Slovenia – The 16 artists that will take part in the newly revamped EMA in Slovenia have been revealed. The first semi-final has been confirmed for 17th February 2017. The second semi-final will be on 18th February 2017. As rumoured, the final will be 24th February 2017.
Here are the 16 semi-finalists:
First semi-final (17th February 2017)
- Amaya
- King Foo
- Lea Sirk
- Nika Zorjan
- Omar Naber
- Sell Out
- Tosca Beat
- Zala Đurić Ribič
Second semi-final (18th February 2017)
- Alya
- BQL
- Ina Shai
- Kataya & Duncan Kamakana
- Nuška Drašček
- Raiven
- Tim Kores Kori
- United Pandaz & ARSELLO feat. Alex Volasko
The Eurovision Times 
Raiven <3
Fans want Saara Aalto to sing her 2011 esc entry during the X-Factor final.The song has aged well and i really like it:
I was just coming to report that she made it to the final !
Stunning imo given she has no regional base to support her in the UK !
And she passed to the final being in the top 2 of the public vote as well – she could win this imo which is big news for her I feel.
2 weeks now i feel she will win.She was the underdog but now the momentum is really on her side.
Yeah she did not do well at first but now she is no fire. Her performances have been stunning as well and vocally imo she is light years ahead of her competitors for quite a few weeks now.
*on fire
Definitely hoping and expecting for her to win
Thanks for the link, Dimitri. ‘Blessed with love’ has been a personal favourite since we first heard back in late 2010 – remember when it won the online selectuon? Saara Aalto may not be the most original artist in the world, but she has something very rare nowadays: she is sincere and authentic in what she does.
Raiven and Omar Naber are the only 2 names I recognize on this list..EMA has its exciting moments so waiting anxiously to see what’s on offer this time. Good luck !
Amaya is actually Maja Keuc.Happy that their selection takes place in February.
Seems to be a diverse line-up. Good luck!
Azerbaijan’s artist was revealed, definitely someone to look out for imo
She has already represented Azerbaijan at ETSC5 coming fifth. I am sure Elmar is very proud :) A very good choice there from the azeris; and it was about time too!
I really liked that entry.
Me too. I gave it six points. However we should bear in mind that it was a cover.
4pts here. Yes, it was a cover if I remember correctly. Still a great one.
I wouldn’t put it beyond the Azeri broadcaster to have noticed how popular DiHaj was here. :) Unfortunately, ET taste doesn’t really equal ESC taste. LOL
The song was also representing AZ in a similar contest at Wiwibloggs but it did abysmally there. Perhaps we are the intended audience? :-P
We should feel honoured then. :)
c/p from FdlC
It’s the first time an artists participated in ETSC/FdlC before going onto the big ESC stage, isn’t it?
I hope that she won’t get eurovisionised …
nope, Polina :p
honoured indeed! the power of internet these days, I recently sat through a trial as a journalist where the victim’s fitness app on her phone (she was murdered) correlated to the suspect’s phone record movements at the exact same time, am not equating ET to such things but that internet awaremess of trends etc is so important these days! btw toggie is that you filming?!
That’s me taking a picture on Nisyros.
nice to know thanks, looks like a lovely spot! :-)
This being Azerbaijan, they’ve most probably already bought something from Sweden; they have gone for very good Swedish songs in the recent past; let’s just hope they won’t repeat the 2015 and 2016 mistakes, especially the latter.
Good news!! Azerbaijan is off to a good start!
Don’t think I ever imagined a singer I actually voted for would end up in Eurovision. Now: keep it simple, no big dresses, fancy lights, props, dancing etc. Let the song speak for itself.
So now I demand that Russia send Dvar to Kiev!
Maya Keuc is the clear favourite here! She is going to win easily! Trust me :)
Switzerland; clueless.
Awful songs bad singers.
http://esctoday.com/138959/switzerland-listen-6-entscheidungsshow-entries
Yay I knew one of those before their ESC adventures :)
Tosca Beat is a modern popera trio. I think (hope) they aren’t as OTT as Skaala or Malena Ernman, but popera is always interesting for me to see.
