Euroweek 2011 is here! All the delegations have arrived in Yerevan and rehearsals have begun! Here are our "expert" reviews of all the songs.. I present you the official junioreurosong.net jury 2011 - Sara, Dara & introducing Nikara! The "viewer vote" is the result of our poll which can be found to the left.
Russia – Katya – Romeo and Juliet Juries - 23/30, 7 points Viewer vote – 3rd, 8 points
Dara - Ekaterina Ryabova returns to JESC..the cute, vivacious girl from 2009 who impressed us all is back.. except this time, her song is quite lacking. It’s just as old fashioned as Malenkiy Prints, but far less catchy, it lacks a climax. On the plus side, Katya’s vocals are excellent as always and she looked very pretty in the national final. It seems to be the consensus of everyone that we hope she ditches the scooter for Yerevan, because it just looks awkward. This is the favourite to win, but it will be an insult to Malenkiy Prints if that happens. This will end 1st-3rd. 5/10
Nicolas - Unlike most JESC fans, I’m really not fond of Katya’s 2009 song. Fortunately, Romeo and Juliet is a lot better than Malenky Prints. And we all know that Katya is a very strong performer too, and her amazing looks will also help her to get enough points. Considering it’s Russia, this could very well be the winner of this edition. I’m not sure if it’d be an exciting winner, but musically speaking, it’d be deserved. But please, Katya, get rid of that scooter; it’s not cute, it’s ridiculous. 8/10
Sara - Setting my love for Katya aside, I absolutely love this song. It’s so simple yet so great. Her beautiful voice goes so perfectly with the music. I also love the lyrics. It’s generously produced; the chorus is so catchy and will be stuck in your head for hours after. As for the act, it needs a total revamp which will probably happen. Katya is a potential winner, except the fact that she performs first. 10/10 Latvia – Amanda – Moondog Juries - 7/30, 0 points Viewer vote – 13th, 0 points
Dara - Internally selected Amanda brings us a very different song to last year’s Viva la Dance. It sounds beautiful to me, and the lyrics are some of my favourite of all the JESC songs. However you have to be in a certain mood to appreciate this song, and in the excitement of JESC, I don’t think this will fit the mood. It doesn’t touch you like say, Serbia 2010. Performing so early in the running order will not help Amanda (but being followed by this will help Katya). I fear this will be forgotten and the juries attention will go to “stronger” ballads. I like this, but it’s boring. Will end 11th-13th. 5/10
Nicolas - I apologize to most JESC fans, but Latvia was my last place last year. The only way was up. At least, that’s what I thought… Latvia managed to surprise me: they sent an even worse song than last year. Seriously, it gives a whole new dimension to the word ‘boring’. I’d prefer having to watch a 7 day chess marathon on TV than seeing this end up outside of bottom 5. Fortunately, I really can’t see that happen. Let’s hope the act will be enjoyable at least, otherwise my pee break will come very early in the show this year. 0/10
Sara - Really upsetting after the epicness Latvia set last year. Amanda has a beautiful and angelic voice in this song, so much more mature than her age. But the problem is the fact that the song is boring, I don’t understand the theme. The only thing that will help this song is the act, but I feel going second will make her very forgettable. 2/10
Dara - Part of me wishes Diana’s “Soarele” would have won their national final, but No-No is surprisingly catchy. Her English really sounds nothing like the actual lyrics, and even the lyrics themselves make no sense. The song and act are just so old fashioned. But there is something so compelling about Lerika’s voice, and the song does get stuck in your head. I like this! I do hope she changes the shoes..and the dress. 7.5/10
Nicolas - Moldova is a weird case this year. It has everything to be hated: the worst English accent since Ioana Ivan in 2006, very cheap music and quite a weird act. But it works. It’s among my personal favourites of the year, and I don’t think I’m the only one. Lerika looks cute and probably has the strongest voice this year. The chorus is so strong too, and even if you don’t like it, you can just listen and laugh at her hilarious English accent. 9,5/10.
Sara - After first hearing this song, I did not like it at all. Now it’s in my top four. Lerika has an AMAZING voice and she is absolutely adorable. The song is something between a ballad, jazzy upbeat song (lol) and it’s so different for JESC, which will make her stand out! Her stage presence is great and I believe she can do really well in Yerevan. Good luck, Lerika! 8/10
Dara - “Welcome to Armenia”, very suitable for JESC in Yerevan! I love the speaking bits, love that they have costumes, love the ethnic bit in the middle. Her vocals in the national final weren’t very strong, and her accent on the English is really quite annoying. This should be the perfect JESC entry but I feel like it’s missing something but I can’t think what. Perhaps the chorus is a bit weak. 8/10
Nicolas - Attention! Attention! All flights to Armenia, change destination immediately! Honestly, I wouldn’t mind, if that is the first thing you hear when arriving there. And it’s not just those corny (and very repetitive) lyrics, but the very simple melody in the chorus is quite annoying too. The sad thing is that despite the annoyingness, it is quite effective. Fortunately they decided to throw in a bit of ethno in the middle which redeems the song. A bit, at least; just enough for it to earn 6/10.
Sara - After really loving it during the national final, this song has decreased in my rankings. It’s a typical pop song that really fits the host country. She will be loved by the audience. Her voice is totally average, as well as the song. Something is missing from this song, though; I just can’t put my finger on it. 5/10
Bulgaria – Ivan – Superhero Juries – 19.5/30, 4 points Viewer vote – 10th, 1 point
Dara - Superhero comes from one of the strongest national finals of the year, and in this respect, is disappointing. Apparently it’s a modern song, but I don’t see that at all. It seems badly produced though these vague hints of high-end production are more than the rest of the Bulgarian songs could boast of. I don’t like the lyrics to this, they seem a bit arrogant. Lucky I can’t understand them.. anyway the problem with this is it doesn’t start properly until about 2:21 when he finally goes for a big note. This could have been epic but it’s not. Glad to see Bulgaria back though! 6/10
Nicolas - Bulgaria is sending quite a modern song, by (J)ESC standards at least. The melody and the act are both quite strong, though the music could’ve sounded more professional. Also, the song lacks a hook, something to remember it by, especially as it’s quite early in the draw. But that shouldn’t hurt their chances to have a decent result. Ivan should just work a bit on his vocals, but apart from that, I think Superhero deserves 7,5/10.
Sara - Again, another song I started out loving but then it decreased. The music reminds me of Lady Gaga in a way, which is maybe why I really love the background music. Bulgaria really produced a great song. His voice is what makes me not like it much though, it’s not strong. He reminds me of Vlad from last year (average voice, average song, and average kid) which kind of scares me; I don’t want him to win! The song takes awhile to start up; the chorus is what makes the song! But you don’t hear much of it. 6/10
Dara - So Lithuania completely disregarded how much everyone loved Milita and chose Paulina instead. Someone might want to let them know the idea is to win (that goes for Evelina Sasenko too). Ok putting aside the Milita upset, at first I hated this and thought her vocals were weak. I still think that but it’s a really soothing song and Paulina is really cute. I’m not at all a fan of her backing singers though. Anyway this song is very sweet and definitely a grower. 6/10
Nicolas - Up-tempo, modern dance beats once again! Fabulous song! What? Oh yes, I’m very sorry, I forgot that it’s not Milita representing Lithuania after all *insert sad smiley*. But after the whole drama among the fans, I think most agree that Lithuania managed to send a nice entry after all. It might not be a winner, but it’s definitely a nice, well-brought song. It builds up very nicely and the live backing vocals are a plus too. I’m not too fond of Paulina’s live vocals though and it gets a bit boring after a while too. 7/10.
