From now on, the daily esctoday.com newsflash will bring the latest short news about the Eurovision Song Contest and its contestants.

English version of Dutch entry

The English version of the Dutch entry for Düsseldorf is called Never alone. It is expected to premiere in the Coen & Sander show on radio 3FM. On 30th January, the song Je vecht nooit alleen was chosen for 3Js, who had previously been chosen internally to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Source: songfestival.web-log.nl

Albanian video to premiere on 12th March

The official preview video of the Albanian entryin 2011, Feel the passion, will premiere on 12th March. It will feature the yet unreleased English version of the song Kënga ime, performed by Aurela Gaçe.

Source: facebook.com/Aurela.Gace.Official

Eurovision video competition in Iceland

Icelandair Group organises a video competition in order to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest is supported by various former representatives of Iceland including Selma (1999, 2005) and Jónsi (2004). More information here.

Source: vimeo.com, many thanks to Páll Úlfarsson for the submission.

Josh Dubovie releases two albums

2010 UK representative Josh Dubovie has just released his album Carpe diem, which features cover versions of famous songs. An album of original songs is expected to follow soon.

Source: myspace.com/joshdubovie

Lyrics competition in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Broadcaster BHRT has invited anyone interested to submit French and German lyrics for Love in rewind, Dino Merlin's entry for Düsseldorf. The winners of the competition will receive tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011. Lyrics can be submitted to [email protected] until 15th March 2010. More information here.

Source: eurosong.bh, many thanks to Ajdin Mehic for the submission.

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