A total of 83 entries have been submitted to TRM, although as of today 29 songs are available to listen to on the national broadcaster's website. In a week, TRM will announce the 24 finalists. Yesterday was the deadline to submit songs for the Moldovan national selection. Many big names already submitted songs while others are missing.
Unlike in previous editions of the competition, some big names in the Moldovan music industry are missing, such as Dan Balan, Natalia Barbu, Natalia Gordienko, Nelly Ciobanu, Zdob si Zdub, Arsenium and many others. Several names are already known from past editions such as Olia Tira, Leylla, and Catalina Rusu. There are also several newcomers, like Dyma.
Many artists submitted their song yesterday and this is the reason why they are not yet on TRM's official site. The total number of submissions is 83, but as of today, the Moldovan television has published 29 songs. The announcement of the 24 finalists is expected to take place in a week.
Last year, Moldova participated in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Hora din Moldova, performed by Nelly Ciobanu, which ended up 14th in the final in Moscow.
UPDATE. More Moldovan songs are being published on TRM's website. Check them out here .
