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Post by αndreas on Nov 11, 2023 19:38:00 GMT 1
 It's EDEN for Ireland!  RTÉ is proud to reveal that EDEN will represent  Ireland in the upcoming edition of the North Vision Song Contest, to be held in Lisbon,  Portugal. Jonathon Ng, known professionally as Eden (stylised as EDEN), is an Irish musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional model. Born on 23 December 1995 to an Irish mother and a  Hong Kong father, he formerly operated as The Spab Project and later The Eden Project, an alias that was discontinued in 2015. Ng's work as The Eden Project typically featured more conventional styles of electronic dance music such as dubstep and drum and bass, while EDEN saw himself venturing into an indie pop style. Ng released six EPs and over 70 songs and remixes as The Eden Project. As EDEN, he launched his own record label, MCMXCV, on which his debut EP End Credits was released. His second EP, I Think You Think Too Much of Me, was released in August 2016, debuting at No. 43 on the Irish Albums Chart as his first charting music. EDEN's debut studio album Vertigo was released on 19 January 2018 and was supported by a world tour. In February 2020, Ng released his sophomore studio album called no future which was followed by another world tour. No future made it to the top 150 of the all-genres album charts and to the top 10 of the alternative album charts upon one day after release. On 9 September 2022 Ng released his third studio album ICYMI. "Closer 2"(EDEN)
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Post by Julian on Nov 11, 2023 19:44:19 GMT 1
  IT'S AYLIVA FOR GERMANY!
Cologne, 11 November 2023
Just as the carnival season is kicking off in Cologne, the city hosted the comeback edition of Unser Song für NVSC, in which Ayliva and her song "Schwarzes Herz" (Black Heart) were chosen to represent  Germany in NVSC 42!
Ayliva is a 25 year old  German-Turkish singer from  Recklinghausen. Having released music since 2020, she became one of the most promising newcomers in the German music industry in recent years. After previously taking part in USF39 with her song "Bei Nacht" when she was still relatively unknown, she quickly exploded in popularity. Her sophomore album "Schwarzes Herz" (with the eponymous song and NVSC entry being the album's closing track) became her first Nr. 1 album in the   DACH region. In 2023, she also scored two #1 hits on the German charts, "Sie weiß" and "Hässlich".
With all that success giving her momentum, she returned to USF after 3 editions and scored a landslide victory by winning the juries (of which 6/10 gave her the maximum  points) as well as the Televoting, meaning that "Schwarzes Herz" became the first German-language song to win the USF Televoting! The song is a captivating pop-ballad, showcasing Ayliva's vocal talent as well as a lush, orchestral instrumentation. We wish her the best of luck in Lisbon!
LISTEN TO THE SONG BELOW:
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Post by Lux on Nov 11, 2023 20:31:05 GMT 1
  DENMARK HAS CHOSEN THEIR ENTRY
After the 29th edition of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Denmark's Radio (DR) can confirm the winner of the superfinal round of the selection and therefore, representing Denmark in the 42nd edition of the North Vision Song Contest held in Lisbon is ...
DOLORES FOREVER 
Winning the superfinal over  Brimheim, the British-Danish duo, consisting of Julia from Copenhagen and Hannah from Leeds will represent Denmark in the upcoming Northvision Song Contest. Self-referred as "Fleetwood Mac without the husbands", the indie-pop duo met at a house party in London after sharing their favourite musicians with each other. They both cite their influences ranging from 90s pop, musicals, alt folk and indie rock as well as their favourite artists including  Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Haim,  Mitski and Sharon Van Etten. Their entry for Northvision Song Contest, "Funeral", is an indie pop song produced by King Ed known for producing and writing tracks for  Baby Queen, Years and Years and DYLAN. In a recent interview, the duo states the song is about "toxic friendships and self-obsession" and highlights the importance of managing friendships based on their worth to the individual. |
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Post by Aleks on Nov 11, 2023 22:16:44 GMT 1
 
Post-punk band PAHOR will represent  Bosnia & Herzegovina in the grand final of North Vision Song Contest #42!
