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Estonia In The Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Leto svet" written by Priit Pajusaar, Tarmo Leinatamm, Hannes Võrno, Peeter Oja and Glen Pilvre. The song was performed by the group Kreisiraadio. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) organised the national final ''Eurolaul 2008'' in order to select the Estonian entry for the 2008 contest in Belgrade, Serbia. Ten songs competed in the national final and the winner was selected over two rounds of public voting. In the first round, the top three were selected to qualify to the superfinal. In the superfinal, "Leto svet" performed by Kreisiraadio was selected as the winner. Estonia was drawn to compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 20 May 2008. Performing during the show in position 3, "Leto svet" was not announced among the 10 qualifying entries of the first semi-final and therefore did not qualify to compete in the final. It was later revealed tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kreisiraadio
was an Estonian comedy act, made up of Hannes Võrno, Peeter Oja and Tarmo Leinatamm. They have been around since 1993 with radio and TV sketch shows. Their sketches have introduced the hazardous sport of stoneball, the character of the arrogant man with a flat hat and that of Alev Ström, the Estonian immigrant in Sweden talking nonsense Swedish much in the same way that their Eurovision Song Contest 2008 submission "Leto svet" (''Summer Light'') uses nonsense Serbian language, Serbian (along with Finnish language, Finnish and German language, German). Tarmo Leinatamm died on October 13, 2014. See also *Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 References External links Kreisiraadio in Internet Movie Database Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Estonia Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2008 Estonian comedians Performing groups established in 1993 1993 establishments in Estonia Comedy collectives {{Estonia-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marko Reikop
Marko Reikop (born 19 June 1969 in Tallinn) is an Estonian TV host. He graduated from the Tallinn University on bibliography and is employed by radio and TV channels of the Estonian Public Broadcasting since 1991. He has presented the Estonian national finals for Eurovision Song Contest and made a live commentary for the event. From 2009 and on he presents the daily talk show '' Ringvaade'' together with Anu Välba (along with Grete Lõbu since autumn of 2013). In 2018 he was given Fifth Class of the Order of the White Star by the President of Estonia. Teenetemärkide kavalerid Reikop is openly gay. In September 2020, Reikop was the subject, along with ''Ringvaade'' cohost Grete Lõbu, of an anti-gay slur by |
Sahlene
Anna Cecilia Sahlin (born 11 May 1976), known professionally as Anna Sahlene and formerly by the one-word stage name Sahlene, is a Swedish performer best known as a singer: she placed third at the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with " Runaway" the Estonian Eurovision entrant for 2002. Early life/career Born in Söderhamn on 11 May 1976, Sahlene was the oldest of seven children having three younger brothers and three younger sisters. Both her parents had strong musical inclinations which were passed on to their children, with Sahlene herself singing from an early age in addition to learning cello, guitar, oboe and piano. However her performing career began as an actress: at age nine she had a lead role in ''The Children of Noisy Village'' (1986), based on a story by Astrid Lindgren, and subsequently reprised her role - that of Anna - in the sequel ''More About the Children of Noisy Village'' (1987) appearing in both films billed as Anna Sahlin. Sahlene did not pursue a performi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sven Lõhmus
Sven Lõhmus (born 13 July 1972) is an Estonian pop-composer and lyricist. He is a producer at Moonwalk Studios, a music company featuring Estonian artists. He has worked with leading artists of Estonia, including Vanilla Ninja (of which he was also manager), Suntribe, Urban Symphony, Grete Paia, Laura Põldvere, and Getter Jaani. In 2003, 2004 and 2010 he won the award for "Best Author" from the "Eesti Popmuusika Aastaauhinnad". He was also the lead singer of two bands, Mr. Happyman and Black Velvet. Entries in the Eurovision Song Contest *"Let's Get Loud" by Suntribe, Estonia, ( Eurovision Song Contest 2005), 20th place (Semi Final) *" Rändajad" by Urban Symphony, Estonia, (Eurovision Song Contest 2009), 6th place *"Rockefeller Street" by Getter Jaani, Estonia, (Eurovision Song Contest 2011), 24th place *"Verona Verona ( , ; vec, Verona or ) is a city on the Adige River in Veneto, Italy, with 258,031 inhabitants. It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikerraadio
Vikerraadio is an Estonian national radio channel of Eesti Rahvusringhääling (formerly Eesti Raadio). It began broadcasting on April 3, 1967. Ingrid Peek has been the editor-in-chief since August 7, 2017. According to the Kantar Emor radio survey, as of 2022, Vikerraadio was the most listened-to radio station in Estonia by day, week and month. 122,000 listeners listened to Vikerradio per day and 230,000 listeners per week. Frequencies *Kärdla 91,2 MHz *Kuressaare 105,6 MHz *Orissaare 105,9 MHz * Sõrve poolsaar 92,1 MHz *Ruhnu 96,4 MHz *Haapsalu 105,3 MHz *Dirhami 91,7 MHz *Tallinn 104,1 MHz *Rakvere 106,0 MHz *Ida-Viru County 105,4 MHz *Narva 104,7 MHz *Sillamäe 92,3 MHz *Rapla 95,7 MHz *Pärnu 104,8 MHz *Viljandi 107,0 MHz *Tartu 106,7 MHz *Tartu County, Põlva County, Valga County and Võru County 71,66 and 106,1 MHz *Järva County, Jõgeva County and Lääne-Viru County Lääne-Viru Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raadio 2