I’m not crazy over this example single, but there is a LOT to make something stellar here
Off topic: RTP have released the list of composers involved in FdC 17:
Luísa Sobral
Márcia
Rita Redshoes
David Santos (Noiserv)
Celina da Piedade
Samuel Úria
Nuno Gonçalves (The Gift)
Pedro Silva Martins (Deolinda)
Tóli César Machado (GNR)
João Pedro Coimbra (Mesa)
Nuno Figueiredo (Virgem Suta)
Pedro Saraiva (Sir Aiva/D.R. Sax)
Nuno Feist
Jorge Fernando
João Só
Héber Marques
Most of them are new names when it comes to FdC. The plot thickens.
You beat me to it, Shevek! I was just about to share this lol
I’m thrilled that we’re seeing another ETSC artist pop up in a national final, especially one I sent! ;) But it’s nice to see new faces overall. I’m looking forward to FdC.
:) I am also very surprised to see David Santos on the list! They seem to be really trying to change their approach.
I hope RTP will follow the right path this time.Good luck Portugal!
Off topic (again! Sorry, Morgan and Hulluna): RTP have released the rules regarding FdC17: there will ne two semis and a final, 50/50 jury, televote; the songs may be performed in any language (this is the biggest change). The jury vote will come from 7 different regions and not from all the districts.
Henrique Amaro (Antena 3 – public radio broadcasting pop, rock, hip hop and other styles of current music) and Nuno Galopim (music critic who loves ESC and thought that Latvai should have won the whole thing in 2016) were hired as advisers.
Dates: semis – February 19th and 26th; final – March 5th.
sounds good! at least am glad to hear Portugal will be in ESC again, as you indicated “performed in any language”, well as you know such is always our debate here :-)
Happy that the juries are back. Thanks for all the information on FdC. :)
On topic – I recognize some of the Slovenian names. Good luck, Slovenia!
P.S. – the pasta is almost burning to crisp on the stove!
HEEEY Amaya ( I dislike this silly nick) is Maja Keuc, the best Slovenian entrant EVER, and one of the best entrants EVER in ESC generally..I think that she sent her song to MF ,but was rejected and now tryes for Slovenia again..hmmm..
I did not know that, Marko! Thanks for the info. She is a very good live singer.
Yes and Slovenian ESC fans say she has it in the bag, but it will depend on the song maybe in the end cause there are some other competetive acts in the line up..
Actually when I think better I cant decide whom I like more Maraaya or Maja Keuc from Sloevenian entrants?! :D :))
Just go for both then. :)
*to a crisp
The 6 songs taking part in the Swiss final:
http://www.srf.ch/sendungen/eurovision-song-contest/esc-2017-die-songs-der-6-finalisten-der-entscheidungsshow
you are always one step ahead! ok Swiss final..:-)
what to tell you? on first listen via me and my husband, nothing ever to convince Switzerland for the win 2017, first and last song songs were kind of bearable :-)
Oh,you listened to them already?I will do it in a while. :P
of course, you let us know inthe meantime!
On the Swiss final: It’s better than the last 2 years but it’s still really average.
“Exodus” is the worst.It’s an irritating europop.
Ginta Biku is channeling her inner Zoe.The song is nice enough.
Freschta sings an ok pop song while Nadya sings a Bondish ballad.Michele’s song isn’t bad but has a rather annoying chorus.Timebelle’s “Apollo”is a generic pop ballad.All in all,Ginta,Freschta and Nadya are the better 3 of this line-up.
Ok, I have to go now. I am leaving you with a song by Márcia, one of the composers invited to be in FdC (I love this one):
Márcia – ‘Insatisfação’ (Dissatisfaction)
Seeveral Portuguese fans angry because there are no foreign composers on the list. No cooments. Good night. :)
Tomorrow you should go to Belarus page here and check Navi band, it’s really great entry in Belarus NF, and live is not pivotal there cause audition was great!! :)
It’s good stuff, indeed!
This is very good indeed. Gute Nacht!
what a lovely song, leave you with a lovely song in Catalan language which sounds so connected to Portuguese language! besos al nadal, happy christmas! bon nadal in Catalan language_
regalo petons =I I give out Xmas kisses, and thus it is a famous song here in Catalonia!
On Switzerland : A very promising bunch !
And it seems one after the other my favourite artists from the voice of switzerland come in the esc preselection. After Tiziana Gullino now Freschta Akbarzada ! She has one of the most distinctive voices I heard from a female singer – such depth and power. Its stunning really !
Definately rooting for her.
This is the video that made me love Freschta’s vocal power and it is imo one of the best battles in the history of the voice worldwide :
The other girl made it to the next round too! Yay!