Linda Hartmanns: “When I wrote my song I was influenced by some people in South-Africa” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Linda Hartmanns, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Linda will perform “Obvious Love” in the second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2017. ESC+Plus: Hello! First of …
Júlí Heiðar: “Heim til þín is a country/pop song that I wrote last summer” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Júlí Heiðar, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2017 along with Þórdís Birna. The duo will perform “Heim til þín” (Get Back Home) in the …
Hildur: “My song title is supposed to be the sound of your heartbeat when you see the person you love” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Hildur, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Hildur will perform “Bammbaramm” in the first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2017, set to take place today. …
Jeanette Bonde: “The storms of life should never force us to be anyone else than ourselves” (Danish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Jeanette Bonde, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. Jeanette will perform “Hurricane” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to take place tomorrow. …
Rikke Skytte: “My song describes how you can pick up pieces you lost and color them in a new way” (Danish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Rikke Skytte, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Color My World” in the final of DMGP, set to take …
René Machon: “Warriors is a strong song that tell us to fight for our love, marriage and relationship” (Danish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to René Machon, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. René will perform “Warriors” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to take place on …
Johanna Beijbom: “I want to spread love and happiness to everyone out there” (Danish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Johanna Beijbom, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. Johanne will perform “A.S.A.P” in the final of DMGP 2017 set to take place on Saturday, …
Calling Mercury: “The musical style of our song is minimalist and low-key” (Danish finalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Calling Mercury, finalists of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. The duo will perform “Big Little Lies” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to …
Vitaly Kozlovskiy: “My song is an amazing combination of high-quality sound and very deep text” (Ukrainian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Vitaly Kozlovskiy, semifinalist of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. Vitaly will perform “I’m your light” in the 3rd semi-final set to take place on February …
KiNG FOO: “Our song is a warning for our lives, with dramatic and happy melodies” (Slovenian semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Aleksandra Jo Sick, lead vocalist of KiNG FOO. The band will perform in the first semi-final of the Slovenian national selection EMA set to take place tomorrow. …
Ina Shai: “I think my strengths are my soulful voice and my stage presence” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Ina Shai, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. Ina will perform in the second semi-final of EMA set to take place on February …
Alya: “No one can hurt you when you’re full of love” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Alya, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Halo” in the second semi-final of EMA 2017 set to take place …
Omar Naber: “When I represented my country in 2005 I didn’t understand the importance of Eurovision” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Omar Naber, 2005 Slovenian representative and semifinalist of this year’s national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “On My Way” in the first semi-final of …
Shauna: “My song is about not expecting anything in life, being strong and determined” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Shauna Vassallo, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Shauna will perform “Crazy Game” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …
Cherton Caruana: “I like to think of Fighting to Survive as a fierce empowering pop song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Cherton Caruana, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Cherton will perform “Fighting To Survive” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take …
Golden Monkeys: “We have a song in Lithuanian that tells the story of our country and ancestors” (Lithuanian candidates – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Golden Monkeys, candidates of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. The group will perform “Septyni dievai” in the Heat 6 of “Eurovizija” which will take …
Valerija Iljinaité: “I want to make people glow and turn their nights into days” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Valerija Iljinaité, candidate of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Valerija will perform “You Made Me Glow” in the Heat 6 set to take place …
Crosswalk: “We really hope our song will serve as a positive reminder” (Maltese finalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Kenny D’Ugo, guitarist of Crosswalk, finalist band of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. They will perform “So simple” in the final of MESC 2017 …
Richard Edwards: “My song has something different to the festival as it’s not your typical Eurovision song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Richard Edwards, 2017 Maltese finalist and member of Firelight, band which represented Malta at Eurovision 2014. Edwards will perform “You” in the final of MESC set …
Dávid Henderson: “My song is about a friend of mine that broke up with his girlfriend” (Hungarian semifinalist – Video interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Dávid Henderson, semifinalist of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. Dávid will perform “White Shadows”, composed by himself, Dávid Tóth and Péter Ferencz Peet in …
