Austrian candidates and songs presentation on 14 January

Austria

by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani January 9, 2013 7:01 pm 414 views

ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster has confirmed to esctoday.com that the 5 candidates competing at the 2013 Austrian national final will officially present their songs on Monday 14 January.

Yela, Natalia Kelly, The Bandaloop,Elija and Falco Luneau will be attending the press conference at the Saturn Tower, Donau City in Vienna next Monday. The 2013 Austrian national final is scheduled to take place in Vienna on 15 February.

The 5 acts that will fight for the golden ticket to Malmö:

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 Kelly has 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.

Austria debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and has won the event in 1966 with Udo Jurgen’s Merci, Chérie.

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