He is the lucky one! Uku Suviste wins Eesti Laul 2021
He’s done it again! Uku Suviste has won Eesti Laul 2021 and will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam this May with The Lucky One. After a tough final competing among other big names in the Estonian music industry such as Koit Toome and Ivo Linna, Uku sung his way to victory one […]
Eesti Laul 2021 final running order revealed
Estonian broadcaster ERR have announced the running order for the Grand Final of Eesti Laul 2021, due to take place on March 6th. Twelve acts will battle it out for the ultimate prize – to represent Estonia at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam this May. Interval acts for the final have been kept […]
Hans Nayna is planning a change of staging for Eesti Laul 2021 final
Eesti Laul 2021 finalist Hans Nayna has revealed that he’ll be having a change of staging for the Grand Final on March 6th. After qualifying to the final from the first semi final last week, he has announced that he plans to completely rework his performance for the final. “In the semi-finals, I didn’t have […]
Saving it for a rainy day? Victor Crone releases new single ‘Rains’
Estonia’s Eurovision 2019 representative and Melodifestivalen veteran Victor Crone has released his first single of the year, Rains. It follows his last release of 2020 which was his festive revamp of one of his existing songs These Days. Rains is available now on all of your favourite streaming platforms, be sure to give it a listen! Spotify Apple Music […]
Last six finalist chosen for Eesti Laul 2021 final
The final six semi final qualifiers have been decided for the Eesti Laul 2021 Grand Final on March 6th. Twelve acts fought for the last six places in the final tonight, with the qualifiers being chosen by both jury and public vote. Daniel Levi and Curly Strings were the interval acts for tonight’s show, entertaining […]
ERR reveals all semi final interval acts for Eesti Laul 2021
Estonian broadcaster ERR have announced all semi final interval acts for Eesti Laul 2021, and have confirmed that stage construction is well underway in Tallinn for the competition. Semi final one will take place on February 18th and the interview acts will be Beebilõust, alongside former Eesti Laul contestant and winner Elina Born and rapper […]
First six finalists for Eesti Laul 2021 have been chosen!
After tonight’s first semi final for Eesti Laul 2021, six lucky contestants won their pass to the Grand Final on March 6th. Twelve artists competed in the first semi final in total, with six advancing to the final after being chosen by jury and televote. Beebilõust was the interval act for tonight’s show alongside Elina […]
ERR reveal additional details about Eesti Laul 2021
Estonian national broadcaster ERR have announced additional details in regard to COVID-19 restrictions impacting Eesti Laul 2021, including if a contestant falls ill. It has already been stated that there will be no live audience for either semi finals or the grand final for the Estonian Eurovision national final this year, and all contestants will […]
Eesti Laul 2021 – Who are the semi-finalists?
Tere Eurovoxxers! The popular Estonian national final, Eesti Laul, is creeping closer and closer, its now under a week away! The semi-finals are due to take place on February 18th and 20th, the Grand Final is scheduled to take place at the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn on March 6th, hosted by comedian Tõnis Niinemets and […]
Koit Toome talks about Eurovision 1998 and stage fright!
During an interview with Estonian radio station Raadio 2, singer Koit Toome revealed that representing Estonia at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest helped him to combat stage fright. Speaking about his first performance at Pärnu Embankment, he explained: “I remember that after my first performance at the Pärnu Embankment, I thought that I can’t do […]
Tanja originally planned to sing a different song in Eesti Laul 2021!
Tanja has revealed that she planned to sing another song at Eesti Laul 2021 instead of her now compeating song Best Night Ever. In recent interviews Tanja said that there was another song in the race to compete at Eesti Laul 2021 but she didn’t have a feeling to the other song just three days […]
No audience for Eesti Laul semi finals
It has been revealed that there will be no audience present for the two semi finals of Eesti Laul 2021, which will be taking place at the Saku Suurhall arena. It is unknown if there will be an audience for the final. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eesti Laul (@eesti_laul) The […]
LISTEN: Press “Play” and check out Laura’s UMK entry
Estonian born singer Laura Põldvere is the next act to reveal her entry for Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu(UMK) 2021. Her song is called “Play” and has been written by Karl-Ander Reismann, who has written for many acts in Eesti Laul, including Stefan, Inger, Shira and Rasmus Randvee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgMCfQMLykE Laura was born and raised in Tartu, Estonia, […]
It’s getting closer! Running orders for the Eesti Laul 2021 semi finals are revealed
Estonian broadcaster ERR have revealed the running orders for both semi finals of Eesti Laul 2021. The 24 semi finalists will compete in two semi finals on February 18th and 20th, with 12 artists battling it out in each one for a place in the Grand Final. 6 artists from each semi final will advance […]
Who’s joining Tõnis as the second Eesti Laul 2021 host? Find out here!