Viki Singh: “You have to fight for love as it is the most important thing in the world” (Hungarian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Viki Singh, semifinalist of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. Viki will perform “Rain” in the first semi-final of A Dal which will take place …
Raquela: “There is a message of hope, love and courage behind my song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Raquela, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. She will perform “Ray of Light” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …
AGHIAZMA: “Our goal is to show that there is a much wider music world full of truth and imagination” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to AGHIAZMA, semifinalists of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Synthetic Sun” in the second semi-final set to take place on February …
Jade Vella: “Seconds Away is an avant-garde current RnB song with Eurovision influences” (Maltese Finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Jade Vella, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Jade will perform “Seconds Away” in the final of MESC set to take place on …
Kevin Borg: “I wanted the lyrics to have a story, somewhat haunting and romantic at the same time” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Kevin Borg, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Follow” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …
Franklin: “I really believe that ‘Follow Me’ is a good ballad with a strong message” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Franklin, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Franklin will perform “Follow Me” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place on …
Deborah C & Josef Tabone: “Tonight evokes positive feelings like love, joy and happiness” (Maltese finalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Deborah C & Josef Tabone, finalists of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. The duet will perform “Tonight” in the final of MESC 2017 set …
Mrs Columbo: “Frozen King” could be a healing for desperate and leftovers” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Mrs Columbo, semifinalists of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Frozen King” in the A DAL’s second semifinal set to take …
Janice Mangion: “My song speaks about a star being the guiding light in someone’s life” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Janice Mangion, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Janice will perform “Kewkba” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place on …
Claudia Faniello: “Breathlessly literally took my breath away from the very first day” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Claudia Faniello, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Claudia will perform “Breathlessly” in the final of MESC set to take place on February …
Sunstroke Project: “We hope to represent Moldova to return our country to its former glory” (Moldovan semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Sergey Stepanov (Epic Sax Guy), Anton Ragoza (violinist) and Sergey Yalovytsky (vocalist), members of Sunstroke Project and semifinalists of this year’s Moldovan national selection for Eurovision. …
Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson: “I think Mér Við Hlið is a good mix of a personal ballad and a current pop song” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Rúnar will perform “Mér við hlið” (Make Your Way Back Home) composed by himself in …
Ivo Linna: “Suur Loterii is a very poetic summary of my life story” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Ivo Linna, Estonian 1996’s representative and semifinalist of this year’s national selection for Eurovision. Ivo will perform “Suur Loterii” in the Eesti Laul’s first semi-final set …
Rasmus Rändvee: “My song tells a story about the complex nature of love” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Rasmus Rändvee, semifinalist of this year’s Estonian national selection for Eurovision, Eesti Laul 2017. The singer will perform “This Love”, composed by himself, Bert Prinkenfeld, Stewart …
Green Grey: “We are going to bring an awesome crazy SHOW with ultra-modern stuff” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Green Grey, semifinalists of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Future is now” in the 3rd semi-final set to take place …
Gytis Ivanauskas (Lolita Zero): “My song is a catchy tune with a great show and a message of love and freedom” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Gytis Ivanauskas, candidate of this year’s Lithuania national selection for Eurovision under Lolita Zero. The actor will perform “Get Frighten” in the Heat 5 of Eurovizija …
Benjamin Ingrosso: “Good Lovin is not a very obvious song, it’s a very personal Benjamin song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Benjamin Ingrosso, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The young singer will perform “Good Lovin” composed, by himself, Louis Schoorl and Matt Parad, …
Axel: “I would like to sing a song with a positive message and an emotional impact” (German finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Axel, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Axel will perform in the final of Unser Song 2017 set to take place on February …
Freschta: “I hope I can light up this beautiful ballad with my voice and the stage performance” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Freschta, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. Freschta will perform “Gold” in the ESC 2017 – Die Entscheidungsshow’s final set to take place on …
Helene Nissen: “I would like to sing something you can dance and rock out in Eurovision” (German finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Helene Nissen, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Helene will compete in the final of Unser Song 2017 set to take place on …
