Israel 2019: Kobi Marimi

Photo: Ronen Akerman

This is "Home", the song that will represent Israel this year:

I like his voice a lot, but I think he deserved a better song.

Israel 2018: Netta

This is "TOY", the song that will represent Israel in Lisbon:

I wish I had recorded my reaction when I heard this song for the first time (The demo that leaked the day before the official release) cause my jaw fell to the floor just with the intro. This is such an exciting entry and Im so glad we will get to see Netta shining on stage doing what she knows to do best. I hope they find the perfect staging cause I really think this song deserves a top 5 result. GO NETTA! GO ISRAEL!

Eurovision 2017 - Semifinal 2: The Results

Here are my comments about the 2nd semifinal:

Lets start with a shout out to Jana Burčeska who is pregnant and got engaged last night!

10. Croatia: Jacques Houdek - My Friend

Im not a fan of this cheesefest but I gotta admit that they did a solid performance.

09. Israel: IMRI - I Feel Alive

What a lame choreo but he looks good so who cares, right? #ironic

08. Austria: Nathan Trent - Running On Air

He is so adorable and I think his performance was good.

07.The Netherlands: OG3NE - Lights and Shadows

They are such great singers, it's a shame the song and the performance are just okay.

06. Romania: Ilinca ft. Alex Florea - Yodel It!

I really dislike this entry but I get why some people like it and I am okay with that, would I like to see it in the top 5? Hell no! but I think that is where they are headed

05. Denmark: Anja - Where I Am

Nice performance!

04. Norway: JOWST - Grab The Moment

Not much to say here, I liked what they did on stage. (I hate the pre recorded sample though)

03. Bulgaria: Kristian Kostov - Beautiful Mess

He is a superstar and I wish he had a better song.

03. Belarus: Naviband - Story of My Life

I love them and Im so glad they qualified!

01. Hungary: Joci Pápai - Origo

Joci's stage presence really improved and I loved the atmosphere they created on stage.

Photos: Andres Putting

Israel 2017: Imri

Here is the song that is going to represent Israel this year: I feel alive by Imri

I was expecting something more "golden boy-ish" but this is kinda generic, still this is not a bad entry. It could do well with a fun performance. (He doesnt have Nadavs charisma though)

Israel 2016: Hovi Star

Photo: Ronen Akerman

Here is the song that is going to represent Israel this year: Made of stars by Hovi Star

I dont like the song and I dont know why but I can see it qualifying to the final.

CONGRATULATIONS SWEDEN!

And the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 is... SWEDEN! Congratulations to Mans and all his team! What an exciting voting, wasnt it? Im very happy with the results (THANK YOU JURIES) I have a love/hate relationship with the juries but I dont want them to go (And they already eliminated some of my favorites. ex: Igranka in 2013) I think we need them in the contest and I have to say that even if its unfair I like the ranking system (In the 2009-2012 voting system Albania would have been top 10! I mean really? I love Elhaida and the song but her performances in Eurovision were pretty bad and she didnt deserve a top 10). ORF production was a bit of a mess and Im glad its over! They did their best but they deserve a round of fake applause. A big standing ovation to all the artists cause this was a really good year!

Time to post my favorite performances:

GEORGIA

Stupid smoke!

AUSTRALIA

NORWAY

ISRAEL

ESTONIA

MY WINNERS:

BELGIUM

LATVIA

Im so proud of Aminata and Loïc! Both of them were the highlight of the contest this year and I cant wait to get more music from them! CONGRATULATIONS TO LATVIA & BELGIUM!

Photos: Thomas Hanses (EBU)

Andres Putting (EBU)

Elena Volotova (EBU)

Israel 2015: Nadav Guedj

Photo: Ronen Akerman

Time to go to Israel, here is their entry:

*Dancing* I like this a lot! (Guilty pleasure) This is a very fun entry and I hope they can do a powerful performance! Good luck Nadav!

Rehearsals 2014: Day 5

My favorite rehearsals from Day 5 were Greece, Switzerland and Malta. Here are some pictures from the press conferences:

Rehearsals 2014: Day 5 - Israel

Time for Israel! Here is the video:

Great singer! One word for the performance = FIERCE!

Rehearsals 2014: Day 2 - Israel

Here is the 30secs rehearsal video from Israel:

I kinda liked it, I love her voice and her energy but im going to wait for the 3min video!

Photos: Andres Putting (EBU)
Sander Hesterman (EBU)

Israel 2014: The Songs

Mei Finegold was selected internally to represent Israel this year and here are the 3 songs that she is going to sing in Kdam 2014:

Same heart

Nisheret iti

Be proud

Nice songs but i didnt love any of them! The song selection is going to be on March 5! Good luck Mei!

Israel 2014: Mei Finegold

IBA has announced that the singer that is going to represent Israel in Denmark is Mei Finegold!.

Here are some videos:


Wow, her voice is so beautiful, i really hope she can find a great song!

Good luck Mei! Good luck Israel!

Rehearsals 2013: Day 6 - Israel

She deserve a standing ovation!! Bravo Moran!!

Photos: Sander Hesterman (EBU)