Sara - Cute girl, cute and simple song, people can easily fall in love with her. Let me start off by saying that her back up singers are totally awesome, they make this song! Her voice is just not that good. The song bores me, but not as much as it used to. It’s really average, but for some reason I see her doing well? 4/10 Ukraine – Kristall – Evropa Juries - 26/30, 10 points Viewer vote – 5th, 6 points
Dara - Kristall sings a mix of English and Ukranian and unlike most fans, I don’t mind this at all. The song is still as catchy as it always was, and I love the addition of the backing chant. The main negative here is Kristall’s vocals but I’ve tried singing this song myself and it’s harder than it seems. the big “ooohhhh ohhh ohh” bit is the climax of this song definitely. Best Ukranian entry since Ilona and a nice mix of JESC-style music and modern! 9.5/10
Nicolas - If this were a year without juries, Ukraine would’ve probably won this edition. Unfortunately for Kristall juries have been back for a while now, and this is definitely not what they usually like. Everything about this song is okay (apart from the hideous clothes), but it lacks something special for me. But maybe it’s just me being weird, seeing as quite a lot of people have this as their favourite. 7,5/10.
Sara - Woohoo! This is a great dance song and I totally love it. Kristall has a great voice, but we will see if she can pull it off live. The song is soooo catchy! She can really get the audience involved because the chorus is easily sing-a-long-able! This is another potential winner in my eyes, but we will see what Europe thinks ;). 9/10
Macedonia – Dorijan – I Swear by this Tailcoat Juries - 10/30, 0 points Viewer vote – 4th, 7 points
Dara - After the mega-upbeat Ukraine comes the mega-old fashioned Macedonia. It has a certain charm to it, but it took 3 months and an English version for me to spot it. The backing dancer is not the charming girl Daniel Testa had for Malta in 2008, she is rather too intense for this song, and Dorijan lacks..stage presence. I am really looking forward to this act though, it might save the song and make it quite interesting. And judging by the pictures released of the Armenian stage, it should suit quite well considering the stage looks to be from the same era. Also, coolest title ever. 3/10
Nicolas - Macedonia must’ve thought: “Hey, every country is sending a girl, let’s send a boy, we’ll stand out!” Well done, Macedonia! But the thing is, in all their hurry to send a boy, they forgot that they have to send a song too. Even my synthesizer for children that my mum gave me in 1994 sounds more modern than those cheap trumpets they put in the song. I’d love to say that Dorijan saves the song with his performance, but he just can’t, he doesn’t have any charisma at all. I’ll be generous, to reward Macedonia for trying something ‘different’: 2/10.
Sara - I do not understand why so many people dislike this song! It’s growing on me day by day! Sure, it’s jazz and jazz really does well in JESC so it seems like the easy way out, but I seem to be a fan of the jazz songs. I really love the chorus, and Dorijan’s voice is simple yet really great. The only problem I have with it is the dancer; I don’t like her at all! 5/10
Dara - Rachel has the stage charm some of the others lack, and a show easily as polished and interesting as Eric Saade’s in the adult ESC. This is the fan favourite for a reason. Catchy, modern song. Rachel has excellent vocals and she hits the big notes with great effect. The props work well and you can’t help but sing along to this song. Hopefully the rest of Europe gets it. The one thing to change, get rid of that hideous giant bow she was wearing.. but it’s the Netherlands so they’ll probably just end up with something worse. I hope being followed by Belarus doesn’t kill her chances. 10/10
Nicolas - I’m not a fan of the Netherlands in JESC at all, but this year they managed to do it right: they’ve got a modern song, a very good singer who is extremely cute on stage, a strong act, without going over the top,… Rachel wins about 15 extra points just with that little laugh in the middle of the song; it must be the cutest moment of this edition. Sadly, I can’t see the Netherlands winning it again. 9,5/10
Sara - Another awesome, upbeat song from the Netherlands! She clearly was the best in the national final, and what an amazing live voice she has! I really hope Europe sees the potential in Rachel and this song. The chorus is again, catchy catchy catchy! If you ddn’t notice, I like catchy songs. :P If she keeps the act the same I see her doing pretty well unless Europe is dumb! One of my favorites! Go Netherlands, it’s your time to shine! ;) 10/10
Dara - Following the most catchy song of the year is the most boring song of the year. This is going to be seen as “touching” at JESC, the juries are going to love it and it’s guaranteed top 5. But I think it’s absolutely boring, the singers vocals aren’t great and such a typical ballad. This song doesn’t touch me at all but I can spot how effective it’s going to seem on JESC night. I do like the idea for the backings costumes. And at least the song has a climax unlike Russia and Latvia 2/10
Nicolas - Belarus is sending what probably is the classiest song/act of the year. Lidiya looks gorgeous on stage, expressive and tender, fragile but professional. It’s a strong ballad without being forgettable and the living statues next to her add to that too. Personally, I think Lidiya(‘s team) watched Mika Newton’s performance in ESC 2011 and will try to get a similar (or better) result. And if all goes well, I really think they’ll succeed in doing that. Because of being too cliché, I’ll only give it 9/10.
Sara - I liked this song when I first heard it, now I look back and say…what was I thinking?! This is awful. I’m ready to fall asleep the second it starts. Okay, fine, the chorus is okay, but seriously, totally boring! Her voice isn’t even that great, is it? But it’s Belarus. They will do well -.- 1/10
Sweden – Erik – Faller Juries - 22/30, 6 points Viewer vote – 8th, 3 points
Dara - here we have a well produced, modern song. We haven’t heard Erik sing live but I have strong doubts it will sound as good live. “Faller” is slightly catchy but I find it lacking something like Russia. 7/10
Nicolas - Sweden is finally changing strategy. No more girls with (semi-)ballads, but a contemporary song sung by a boy. And it’s quite catchy too. I just fear the song might be a bit too high-pitched for him, as he seems to struggle at times even in the studio version. And boy voices can change quite quickly at that age. This is one of the two songs (along with Latvia) of which we have no idea how it’ll look on stage, but let’s hope that Sweden will finally take the step and use dancers on stage again. If you really don’t want to accept that Russia or Belarus will win, this is your best hope I think. 8/10
Sara - Another pop song from Sweden, and they sent a boy?! Wow, surprising. I’m guessing they are trying to pull an Eric Saade with him? I really enjoy this song; it’s totally a song I would listen to on the radio or on my iPod or something. It’s very professional; we will see how he sounds live and how his act is. Good luck Sweden! 7/10
Dara - Candy Music, a group, I miss groups in JESC! A new costume for every day, and they seem to speak about 10 languages, Candy are the life of JESC week! This song is half catchy-half lacking, I can’t decide. I love the high-pitched Candy Music bits, and the big note Ana? does at the end. I’d say one of the weaker Georgian entries though.. but their other “weakest” won JESC so.. we’ll see. 6.5/10
Nicolas - Once again Georgia is sending an amazing song with perfect production. The CANDY girls look cute (I hope they’ll perform in the latest outfit, the pink one) and their voices are fantastic. Also, a song about chocolate, what could go wrong? But honestly, I don’t think this will be our winner this Saturday; it’s all a bit too retro and groups generally don’t do so well. I do hope I’m wrong though. By the way, this song has the best keychange I’ve heard in years! Also, could someone slip some Prozac in the drink of the girl on the far left? For some reason she always looks like she just can’t be bothered. Anyway, this song definitely deserves 10/10.