Levina: “I would like to sing a song that showcases my low and soft tone, as well as my powerful voice” (German finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Levina, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Levina is one of the five candidates that will compete at Unser Song 2017, which is …
Felicia Lu Kürbiß: “I would like to sing something that has a positive message and makes people happy” (German finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Felicia Lu Kürbiß, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. The young singer will be competing in the final set to take place on February …
Adrijana: “Amare is a young, fresh and strong song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Adrijana, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Amare” in the Melodifestivalen first semi-final to take place on February 4th. …
Dismissed: “Our performance will be colorful and energetic” (Swedish semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Dismissed, semifinalists of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Hearts align”, composed by Ola Salo (Sweden 2007) and Peter Kvint, in the …
Nadya: “My song is about the ongoing battle between god and evil” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Nadya, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “The Fire In The Sky” in the final show set to take …
Otreya: “The story behind my song is about a teenage love and a break up” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Otreya, semifinalist of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Otreya went through the first heat of Eurovizija with the song “Last Two Weeks”: ESC+Plus: Hello! …
Gabrielius Vagelis: “My song was inspired by the year I spent away from home” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Gabrielius Vagelis, candidate of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Gabrielius took part at the second heat of Eurovizija with his song “Feel Myself Free”, getting …
Leander Köteles (Leander Kills): “The main inspiration for my song Elet was the early passing of one of my best friends” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Leander Köteles, vocalist and guitarist of Leander Kills. The band will perform “Élet” in the semi-final stage of A Dal after qualifying from the 1st heat of the …
Antti Koivula (My First Band): “Paradise is an intimate, fun and flirty song” (Finnish finalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Antti Koivula, lead singer of My First Band, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. They will perform “Paradise” in the final of UMK …
Norma John: “Our performance will be melancholic, simple and beautiful” (Finnish finalists – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Norma John, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The duet will perform “Blackbird” in the final of UMK 2017 set to take place …
ESC+Plus has talked to Knucklebone Oscar & The Shangri-La Rubies, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. “Caveman” is the song they will perform at the UMK’s final, set …
Napoli: “A team from five different countries worked on the creation of my song, which is positive and memorable” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Olga Shimanskaya, known as Napoli, finalist of this year’s Belarusian national selection for Eurovision. Napoli will perform “Let’s come together” in the Eurofest’s final set to take …
Maliibu: “My song is about human freedom, decisions, opportunities and their feelings” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Maliibu, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Maliibu will perform “We Live Once” in the Georgian final set to take place on January …
Elene Mikiashvili: “My song is about a girl who is always fighting for success and never gives up” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Elene Mikiashvili, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Elene will perform “Fighter”, composed by Ylva & Linda Persson and Will Taylor, in the …
Sabina Chantouria: “My song has got a distinctive melody and energy” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Sabina Chantouria, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Sabina will perform “Stranger” in the final show set to take place on January 20th. …
Alva: “They say me and Krista Siegfrids have the same kind of energy” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Alva, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. She will perform the song “Arrows”, composed by Arto Ruotsala, Milos Rosas and Aatu Mällinen, at the final …
Raiven: “My song is very powerful but still quirky” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Raiven, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The 2016 runner-up will participate in the EMA’s second semi-final set to take place on February …
Angelika Pushnova: “I went to Melodifestivalen last year and I got inspired” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Angelika Pushnova, finalist of this year’s Belarusian national final for Eurovision. The singer will perform “We Should Be Together” in the final of Eurofest set to …
Emma: “I usually close my eyes, take a deep breath and actually visualise a circle around me” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Emma, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. Emma will perform “Circle of Light” in the final of UMK set to take place on …
Shana Pearson: “Exodus is an escape from something you no longer want” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Shana Pearson, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Exodus” in the final set to take place on February 5th. …
Zühlke: “My song stands out with its powerful and international sounds” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Zühlke, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Perfect Villain” in the final of UMK 2017 set to take place …
Dinah Nah: “When I participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 I said “I wanna do this again!” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Dinah Nah, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “One More Night” in the first semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 to …
