Earlier today, the Romanian broadcaster TVR has confirmed that the young singer Roxen will represent the country at Eurovision 2021.
Roxen should have performed the song “Alcohol You” at Eurovision 2020 before it was canceled
TVR will continue the partnership with Global Records towards Eurovision 2021
You can read the reaction of the Romanian television:
“The Romanian television waited for the official confirmation from the organizers regarding the possibility of the participation of the selected performers for this year’s edition, discussed with the Global Records partner and decided that Roxen would remain the representative of Romania at this prestigious competition for the 2021 edition. We are pleased to be able to capitalize thus the investments of resources in organizing the National Selection 2020 and to respect, at the same time, the confidence vote already granted to Roxen. We are living another form of normality today, so Eurovision will resurface in our hearts with another force at the next edition. I am sure that Roxen can impress Europe with attitude, voice, and presence, even if the selected song did not have the opportunity to do so. We will find another song to love or not, but that no good music listener can ignore! ”, Said Liana Stanciu, head of the Romanian delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Roxen wad very excited to receive the news:
“I received this news with joy and emotion and I want to thank everyone for their confidence. I already know how much dedication and work this project entails, so I am ready to resume my program to represent Romania at Eurovision 2021. I am sorry that the regulation will not allow me to sing “Alcohol You”, a song which I love very much, but I will sing whenever I have the opportunity. I can’t wait to get back to work and produce the best song for Eurovision 2021! ” Said Roxen.
At the moment, 12 countries confirmed that they will keep the representatives of Eurovision 2020 for Eurovision 2021. The countries are:
Ukraine
Switzerland
Israel
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Greece
Azerbaijan
Georgia
The Netherlands
Spain
Romania
While other 7 countries confirmed they will select new artists for Eurovision 2021:
Norway
Sweden
Iceland
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Portugal