Sara - This song pretty much annoyed me after awhile. These girls are very talented, but the disco theme is not working with me. I really don’t want them to wear those awful outfits and wigs, please make them wear the pink ones! Haha. But setting the annoyingness aside, this song really suits the JESC kids theme! I really think little kids would love them, I mean, it’s about candy..what kid doesn’t like candy?! It’s just not my style. 5/10
Belgium – Femke – Een kusje meer Juries - 16/30, 1 point Viewer vote – 2nd, 10 points
Dara - “one more kiss”, is she not too young for this topic? Putting that aside, love the costumes, love the whole style of the performance. I just don’t love the song. It’s lacking, it’s meant to be catchy but it’s not, it’s saved only by Femke’s cuteness when saying een kusje meer. Constant listening of ketnet radio has made me like this a lot more than I did before however, and I can see her potentially winning. She was the best choice Belgium could have made results-wise but.. I keep wishing it had been Ymke with Viva la fete instead. 6/10
Nicolas - As a proud Belgian, it’s hard not to like our own songs. But I have to admit that Femke is very successful in making that possible. Both the cheesy lyrics about a first kiss and the repetitive music annoy me quite a lot. She’s a good performer though and I’m sure she’ll manage to enchant many young kids all over Europe with her cute look. I don’t think it will be enough to top Laura’s result in 2009 though. In any case, if it depends on the song, she could very well wait quite a while for her first actual kiss. 3/10. And I’m being quite kind.
Sara - Okay, so I know Femke is really popular and all but I don’t see it. She’s cute, sure, but the song? It’s okay alone and that is why she NEEDS an act to go along with it; the dancers, the outfits, the props and the whole shebang otherwise it’s not good. I definitely hear the 50s theme she’s getting to, poodle skirts, diners, etc…it’s a nice idea for JESC but if she gets any higher than 4th I think I will flip out and will not forgive her for beating Laura’s (2009) record, just kidding. :P 7/10
So the final junioreurosong.net vote is:
12 points to Netherlands 10 points to Ukraine 8 points to Russia 7 points to Belgium 6 points to Moldova 5 points to Sweden 4 points to Georgia 3 points to Armenia 2 points to Macedonia 1 point to Bulgaria Lithuania Belarus Latvia
With thanks to Marjolein for the banner, Annika for the graphics, Sara & Nicolas for the reviews!
The Netherlands, the triumph of 2011, the country where the best song most definitely won. Am I making my favourite too obvious? Allow me to continue and say Noah was robbed of a spot in the final. ;) So AVRO sorted the finalists into two semis:
Yassir - Beautiful 2nd Rachel - Ik ben een Teenager 1st Polle - Music in my heart 3rd Sera - Never give up 4th
Joel - Ik denk aan jou 1st Nikki, June & Merijn (JuNme) - Magie 4th Noah - Twitterqueen 3rd Lidewei - Dit is wat ik wil 2nd
Online voting gave Sera the wildcard, so she joined Rachel, Yassir, Joel & Lidewei in the final. In the final, Rachel got maximum points from the adult jury, kid jury and televoting so was the clear winner. Yassir came 2nd.
Check out Junior Sintfestival pages on AVRO -http://www.avro.nl/tv/avro_kids/tv/junior_songfestival/junior_sintfestival/ And buy the official JSF board game!
13-year old Rachel Traets was born on August, 16 1998 and lives in Wouw, a small village in the south-west of the Netherlands. During the national selection for the Junior Song Contest Rachel received the maximum amount of points from the jury and the audience at and became the winner with her song Teenager.
Teenager tells the story of the midway between childhood and adulthood. As a true teenager, Rachel prefers to have fun with her friends and doesn't want to spend too much time on her homework. She feels on top of the world and has the feeling that everything is possible and it is her time to shine.
When Rachel is not going to school, she loves to sing, act and especially dance.
Even the nerve damage in her left arm given to her by birth, doesn't limit her in her love for dancing and moving. As a special ambassador of the foundation for chronic illness and handicapped child , she believes that everybody should be treated equally and must realise their own dreams.
For Rachel was participating in the Dutch national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is a dream come true. This was her first step into the show business and she has changed from an anonymous girl of the south-west of the Netherlands into a very popular young artist. Her song is already a big hit and she has been invited in several Dutch television shows. A bit of help from 'presidents'
Her song was produced by the producers trio The Future Presidents.
Future Presidents is a songwriters/producers collective consisting of Willem Laseroms, Joachim Vermeulen Windsant and Maarten Hove.
Formed in 2007, they are responsible for several chart hits performed by some of the biggest artists in their home country a swell as having their own radio hits.
Besides working with Rachel on her song, they wrote and produced half of the new Ralf Mackenbach (winner of the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest) album.
Future Presidents has, over the years, achieved multiple gold and platinum success throughout Europe and they have produced official remixes for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Jordin Sparks, Chris Brown, T-Pain and many others.
Together with her dancers Dylan, Melle, Daniel and Roy Rachel will rock from her scaffolding and reach for the top in Yerevan while being supported by her most important fans, her parents and her sister!
13 year old Lidiya Zablotskaya with her two violinists Nastya Maliovanaya and Filip Salata, won the Belarus selection. Yet again, Belarus are sending a ballad. This one is rather more effective though, so will likely do top 5 in Yerevan. On stage Lidiya looks a bit older than 13, but her team plans to change her look for JESC. She came 4th in the 2010 national final of Belarus, with an upbeat song, very different.
