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Iceland In The Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Valentine Lost" written by Sveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson and Peter Fenner. The song was performed by Eiríkur Hauksson. Eiríkur Hauksson previously represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 and Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, where they placed sixteenth and seventeenth with the songs "Gleðibankinn" (as part of ICY) and "Mrs. Thompson" (as part of Just 4 Fun), respectively. The Icelandic entry for the 2007 contest in Helsinki, Finland was selected through the national final ''Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2007'', organised by the Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV). The selection consisted of three semi-finals and a final, held on 20 January, 27 January, 3 February and 17 February 2007, respectively. Eight songs competed in each semi-final with the top three as selected by a public televote advancing to the final. In the final, "Ég les í lófa þínum" performed by Eiríkur Hau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiríkur Hauksson
Eiríkur Hauksson (born 4 July 1959, in Reykjavik) is an Icelandic heavy metal vocalist. He represented Iceland at Eurovision in 1986 and in 2007. Career Eiríkur's career as a vocalist began in earnest when the song "Sekur" he wrote and performed with the Icelandic rock group Start was voted the Icelandic song of the year in 1981. In 1984 Eiríkur's metal group Drýsill, released the album "Welcome to the show" which was released in 1000 copies. In 1985 Eiríkur recorded two songs, "Gaggó Vest" and "Gull", written by Gunnar Þórðarson that both became popular in Iceland. Although his interest went with the heavy metal genre, he participated in the pop music scene in Iceland, participating in many group efforts in the 1980s. In 1988 Eiríkur moved to Østfold in Norway to become the vocalist of the power metal group Artch. As their vocalist he's known as Eric Hawk. Their first album, released in 1988, Another return (to Church Hill) received much acclaim by magazines such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir
Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir (born 29 April 1981) is an Icelandic actress and television presenter who is the assistant director of RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster. She is a former Miss Iceland. Life and career Ragnhildur was born Keflavík where she lived most of her youth, excluding four years the family spent in Denmark. Her father is Jón Þór Harðarson, a mechanical engineer. Her mother, Ragnhildur Steinunn Maríusdóttir, died when she was seven years old. In the 1990s Ragnhildur was a gymnast; she won a bronze medal in the national championships in 1998 and was named to the national team. She completed an undergraduate degree in physiotherapy at the University of Iceland. In 2003, she won Miss Iceland. Ragnhildur began working for RÚV in 2004, with ''Ópið'', a programme for teenagers, and was later a journalist and co-host on the primetime news/talk show '' Kastljós'', and host of ''Dans dans dans'', the Icelandic version of the American TV show ''So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romania In The Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Romania participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece. They selected their entry, " Tornerò" (English: "I Will Return"), by Romanian singer Mihai Trăistariu through the national selection competition ''Selecția Națională 2006'' in February 2006. Controversy surrounded the event, as seventh-placed duo Indiggo accused the organising broadcaster, Romanian Television (TVR), of vote rigging. Prior to the 2006 contest, Romania had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest eight times since its first entry in 1994. Its highest placing in the contest had been third place, which the nation achieved in 2005. Prior to Eurovision, "Tornerò" was promoted by a music video, live performances, radio submissions and fellow endeavours in several countries. Romania ultimately reached fourth place in the contest's final on 20 May, achieving 172 points. This remained the country's highest score until 2017. During Romania's show, Trăistariu was accompanied by dance group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mihai Trăistariu
Mihai Trăistariu (; born December 16, 1979 in Constanța, Romania), also known as simply Mihai (stylized as M I H A I or MIHAI), is a Romanian singer and songwriter. He is best known for representing Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 held in Athens, Greece, where he placed 4th with his song, " Tornerò". The track gained commercial success, selling over one million units worldwide and influencing the trajectory of Trăistariu's career. Career Trăistariu comes from an artistic family. His father, Gheorghe Trăistariu, was a well-known painter of Piatra Neamț, while his mother, Natalia Trăistariu, studied medicine and sang in her youth. Trăistariu has three siblings: Geanina, Constantin and Vasile Trăistariu. All four play a musical instrument, with Mihai playing the piano. Trăistariu studied piano for 10 years with a private teacher and graduated from the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iași with a double major in mathematics and informatics, as well as from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snorri Snorrason
Snorri Snorrason (born 14 July 1977 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic singer who rose to popularity after winning '' Idol Stjörnuleit 3'', the Icelandic version of ''Pop Idol''. Snorri compares his vocal style to Axl Rose & includes Robert Plant as his biggest influence, his favourite Icelandic artist is Jet Black Joe. Snorri was a contestant in the Icelandic selection to eurovision song contest but did not make it to the final. ''Idol Stjörnuleit 3'' performances Semi Finals: ''Can't Cry Hard Enough'' by The Williams Brothers Top 12: ''Fuzzy'' by Grant Lee Buffalo Top 11: ''The Weight'' by The Band Top 10: ''Give A Little Bit'' by Supertramp Top 9: ''You To Me Are Everything'' by The Real Thing Top 8: ''Dagný'' by Sigfús Halldórsson Top 7: ''Sunny Afternoon'' by The Kinks Top 6: ''Fly Me To The Moon'' by Frank Sinatra Top 5: ''Skýið'' by Björgvin Halldórsson Top 4: ''Sweet Child O' Mine'' by Guns N' Roses Top 4: ''Annie's Song'' by John Denver Top 3: ''Wake Me Up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jóhannes Ásbjörnsson
