Eurovision entry composer speaks against Serbia

oikotimes.com reports:

The late events in Spain are overpassing borders, and all drama is little compared to reality.As you have probably recently read we have witnessed how Spanish journalists and TV personas are attacking the festival in its most direct ways. First by choosing an entrant which is far from what music means, and lately by accusing Massiel of winning 1968 contest because of Franco's cheating.

The latest events are by no means much more aggressive; thus Spanish TV presenter, Andreu Buenafuente (creator of this year's entrant Rodolfo Chikilicuatre), in his late night show makes fun of the situation Serbia (no need to remind: this year's host) has had to undertake the past decade[....]

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D'NASH prepare Christmas and New Year's show!

esctoday.com reports:

December will be a busy month for the boys as they release their latest album and hence will start promoting it. Spanish fans and viewers will be treated to many appearances by the Spanish boyband during the Christmas and New Year's season both on national and regional Spanish television channels. Below you can find the schedule of the shows and channels D'NASH will be appearing in.

9th December - Mister and Miss Navarra Gala - Canal 9

12th December- La Banda - Canal Sur ( Sevilla)

13th December- Red Cross Gala - Tele Ideal ( Granada)

22nd December - Noche Sensacional - Canal 9- Tele Extramadura - TV Castilla La Mancha

24th December - Christmas Eve Special - Canal Sur

24th December- Christmas Eve Special - TV-7 Murcia

31st December- New Year's Special Gala - TVE 1

31st December- New Year Gala - TV-7 Murcia

D'NASH new album out on December 4th!

D'NASH , the Spanish boyband that represented Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest, will be releasing their latest album Todo Va A Cambiar on the 4th of December.

The new album will be featuriing the song Amanda which will be released as a single.

D'NASH will be presenting their latest single Amanda on the 3rd of November in a concert in Palma De Mallorca.

The boys shot to fame last February when they won the Spanish Eurovision heats of Mision Eurovision and got the chance to represent Spain with their song I Love You Mi Vida.

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Spain: No official JESC withdrawal!

esctoday.com reports:

Back on August 8th, esctoday.com reported that Spain would be withdrawing from the 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest after the new TVE Director, Javier Pons, claimed that the "Junior Eurovision promotes stereotypes we do not share". Today, esctoday.com has learned that there has been no official withdrawal lodged with the EBU.

esctoday.com has contacted the EBU and TVE to seek clarification on the situation. Today, we were told by Svante Stockselius that: "we have not yet received any official withdrawal from TVE Spain. We will of course talk to them, if they insist we might give the open space to someone else. Or run the show with 17 countries".

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Dulce Pontes in concert in Spain

esctoday.com reports:

The town of Jerez de la Frontera, situated in Andalusia (Southern Spain), is to host a concert in which Dulce Pontes will present her new album. The Portuguese representative in Eurovision 1991 will show her excellent vocal skills on August 23rd.

O Coração Tem Três Portas is the name of the brand new album of Dulce Pontes. The Portuguese artist returns to fado and traditional folklore in her latest CD, after having explored other musical genres in the meantime.

D'NASH to release new album by November!

esctoday.com reports:

D'NASH, the boyband that represented Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ' I Love You Mi Vida', are planning to release a new album in November.

Currently they are riding high on success touring the Spanish peninsula promoting their latest release Mision Eurovision- Capaz De Todo.

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TVE continues supporting Eurovision Song Contest

oikotimes.com reports:

After announcing that Spain will struck out at Junior Eurovision Song Contest, saying it “encourages stereotypes that we do not share”, TVE’s president, Luis Fernández, has announced that the broadcaster continues supporting the “adult” contest. In the announcement - a reply to the Spanish Deputy Macarena Montesinos - TVE guaranties that the country will not abandon an event which still draws in a global audience in excess of 3 million viewers across Spain and a share of 28%, according to last edition.

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TVE withdraws from Junior Eurovision!

oikotimes.com reports:

Spanish national broadcaster TVE has sensationally announced that it is withdrawing from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, making it the last of the 'Big 4' countries to cease participating in the show.

In a press release that is now all over the Spanish media, TVE's Director Jorgi Pons explained why the decision has been taking to withdraw: ''(Junior Eurovision) produces stereotypes that we don't share''. ''It spreads dangerous 'rays' '', he continued, ''that form stereotypes. TVE is now looking for other formats that spread different values''. The broadcaster has had good results in the contest, and said that the withdrawal was definitely nothing to do with these, but because of the format and ideals of the show.

TVE said they they'll be making their feelings known to the EBU in the search for other formats.

For the moment, they broadcaster also said that they won't be drawn into a debate about the Eurovision Song Contest itself, but finished by saying that they'll ''also be reflecting'' over their pariticpation in this event too.

Spain chose Eurovision dancers

Amagoya Benlloch and Abraham Martinez Fernandez will represent Spain in the first edition of the Eurovision Dance Contet on 1st September. The couple won the final of the national selection called Mira quien baila a Eurovision ahead of three other couples.

