ORF reveals the 5 Austrian candidates

Austria

by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani December 11, 2012 11:47 am 377 views

ORF, the national Austrian broadcaster has announced the names of the 5 candidates that will compete at the 2013 Eurovision Austrian national final. Yela, Natália Kelly, The Bandaloop, Elijah and Falco Luneau are the lucky acts that will battle against each another in their quest to represent Austria at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The artists were officially presented today during a morning show aired on Austria’s biggest radio station Hitradio Ö3.
Last October, a special team led by Thomas Rabitsch were busy scouting the ideal candidates for ORF from the Austrian music scene. The most important criteria  has been  the artistic independence, a prominent voice of international stature and a desire to represent our country at the biggest music competition in the world. Yela, Natália Kelly, The Bandaloop, Elijah and Falco Luneau are the  five acts that  have been selected to compete at the 2013 Austrian national final. They come  from  different musical backgrounds and different musical genres. They represent and depict the variety, creativity and above all the high quality of the local music scene.
ORF TV Director Mag Kathrin Zechner :

We have set ourselves the goal to present sophisticated, internationally competitive and Austrian artists in the preliminary round, which need not fear comparison of the highest level. This country has produced great singers and songwriters and will continue to do so. For the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, a team led by Thomas Rabitsch along with ORF have  nominated  five different artists that demonstrate the variety and quality of contemporary musical creativity in Austria and of which we can be proud of.

ORF  TV  Head of Entetainment Edgar Böhm:

With the reduction to five acts and the active search for these talents, we wanted to put the essence of the song contest back in the center: Great talents with international stature and distinctive voices. My thanks to the scouting team around Thomas Rabitsch that this exciting talent has found for our preliminary decision. 


Yela – the Soul Surprise

 

The 31-year-old Daniela Bauer alias Yela was born in Vienna and lives in New York. The talented musician was awarded a scholarship at the prestigious “Berklee College of Music” in Boston, where she studied voice and music therapy. It was followed by numerous international performances – including the multiple Grammy nominee Musiq Soulchild. Yela is an all-rounder with a great voice who writes and composes her own songs.

Falco Luneau – the boundless Singer-Songwriter

 

The 28-year old singer is from Vorarlberg and currently lives in the Netherlands. Falco Luneau known in Austria as the candidate of the third “Star Mania” season. His biggest musical success  was in the Netherlands where he won a competition with his  first single, which stormed the charts. In collaboration with hit producer Tony Cornelissen (Cascada) his last single, “No One’s Fool”, reached the top and charted high at  Dutch radio stations.

The Bandaloop – the hip Electric Popper

 

Barca Baxant (34), Justin Case (32) and Mike Lightning (27) are The Bandaloop. They have been together since  2010, performing together and showcasing their  electro music. Their unique overall concept is marked by high artistic standards combined with avant-garde style and excellent stage presence.

Natália Kelly – the international R & B and pop voice

 

The 18-year-old student from Lower Austria, was born in the United States. Despite her youth Natália Kellyhas already experienced  competing in a musical show,  she competed in the musical talent show “Prima La Musica” where she came 3rd. Natália Kelly showcases her powerful and distinctive R & B voice.

Elijah– the self-made rocker

 

The 21-year-old all-rounder artist was born in Graz and lives in Vienna. Elijah was awarded  the 2009 Austrian Newcomer Award. In 2012 he released  his first album “Beautiful, but incomplete”. His single “Out of Use”, reached the rotation of Hit Radio Ö3. Elijah musical talent is showcased with a distinctive voice and self-composed songs.

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