The finalists were:
Dariya Atroshenko - A-a - 8 Alexandra Drozdova - Pesnya Krasnoy shapochki (Red riding hood's song) - 12 Anna Zaitseva - Moim drzuyam (to my friends) - 10 Valeriy Ziborov & Yana Fyodorova - Pesnya dlya dvoih (Song for two) - 8 Lidiya Zamblotskaya - Angely dobra (Angels of good) - 22 Egor Zheshko - Solnechniy ostrov (Fairytale island - 16 Alexey kazmun - Bud' soboy (Be yourself) - 14 Mariya novik - Solnechnaya pesenka (Sunny song) - 16 Veronika Sokolovskaya - Karnaval (Carnival) - 3 Diana Tsekhanovich - Ya risuyu (I'm painting) - 7
So Lidia was the clear winner. When asked the question "what is your song about" she answered: "In our world there are a lot of tragedies. People are dying in earthquakes. And a lot of mistakes we made ourselves. The tragedy touched our country in spring when in Minsk's subway dozens of people suffered because of the explosion. We ask angels to stay with each of us, to protect our country and our world. This song is not about the heavenly angels, but about people who do good things. I think great power of goodness can animate even inanimate. Let the angel of goodness live in each of us!".
Below are questionnaires the finalists filled out:
Atroshenko Dasha
When and where were you born? September 17, 2000, Molodechno Where do you live? Molodechno district, etc. Nosilovo Which team do you do? Sample pop studio "Spyavaem Razam" PG "Cultural Palace" Molodechno In any competition involved? Open Competition for Young Performers of Popular Music "Maladzіchok" What is your song? "Ah!" What is your favorite singer? Niusha Mack The most striking impression of the last time? Performance at the festival in Anapa The act, which you're proud of? Feeding the puppies, which I found with friends at the lake. Them, I had seven, all of them I found a host of friends.
Drozdov Alexandra
When and where were you born? March 29, 1999, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? Secondary school № 101, 7 "A" class Which team do you do? Sample studio pop vocal Forte MGDDiM In any competition involved? "Golden Voices", "New Names", ProffiArt, Open Competition for Young Performers of Popular Music "Maladzichok", "Slavic mosaic", "Hello, world!" What is your song? "Song of the Little Red Riding Hood" What is your favorite singer? Pink The most striking impression of the last time? Reaching the final of the national junior contest "Song for Eurovision" The act, which you're proud of? I took care of stray dogs and take care of her Zheshko Yegor
When and where were you born? December 24, 1999, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? High school № 8, 6, "B" class Which team do you do? Production Centre "Golden Voices" at the art-group "Belarusians" In any competition involved? International Children's Contest "Trixie" (Bulgaria, 2011), "Night at the Museum" What is your song? "Sunny Island" What is your favorite singer? Ricky Martin, Vitas The most striking impression of the last time? Victory at the International Competition "Trixie" The act, which you're proud of? Anyway, I decided to study singing Zablocki Lida
When and where were you born? January 15, 1998., Mogilev Where do you live? Mogilev In what school and what grade school? Mogilev city high school Number 1, 8, "B" class Which team do you do? Vocal children pop studio "Inspiration" In any competition involved? International Festival "Zyamlya pad belymі krylamі" International Festival "Golden Bee" Open Competition for Young Performers of Popular Music "Maladzichok 'national junior contest" Song for Eurovision-2010 " What is your song? "The angels of goodness" What is your favorite singer? Lara Fabian, Ani Lorak, Celine Dion The most striking impression of the last time? Impressions bitter: an earthquake in Japan, which has cost an enormous number of lives, and in the Minsk subway attack The act, which you're proud of? Even hard to answer right away ... I help my mother with a younger brother and sister, do music and have time to study well
Anna Zaitseva
When and where were you born? October 5, 2000, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? Gymnasium № 31, Grade 5 Which team do you do? DVR "Lighthouse" studio "Neskuchniy age" In any competition involved? International Children Music Contest "Vitebsk" ("Slavic Bazaar"), qualifying round of the contest "New Wave" competition of the CIS and Baltic States "Movement" What is your song? "My friends" What is your favorite singer? Ani Lorak, Valerie, Tina Karol, Demy Lovato The most striking impression of the last time? Holidays at summer camp. I found new friends there The act, which you're proud of? I sing so much that taught to sing a pet
Ziborov Valera and Fyodorov Yan
When and where were you born? April 10, 1999, Vitebsk Where do you live? Vitebsk In what school and what grade school? Gymnasium them. Pushkin, 7 "B" class Which team do you do? Exemplary vocal group "Lada" In any competition involved? International Festivals "Zyamlya pad belymі krylamі", "Golden Bee", "Pearl Carolina" What is your song? "Song for Two" What is your favorite singer? Viktor Tsoi The most striking impression of the last time? Birth of younger brother The act, which you're proud of? When they reach their goal
When and where were you born? June 2, 1999, Vitebsk Where do you live? Vitebsk In what school and what grade school? School № 23, 7 "B" class Which team do you do? Vocal group "Caramel" In any competition involved? Speeches at the municipal, district and regional events What is your song? "Song for Two" What is your favorite singer? They are many The most striking impression of the last time? There are currently participating in the finals of the contest "Song for" Eurovision " The act, which you're proud of? When they reach their goal Kuzmin Alexey
When and where were you born? May 11, 1998, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? Secondary school № 136, 8 "D" grade Which team do you do? Theatrical pop-School "Talent Group" In any competition involved? "Sounds of schools," "Charming Couple," "play, dance and sing our grandchildren," "I Sing" (ONT) What is your song? "Be yourself!" What is your favorite singer? Whitney Houston, T. Sharp The most striking impression of the last time? The contest, "I sing", a trip to Paris ("Disneyland") The act, which you're proud of? It came out a bird with a broken wing Mary Novik
When and where were you born? August 2, 2001, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? Gymnasium № 7, Grade 5 Which team do you do? National Center for Musical Arts. VG Mulyavin In any competition involved? The contest "Window on Europe - 2007", "Orpheus in Italy - 2008", International Children Music Contest "Vitebsk-2009" ("Slavic Bazaar"), "Zyamlya pad belymі krylamі" What is your song? "Sun song" What is your favorite singer? Veatles, ABBA The most striking impression of the last time? I saw a live moray on a coral reef The act, which you're proud of? Saw a moray and was not afraid Veronica Sokolovskaya
When and where were you born? June 19, 1999, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? High school № 10, 7 'A' class Which team do you do? Production Centre "Golden Voices" at the art-group "Belarusians" In any competition involved? International competition "As the stars light up" and "Rainbow over the Vitebsk", the city contests What is your song? "Carnival" What is your favorite singer? Selena Gomez The most striking impression of the last time? Trips to Poland The act, which you're proud of? I am proud to be devoted her life to music
Tsekhanovich Diana
When and where were you born? November 25, 2000, Minsk Where do you live? Minsk In what school and what grade school? High school № 174, 5 "B" class Which team do you do? Pop studio "Gloria" In any competition involved? "Sounds of schools", "People's Artist," a patriotic song festival "New Wave - 2011" What is your song? "I paint" What is your favorite singer? Christina Aguilera The most striking impression of the last time? Presentations on the "New Wave Junior" and in the qualifying round of the national junior contest "Song for" Eurovision " The act, which you're proud of? Help and support my mother in difficult times
Dorijan Dlaka, and his dancer Deyana Poposka won the Macedonian national final. There were only 5 finalists -
Ivana Simoska - Vo srcevo - 10(379)+7=17 Gjorgji Gjorgjiev - Igraj - 5(1)+5=10 Teodora Nastoska - Srekja - 7(134)+8=15 Kjara Golja - Novo chuvstvo - 6(26)+6=12 Dorijan Dlaka - Zhimi ovoj frak - 8(201)+10=18
Ivana won the televote and Dorijan won the jury vote. However, the show was moved to a secondary channel at the last minute, so many people were unaware it was airing, and not many votes were cast. Dorijan was the winner by 1 point with his song "I Swear by this Tailcoat". He's released an English version of the song:
Dorijan is 14 years old and has lots of experience in JESC. In 2008 he came 2nd in the national selection behind Bobi Andonov and in 2010 he was a backing dancer in Minsk for Anja Veterova. He has stated the act will change a lot from the NF in Yerevan, but he will keep just the one dancer, Deyana.