The results of the evening were as follows:

1. Amagoya & Abraham
2. Judit & Robert
3. Lorena & Pol
4. Masha & Nicolas

source:esctoday.com

D'Nash in Helsinki - VIDEO

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Spain Eurovision Dance Contest finalists anounnced

The last semifinal in Spain for the Eurovision Dance Contest took place last night during the show Mira quien baila a Eurovision. The final set for 9 July will include the following couples:

Amagoya & Abraham (by the jury)
Lorena & Pol (by the jury)
Judit & Robert (voted by the public)
Masha & Nicolas (voted by the public)

Dervish in Coruña, Spain

Dervish, the group that represented Ireland in Eurovision Song Contest this year, will perform live in Coruña, Spain.

According to eurovision-spain and the newspaper “La Voz de Galicia”, the Irish group is the special guests of "Festival de Ortigueira", next July 8, 10.00 pm.

This known festival is dedicated to Folk and ethnic groups from all over the world.

source:oikotimes.com

D'Nash rehearsal Eurovision 2007 - VIDEO #2

D'Nash rehearsal Eurovision 2007 - VIDEO #2




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Spain selected the Eurovision dancers

The Spanish selection for the very first Eurovision Dance Contest is already taking place. A few weeks ago, the show Mira quien Baila a Eurovision kicked of. The programme is similar to Strictly come dancing although only "unknown" people are taking part. The winning couple will go in London(United Kingdom), for the 1st ever Eurovision Dance Contest, on September 1st.

The date of the national final is set for July 9th. Here are the complete dates for the semifinals and the finals:

04 & 08.06.2007 - Semifinal 1
11 & 25.06.2007 - Semifinal 2
02 & 09.07.2007 - National Final

Although "unknown" people are the main contestants on the show, every week a celebrity joins them. Among these stars were also various former Eurovision Song Contest performers: Rosa (7th in 2002 with Europe's living a celebration), David Civera (6th in 2001 with Dile que la quiero) and Toñi Salazar (as part of Azucar Moreno in 1990, 5th with Bandido). Both Rosa and David Civera once won the show.

On Monday the second part of the 2nd Semifinal will take place.

Special guests will be: Emma Ozores, Lara Dibildos, Manolo Sarria and Julio Iglesias Jr.

Spain is one of the 16 participating countries in the Eurovision Dance Contest.





sources:esctoday.com;oikotimes.com

Spain - D'Nash rehearsal Eurovision 2007 - VIDEO

D'Nash rehearsal at Helsinki






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David Civera wouldn't risk entering Eurovision again

from oikotimes.com

Spain's representative from the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest, David Civera, has told newspaper 'La Vanguardia' that he wouldn't risk entering Eurovision again.

In a damning statement as part of his interview with the Spanish national paper the singer, who finished sixth in Copenhagen with "Dile que la quiero", said that now "In Europe there are more political interests than musical in Eurovision".

Asked how he now sees the show, the Spanish singer responded: "It's evolved a lot. Now it's more of a spectacle and much more is being done as a 'show' with the choreography to make it a spectacle over the song."

David also said that he believes that "singers are more worried about other things" instead of the song. Finally, he states his reasons for not entering again: "In Europe there are more political interests in Eurovision that musical ones, so I don't think I'd risk it".

Spain already selecting the Eurovision Dancers

A few weeks ago, the show Mira quien Baila a Eurovision kicked of. The programme is similar to Strictly come dancing although only "unknown" people are taking part. The winning couple will go London.

Preliminary stages have been running since April 30, 20 couples entered the show, hosted by Anne Igartiburu.
Guests of the shows were Emma Ozores, Oscar Ladoire, Maria Reyes, Alex Casademunt (April 30), Milene Domingues, David Civera (ESC 2001 representative, winner of 2nd edition of the show), Claudia Molina and Pedro Reyes (May 7), Carmen Sevilla, Miriam Diaz Aroca, David Meca and Felisuco (May 14), Manolo Sarria, Fernando Romay, Antonia Dell Atte and Estela Gimenez (May 21), Gema Ruiz, Jesus Alvarez, Victoria Vera and Michel Olivares (May 28).

The special selection among celebrity guests of the show will decide the fate of 10,000 Euros prize which will be donated to charity winner supports.

Members of jury: choreographer Poti, actress Tete Delgado, dance experts Joana Subirana and Albert Mota, ballet dancer Antonio Canales and humourist Mariano Mariano.
In each semi jury selects two couples, televoting selects two more and one leaves the project.


source:esckaz.com;esctoday.com

D'NASH invited to perform in Belgrade!

D'Nash have been invited to perform as guests of honour at Marija Serifovic's concert on the 8th of June in Belgrade.

The Spanish boys have gladly accepted the invitation to attend Marija Serifovic's concert scheduled to be held in Belgrade on the 8th of June.

D'Nash will be attending the Star 2 Awards ceremony on the 13th of June where they have received nominations in 2 categories: for best group and for best video for Donde Estas.

Javi, Basty, Ony and Mikel continue their tour in full swing. Last week they performed in Malaga at the Alhaurin De La Torre Fair.

June 13 Premios Star 2
June 14 Carrefour (Burgos)
June 16 Funsalida (Toledo)June 25 Castro Urdiales (Cantabria)
June 30 Motilla del palancar (Cuenca)
July 1 Siero (Asturias)July 27 Torrent (Valencia)
August 18 Torre De Cotillas (Murcia)
September 7 Fiestas de San Antolín (Palencia)
September 9 Corvera (Asturias)

source:Sergio Jiandani, esctoday.com