Cyprus: Minus One will release Alter Ego on 22 February

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Minus One, the 2016 Cypriot representatives will release their Eurovision entry Alter Ego on 22 February.

Minus One, the all male Cypriot band was selected via internal selection by Cypriot broadcaster CyBC.

The 2016 Cypriot entry has been produced by Minus One in collaboration with Thomas G:son. Thomas has an extraordinary Eurovision repertoire behind having composed and produced many Eurovision entries including the 2012 Swedish winning entry Euphoria.

Minus One shot to fame earlier this year when they competed in the 2015 Cypriot Eurovision national selection. They competed in the 2015 Cypriot national final with their entry Shine. The boys have gained much name, fame and recognition in their homeland thanks to their participation in Eurovision Project 2015.

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled to be held on 10, 12 and 14 May at the Globen Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Cyprus debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with Island and is yet to win the event. The country achieved its best placing in the contest in 1981 with Anna Vissi, in 1997 with Hara and Andreas and in 2004 with Lisa Andreas when it came 5th in the competition.

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