Jury: Jonas Vilimas, Asta Einikytė, Eglė Nepaitė, Donatas Montvydas, Artūras Novikas, Edmundas Seilius and Kristina Zmailaitė . Egle and Bartas performed during the show.
Milita won the televoting, and came 2nd behind Paulina in the jury vote. However Lithuania held a "super final", which was decided 100% by a jury. They chose Paulina because they found her more natural and childish, admired her live backing vocals (by group UPS) and they considered Milita's song overproduced. So the fan favourite of the year didn't win. Paulina, 10 years old from Palanga, has a sweet song, with a nice videoclip however, which can be seen below:
Sweden has finally aired the 8 songs from their behind-the-scenes preselection, the songs were:
- Oliver - Sommarens Aventyr - Julie - Lat Drommarna Finnas - Charlie - Jupiter Till Jorden - Rebecca Jansson - Du Kommer Angra Dig - Wiktoria - Jag Behover Dig - Erik Rapp - Faller - Isa - Nara Dig - Omar Rudberg - Inget Val
Omar was the previous predicted winner, after his cover of Eric Saade's "Popular" showed us what a mini-Eric he is. Rebecca had previously participated in Lilla Melodifestivalen 2009 so is quite well known with many JESC fans that also followed MGP Nordic. Neither of these two made it to the final however, Oliver, Wiktoria, Erik and Isa made the final, where they did a public performance, with the jury choosing the winner (which wasn't announced publicly until later)
The winner was announced to be Erik, with Faller. Erik is 15 from Leksand, so will be one of the oldest competitors in Yerevan. The older entrants do not usually do as well, but Ralf was also not so young looking, so can Erik repeat his success? With a slick act, perhaps, the song is quite modern. The producer of "Faller", Johan Jamtberg, also worked with the Sanden sisters, Molly, Frida & Mimmi, and with Bon-bon from Bulgaria who were in JESC 2007. As backing singers/dancers, Erik will take to Yerevan Max Matulessy Gullstrom, Julia Walensteen, Gustaf Groning, Ola Sjoberg and Agnes Berg.
For the Swedish readers, SVT have dedicated a page to the JESC here
Bulgaria joined JESC again for 2011, which was great news! They put a lot of effort into their national final, they had a website devoted to it with biographies and photos of all the kids (http://junioreurovision.bnt.bg/), released studio version videos of all the songs, and they had a really nice stage with a fountain on it. Ivan Ivanov was the winner with "Superhero", which was what most people predicted. The Singing Kangaroos came 2nd (they also placed in 2007 and 2008) and Dega came 3rd.
The list of finalists was:
1. Sto stari neshta -- Peeshtite kengura (The Singing Kangaroos!)
Vocal group "Singing kangaroos" - "100 old things" Music: Vocal group "Singing kangaroos" text: vocal group "Singing kangaroos" Arrangement: Vocal group "Singing kangaroos"
Monika Petrova, Asya Andonova Christ and Christian are part of the composition of the vocal group "Singing kangaroos." They go to a private school dedicated to German and are part of their school ensemble the singing kangaroos.
Monica Petrova is 10 years. Libra. Defined as a smart, artistic, and charming. There are recorded in nine separate studio and many choral songs. Among her collection of awards stand first prize of the sixth National Festival for young performers of Bulgarian patriotic song "Patriotism" in Panagyurishte, second place at Sofia International Festival of children and youth song "Million Miracles." Won a prize for participation in International Children's Festival of Song in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Hertsegovina.Monika piano. Manifestation in "Goodnight Children" of the Bulgarian National Television and concerts in Sofia. Her favorite subjects in school are math and English. Read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Collecting paperweights. Interested in sports like tennis and pluvane.Ima dog Barkley. Dream to get acquainted with Rihanna and Shakira, and to conquer Hollywood.
Andonova Asya is 11 years. Zodiac Strelets.Opisva as ambitious and beautiful. Her parents are also involved in music. There are many awards, but most proud of the first and second prize for two consecutive years, the International Children's Art Festival "leather shoes" in Berkovitsa.Lyubimite her hits from the repertoire of Michael Jackson and Riana.Obicha to sports. There is a collection of 300 napkins and stikeri.Devizat it is "always first!"
Kristian Hristov on 11 years. Zodiac "Scorpio". He prefers classical and pop music. Easily perform O Sole mio "and" La Donna e Mobile. " His musical idols are Luciano Pavarotti, Mike Jackson, Elvis Presley. We are pleased to read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and watching "Star Wars". He loves to play sports. For him, one of the most interesting subjects in school physical education. Four years practicing karate, a green belt. And care of football. His great passion and dancing. Participate in fashion shows and television commercials. It has a rich collection of video games.
Daniela Ilieva is 11 years old from Sofia. Four years is a professional vocal artistry in school pop and jazz singers "D Stars". Her favorite style is jazz, but likes pop music. The repertoire has over 40 jazz standards. Works with some of the - the big names of Bulgarian jazz scene: Wreaths Blagoev, Dimitar Shanov, Theodore Petkov, Alexander Kumanovo. He has participated in radio and television broadcasts, concerts and special events. She has broadcast in the Bulgarian National Television - TV musical "Christmas street";
"Cool," "Show Channel". Actively involved in charity campaigns. Soloist in the project "Youth in Jazz" and "Jazz for Children" by Cassettes Blagoev quartet. Proud of their awards - third prize at the National Competition for young singers of popular Bulgarian song "Seasons" - Bourgas 2009, Second Prize at the International Festival of Arts "Joy to the Coast", 2009 Bourgas,. special award for vocal Second International Festival of Children's Creativity "Sochi Star" - Russia 2009.
In the long list of favorite performers come names Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, George Benson and Hilda Kazasyan. At school, loves math classes, "Man and Nature." There are two dogs and Ray Barry, who bear the names of world stars Barry White and Ray Charles. Perhaps if there was another, would be called Aretha because he hopes to get on stage with Aretha Franklin in particular. Dream still has a villa in the mountains with many animals, but not necessarily talking parrot and a few monkeys. Nature and brings joy, so I recreated in paintings. But the paint with ease and cartoons. Likes to read about "Pippi Longstocking", "Little Nicholas" and "cuff and velvet Poluobuvka beard." Wrote poems and essays. With pleasure watching comedies such as "Cheaper by the Dozen" and musicals including "Annie" and "Cabaret." Travelling is Egypt, France, Italy and Russia, but her favorite place remains Disneyland. In the endless list of sports, dealt with are swimming, tennis, Baseball, rafting, and even football. Powered by like skiing, inline skates, skating and surfing. Her motto is: "I will do it and not give up!"
