It has been busy time again over the last few days on the Eurovision front.

It has been confirmed Sergey Lazarev will represent Russia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. A lot of Euro fans will be happy about this news as he has been rumoured and wanted by fans to sing for Russia for a few years now. Phillip Kirkorov and Dimitris Kontopoulos have been confirmed as the writers of Sergey’s song.

Malta have selected the 20 acts who will participate in the semi-finals of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest selection for 2016. Ira Losco, Malta’s representative from 2002 is back with two songs. There are also other familiar faces from Malta national selections taking part.

Alive – Jasmine Abela
All Around the World – Deborah C
Chameleon (Invincible) – Ira Losco
Empty Hearted – Domenique Azzopardi
Falling Glass – Corazon
Fire Burn – Dominic
Flashing Lights – Raquel Galdes
Frontline – Danica Muscat
Golden – Brooke 
I Love You – Dario Mifsud Bonnici
Kingdom – Christabelle Borg
Light Up My Life – Stefan Galea
Lighthouse – Kimberley Cortis
Little Love – Franklin Calleja
Right Here With You – Sarah Crystal
That’s Why I Love You – Ira Losco
The Flame – Jessika
Under the Sun – Daniel Testa
Young Love – Maxine Pace
You’re Beautiful – Lawrence Gray

Finally, Stéphanie Palazzo has been withdrawn from the Swiss national final due to her song being released in 2013. She has been replaced by Kaceo and the song Disque D’or.

Source: www.oikotimes.com