Tonight, the first heat of Unser Star für Oslo, the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest was held. Five contestants were chosen for the elimination rounds starting in two weeks.
The following five acts will meet again in the first elimination round on 16th February:
- Lena Meyer-Landrut
(song performed: My same by Adele) - Kerstin Freking
(song performed: My immortal by Evanescence) - Meri Voskanian
(song performed: Release me by Agnes) - Cyril Krueger
(song performed: Hotel California by Eagles) - Katrin Walter
(song performed: Nobody knows by Pink)
This was the first of two heats. Another five acts will be chosen next week to compete in the first elimination round on 16th February.
You can watch all performances on the official website here.
In 2009, Germany was represented by Alex Swings, Oscar Sings! with the song Miss kiss kiss bang. The duo finished 20th in the final with 35 points.