3. Da dostignem vurha -- Shareno gerdanche (Children's Folk Ensemble)
"Colorful necklace"
Music: Vocal group "Singing kangaroos" text: vocal group "Singing kangaroos" Arrangement: Vocal group "Singing kangaroos"
Janica Stamenova is the town of Targovishte. Her mother is a singer Svetla Stamenova in professional folklore ensemble "Misia" and led the choir of the folk ensemble "colorful necklace." The first manifestation of self-Janica is IV-th National Competition for young singers of popular song "Magic Track" in Targoviste, where he won first prize. Since then not stop to do with music. Singing popular songs, and while I do with folklore. Participates in the past eight years the Ensemble "streaky necklace." Janica was only 12 years old, but already has won over 30 awards. Among them are: First of V - th Jubilee International Competition "Smiles of the sea" in Balchik and the National Competition for young singers of folk music "Dinyo Marinov" - Varna. Awarded for the best complex presentation of the Fifth International Competition for young singers of popular song "North Yantra" - Veliko Tarnovo The Tenth National Festival of Bulgarian Folklore in Koprivshtitsa grabs first prize in the fund and record the BNR Go to piano lessons and solfeggio. Looks forward to classes in the School of Fine Arts. Her favorite singers Lili Ivanova and Stoyan Radev. Easily folk dance, modern dance and classical. But in his spare time at - loves to play with friends. Collects and napkins read "Tales of the Brothers Grimm." There are dog Charlie. I like the scent of roses, carnations and violets. Her motto is: "I will succeed."
Dreams of all children are happy and among them there is no hunger.
4. Moga -- Rustam Gubkin Mateiski
"I" - Rustam Gubkin-Mateyski
Music: Rustam Gubkin-Mateyski Text: Rustam Gubkin-Mateyski Arrangement: Rustam Gubkin-Mateyski Gubkin Mateyski-Rustam is 13 years old. Born in Plovdiv, but lives in Varna. Leo. On three deals with music. He began playing the violin when Violeta Stoyanova and participated in choir "singing kittens." For 4 years, first appeared in public. His studies in violin continues with Antoaneta Ilieva in the city. Rustam is concert master of the ensemble "Violin" at the National School of Arts "Good Hristov" in Varna. He has performed on stage at the Varna Children's Opera, with artistic director Gancho Ganchev and in the vocal group "Sea Stars" in the Municipal Children's Complex - Varna. He was in the studio "Yes" led DONO Tsvetkov. This year he was soloist in the choir "Happy crickets" with artistic director Radoslava Dimova. Have won seats in the national and international competitions. The latter of which won this year - first prize at the National Contest "Sweet Lark" - Burgas and the International Festival "The Tale of you," Varna. He was awarded the second level of International competition "Small Stars" in Golden Sands Rustam's father is of Russian origin.
His mother and sister in the vocal part in the school theater "Cricket" Rustam is interested in classical music, pop, rock and jazz. He sings almost all the songs from the repertoire of Vasil Naidenov and Orlin Goranov. He prefers to perform works by Paganini and Tchaikovsky. Proud with their two violins, but longs to touch the magic of the great violinist Paganini. Even playing it together with the Vienna filfharmoniya. Besides music he is involved with sports and dance club in the "Fiesta" with coach Michael Chakarov. In the little time that it remains not fail to enjoy the game of Harrison Ford in his beloved series, "Indiana Jones". His motto is: "I Can"
5. Be my friend -- New Voices
"Be my friend" - Christiana Assen Georgiev and Nikolay
Music: Christina Assen Georgiev and Nikolay Text: Christina Assen Georgiev and Nikolay Arrangement: Vocal group "NEW VOICES"
Music and Lyrics - Christina Assen Georgiev and Nikolay Arrangement - Hristova Raya
Christiana Assen Georgiev and Nikolay are of Targovishte Six years involved as individual performers and school musical duet in "New voices" They have made recordings for the Bulgarian National Radio. Concerts with Big Band Plovdiv; Nikolay Tanev duo Christiana Assen and was awarded first prize at the International Competition for Bulgarian and popular song "Northern Lights" Ruse / 2010th /; Annual Music Awards "Seasons" - Bourgas / 2009th /; National Competition for fun Song-Plovdiv / 2010th /
Christiana is the Zodiac sign Aries Assen. Her friends described as ambitious, stubborn, artistic, and charming. Petoklasnichkata taught in a class with advanced study of music. But then the songs most interested in history. For the 2008 first prize gets a parade of children's song in Targoviste. Won first place at the International Competition for Bulgarian and popular song "Northern Lights" in Ruse / 2009th / Her grandfather Methods Mirchev singing songs and playing drums, flute and bagpipes. Among the songs they listen gladly fall "Take A Bow" for Leona Lewis and "Naturally" Selena Gomez Her favorite book is "Pippi Longstocking". In his spare time helping Christiana his mother in raising a six year old sister. Christiana has several dreams: to see the singer's cache and yeah duet with the Count. To conquer the world and gave concerts in Barcelona and La Scala.
Nikolai Georgiev won three consecutive years of the first parade of the children's song in Targoviste. He was awarded with Grand Prix at the International Festival of artistic "Friends of Bulgaria", Albena / 2008 The forth misses classes in English. Playing the piano. He loves to play basketball with friends and going fishing with his father. We are pleased to reread the series about the adventures of Arthur. His idols are - Georgi Hristov, Bogdan Tomov and Michael Buble.
Preferred music group "Metallica" and "Queen." His favorite animal is the king of animals - the lion. As a typical representative of Aquarius loves all his life to walk on water, and notes. His motto is: "With perseverance to success!"
Formation "The Charming Smiles" or "charming smile" Tsvetelina Gadzhelova Nadezhda Pavlova Petya Bogoeva Eliana Captain Elizabeth Danusheva Alexandra Georgieva
They are the pride of the town of Sandanski. Formation "charming smile" was created 3 years ago to the vocal group "Chime" which has existed since 1983. What unites them is the love of Polyphony, dancing and merriment. I like all kinds of music - from pop to classical ... Participate in various music competitions at home and abroad. Always return with many awards and admirers. Took the first places in competitions "Seasons" in Burgas, "Rising Stars" in Petrich, "From the Spring" - Dimitrovgrad. As well as concerts in major cities of the country and in Greece and Macedonia. They are convinced that one day I will conquer the music scene in Hollywood and Miami. Their fans will reach overseas. Among their favorite songs are golden Bulgarian pop hits - "For thee I" of Lili Ivanova, "Hello, how are you my friend" of the Family tonic "Far's song" Margarita Hranova. Talents of the ensemble "charming smile" sing good and friendship. Maintain the maxim: "He who sings thinks no evil." Love science, but mostly music classes. Their symbol is a smile. So in my free time not to miss the fun and party. But most like summer vacation.
