Cyprus in Düsseldorf has recorded the song “San Aggelos S’Agapisa” which was chosen out of 20 submissions to be the Cypriot entry in 2011. The video was shown during the news on CyBC. The video clip was show in Nicosia and Protara and tells the story of a couple. (more…)
Cyprus – The Cypriot national broadcaster will broadcast the official videoclip of their 2011 entry to the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. Christos Mylordou who had previously won the casting show “Performance” and thus the right to represent Cyprus in Düsseldorf has recorded the song “San Aggelos S’Agapisa” which was chosen to be the Cypriot entry out of 20 submissions. The video will be shown during the news on CyBC between 19:00 and 20:00 CET. The video clip was show in Nicosia and Protara. (more…)
Cyprus – The Cypriot national broadcaster has revealed today that Christos Mylordos will sing the song “San aggelos s’agapisa” (I love you like an angel) in Düsseldorf next May. Mylordos won the casting show “Performance” and thus also the right to represent his country at the Eurovision Song Contest. He is subject to quite some ciritcs due to his lack of vocal and performance abilities. Only 11 songs were submitted for him. The song (more…)
This time with news from Malta, Cyprus, Ireland and Spain
Malta – The Maltese public broadcaster PBS has received 144 entries for the Maltese national final. The submission period ended today. Now judges will choose the qualifiers for the televised national final. This year international composers were allowed to submit their entries. They come from Ireland, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Canada, Norway, Israel, The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain among others. (more…)
Cyprus – Displeasure voiced by fans and much criticism in the local media about Christos Mylordou’s vocal and performance abilities seem to give rise to considerations by the Cypriot broadcaster how to support their representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 on stage. The 19-year-old newcomer Mylordou had been selected through a talent show called “Performance”. His lack of experience and professionalism was highly criticized. According to media reports (more…)
Cyprus – The Mediterranean island has chosen its participant for the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Germany. Christos Mylordos won the talent show “Performance”, which this year served as the National Final, with a performance of Robbie William’s “Supreme”. Most reactions on the Internet were rather harsh, calling the performance “amateurish”. The actual song Christos will sing for Cyprus will be revealed later. Here you can see a video of his winning performance: (more…)
Cyprus – The Mediterranean island was the first country to reveal their plans for their National final for 2011 last autumn. Now the finalists for the National Final have been revealed. They are chosen through the talent show “Performance”. The winner will be chosen through 60% jury and 40% televote and will represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2
011 in Germany. (more…)
Score Analysis 1: The Bottom 5
Posted: June 3, 2010 by eurovisiontimes in Analysis, Belarus, Cyprus, Ireland, Moldova, United KingdomThis is the first part of our analysis of the scoreboard of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
In the Bottem 5 this year, we have two traditionally successful Eurovision nations, an island, a dictatorship and no grandma with a drum:
25. United Kingdom – Josh Dubovie – That sound’s good to me
The third last place for Josh and the United Kingdom is also the third one in only 8 years. The United Kingdom used to be one of the most successful ESC countries (5 wins and 15 second places). In the last decade they had a series of very bad placings tough. In 2003 they “reached” (more…)