Raadio 2 is Estonian radio station. It belongs to Estonian Public Broadcasting (formerly Estonian Radio) and started broadcasting on 1 May 1993. History In the course of the radio reform, Vikerraadio was merged with the I program (the name remained the I program). A new Estonian Radio station started operating on the frequency of program II - a self-sustaining commercial station aimed at young people, Raadio 2, which was broadcast for the first time from the 10th floor of the new Radio Building on May 1, 1993. The fourth station became the Russian-language Raadio 4, which started at the same time as R2. In 1995, program I became the more modern Vikerradio and the deep culture-oriented Klassikaradio from the III program. On 18 June 1997, Raadio 2 started to broadcast Broadcasting is the distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium, but typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum ( radio waves), in a one-t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raadio Uuno
Raadio Uuno was an Estonian radio station. The station began operating in 1994, becoming the first music channel in Estonia. Radio Uuno is owned by the largest radio group in Estonia AS TRIO LSL. They have Eesti Top 40, official charts of Estonia which later turned into "Eesti Top 20" On October 1, 2016, the station was renamed 'MyHits'. External links * Eesti Top 40 Airplay chart Uuno Uuno is a Finnish and Estonian male given name, and may refer to: *Uuno Kailas (1901–1933), Finnish poet, author, and translator *Uuno Klami (1900–1961), Finnish composer *Uuno Laakso (1896–1956), Finnish actor *Uuno Montonen (1891–1973), ... Mass media in Tallinn Radio stations established in 1994 Radio stations disestablished in 2016 Defunct radio stations Defunct mass media in Estonia {{Europe-radio-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star FM (Estonia)
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Star FM may refer to: * Star FM (Australia), a former radio network in Australia * Star FM (Kenya), a Somali-language radio station * Star FM (Philippines), a radio network in the Philippines * Star FM (South Africa), a radio station in Klerksdorp, South Africa * Star FM Zimbabwe, a national radio station in Zimbabwe See also * List of radio stations named Star This is a list of radio stations with the name Star. Current Uses In North America {{update, date=August 2023 *CKSR-FM (98.3 Star FM) in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada * K237DZ (95.3 Star FM) in Lolo, Montana, US *K246CI (Star 97.1) in Cheye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alari Kivisaar
Alari Kivisaar (born 16 January 1967 in Tartu) is an Estonian Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also ... television personality and nature photographer, best known as the host of the game show '' Võta või jäta''. References 1967 births Living people Estonian television personalities Estonian television presenters Estonian game show hosts Estonian photographers People from Tartu 20th-century Estonian artists {{Estonia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hendrik Sal-Saller
Smilers is an Estonian Rock music, rock band formed in 1991 by Hendrik Sal-Saller. The name reportedly originated from a Rod Stewart album, ''Smiler (album), Smiler''. The band was first named Lezer Brozers. In the early years Smilers produced two albums in Finland, but as these were not successful, they returned to Estonia and gained fame soon after. Smilers won the Artist of the Year award in the 2004 Estonian Music Awards. Smilers were also awarded a Golden Disc for Song of the Year in 2004 for "Ainult unustamiseks (song), Ainult unustamiseks". Current members * Hendrik Sal-Saller – vocals, guitar * Urmas Jaarman – bass guitar, bass, backing vocals * Mikko Saira – Keyboard instrument, keyboards * Erko Laurimaa – guitar * Raido Kurri – drums Discography Finland: * ''Smilers'' (1994) * ''Take Five'' (1996) Estonia: * ''Olen kuul'' (1997) * ''Mõistus on kadunud'' (1998) * ''1994–1996'' (1999) * ''Suure surmaga läbi elu'' (1999) * ''Jalgpall on parem kui sex'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rein Rannap
Rein Rannap (born 6 October 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and pianist. Since 1968, Rannap has given numerous public piano performances. Rannap has been active in management and composition for Ruja, Noor-Eesti and Hõim. Pianist career Rannap gave his first solo concert in 1968. Since that time, he has performed piano concerts in many regions of the (former) Soviet Union, a number of European countries, as well as Australia and United States. In 1997 and 1999, he toured Estonia under the '' Klaver tuleb külla'' ( Estonian for ''The Piano Comes to Visit'') programme, transporting his piano to various churches in Estonia for the performances. Piano pieces and cycles "Naive and innocent Tracks" (1980–1982) "Piano Concerto" (1984) "Cruise Control" (1991) "Six-pack piano" (1997) "Laulud klaveril" (2010) "Sõrmepalavik" (2011) Discography * "Varajased laulud" (2002) * "Tantsib klaveril" (2004) * "Läbi jäätunud klaasi" (2006) * "Klaver tuleb külla 10 - pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
