Estonia: ERR releases the Eesti Laul 2022 Semifinals allocation

Estonia: ERR releases the Eesti Laul 2022 Semifinals allocation
Tuesday, 11 January 2022

  • The Estonian national broadcaster, ERR, released the allocation for the Eesti Laul 2022 semifnals that will take place on February 3 and 5, 2022. 

    Following the first, second, third and fourth quarterfinal, which determined a total of 20 acts for the two semi-final rounds, ERR revealed in which semi final heat each of the qualifiers will compete. 

    The two semi final rounds are set to take place on February 3 and 5 in Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, where the 20 contestants will  perform live their entries before an audience. 

     Tomi Rahula, head producer of Eesti Laul, said:

    "There will be three live shows, where in addition to this year's competitors, several other well-known domestic artists will perform in front of the audience and viewers" 

    Here is the draw of the two upcoming semi finals: 

     

    Semi-final One (February 3)

    1. Alabama Watchdog – “Move On”
    2. Andrei Zevakin feat. Grete Paia – “Mis nüüd saab” (What now)
    3. Elina Nechayeva – “Remedy”
    4. ELYSA – “Fire”
    5. Helen – “Vaatu minu poole” (Look at me)
    6. Kaia-Liisa Kesler – “Vaikus” (Silence)
    7. Merilin Mälk – “Little Girl”
    8. Ott Lepland – “Aovalguses” (In the light)
    9. Stig Rästa – “Interstellar”
    10. Frants Tikerpuu and Triin Niitoja – “Laululind” (Songbird)

     

    Semi-final Two (February 5)

    1. Anna Sahlene – “Champion”
    2. Black Velvet – “Sandra”
    3. Boamadu – “Mitte kauaks” (Not for long)
    4. Evelin Samuel – “Waterfall”
    5. Jaagup Tuisk – “Kui vaid” (If only)
    6. Jyrise – “Plaksuta” (Clap)
    7. Maian –  “Meeletu” (Crazy)
    8. Minimal Wind ft. Elisabeth Tiffany – “What To Make Of This”
    9. Púr Múdd & Shira – “Golden Shores”
    10. STEFAN – “Hope”

     

    From each semi final hear five acts will qualify to the Grand final. Three qualifiers will be selected by the public and two will be determined by the jury vote. The Grand final will be held on February 19, 2022 at  the Saku Suurhall.

     

    Croatia in Eurovision 

    Croatia debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993 with the group Put and their entry Don’t ever cry.  In 1996 Maja Blagdan and in 1999 Doris Dragovic, finished in 4th place in the Grand Final, marking the country’s best results so far in the competition.

    In 2018 Croatia selected internally Franka Batelic to represent the country in Lisbon with her song Crazy. Despite her dynamic performance she failed to qualify to the Grand Final. In 2019, Croatia determined its Eurovision act through the return of national selection “Dora”.  Roko won Dora 2019 and represented Croatia at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest with his entry The Dream. Despite his amazing vocal performance the Croatian artist didn’t make it to the final.

    In 2020 Damir won the national final with his entry "Divlji Vjetre" but never had the chanece to perform on the Eurovision stage in Rotterdam as the contest was cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic.

    This year HRT opted again for 'Dora' as the country's national selection format, which saw Albina triumphed with her song Tik-Tok. Despite her energetic performance on stage in Rotterdam in the 1st semi final , Albina didn't make it to the Grand final show. 

    News source: ERR