Saturday, July 21, 2007

ROMANIA:Mihai Traistariu at New Wave festival




Oikotimes.com in collaboration with Eurovision Cyprus site will cover the event exclusively for the web so stay tuned.

[UPD] The order of contestants' performance at New Wave



The final for the International Competition Of Young Singers of Popular Music the "
New Wave" will start in 3 days.


Mihai Traistariu (Eurovision 2006) is one of the finalists of the Sixth International contest of young singers of popular music "New Wave 2007"

Mihai who arrived at the contest from a Roumanian city of Constanta, has already won five Grand Prix at musical contests in Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Moldova and was the fourth at the "Eurovision - 2006" contest.

He enjoys playing chess and he dreams of being able to live forever. He likes freedom, but he doesn't like solitude.

The finalist of the "New Wave 2007" contest has already got 10 solo albums.

He would gladly act in a comedy, in a horror film or in a sci-fi movie. He did not come from a rich family and he is proud of having made an international career with his own efforts.
He likes the music of Rumanian composers.

The best place for spending a holiday for the artist is Los Angeles. The first kiss at the age of 17 was the funniest experience in his life. He has been playingthe piano since he was seven and he began singing at the age of 16.

He noticed his talent for music himself. He would sing a duet with C.Dion or with M.Bolton with great pleasure.

The artist is not an excellent cook, but the eastern salad that he makes is always very delicious. When he was a child, his friends called him "MISHA". If Mihai were a sponsor, he would invest money in the projects concerning research into span of life and the problem of treatment of oncological diseases.

If the singer had to work in a circus, he would have a success both as an illusionist and as a tamer. He has a good command of French and English. He made his first money performing on stage eight years ago.

He dreams of getting a cell phone number of M.Carey - the artist is inlove with this celebrity. He would be happy to get a small animal as a birthday present. As a child he used to dream of becoming famous. He won 100 euro in a lottery once.

Mihai is sure that it's better to celebrate New Year at home, but to his deep regret he has to make the audience happy performing on the festive night.

If he became a president, his first decree would be called "Smoking is banned". Mihai is fearless, there is nothing in life that could frighten him. He never leaves homewithout a medicine against loss of hair, the schedule of his next concerts, pyjamas, an excellent soap and a toothbrush.

He would gladly make a journey to the future. The singer's motto is "There is nothing impossible". From time to time he gets amazed at the interesting facts he can find about himself in Internet.

Moscow seemed magnificent to the contestant;Mihai is speculating: could it look like Mars?! The idea of becoming a number 1 singer inspires him to work. He is taking part in the "New Wave" contest in order to win.

From his new album "Love is" listen Mihai singing a song both in Chinese and Spanish language.

Mihai Traistariu - Ni kuai le ma




more on
NEW Wave Festival Latvia, Jurmala 25 - 30 July 2007


Sources:
New Wave 2007
TVR2/Plaja lui Maruta

Friday, July 20, 2007

Serebro 1rst rehearsal - VIDEO

Serebro rehearsal in Helsinki 2007

Switzerland launches 2008 campaign

Switzerland have become the second country to formally begin their search for their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Once again the Swiss selection is open to singers and bands of all nationalities, with the rule that they must have released a CD in the past, and be able to provide evidence of its placing in a national chart.

Interested artists should also send a photo, a DVD video clip, a list of live singing performances on television, and a guarantee to be in Belgrade during Eurovision week.
It seems very likely that the Swiss broadcasters will once again select their representative internally. Read more...

Lordi at Ozzfest



Saturday's Ozzfest at Hyundai Pavilion is likely to attract a big audience of metal fans who got free tickets over the Internet, but there will be fewer big name bands on stage.

The up-and-comers are ready to do whatever it takes to climb to the top of the metal heap. And none are more serious this year than Lordi.

The Finnish band has become hugely popular in Europe thanks to a bombastic stage show, elaborate monster makeup and, in no small part, an old-school metal that's accessible and hook-rich.

"We are not Satanists," said Amen, just a tinge of irritation in his voice. "People who do not understand horror movies, do not understand Kiss or Alice Cooper, won't understand us. What can I say about those kind of people? I don't even have words for them."

Read full article HERE

source and photo: The Press Enterprise

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Greece: press conference for Eurovision Dance Contest 2007

The Greek national broadcaster holds a press conference for the 2007 Eurovision Dance Contest which will take place in London (United Kingdom) on September 1st.
The press conference will take place on Tuesday July 24th at 11:00 CET. It is the first time ERT publically speaks on Eurovision Dance Contest after the news reached the web areas on the national participants who were selected in March.
read more HERE

Sarbel in Cyprus

Eurovision Cyprus reports:

The Greek Entrant in Eurovision 2007, Sarbel, will visit Cyprus in the upcoming days to give three concert's for the Cypriot Anti-drug Contact.

It's the first time for Sarbel to give concert's in Cyprus, origin place of his father.

Stay Tuned on ESCCY for more informations

New Wave - Final in 6 days

“COSMOS” - First prize winners of the “New Wave 2004 competition
"Dear participants and guests of the "New Wave"!Is there any other place where you could swim in the warm Baltic sea and at the same time watch the performances of the greatest pop music stars in a concert hall?
It may happen only here, in Jurmala at the "New Wave" contest. For this reason our vocal group "Cosmos" is delighted to greet you at home and we are happy that our participation in this musical festival has become traditional in the recent years.
The support of the audience helped us to win when we first performed here being contestants. We would like to experience it again and again. This year the organizers of the contest took care of the fascinating program wishing to make you enjoy it, while we, in our turn, took care of the nice weather, warm sea, smiling people, good beer and other things that could give pleasure to you.
We hope therefore that these days are unforgettable and filled with positive emotions.
Ever yours,Cosmos vocal group"
read more about New Wave Competition HERE
source: newwavestars.com