Eliana Captain proud with their individual awards folk dance contests. Sports athletics.
Tsvetelina Gadzhelova loan prizes national championships in swimming. A second grade participate in the transfer of Television "Night Flight". The first race, which has ventured into the "golden apples" in Kyustendil. There she received the second prize.
The motto of the group "charming smile" is: "Music is our life" / "Music is our life!"
7. Zavistta -- Ivelin Trakiiski
"Envy" "- Ivelin Thracian
Music, lyrics and arrangement Ivelin Thracian
Ivelin Thracian was 11 years old and comes from Varna. Petoklasnikat is Aries. Four years, he started singing in a children's choir. After participating in the contest for children 6 and 5 covers the implementation, of course, that this is not the way to develop. Aware that as you sing songs of James Brown and Beyonce will never become like them. You must find your own style. So 6 years composing his first rock song titled "Find your own rhythm." He started with a completely new and original music only works their projects. Convinced that to do with your real music, not imitatorstvo is not necessary to complete the School of Music. In 2009, he received the prize for a young rock singer in the name of Tzvetan Vladovski i.V mark of respect to cover the contractor makes a new arrangement of "And a star" with the purchased rights. Currently Ivelin Thracian wrote his music or whatever says "work hard".
He has prepared 38 songs, waiting a suitable time for promotion. Unfortunately, only one shot video. Currently his team is working hard to produce a second. The style, which is like Ivelin melodic rock and pop. Listen to the music of Metallica, Iron Maiden, AC / DC, Jon Bon Jovi and a group of "Agate." Playing the piano, but never misses classes in information technology. Do not want to imitate anyone. Realizes that his star is not easy, but believes that having the support of their parents, will eventually become a phenomenon in Bulgarian music. Seeks his songs carry messages about human values. Hates jealousy and malice. Ivelin dream is to deliver an outdoor concert in Central Park. Has the ambition to improve the world record for a concert with the most viewers in the open. The top 10 favorite things mentioned in the books troika "Patilansko kingdom," "Lord of the Rings" by JRR Tolkien, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by JK Rowling and the film "Ice Age 3". Ivelin has another passion - the mineral collector and children's racing cars. Is collected and four folders atlases. Interested in weird places, mystical objects, paranormal phenomena, alien. There is a great desire to go on a journey in. .. Space and observe the Earth. Maybe it will travel and his brother, sister and two cats, which boasts.
8. Chuden sun -- Duga
"I was wondering Dream" - Mary Mavrova
Music: Mary Mavrova Text Mariana Mavrova Arrangement: Vocal Studio "Rainbow"
Miriam is Mavrova Velingrad. Cancer. Seven years of attending music school "Chime" in the city. And since last year and vocal studio "Rainbow" in Sofia. For the 2010th has seven appearances in competitions and prizes as well. Proud of first place in the National Festival for young singers of popular music "Color tuning fork" in Sliven. Again is the first Festival of Children's and youth popular song "Rising Stars" in Petrich. Received a bronze medal at the International Festival of young singers of popular music "Rainbow over Kleptuza" - Velingrad and special prize of open competition for children and adolescents work "with a song and love create good" in Plovdiv. Last year he participated in five competitions and won five first places. Two of them at the International Festival "Vesperemski games" in Hungary and the International TV Festival "Muszelki wigier" in Poland. Playing the piano. He attended schools in swimming and English. There is a rich collection of musical hits of Lili Ivanova, Maria Ilieva, gaff, Miro, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez Her favorite poet is Dora Gabe. A book that always reread, is "The Adventures of Lukcho." The most expensive gift you received for a birthday is an acoustic guitar. Collect stickers and postcards. Wants to visit New York to see the singer Demi Lovato.
Dreams of becoming a fashion designer and create a foundation for homeless animals. Her motto is: "Do whatever it takes to become whatever it takes!"
9. Supergeroy -- Ivan Ivanov
"Superhero" - Ivan Ivanov
Music: Ivan Ivanov Text: Ivan Ivanov Arrangement: Ivan Ivanov Little Jon Bon Jovi called Ivan Ivanov of Gorna Oryahovitsa. Involved in music from six years in vocal composition "Patilanci" at the School of Arts at the Community Center "Progress 1869". A year later began a career as an individual artist. Petoklasnikat is a fan of the group "Scorpions" and "Queen." Gain experience for the band as a soloist in the vocal group "New Music". In recent years, John achieved such success for each of its peer can dream. There are over 30 diplomas, medals, statuettes and diplomas of participation in competitions. Most of them have international recognition. Our boy won first place at the International Festival "Ghiocelul de argint" in Romania / 2009 /. Sole representative of Bulgaria in the finals of a European pop contest "Pearl Berlin" in Germany and returned with a second prize. First is the International Festival of Arts "River Notes" in the city Tutrakan in 2010. Ivan receives a certificate of distinction from the "Dimitar Berbatov" as a finalist for the Grand Prize in the Arts District for the 2009th. Petkolasnikat is part of the protection of the gifted children of the Ministry of Education and Science in 2010 - so in February last year a joint appearance with the big band at Hall 1 of the BNR. Participate in the closure of the 19th International Festival of Arts "Slavonic Bazaar", Belarus. He shone in a duet with Russian star Vladimir Presnyakov. So Ivan remains in history as the only Bulgarian participant performances at the gala concert of "Slavonic Bazaar." Talent is proud to reveal that it is an excellent school. Do not miss classes in English, mathematics, and of course ... music. In his spare time practicing football and teaches hip-hop dance. Although Aries, his favorite animal is a lion. Entrained in computer games. Robot collects and transforms them into different shapes. We read about "Carlson, who lives on the roof" and series "Pirates of the Caribbean". Prefers movies starring Nicholas Cage. His musical idols are Adam Lambert, Bon Jovi, Vasil Naidenov, Count, groups, "Scorpions" and "Queen." His favorite songs are The Black Sheep "and" tree "of Agate," Invisible "Columns" in the first cocks "Vasil Naydenov. Dreams of duet with Adam Lambert in Hollywood. Ivan Ivanov's motto is: "I'm a superhero!"
10. Sinya pesen -- Mroski pesuchinki
"Blue Song" - Vocal Group "Sea sand"
Music: Vocal group "Sea sand" Text: Vocal group "Sea sand" Arrangement: Vocal group "Sea sand"
Group was established in 2003 - the year of Milena Dobreva, who is also artistic director. "Sea sand" has released three solo albums and a wide repertoire in different styles. Behind a palette of awards, receiving over the years: the grand prize of the Third National Festival "Golden Source", First Prize at the International Festival of Arts "Morning Star" in Bansko, the third Grand Prix International Music - Art Contest - Sozopol. Are awarded at international festivals in Italy and Turkey. The soloists of the group won Grand Prix and I-st prize in the "Vstrecha druzey" in Moscow and first prize in international competition "Morozko"-Kazany. In February the 2008th group was invited by the International Atomic Energy Agency to the United Nations concert in Hofburgskiya palace.
