The first Semi Final in Israel took place tonight and three songs qualified for the Final Show on March 7th. Let’s find out who they are:   Shany Zamir  – Forever [vsw id=”l2c1_n92na4″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]  Ron Weinreich – Love is one [vsw id=”YMM9NZ1oRBI” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Kathleen Reiter – Back to me [vsw id=”w9ia1OiFmxw” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Judah Gavra   will …

In the run-up to the 2013 Andra chancen show this Saturday, ESC United looked at Second chance entries since the introduction in 2002. In terms of the history of Andra Chansen, it was introduced as “Winners Choice” (Vinnarnas Val) when Melodifestivalen was modernised in 2002. It then became “Viewers Choice” (Tittarnas Val) in 2003 and settled as Andra Chansen (Second …

The votes are in!!!! The ESCUNITED readers were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite song in the Spanish National Final. El Sueño de Morfeo was chosen internally while the televoters and juries get to pick the song. After all votes have been counted, your favorite is “Contigo hasta el final”. 59% want to see this song in Malmo …

The second Semi Final took place tonight and 6 more finalists were chosen. The qualifiers were decided through a jury and public. Let’s find out who they are:   Narcis Iustin Ianău: “Seven” Elena Cârstea Muttart: “Spinning” Ovidiu Anton: “Run away with me” Cristian Prăjescu: “The best thing in life is to love” Al Mike feat. Renee Santana: “What is …

Tonight the second Hungarian Semi Final took place. Nine songs competed and the the jury and televoters picked two acts each to move on to the Final Stage of the NF.   The jury picked: Gigi Radics – Úgy fáj [vsw id=”FzeLnuTycSE” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   Tamás Vastag – Holnaptól [vsw id=”q4ol97Otc_Q” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] The televoters picked: …

The Russian song presentation is scheduled for tonight however the video was already posted online this morning. So if you don’t want to wait, check out the song below.   [vsw id=”2_e5xc8hW6Q” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   Yay or Nay? Let us know if you like this song of if this isn’t your cup of tea. Just comment below or …

Romania’s first semi-final took tonight.  Six of the sixteen songs advanced through a 50/50 combination of televoting and jury. The six entries that advanced are: Casa Presei “Un Refren” FreeStay “Criminal Mind” Luminita Anghel “Unique” Cezar Florin Ouatu “It’s my life” Electric Fence “Emilia” Tudor Turcu “Hello” Tomorrow, sixteen additional songs will compete for the final six spots in the …

Tonight the first Hungarian Semi Final took place. Nine songs competed and the the jury and televoters picked two acts each to move on to the Final Stage of the NF.   The juries picked: András Kállay Saunders – My baby [vsw id=”1gDPSSOfvUs” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Gergő Rácz – Csak állj mellém  [vsw id=”6cBBpAAXNuY” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   …

Estonia’s second semi-final took tonight.  Five of the ten songs advanced through a 50/50 combination of televoting and jury. The five entries that advanced are: Liisi Koikson & Söörömöö “Üle vee” Birgit Õigemeel “Et uus saaks alguse” Rasmus Rändvee & Facelift Deer “Dance” Rolf Roosalu “With U” Põhja-Tallinn “Meil on aega veel” These five entries will join the previously announced …

The fourth and final Melodifestivalen Semi Final took place tonight were the Swedish Public voted two songs through to the next round. The lucky going straight to Globen in two weeks are:  Ulrik Munther – Tell the world I’m here & Ralf Gyllenhammar – Bed on fire Robin Stjernberg: and Behrang Miri are also still in the running and will get a second …