Liis Lemsalu: “My song has a lot of good emotions powered with a lot of strength” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Liis Lemsalu, semifinalist of this year’s Estonian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Keep Running” in the second semi-final of Eesti Laul 2017 to …
Lauri Yrjölä: “I’m a good person to show what Finland has to offer in pop music today” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Lauri Yrjölä, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Helppo elämä” in the at UMK 2017 to take place on …
IVAN: “If our staging idea wasn’t accepted, the audience would lose a great performance” (Belarus 2016 – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has had the chance to have a talk with the Belarussian star for this year’s Eurovision. IVAN will represent his home land in Stockholm with “Help you Fly” after winning …
Hando Jaksi (I Wear* Experiment): “We believe that our song has a message and bears a meaning” (Estonian finalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Hando Jaksi (I Wear* Experiment), finalists of this year’s Estonian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Patient” in the final of Eesti Laul 2016 …
Ola Gintrowska: ‘’All my lyrics are based on my own experiences, feelings and observations” (Polish finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Ola Gintrowska, finalist of this year’s Polish national selection for Eurovision. Ola will perform “Missing” in the final of Krajowe Eliminacje 2016 to take place tomorrow. …
Olga Shimanskaya (Napoli): “I’m taking part in the Polish selection because of my fans” (Polish finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Olga Shimanskaya, lead vocalist of Napoli, who achieved the runner-up place at the Belarussian national final for Eurovision 2016 and is now trying to represent Poland …
Jukebox: “We are usually recognized as the best live band in Romania, with a lot of happy and positive energy on stage” (Romanian semifinalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Jukebox, semifinalists of this year’s Romanian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Come on Everybody” in the semi-final of Selectia Nationala 2016 to take …
Irina Popa: “Letting Go reflects perfectly my state of mind and it embodies some of my life experiences” (Romanian semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Irina Popa, semifinalist of this year’s Romanian national selection for Eurovision. Irina will perform “Lasa-ma, eu te las” at the semi-final of Selectia Nationala 2016 to …
Andreea Carmen (Gasca de Acasa): “The story of our song comes from a meditation about what a relationship means” (Romanian semifinalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Andreea Carmen, lead vocalist of Gasca de Acasa, semifinalists of this year’s Romanian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Tu esti povestea” in the …
Vanotek: “Our song has a cool fresh sound and a message a lot of people connect with” (Romanian semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Vanotek, semifinalist of this year’s Romanian national selection for Eurovision. Vanotek will perform “I’m coming home” along with The Code & Georgian in the semi-final of …
Doru & Irina: “The Voice has different sounds, being a mix between pop dance and opera” (Romanian semifinalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Doru Todoruţ feat. Irina Baianţ, semifinalists of this year’s Romanian national selection for Eurovision. The duet will sing “The Voice” in the semi-final of Selectia Nationala …
Dorota Osinska: “People claim they cry and have shivers while listening to Universal” (Polish finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Dorota Osinska, finalist of this year’s Polish national selection for Eurovision. Dorota will perform “Universal” in the final of Krajowe Eliminacje 2016 set on March 5. …
Elouiz: “History is a perfect love story about a relationship, like in the fairy-tales” (Norwegian finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Elouiz, finalist of this year’s Norwegian national selection for Eurovision. Elouiz will perform “History” in the final of MGP 2016 to take place tomorrow. ESC+Plus: Hello! …
Catrinah: “I think that my song has a big potential to become a world-famous hit” (Lithuanian candidate – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Catrinah, candidate of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Catrinah will perform “Be Free” in the next Eurovizijos show to take place tomorrow. ESC+Plus: Hello! …
Mushu: “Uncle Tom is a song about exploitation and freedom” (Hungarian finalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Mushu, finalists of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Uncle Tom” in the final of A Dal 2016 set on February …
Sebastijan Lukovnjak: “If we all stand up and join our thoughts, we can make the world a better place” (Slovenian finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Sebastijan Lukovnjak, finalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Tales of Tomorrow” in the EMA 2016 final to take place …
D Base: “We can show everyone rap can be commercially very successful” (Slovenian finalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to D Base, finalists of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The group will perform “Spet živ” (Alive again) in the final of EMA 2016 to …
Stine Hole Ulla: “Traces is a song that I think almost everybody can relate to” (Norwegian finalist – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Stine Hole Ulla, finalist of this year’s Norwegian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Traces” in the MGP 2016 final set on February 27. …
Stage Dolls: “We wanted to do something completely different, step out of our comfort zone and experience this Eurovision-Circus” (Norwegian finalists – Exclusive Interview)
ESC+Plus has talked to Stage Dolls, finalist of this year’s Norwegian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Into the Fire” in the MGP 2016 final set on February …
