Anahit & Mary will sing Tarber for Armenia at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta. The song was written by Nick Egibyan and Avet Barseghyan.
Tarber is an upbeat and soulful song with a happy vibe. Public TV Company of Armenia chose the act and songs internally.
The official video is directed by Aramayis Hayrapetyan and you can see it below.
Source: www.junioreurovision.tv; ESC Covers
Christina Magrin has released her song and official video that will represent the home team, Malta, at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It is titled Parachute and it is composed by Kosivar Florent Boshnajku and the words are by Matt Muxu Mercieca with Christina herself.
The song is about offering a message of hope for young people who are having a difficult time. The video is beautifully shot in Malta and Christina showcases her amazing vocal talents. Parachute begins slowly and builds in to an anthemic and energetic song with a strong production. Malta should do very well again at Junior Eurovision this year.
Source: tvm.com.mt; ESC Covers
The broadcaster IBA have announced that Shir & Tim will sing Follow My Heart for Israel at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta in November.
The song and video will be released very soon.
Source: www.junioreurovision.tv
Mariam Mamadashvili will sing Mzeo for Georgia at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The song is composed by Giga Kukhianidze and Maka Davitaia. The broadcaster GPB chose 10 years old Mariam to sing internally.
Mzeo is a beautiful song with a strong orchestral opening and then we hear Mariam’s charming vocals as she performs this beautiful ballad.
You can see Mariam perform Mzeo below.
Source: www.junioreurovision.tv; ESC Covers
Poland have selected Olivia Wieczorek to represent them at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. She won the national selection, where there were nine songs competing, with her song Nie zapomnij (Do not forget). The voting was a combination of expert jury and televoting.
Poland return to the contest for the first time since 2004. You can see Olivia perform her winning song below.
Source: TVP; ESC Covers
Sofia Rol will soon represent Ukraine at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her song Planet Craves For Love. Sofia talks to ESC Covers about here –
1. Hello Sofia. Many congratulations on winning the Ukrainian Junior Eurovision national selection. What were your feelings like when you realised you had won?
If to be honest, I didn’t expect that. I even don’t remember properly the moment when I was named the winner of the Ukrainian national selection. I was absolutely delighted.
2. Tell us about your song ‘Planet Craves For Love’.
There is a message to spread. With my song I pray for peace in Ukraine and in the whole world. I hope that many people hearing my song will stop for a while and think what good things they have done and could do to make our planet better.
3. You have released a beautiful video for your song. Can you tell us something about it?
I am very happy that you like it. This video is a result of a really hard work of my team. We wanted to make something that would not disturb from the song and at the same time –pleasant to watch.
4. Have you participated in any other music festivals or tv shows either in Ukraine or other countries?
I don’t remember myself not singing. I started when I was four. I went then to my first vocal and choreographic ensemble. Two years later I had recorded my first album – a collection of songs for children, which gave a considerable circulation for charity. After that I took part in various singing competitions and festivals. I have won medals. No, no! I am not showing off, just answering the question (I am really singing all the time).
5. Who are your musical influences and your favourite styles of music?
I have a lot of influences. I listen to very different music depending on my mood. Also – always researching for something new. I aim to know all musical novelties.
However, I am a big fan of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk and Jamala if we talk about Ukrainian music. As for foreign artists I love Whitney Houston.
6. How do you feel about the Eurovision Song Contest being held in your country next year? Will you be going to the shows?
I am looking forward to Eurovision in Ukraine. I am very proud that the contest will be held in my city. I will attend it for sure. As I have already mentioned I am a big fan of Jamala, so for me it’s a double pleasure that particularly she has brought Eurovision to Ukraine.
Believe me, there are so many things you must know about Ukraine. It’s beauty, amazing people, delicious food, great nature, colouring. Eurovision will be a great opportunity to show all this to many people from all over the world.
7. What are your favourite Junior Eurovision Songs from previous years?
I am a big fan of Destiny Chukunyere (2015 JESC Winner – Malta). Her voice is absolutely amazing.
8. Where would you like to be in say 5 years time with your musical career?
I am looking forward to singing on the stage in Malta. It should be the highlight of this year and my life so far. For my career it is very important and I hope that in five years I might be a part of a senior Eurovision!
Anyway, good luck to you Sofia. We wish you all the best in Malta.
You can see the official video for Planet Craves For Love below.
Fiamma Boccia, 13 years old, has been selected to represent Italy at the 2016 Junior Eurovision with her song Cara Mamma (Dear Mum). The song was composed by Marco Iardella, Francesco Spadoni, Alessandro Ghironi and Fiamma herself.
You can see the official video for Cara Mamma below.
Source: www.junioreurovision.tv
Martija Stanojković has released her entry for FYR Macedonia for the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The song is titled Love Will Lead The Way. It is an upbeat and happy dance song. It looks like Martija and her dancers had lots of fun making the official video clip.
Martija has had success in the Pinkove Zvezdice competition where she finished in second place. She has a big following on social media including Instagram.
You can see the video for Love Will Lead The Way below.
Source: ESC Covers; MKRTV
Sofia Rol will represent Ukraine at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta in November. The final version of Planet Craves For Love has been released together with a charming official video clip.
Planet Craves For Love has a nice melody and strong production and Sofia has a beautiful voice to match the song and the message.
You can see the video for Planet Craves For Love below.
Source: ESC Covers
Russia will be represented by the Sofia Fisenko & the Water Of Life Project at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Sofia and three girls will perform Water Of Life composed by Sofia Fisenko with Rita Dakota.
Sofia Fisenko was originally selected to sing Zhivaya voda at the national selection held in August of this year. The song has now been totally revamped and Sofia is joined by the three girls of Water Of Life Project.
You can see the charming video for Water Of Life below.
Source: ESC Covers; RTR