2022 Eurovision - Ciao Torino!

[allezfred]

Turin, Italy, to host the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2022 🇮🇹

The Italian city of Turin has won the race to become the Host City of the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, having triumphed over 16 other competing bids. The Grand Final will be held in PalaOlimpico on Saturday 14 May with Semi-Finals on 10 and 12 May.

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[allezfred]

Circus Mircus to represent Georgia in Turin.

Georgia's Circus Mircus take their show to Turin 🇬🇪

Eurovision.tv has received word that 'Circus Mircus' will represent Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.

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The only other artist confirmed so far is Jérémie Makiese for Belgium

Belgium reveals the first artist for Eurovision 2022 🇧🇪

Jérémie Makiese will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The singer from Uccle won The Voice Belgique 2021 and is now on his way to compete in one of the world’s biggest music competitions.

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[allezfred]

Intelligent Music Project and Ronnie Romero to represent Georgia

First 2022 entry: Intelligent Music Project - Intention 🇧🇬

Rock supergroup Intelligent Music Project along with Ronnie Romero will represent Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin with the song ‘Intention’.

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[allezfred]

S10 will represent the Netherlands in Turin.

Alt-pop sensation S10 to represent the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Broadcaster AVROTROS has revealed that S10 will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin and that she will sing in Dutch.

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[allezfred]

Amanda Tenfjord for Greece

'Χάρηκα' - it's Amanda Tenfjord for Greece! 🇬🇷

ERT has announced that Amanda Tenfjord will represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin.

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[allezfred]

We Are Domi will represent the Czech Republic in Turin.

Czech out the latest Eurovision participants: We Are Domi 🇨🇿

Česká Televize has revealed that the winner of ESCZ 2022 and therefore Czech Republic’s representative in Italy is… We Are Domi!

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[allezfred]

Ronela Hajati for Albania with “Sekret”

The 'Sekret' is out: Ronela Hajati will represent Albania 🇦🇱

The 60th ‘Festivali i Këngës’ reached a dramatic conclusion after three nights of competition, with Ronela Hajati stepping onto the stage one final time as the show’s winner and Albania’s representative in Turin next year!

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[Finnice]

The Rasmus competes in Uuden musiikin kilpailu, which is the qualification to reprensent Finland!

 

[allezfred]

Zdob și Zdub will represent Moldova for the third time at this year’s Eurovision.

Zdob şi Zdub return with Fraţii Advahov to represent Moldova 🇲🇩

Zdob și Zdub join the likes of Valentina Monetta and winners Carola and Udo Jürgens in the exclusive club of acts to have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thrice, and this time they’re bringing along the Advaho brothers for good measure.

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[allezfred]

Chanel will represent Spain in Turin after winning Benidorm fest.

Chanel wins 'Benidorm Fest' and will represent Spain at Eurovision 🇪🇸

España has spoken! Chanel will take 'SloMo' to the 66th Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Italy.

eurovision.tv

 

[Ananas Astra]

A friend of mine and his gf who call themselves ESKALIN have applied for the German entry to Eurovision. Their song and video were released today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7bYEMaod8I
It's...uhm...special.
I wonder if they even will be considered. But after last year's Jendrik I guess everything is an upgrade.

ETA: After a couple of times the song has grown on me. I hope they make it to Eurovision. I mean it's not like Germany has a great record at the competition and most of Germany's contestants were utter shite anyway.

 

[allezfred]

I mean it's not like Germany has a great record at the competition and most of Germany's contestants were utter shite anyway.

Germany has won twice and finished second four times which is a lot better than the vast majority of countries have at Eurovision.

Anyway in 2022 Eurovision news:

North Macedonia has selected Andrea and the song "Circles"

North Macedonia selects Andrea for Turin 🇲🇰

MKRTV's hunt for an original, unpublished and contemporary composition to represent North Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin is now over! Say hello to Andrea!