 
Above: Pictures with the band PAHOR
Official announcement from BHRTBHRT officially announced that a new approach was taken by the broadcaster in the upcoming edition of North Vision Song Contest. The next artists to represent Bosnia & Herzegovina in North Vision Song Contest #42 will be the new-coming band PAHOR, who has been internally selected to represent the country in the grand final of the competition. After the previous successful results of the country, there have been lots of submissions to the broadcaster, many big artists expressing their interest in representing Bosnia & Herzegovina. However, BHRT decided to choose, through a competitive internal selection processs, something different, in order to highlight the diversity and especially the originality of the Bosnian music scene in such a contest, because originality is, first of all, the main principle of the Bosnian delegation in the contest.
Who are PAHOR?PAHOR is a post-punk and rave-punk band from Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, formed of three young artists, Boris Pehar, Jurica Šimunović and Mario Šimunović. They are new to BHRT, as they never competed in any Bosnian national selection or any internal selection process before. All these biographical details mentioned are the only ones provided by the band, highlighting them as a more mysterious band. They released their single album in 2022, consisting of 10 songs, from which the official entry for North Vision Song Contest #42 was selected. The band is also described to create music of various genres, apart from post-punk and rave-punk, a combination of genres such as: synthpop, synthpunk, gothic rock, darkwave, rave, techno. They describe themselves through the slogan Novi zvuk u gradu, meaning New sound in town. Their sound is similar to popular bands such as Molchat Doma, Joy Division, Bauhaus, French Police and other classic and recent darkwave bands.
The official entryPAHOR will perform one of their singles from the album Bezdan, the song Krug (Eng. Circle), a different type of song than previous Bosnian attempts in the competition. The song doesn't have many lyrics, but it describes the circularity of life and everyday existence, repeating the same "circle" or "circuit" daily. It also highlights the desire of better love of a couple (references to "us", "we") and future aspirations: I wanted better mornings for us/ We were waiting for the golden dawn/ I wanted that gloomy sky/ Calm your dreams back/ I wanted us to do better tomorrow/ We danced until dawn/ I wanted to see the light/ Fatigue takes all that is mine/ And you and me/ You and I both lose our breath/ And you and me/ And you and me/ Same circle every day/ Same circle tired/ Same circle every day. We wish PAHOR the best of luck in the upcoming edition of the contest and we hope you appreciate the diversity Bosnia & Herzegovina brings in this edition! Učinite Bosnu i Hercegovinu ponosnom!
YouTube / Spotify Links Timeslot: Replacement Video
(was also provided on Google Drive for better quality)M/L: Boris Pehar, Jurica Šimunović, Mario Šimunović
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Post by Maxim on Nov 11, 2023 22:40:19 GMT 1
  SHIR ZUARES TO REPRESENT  ISRAEL!The eighth edition of Israelifest found its winner: Shir Zuares will represent her home country in the Northvision Song Contest 42, which is set to take place in Portugal. She will perform the song "Geveret Megunderet".
Shir Zuares
Shir Zuares is a 23 year old Israeli singer and actress from Petah Tikva. She played in several Israeli TV shows since 2019.
Shir won Israelifest on her second attempt. At her last attempt ( Israelifest #04) she reached the 5th place with 169 points with her song "Malka".
"Geveret Megunderet"
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In her new single; "Geveret Megunderet" (Miss "Dolled-Up"), Co-written by Shir Zuares, Aviv Peretz and Dror Mizrahi:
"It is full of strength and feminine power that leaves no room for doubt. A strong woman who is not afraid to put on the table and out loud the mixed emotions after a breakup, the crying versus the laughter, the beautiful moments together versus the emptiness and the loneliness. But in one moment, disillusionment and understanding that you already have all the answers to ending the relationship and you have the upper hand."
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GOOD LUCK SHIR!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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Post by suyana on Nov 12, 2023 6:06:21 GMT 1
IT'S NIKA TURKOVIĆ FOR CROATIA!
She brings a ballad to Lisbon...
ZAGREB • 12 NOVEMBER 2023 Hrvatska radiotelevizija can confirm the appearance of singer-songwriter Nika Turković at the 42nd North Vision Song Contest in Lisbon, Portugal. She will appear as a semi-finalist with the ballad titled "sam(a)". She was an internal selection made by HRT after dozens of submissions through the broadcaster's online open call.