Jóhannes Ásbjörnsson (born 28 November 1979), nicknamed Jói, is an Icelandic TV and radio show host. TV career Ásbjörnsson was born in Reykjavik. In 1999, he started a radio morning show with his collaborator of nine years, which became the most popular morning show in Iceland. In 2001, he started the TV show ''70 minutes'', which was modelled on their former radio show and ran for five consecutive years. Jóhannes and Sigmar Vilhjálmsson, Simmi hired Sveppi and Auddi to the ''70 minutes'' show, who have been on the air in Iceland since then. In 2003 Jóhannes and Simmi D started hosting Idol Stjörnuleit on the Stöð 2 station, which ran for three consecutive years and became the most popular TV program in Icelandic TV history. Today Jóhannes and Simmi host the morning program on Saturday mornings at Bylgjan 98.9, an Icelandic radio station. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sjonni Brink
Sigurjón Brink (29 August 1974 – 17 January 2011), better known as Sjonni Brink or just the mononym Sjonni, was an Icelandic musician and singer. He was one of the founders of the Icelandic theatre group Vesturport, which received the honourable Europe Theatre Prize in St. Petersburg. Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins Earlier competitions Sjonni was a household name in Iceland and participated in Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins the Icelandic national selection show for the Eurovision Song Contest three times: *2006 with "Hjartaþrá" *2007 with "Áfram" *2010 with "You Knocked Upon My Door" and "Waterslide", 2011 competition Sjonni would have also participated in Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011, with "Aftur Heim", but died before the first performance in the third semi-final. Sigurjón Brink had composed the music himself, with lyrics by his wife Þórunn Erna Clausen. Sigurjón's family decided, on reflection that they would like for the song to remain in the competition, that it sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hera Björk
Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir (born 29 March 1972) is an Icelandic singer. She is known for representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi" and her participation at Viña del Mar International Song Festival , image = , caption =Overture to the closing night of LI Viña del Mar International Song Festival (2010) , location =Viña del Mar, Chile , years_active =1960-present , founders = , dates =3rd week of February , ... 2013, in Chile. She represented Iceland in the International Competition and she won in the Best Song category. Discography Albums * 1999: "Litla Hryllingsbúðin (Little shop of Horror)", "Alltaf í Boltanum - Áfram Ísland", "Principium -Schola Cantorum" * 2000: "Ilmur af Jólum / The Scent of Christmas", " Disneylögin" * 2001: "Landslag Bylgjunnar - Engum nema þér", "Audi Creator Coeli" * 2002: "Svarta Platan", "Á Jólunum" * 2003: "Í faðmi þínum" * 2004: "Við gefum von" * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finnur Jóhannsson
Finnur Jóhannsson (born 28 July 1955) is an Icelandic musician, singer and songwriter. He has been involved in the Icelandic music business for decades and performed the song "Allt eða ekki neitt" in the 2007 Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins. References 1955 births Living people Finnur Johannsson Finnur Johannsson {{singer-songwriter-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friðrik Ómar
Friðrik Ómar Hjörleifsson (born 4 October 1981) is an Icelandic singer best known for representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 as part of Eurobandið as lead vocals. Career Friðrik Ómar was born in Akureyri. He began playing drums at the age of five but was later asked to sing at a festival for his school, his first performance with an audience other than his mother. Impressing the crowd, he then went on to win many competitions in his hometown and made the decision to be a singer. He has worked with some of most successful artists in Iceland. In 2006, he released his debut solo album ''Annan dag'' and was nominated as "singer of the year" at the Icelandic Music Awards. In March 2006, he joined forces with fellow Icelandic singer Regína Ósk to form the band Eurobandið. During 2007 Friðrik Ómar came second in the Icelandic finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 performing his song "Eldur". In Belgrade, Serbia at Eurovision Song Contest 2008, Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthías Matthíasson
Matthías Matthíasson is an Icelandic musician best known for being the vocalist of the Icelandic tribute band Sjonni's Friends and being the singing voice of Sportacus in the children's television series '' LazyTown''. Life and career Matthías was born in and grew up in Dalvík in northern Iceland. In his youth, he performed in several musicals, such as ''Hair'', and ''Jesus Christ Superstar'', where he played Peter. He was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award for "Best Newcomer" in 1995 for his acting in ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. In 1996, he was recruited by athlete Magnus Scheving to be the singing voice of Sportacus ( is, Íþróttaálfurinn) in the original Icelandic '' LazyTown'' plays, ''Áfram Latibær!'' and ''Glanni Glæpur í Latabæ''. Matthías continued this role in the '' LazyTown'' television series, where he sang Sportacus' vocals in both the English and Icelandic dubs. In 1997, his band at the time, Dúndurfréttir, was praised by ''Rolling Stone'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland In The Eurovision Song Contest 2004
Iceland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song "Heaven" written by Sveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson and Magnús Þór Sigmundsson. The song was performed by Jónsi, who was internally selected by the Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) in February 2004 to represent Iceland at the 2004 contest in Istanbul, Turkey. The Icelandic song, "Heaven", was presented to the public on 20 March 2004 during the television programme ''Laugardagskvöld með Gísla Marteini''. As one of ten highest placed finishers in the 2003 contest Iceland directly qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 15 May 2004. Performing in position 17, Iceland placed nineteenth out of the 24 participating countries with 16 points. Background Prior to the 2004 Contest, Iceland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest sixteen times since its first entry in 1986. Iceland's best placing in the contest to this point was second, which it ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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