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Ireland selected Brooke with "That's Rich"

Brooke wins 'Eurosong' and will represent Ireland at Eurovision 🇮🇪

Ireland has been making its mind up this evening, and we have a result! Brooke wins 'The Late Late Eurosong Special' and will represent Ireland at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in May, with the song 'That's Rich'.

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Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan and Mika will be our hosts in Turin.

Brooke wins 'Eurosong' and will represent Ireland at Eurovision 🇮🇪

Ireland has been making its mind up this evening, and we have a result! Brooke wins 'The Late Late Eurosong Special' and will represent Ireland at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in May, with the song 'That's Rich'.

eurovision.tv

 

[allezfred]

Mahmood (Eurovision 2019) and Blanco will represent the host country in Turin.

 

[MsZem]

Michael Ben David is the Israeli selection:

Israel picks its representative for 2022 Eurovision

Michael Ben David gets a ticket to prestigious singing competition, set to be held in Italian city of Turin in May, after being crowned winner of Israel's 'X-Factor': 'Only six months ago I worked at a supermarket, I'm ecstatic,' he says

www.ynetnews.com

 

[allezfred]

Six acts will compete to represent Germany in Turin.

Germany: Acts revealed for national final 🇩🇪

The artists in the running to represent Germany at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed. German broadcaster NDR have unveiled the selection of musical talents and invited all of Deutschland to get involved in the selection process.

eurovision.tv

 

[Loves_Shizuka]

Zdob și Zdub will represent Moldova for the third time at this year’s Eurovision.

Zdob şi Zdub return with Fraţii Advahov to represent Moldova 🇲🇩

Zdob și Zdub join the likes of Valentina Monetta and winners Carola and Udo Jürgens in the exclusive club of acts to have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thrice, and this time they’re bringing along the Advaho brothers for good measure.

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I am ready for this

 

[MsZem]

Mahmood (Eurovision 2019) and Blanco will represent the host country in Turin.

Italy has been killing it at Eurovision these last few years. And unlike the blandness that's been coming out of Melfest, the San Remo winners have each been distinctive. I'm guessing this will not be Soldi 2.

(much as I adored Soldi)

 

[Miezekatze]

Six acts will compete to represent Germany in Turin.

Germany: Acts revealed for national final 🇩🇪

The artists in the running to represent Germany at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed. German broadcaster NDR have unveiled the selection of musical talents and invited all of Deutschland to get involved in the selection process.

eurovision.tv

And I'm sure they'll be as bland or weird as every year


Haven't heard of a single one of them before.

 

[Ananas Astra]

And I'm sure they'll be as bland or weird as every year


Haven't heard of a single one of them before.

Especially since Eskimo Callboy, a German metal band that has had quite some success in the last couple of years, wasn't even considered for the final selection.

But okay, probably Germany just wants to end up last again.

 

[Ananas Astra]

Zdob și Zdub will represent Moldova for the third time at this year’s Eurovision.

Zdob şi Zdub return with Fraţii Advahov to represent Moldova 🇲🇩

Zdob și Zdub join the likes of Valentina Monetta and winners Carola and Udo Jürgens in the exclusive club of acts to have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thrice, and this time they’re bringing along the Advaho brothers for good measure.

eurovision.tv

Aren't those the guys with the granny beating the drum at some point at Eurovision?

Moldova ALWAYS brings the voids, love them!

 

[allezfred]

Alina Pash for Ukraine

Ukraine: Alina Pash wins ‘Vidbir’ national final 🇺🇦

Broadcaster UA:PBC has treated fans to an exciting 'Vidbir' 2022, the national final that Ukraine uses to find its Eurovision Song Contest entry... and we now have a winner! Alina Pash with the song 'Тіні забутих предків' ('Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors').

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Stefan for Estonia

'Eesti Laul' final sees victory for Stefan 🇪🇪

The final of 'Eesti Laul' has taken place in Estonia, with the Baltic nation getting its entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in May. Stefan will travel to Turin with the song 'Hope.'