Born in Zagreb on the 7th of June 1995, Turković was a child prodigy who began singing at the age of four and began her musical career shortly after. She participated in a pan-European children's singing competition at the age of nine, which catapulted her to national success in her home country. Her debut album titled Alien was released in 2006, and features guest spots from local legends Tony Cetinski and Oliver Dragojević. She took a brief pause from music in the 2010s while completing her master's degree in London, but has since returned home to follow up her debut with 11, of which sam(a) is a single.
"sam(a)"
Music and lyrics by Nika Turković. Arrangement and production by Ivan Pešut.
Recap timeslot begins at 3:23.
SRETNO HRVATSKA!
© Hrvatska radiotelevizija (HRT), 2023.
Croatian delegation for the North Vision Song Contest
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Post by Jmain on Nov 12, 2023 7:35:22 GMT 1
Tunisia reveals entry!
After an intense competition, the second-ever Maghrebi Music Fest, which selected the Northvision entries for Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco, has come to a conclusion. And with it, the Tunisian entrant has finally been found. You can now see who has won and will represent Tunisia without further ado below.
They are Noor and Selim Arjoun!
Noor Arjoun and Selim Arjoun are a brother-sister musical duo from Tunisia.
The duo commenced their collaborative musical journey in 2017, initially as integral contributors to the "Tunisia88" social program dedicated to nurturing young musical talent in Tunisia. Within the program, they played a pivotal role in its establishment, assisting the organization's formation and facilitating workshops in high schools throughout all 24 governorates of Tunisia. Furthermore, they toured nationwide, showcasing their musical prowess alongside ensembles of emerging young talents in various concerts.
Their true musical collaboration, however, began in 2020 amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world came to a standstill and the Arjouns found themselves in lockdown, Selim took the initiative to construct a home studio to sustain their musical efforts. Swiftly delving into studio projects, he created, produced, and composed music for films and series. This period proved transformative for the duo, offering a unique opportunity to refine their craft and establish themselves as notable talents within the Tunisian music scene. Reflecting on this pivotal time, Noor Arjoun encapsulates it by stating, "Initially, navigating the challenges of the health crisis, especially the decline in live concerts, was not easy. However, it ultimately grounded us, allowing us to focus on structuring the project, refining our processes, and seizing the lockdown as an opportunity to collaboratively compose and produce music. Additionally, it provided us with the chance to enhance our presence on social networks, solidifying our name in the musical landscape."
During this period, Selim and Noor unveiled their inaugural single, "Trab." Crafted amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the song was a collaborative effort involving a diverse array of musicians hailing from all 24 governorates of Tunisia. This collaboration underscored their dedication to showcasing the vibrant musical diversity of the entire nation. Notably, the music video embarked on a tour across Tunisia, featuring over 40 artists, and was later selected as the theme song for the Tunisian drama series "Harga 2."
Building on their early musical triumphs, the duo reached a milestone in January 2022 with the release of their debut single, "Streams," which concurrently served as the soundtrack for the movie of the same name by Mehdi Hmili. Sung in the Tunisian dialect of Arabic, the song rapidly gained popularity in Tunisia, accumulating 2.5 million views. This success solidified the Arjouns' reputation as emerging and captivating musicians in the country. Subsequently, they continued to release a series of singles, each contributing significantly to the duo's ascent, and firmly establishing them as prominent figures in the vibrant Tunisian music scene.
Through their platform, the Arjouns embody not just musicianship but also activism, serving as catalysts for change. As mentors at the Tunisia88 organization, they contribute to a program that supports 590 student-led after-school music clubs. These clubs engage in yearly activities encompassing leadership training for social cohesion and creativity sessions, empowering students to compose original songs with their own lyrics, melodies, messages, and videos. In a country with a nascent music scene, these clubs play a vital role in promoting the diverse musical tapestry of Tunisia, providing unparalleled access to the wonders of music.