Vesselina Bogdanova was 11 years, Leo. Playing the piano. Like Shakira, cache, Miro and the song "stubborn" Polly Genova. Among her favorite things are the book "Double Lodhen" and her collection of napkins.
Ina was born on the eve Marholev Halloween. Proud with his father George Marholev rock group "Sunrise". Play tennis and read "Pippi Longstocking". The Bulgarian language is your favorite subject in school, but dreams of becoming a fashion designer.
Thirteen Davidkova Stella loves to paint nature. We are pleased to reread the book "Shiver" Maggie Stiyvotar. Dreams of becoming known as Britney Spears and Black Eyed Peas.
Christian Arabov sign is "Taurus". Comes from a musical family. His father Hristo Arabov is drummer "Selabreyshan." The ten-year football talent training and cycling. In his free time listening to the songs of Michael Jackson.
Boriana Dralcheva is Aquarius. He loves to paint and so fails art class. Dream to create unique outfits. Read "Pippi Longstocking".
Ivelina Morfova is Virgo. Playing the piano and expects an invitation to a duet by Selena Gomez. There are many excellent grades in English and Bulgarian. Her favorite literary character is Jan Bibian. Collecting napkins. She loves roses.
The top 10 were reduced from 21 1. Slavena Hristova Rodinova - Tijnejdzherski svjat (World of teenagers) 2. Slavena Hristova Rodinova and Aleksandar Aleksandrov Tanev - Az moga (I Can) 3. Adriana Antonova Antonova - Dobro (Good) 4. Darija Todorova Boeva - Scharkelite doletjaha (Storks flew) 5. Tsveta Marinova, Petja Dimova and Nikolaj Markov - Mechta (Dream) 6. Ivelin Trakijski - Zavistta (Envy) 7. Gergana Aleksandrova - Prosto duma (Just words) 8. Peeschite kengura (Monika Petrova, Asja Andonova, Kristijan Hristov, Adriana Dzhambazova, Velislava Slavova, Simona Damjanova) - Sto stari nescha (One hundred old things) 9. Rustam Gubkin-Matejski - Moga (Can) 10. Nikolaj Georgiev, Jana Ganchevska, Raja Hristova, Kristiana Asenova - Be my friend 11. CVG Zornitsa, Blagovesta Ivanova, Emilijan Georgiev, Lora Nestorova - Az iskam (I Want) 12. Adriana Mihajlova - A-B-V v zooparka (ABC in Zoo) 13. Irena Velcheva, Miriam Mavrova, Andrea Coneva, Petja Marinova, Valerija Laleva - Chuden san (Wonder dream) 14. Formation Yanbabiyantsy (Zornica Paneva, Nikol Koseva, Milica Semerdzhieva, Lilija Simeonova, Samanta Kalcheva, Ivan Petrov) - Rok mechta (Rock dream) 15. Daniela Ilieva - S magija (With magic) 16. Ivan Ivanov, Mihaela Marinova, Joana Marinova, Martin Spasov, Kristijan Lazarov, Dobromir Bonev - Supergeroj (Superhero) 17. New Voices - Debora Dimova, Melisa Hjuseinova, Raja Hristova, Janica Stamenova, Anastasija Filipova, Sonja Milanova - Da dostignem verha (Reach for the top) 18. Group „Chudnite kalinki” (Ralica Nejkova, Elena Nenkova, Adelina Veleva, Marija Bozhkova, Veronika Vidlishka, Anelija Mladenova) - Da poletja (To fly) 19. Group „Charovni usmivki” (Tsvetelina Gadzhelova, Nadezhda Pavlova, Petja Bogoeva, Eliana Kapitanska, Elisaveta Danusheva, Aleksandra Georgieva) - Parti pesen (Party Song) 20. Group „Charovni usmivki” - Vazhvala na bulgarskata narodna pesen (Praise to the Bulgarian folk song) 21. Group „Morski pesachinki” (Borjana Dralcheva, Kristijan Arabov, Ivelina Morfova, Stela Davidkova, Ina Marholeva, Veselina Bogdanova) - Sinja pesen (Blue song)
Lerika, aka 12 year old Valeria Engalycheva, was internally selected to compete for Moldova. The broadcaster hosted a national final with 4 kids, also with Diana Sturza and Cornelia Vozian. Some competitors from 2010 such as Lollipops chose not to compete as they found the selection process in 2010 to be rigged/unfair.
Lerika's song "No-No" was originally all in English but has been changed to comply with the 75% native language rule in JESC. Lerika is from a Russian orientated part of Moldova and speaks both Romanian and Russian. She has experience in Eastern competitions like New Wave. She has a very strong voice I think, that really helps make this an enjoyable entry and one that will be interesting to see how it is presented in Yerevan.
Amanda Bashmakova, the winner of the age 12-16 category of the show Balss Pavelnieks was approached by LTV and asked if she wanted to participate in JESC 2011. She agreed, and thus is the Latvian entrant. This is the same way Sarlote Lenmane was selected. Valeriya Chuvisova won the younger age group and was also a contender for JESC. Latvia was the last country to confirm participation.
Amanda is 14 years old girl from city Aluksne, Latvia and she will be the one representing Latvia in Yerevan, Armenia at the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. And she's got help from some of the best known Latvian songwriters.
Amanda likes to dance and travel together with her parents. When Amanda grows up she has decided to help animals and open her nature own reserve.
She's also had a lot of success at different festivals and contests from Russia to Moldova! A bit of help
Amanda also got a bit of help writing her song from Jānis Lūsēns and Guntars Račs. They both are well-known song musicians.
Lūsēns has experience a lot with different musical styles and roles. The latest being theatre. Shows with his input have been visited tens of thousands of times. The audience for Jānis Lūsēns musical stagings and operas adds up to 450 thousand people!
The poet and musician Guntars Račs started to write poetry and at the age of 16 his first poems were published in the local newspaper and regional publications.
Guntars Račs has been working closely with almost all of the well known Latvian composers as well as Latvian artists. At various times, songs with the lyrics of Guntars Račs have been represented in Eurovision Song Contest.
For several years in turn, the song lyrics of Guntars were the most played and performed on the well-known Latvian radio station Radio 2.
Russia – Katya – Romeo and Juliet
Latvia – Amanda – Moondog
Moldova – Lerika – No-no
Armenia – Dalita – Welcome to Armenia
Bulgaria – Ivan – Superhero
Lithuania – Paulina – Debesys
Ukraine – Kristall – Evropa
Macedonia – Dorijan – I Swear by this Tailcoat
The Netherlands – Rachel – Teenager
Belarus – Lidia – Angely Dobra
Sweden – Erik – Faller
Georgia – Candy Music – Candy
Belgium – Femke – Een kusje meer
Omar was the previous predicted winner, after his cover of Eric Saade's 