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Monika Liu for Lithuania

Monika Liu will take 'Sentimentai' to Eurovision for Lithuania 🇱🇹

Lithuania has spoken! Monika Liu has won 'Pabandom iš Naujo' and will perform 'Sentimentai' at the Eurovision Song Contest in May this year.

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Citi Zēni for Latvia

What's on the menu in Latvia? Citi Zēni win 'Supernova'! 🇱🇻

LTV’s hugely successful ‘Supernova’ has been decided! Citi Zēni will take the crown from Samanta Tīna and represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest with viral hit 'Eat Your Salad'.

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The latter’s song opens with the lyrics:

Instead of meat I eat veggies and
I like them both fresh, like them both juicy

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

@allezfred, just for you...(apologies if anyone else has posted this elsewhere)

The Eurovision-like competition with Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson starts Monday

NBC's American Song Contest will feature live performances representing all U.S. states, territories and Washington, D.C., with viewers voting for the best original song.

www.npr.org

 

[allezfred]

Contenders to represent France at Eurovision 2022 revealed:

France: Artists and songs revealed for national final 🇫🇷

French broadcaster France 2 has unveiled the songs that are in the running to represent France at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, along with the artists who will be performing them.

eurovision.tv

 

[allezfred]

Lots of acts decided last night!

LPS for Slovenia

Slovenia: LPS will grab a pizza the action in Italy 🇸🇮

Slovenia has chosen LPS (Last Pizza Slice) to represent the nation at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin this May with the song 'Disko.'

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Subwoolfer for Norway

Norway: 'Melodi Grand Prix' decides – it's Subwoolfer to Eurovision 🇳🇴

The six-week 'Melodi Grand Prix' pre-selection has come to its conclusion in Norway. On the exciting evening of the grand final, the Norwegian public have voted on their winner. Subwoolfer will head to Turin in May with the song 'Give That Wolf A Banana'.

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Mia Dimšić for Croatia

Mia Dimšić wins 'Dora' – will fly the Croatian flag at Eurovision 🇭🇷

Croatia has decided! The Balkan country now has its entry to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. Mia Dimšić will travel to Turin with the song 'Guilty Pleasure'.

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Krystian Ochman for Poland

Poland: Ochman's 'River' winds its way to Eurovision 🇵🇱

Poland has picked Krystian Ochman to perform 'River' at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin this May.

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Achille Lauro for San Marino

San Marino: Achille Lauro takes 'Stripper' to Eurovision 🇸🇲

San Marino’s extensive search is over! Achille Lauro will represent the Most Serene Republic with the song 'Stripper' a fortnight after competing in Italy's Sanremo national final.

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Emma Muscat for Malta

Malta chooses – Emma Muscat will travel north to Italy in May 🇲🇹

After a top 10 finish at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam in 2021, Malta now has its successor to Destiny and 'Je Me Casse'. Emma Muscat is the artist that will represent Malta at Eurovision in May.

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[MarieM]

I think I like Norway's entry. I don't get it, but it's fun.

As for France, this year's entry are ugh. Some of the live rendition of those song were leaked, and let me tell you it was horrific.

 

[Enchanted]

Ochman and Mahmood & Blanco have rather similar songs. I like Mahmood but Brividi isn’t particularly interesting song.

For some reason the Norwegians remind me of this.

 

[MarieM]

So far I only liked Norway. I reserve judgement.

 

[allezfred]

The Swedish and Dutch broadcasters have asked the EBU to revoke Russia's membership (and thereby rendering them unable to compete at Eurovision among other things). Finland's YLE has stated that they will not participate in Turin if Russia is allowed to compete.

Euroviisut | Venäjä ei osallistu Euroviisuihin, kertoo laulukilpailun järjestäjä

Yle ilmoitti aiemmin perjantaina, ettei lähetä osallistujaa Euroviisuihin, jos Venäjä on mukana.

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[allezfred]

The EBU has now confirmed there will be no Russia at this year’s Eurovision.

EBU Statement on Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022

The EBU has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest's governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and...

www.ebu.ch

 

[Finnice]

Good decision! The Finnish final will be tomorrow.