Tõnis Niinemets will be joined by fellow Estonian television presenter Grete Kuld at Eesti Laul 2021! Tõnis revealed his co-host for the Estonian selection next March on a special new years eve program and said “I understood tandems work when Grete is part of it.” Grete expressed her excitement at the role alongside Tõnis, but […]
Shhh! Ott Lepland teams up with Púr Múdd on new single ‘Vaikida Võib’
Eurovision 2012 participant for Estonia, Ott Lepland, has teamed up with Estonian house duo Púr Múdd. Vaikida Võib is Púr Múdd’s first ever single in Estonian – and who else better is there to sing it than Ott Lepland himself? Púr Múdd participated at Eesti Laul in 2016 with Meet Halfway and performed as an interval act […]
Elina Nechayeva releases new single ‘Dans Mes Rêves’
Estonian soprano Elina Nechayeva has released her stunning new single Dans Mes Rêves just in time for Christmas. This is her third studio single, and the first in French. Her previous singles La voce dell’alba and La Forza have both been in Italian. She announced the single’s release on her Instagram page with a very ‘winter wonderland’ photo to match! View […]
Rise like a Phoenix! Elina Nechayeva unmasked as Fööniks on Maskis Laulja
Tonight, we had the Grand Final of Maskis Laulja, the Estonian adaptation of the popular celebrity singing competition The Masked Singer. In the final three we had Draakon, who sang a medley from The Sound Of Music, Fööniks who sang Never Enough from The Greatest Showman and Polaarhunt, who sang Born This Way by Lady Gaga. Unmasked first and subsequently in third place was […]
Eesti Laul 2021 has begun! All 24 songs and music videos have been revealed
Tonight, we finally got to hear all 24 competing songs and watch their music videos in Estonian Eurovision selection contest, Eesti Laul. We have a very diverse range of genres, and even languages this year which will prove interesting in the February 2021 semi finals who will prevail and proceed to the Grand Final on […]
Christmas with you! Stig Rästa releases festive single “Jõulud sinuga”
Eesti Laul veteran and Estonian music legend Stig Rästa has released a heartwarmingly wholesome festive song, Jõulud sinuga which translates into English to Christmas with you. The official music video to Jõulud sinuga is currently a photo of a loved-up couple in the middle of a snow storm, with the beautiful lyrics of the song surrounding […]
Truth or a Beautiful Lie? Jaagup Tuisk rumoured to be directing Uku Suviste’s music video for Eesti Laul 2021
Excited speculation surrounds the rumour regarding Jaagup Tuisk of Eesti Laul 2020 potentially directing Uku Suviste’s Eesti Laul 2021 music video. Jaagup was hailed a favourite during Eesti Laul 2020 with his entry ‘Beautiful Lie’ which was accompanied by a theatrical performance and music video. ‘Beautiful Lie’ finished 2nd in the Eesti Laul 2019 superfinal, […]
From Troubled Waters to Longing For Christmas! Victor Crone releases festive single
Victor Crone has released a festive revamp of one of his previous singles “These Days”, adding “Longing for Christmas” onto the title to get into the festive theme. Announcing the news on his social media platforms, a music video soon accompanied the festive track on YouTube. If you’re a fan of Estonian music, you may […]
Uku Suviste chosen on merit to compete in Eesti Laul 2021
Tomi Rahula, who is the Estonian Head of Delegation and producer of Eesti Laul, has confirmed that Uku Suviste was chosen to compete in Eesti Laul 2021 on merit by the committee. During Ringvaade, an evening news programme in Estonia, Rahula explained that Uku was promised a place in the 2021 edition of Eesti Laul […]
He’s running into fire! Uku Suviste releases new single “Torman Tulle”
Eesti Laul 2020 winner Uku Suviste has released a new single ahead of his Eesti Laul 2021 song release next month. “Torman Tulle”, meaning “I’m running into fire” is Uku’s second single after his win at the Estonian Eurovision selection. Unfortunately due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Uku was unable to go ahead and represent […]
Final 12 Eesti Laul 2021 semi-finalists announced!
Tonight on Estonian evening news programme, Ringvaade, ERR announced a further 12 semifinalists for the Eesti Laul 2021 contest, completing the 24 act lineup. Just 12 of these acts will make it through to the Grand Final, where we will find out who’ll be flying the Estonian flag at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 held […]
First 12 Eesti Laul semi-finalists revealed!
The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has revealed the first 12 semi-finalists for Eesti Laul 2021
The Eesti Laul 2021 songs will provide us with a lot of variety
On Friday, it was announced that 156 songs had found their way to the Estonian national broadcaster ERR for Eesi Laul 2021. Those songs will now be heard by a jury panel, made up of music professionals. In the end, 24 songs will be selected to compete in the semi finals of Eesti Laul on […]
Tallinn is going to be the only location for Eesti Laul 2021
Estonian broadcaster, ERR, has revealed details about their national selection show Eesti Laul. As in many cases, the Covid-19 pandemic also has an impact on this process. In contrast to previous years, both semifinals as well as the final are going to be held in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, in order to avoid unnecessary travels […]
Elina Nechayeva flies like a bird in new single ‘Lind’!
Elina Nechayeva, who represented Estonia in Eurovision 2018, where she finished 8th, has released her new song Lind. It is her first song written and composed by herself! Elina Nechayeva wrote Lind thinking about the person most precious to her, her grandmother. ‘We all think of our loved ones who have left this world, and hope that their […]