Fifteen artists and bands will compete for five spots in the Eesti Laul 2024 final on Saturday, January 20. Broadcaster ERR released the running order for the semi-final over the weekend. The semi-final kicks off with the hip-hop and folk collaboration “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi,” which sits at the top of the odds, and closes with beloved …
The 15 semi-finalists of Eesti Laul 2024, Estonia’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, were announced Monday evening. Among this year’s Eurovision hopefuls are returners such as 2023 runner-up Ollie and now-seventh-time participants Traffic, plus veterans of Estonia’s music scene such as beloved indie rockers Ewert and the Two Dragons. In total, 215 songs were submitted to the contest. …
Estonia has been quite hectic lately, by sharing small, yet very interesting details, regarding their national final this year, which will have a new format. Among the details, we will look into the amount of submissions received, the people who have heard and judged the submissions and lastly, the hosts who will guide us to the Eesti Laul winner of …
After a top-10 finish at Eurovision 2023, Estonia is now seeking submissions for next year’s Eurovision hopefuls. Submissions for Eesti Laul 2024 are open now through October 23, broadcaster ERR announced today. “We are waiting entries to the competition that will represent Estonia in front of the whole of Europe, in the best way possible,” said Karmel Killandi, editor in …
Estonian broadcaster ERR has announced changes to the both the format and personnel of its national selection, Eesti Laul. Chief producer Tomi Rahula stepped down from his role after five years. Under his leadership, the contest adapted to COVID-19 challenges, introduced quarter-finals, hosted semi-finals in other cities outside of Tallinn instead of in a TV studio, and introduced Estonian artists …
Just weeks after storming the top 10 of Eurovision 2023 with her stunning piano ballad “Bridges,” singer-songwriter ALIKA has released her newest single, “Too Much.” Fans who have been hoping for a more up-tempo release from the rising Estonian star — or anyone who’s going through a bout of post-Eurovision depression — will be pleased to hear the new song. …
A few days into the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals we had the opportunity to do an interview with Alika, the representative for Estonia, outside the Camp and Furnace Euroclub on May 3rd. During the interview Alika elaborated on what the Eurovision experience has been like so far and how her dream is in full progress and she also gave …
Eurovision 2023 rehearsals are under way, but despite a busy schedule, Estonian representative Alika has released a new single, “You.” The song, which starts as an enchanting piano ballad, was written as a birthday gift for a special person in Alika’s life. In our February interview with Alika during national final season, the singer-songwriter told us she was a rock …
Estonian Eurovision 2023 contestant Alika has revealed the Tallinn TV Tower, or “Tallinna teletorn,” as one of the locations for her video postcard. Each postcard for this year’s contest will feature different locations in three countries: the reigning Eurovision winner, Ukraine; the host country, the United Kingdom; and each artist’s home country. The other locations for Alika’s postcard have not …
Estonia has chosen ALIKA to represent the nation with the song “Bridges” at Eurovision 2023 ALIKA won the superfinal, followed by OLLIE second and Bedwetters in third. The winner was selected over two rounds of voting. In the first round, an international jury (50%) and public televote (50%) determined the top three entries to proceed to the superfinal. ALIKA topped …
