The Wiwi Jury reveals their favourites in Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2021
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Melodi Grand Prix 2021. But which act should win the ticket and represent
Norway at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam? The
Wiwi Jury our in-house panel of music unprofessionals has listened to the competing songs and ranked their favourites. Read on to see what the jury thinks!
Deban
1. KEiiNO – “Monument”
Packed with jet fuel and a burning passion to slay, KEiiNO have reemerged with a solid concept, powerhouse vocals and an irresistible hook. By far their most memorable hit, and the strongest MGP entry in recent years, “Monument” has become a cultural phenomenon. KEiiNO understand Eurovision. Their tenacity and toil have earned much love from fans from all over Europe and Down Under. Now is the right time for this terrific trio to grab some jury points and place Norway back in the Eurovision top five.
On Saturday, ten songs will compete in the first semi-final of
Festival da Canção 2021 in Portugal. Only half of these will advance to the final, due to take place on March 6. But which of these should progress? The
Wiwi Jury our in-house panel of music unprofessionals has listened to the songs and ranked their top five. Find out who we think should move on.
Antranig
1. Karetus & Romeu Bairos – “Saudade”
There are a handful of songs worth listening to in this year’s edition of Festival da Canção but there’s only one song I’ve wanted to hear on repeat. “Saudade” has a tantalising hook and has a surprisingly enjoyable instrumental section after the chorus. The structure of the song leaves it open to a plethora of potential staging ideas, particularly to fill the instrumental sections. “Saudade” is definitely my choice for Portugal this year.
Pabandom iš Naujo! 2021′. But who should get the ticket to represent
Lithuania at Eurovision 2021? The
Wiwi Jury our in-house panel of music unprofessionals has listened to the finalists and ranked our favourites. Read on to see which songs we liked!
Lauren
1. Gebrasy – “Where’d You Wanna Go?”
Infuriated that Cosmic Bride and Sunday Afternoon failed to qualify from heat two, I managed to miss the gem that is Gebrasy’s “Where’d You Wanna Go?” until its semi-final performance. There, it was clear to me that the soulful mid-tempo track must win this national final. By winning the semi comfortably, it took a massive step there. The song has a consistent metaphor that beautifully wraps a heartbreaking story together. It reminds me a little bit of Aksel’s “Looking Back” in the sense that the car drive motif paints the plotline, and I’d dare say its in the same lyrical quality tier. Hopefully this stands a chance against The Mighty Roop.
France will decide its act for Rotterdam with the new national final
Eurovision France, c’est vous qui décidez!. Twelve acts will compete, but who should win? The
Wiwi Jury our in-house panel of music unprofessionals has ranked their top five favourite songs. Read on to see which entries the jury liked!
Jordi
1. Barbara Pravi – “Voilà”
This song touches as it speaks. Pravi’s exquisiteness and expressiveness merge in its greatest way to deliver a song that succeeds in gripping one’s attention since its very first beat. With a delicate yet beautiful melody, “Voilà” unfolds poetically and uninhibitedly, growing as it flows until crying in an explosion of emotions and swells. Many ballads always feature on Eurovision, but the one Pravi delivers in this selection has its authenticity and most special elements of all: the artist personality and the country essence. With so much minimalism, as only she features her voice and character, I cannot wait to see how
Tonight, Albania’s long-running song festival
Festivali i Këngës will kick off its 59th edition. As well as showcasing the best of Albania’s music stars, the contest will also select the act that Albania will send to Eurovision 2021.
While the FiK is a little different this year with the show held on an outdoor stage and performances prerecorded earlier in the week there is still plenty of top talent in the lineup. The Wiwi Jury our in-house panel of music unprofessionals has listened to all 26 competing entries and ranked our top five songs. Who does the jury think should head to Eurovision?