Fourth time was the charm for Stefan. After years of trying, the 24-year-old balladeer won Eesti Laul last month and earned the right to represent Estonia at Eurovision in May. But how did this western wizard whip himself up a win? Let’s dig into his past and find out. He’s a Star Student Stefan was born on December 24, 1997, …
Congratulations are in order to the winner of this year’s Eesti Laul (and the act that will go on to represent Estonia at this year’s Eurovision) … *dramatic wind instruments play* Stefan! Tonight, the ten songs that managed to make it through the November quarterfinals and last week’s semi-finals faced off for the right to represent their country at Eurovision …
Two singers missed tonight’s Eesti Laul due to health concerns, but it was one artist’s on stage stunt that had the audience really talking. Tonight’s semi-final was full of outside the box staging ideas. Andrei Zevakin and Grete began their performance of “Mis nüüd saab” backstage. Through a bit of camera trickery, Stig Rästa simulated floating in zero gravity. And, most …
All opinions expressed in this article are those of the person quoted and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the other team members or ESC United as a whole. Team ESCUnited wraps up its reaction to this year’s twenty Eesti Laul semi-finalists, giving the last five songs a score out of ten. In case you missed Part One (read …
Are you feeling the post-Eurovision depression? Well we have a little something to solve that for you – our monthly music round up from Eurovision alumni! We’ve got a total of 46 songs that have been released since rehearsals began in Rotterdam, and I have a feeling some of these might make your summer jam playlist. Let’s dive in! PAENDA …
Because of Coronavirus I have not kept up with the New Music Roundups, and for that I apologize. However, I refuse to forget about the great songs we got back in May and June! So to give them the spotlight they deserve, I will be combining them into a three part series – May, June, and July releases all mixed …
Rain couldn’t keep them from shining through: Eurovision veterans Koit Toome, Getter Jaani, Ott Lepland and Birgit Õigemeel joined forces last Saturday, June 21, at the Pärnu Summer Concert. The concert did not only herald the coming of (a rather rainy) summer, but also commemorated the 10th anniversary of both Estonia’s accession to the European Union and their membership in …
Ott Lepland: Estonian Idol, Eurovision star. He started out as a child singer when he was just 8 years old, releasing four albums in 1995 and 1996. He studied the piano for ten years, and performed in various theatrical productions. It was in 2009, however, that Ott got his big break with Eesti otsib superstaari, Estonian Idol, where he won …
Ott Lepland Announces Small North American Tour Ott Lepland fans in four North American cities rejoice: your favorite Estonian crooner is making his way to Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and New York this October to perform “Kuula Live”. “Take your friends with you and you are welcome to join wherever you can!” invites Lepland’s official facebook page, where fans were …
Estonian national broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) has confirmed that Estonia’s national selection Eesti Laul 2014 will be held on March 1 of next year, with the same format as the previous year’s contest. “The competition provides the opportunity for all artists to introduce their work to a wider audience,” said Heidy Purga, producer of Eesti Laul, to ERR. Indeed, each year, …
