Slovenia suggested a complicated selection process this year.
Artists compete on 2 different paths: one for established artists, and the other one for emerging artists.
In this article, we will focus on the emerging artists.
24 young talented artists from Slovenia have started the journey in “EMA Freš 2022″.
For 3 weeks in a row, they faced duels.
Each week, 8 young artists competed in 4 duels. 4 duel winners made it through to another round of voting, where only 3 of them advanced for the final round.
Therefore, 9 artists qualified directly for the final stage in “EMA Freš 2022″.
The other 15 artists got another chance this week.
They were assigned to 5 groups of 3 members. One winner was chosen from each match.
Therefore, 14 (9+5) artist made it to the final round of “EMA Freš 2022″.
Here are the 14 finalists in the “emerging artists” category and their songs (their songs are available in the blue links on RTV SLO website):
#1. Stela Sofia – Tu in zdaj (Eng: Here And Now)
Stela Sofia won the 2nd duel in the competition.
She qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the first week.
#2.LPS (Last Pizza Slice) – Disko
The group consists of: Filip Vidušin (vocals), Gašper Hlupič (drums), Mark Semeja (electric guitar), Zala Velenšek (bass guitar, tenor and alto saxophone) and Žiga Žvižej (electronic keyboards).
They won the 3rd duel in the competition.
They qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the first week.
#3. Jon Vitezič – Jesus Style
Jon won the 4th duel in the competition.
He qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the first week.
#4. INA – Moj Dopamin (Eng: My Dopamine)
INA won the 5th duel in the competition.
She qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the second week.
#5 .Jaka Hliš – Svoje sreče krojač (Eng: Your lucky tailor)
Jaka won the 6th duel in the competition.
He qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the second week.
#6. Luma – All In
The duo consists of Lucija Harum and Martin Vogrin.
They won the 7th duel in the competition.
They qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the second week.
#7. Leya Leanne – Naked
Leya won the 9th duel in the competition.
She qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the third week.
#8. De Liri – Obstajam (Eng: I Exist)
The duo consists of lead vocalist Zala Kores and harpist Julija Bratec Veleski.
De Liri won the 10th duel in the competition.
They qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the third week.
#9. Marijan Novak & Špela Velikanje – I Am So in Love.
Marijan & Špela won the 12th duel in the competition.
They qualified directly for the final, after the final match of the third week.
#10. Katja Kos – Deadly Flower
Katja Kos won the 1st duel in the competition.
She was eliminated in the final match of the first week.
However, she won the first battle in the second chance round.
#11. Emma – Moja sreča (Eng: My happiness)
Emma won the 12th duel in the competition.
She was eliminated in the final match of the third week.
However, she won the second battle in the second chance round.
#12.Anja Vodošek – Maniac
Anja lost in the 2nd duel in the competition.
However, she won the third battle in the second chance round.
#13.Mia Vučković – Telenovela
Mia lost in the 12th duel in the competition.
However, she won the 4th battle in the second chance round.
#14. Nika S. – Počakaj me (Eng: Wait For Me)
Nika lost in the 1st duel in the competition.
However, she won the 5th battle in the second chance round.
“EMA Freš 2022” – What’s Next?
- More Details will be given in January 2022.
- 14 qualifiers will compete in a televised show (it probably seems like 2 semi-finals in one final) that will be held in January 2022.
- They will perform a revamped full version of their song
- They will fight for 4 spots in the final of “EMA 2022“, slongside 6 estbaslished artists.
- The grand final of “EMA 2022” will be held in February 2022.
Which songs are your favorites?
Who do you think will make it to the final?
Is there a chance that the next Slovenian act is hidden here?