Beyond their musical endeavors, the Arjouns leverage their platform for humanitarian causes. During the protests in Tunisia against the incumbent Kais Saied, they vocalized their opposition to the authoritarian tendencies of his regime, particularly its mistreatment of African refugees. More recently, the Arjouns have directed their focus towards the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. They assumed a leading role in releasing a joint statement with the wider Tunisian music community, denouncing the occupation of Palestinians and condemning the injustices perpetrated against them. In a show of solidarity, the Arjouns have also temporarily suspended their music releases.
Today, Noor and Selim Arjoun hold indispensable roles as trailblazers in the burgeoning Tunisian music scene. Beyond their familial bond, the brother and sister duo share a profound passion for music, forging a unique and dynamic musical prowess. Their songs, entirely in the Tunisian dialect, stand as a living embodiment of the Tunisian music scene. Beyond their musical contributions, the Arjouns, with their activist spirit and unwavering commitment to music, symbolize a new generation of Tunisian musicians. Proud of their heritage, they fearlessly use their voices, exemplifying a wave that Noor and Selim Arjoun proudly and beautifully lead.
Third Lung
by Noor Arjoun, Selim Arjoun
 Tunisia's entry for the 42nd Northvision Song Contest
Written by Monia Naima Jalel
Music and Mix byNoor Arjoun and Selim Arjoun
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Replacement video will be sent to the council shortly
In the second edition of the Maghrebi Music Fest, where entries hailed from Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, Noor and Selim Arjoun proudly represented Tunisia. Alongside them, the Tunisian contingent featured Swiss-Tunisian artist Soraya Kstoini and Beirut-based singer Nour Kamar. The Tunisian artists entered the competition amid heightened external expectations, fueled by Tunisia's previous victory in the festival's last edition with Zeyne as the representative. This heightened anticipation led to a fierce competition among the Tunisian artists, resulting in all three of them securing positions in the top 4 of the entire competition.
Ultimately, the Arjouns emerged victorious among their peers, amassing a remarkable 208 points from various juries and international televoters. This secured their victory as it pertained to the Tunisian quota and placed them in an impressive 2nd position in the overall competition. As such, Selim and Noor Arjoun are now slated to represent Tunisia in the 42nd Northvision Song Contest in Portugal, with their song "Third Lung," a powerful love ballad in the Tunisian language.
For many, this appears to be the first time the two will take the stage at the Northvision contest. However, although this does mark the Arjouns' first time competing as a duo, Selim Arjoun has previously represented Tunisia in the 32nd edition of the Northvision Song Contest in Georgia as part of the musical collective Aytma, alongside singer Nour Harkati. Unfortunately, they did not advance to the grand final in that edition. This time, Selim, accompanied by his sister Noor, is aiming for better fortunes, hoping to build on Tunisia's recent unprecedented success in the contest.
We extend our best wishes for their success!
(apologies for the late post, i haven't had the time to properly make the post  )
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Post by Matt on Nov 12, 2023 12:12:58 GMT 1
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Post by basil on Nov 12, 2023 12:23:00 GMT 1
 12 November 2023 • PodgoricaZERA WILL REPRESENT MONTENEGRO!  The  Montenegrin national broadcaster RTCG officially announced the winner of the national selection show Crnavizija 42:  Zera! Her song "Alkohol i disko" finished in 1st place and will represent Montenegro in the upcoming 42nd edition of the North Vision Song Contest, taking place in Portugal.
After an extended voting process, 29 countries voted in the selection and gave to the winner a total amount of 276 points, including 13 sets of 12 points. With a huge margin of 64 points, Danijel Alibabić and Jovana Matijević rounded out the top 3.
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Marina Pezerović, known professionally as Zera, was born on 16 December 2002 in Austria. She fell in love with music during her youth and started playing the piano and the guitar from elementary school. Zera got a degree from Dornbirn Musikschule and now often performs at summer festivals. With just a few singles out already, she is surely becoming the next-gen pop icon of the Balkans.
Written by Henny, Laki Sosa and Relja Torinno, "Alkohol i disko" is an ode to the youthfulness: Zera wants you to forget about your problems, drink a bit of alcohol and put some disco music!
STREAM THE MONTENEGRIN ENTRY ON SPOTIFY!
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