Welcome to our series of posts – “The Looker” where we will share our wish list of artists to participate in Eurovision.
You can easily reach all former posts here
This is the 4th year in a row that we are running the project.
But before we start, let us remark that our recommendations will not necessarily come true (as some countries select their artists by reality shows).
The previous chapters for this season can be found here:
- Austria, Germany, Switzerland
- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
- France, Portugal, Spain
- Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia
- Finland, Norway, Sweden
- Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands
- Australia, Ireland, The UK
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
The 9th post will focus on 3 countries: Cyprus, Greece and Israel
Previous wishes: Charis Savva, Iasonas Mandilas, Arcadian Child, Anna Argyrou, Christiana Loizu, Tania Breazou, Daphne Lawrence
#1. Sophia Patsalides
Sophia Patsalides is a 23 year-old Greek Cypriot singer-songwriter.
She started engaging with music at a young age.
In 2014, she represented Cyprus as Junior Eurovision 2014 with “I pio omorfi mera” and ended in the 9th place.
During her career, she was the opening show for a famous artist who performed in Cyprus.
So far, she has released several songs.
Sophia is a talented musician who can take Cyprus in a new direction in the contest.
In 2023, she released “You,me and Picasso“:
In 2023, she released the song “Beautiful Ghost”:
In 2024, she released the song “Made of Gold” (Eng: Dear Lord):
#2. Billie Kark
Billie Kark is a 22 year-old Greek singer-songwriter.
She has started releasing music in 2021.
In 2024, she released her debut EP “Tzanem”.
Billie Kark combines electro-house elements with Greek language, and that’s what makes her music so special.
With the right song, she will shine bright in Eurovision.
In 2022, she released the song “Παραγωγικότητα” (Eng: Productivity):
In 2023, she released the song “Πάρτυ” (Eng: Party):
In 2024, she released the song “Tzanem”:
Previous Wishes: Marina Satti, Good Job Nicky, Petros Iakovidis, Leon of Athens, Barbara Argyrou, Konstantinos Argyros, Katerina Stikoudi
#1.Giorgos Livanis
Giorgos Livanis is a Greek singer.
He started his journey in music at the age of 8, while studying in the conservatory.
He studied Byzantine music and began to deal with popular singing by taking vocal lessons.
In 2016, he released his debut song.
Even since then, he has released several songs
Giorgos is one of the leading names in ethnic folk Greek music.
He might be a wonderful choice for Eurovision, exploring new paths for Greece in the contest.
In 2023, he released the song “Ένας Αλήτης Είμαι” (Eng: I Am a Nomad):
In 2024, he collaborated with Andromache (Cyprus, Eurovision 2022) on the song “Η Αγάπη Αυτή” (Eng; This Love):
In 2024, he released the song “Φτιάχνω Καλοκαίρια” (Eng: I Make Summers):
#2. Lila
Lila Trianti (known as Lila) is a 32 year-old Greek singer.
She participated in the 6th season of “X Factor Greece”, where she ended in the 9th place.
She was mentored by Melina Aslanidou.
Lila released her first single in 2018.
In 2022 she released her debut EP “XITANA”.
Lila is one of the most successful Greek pop singers who created popular music.
I believe that she can represent Greece with a hit in the native language.
In 2023 he released the song “ANASAINO KAI ZALIZOMAI” (Eng: I’m breathing and I’m dizzy):
In 2023, she released the song “ATOUTALER” (Eng: Touch Up):
In 2024, she collaborated with Rack in the song “9ARI”:
Previous wishes: Marina Maximilian, Lola Marsh, Noga Erez, Full Trunk, Jasmin Moallem, Gali Givon, Tamir Grinberg
#1. Ran Danker
Ran Danker is a 40 year-old Israeli singer, actor and model.
In 2004, he played a main role in the musical “Hashir Sheluanu” (Eng: Our Song).
In 2007, he released his debut album “Shavim” (Eng: Equal) alongside musician Ilay Botner.
In 2018, he relased his 2nd album “Mashehu Aher” (Eng: Something Different).
Since 2021, he has released several hits that conquered local radio and digital platforms.
Ran Danker is a charismatic performer and talented vocalist. He is able to conquer the audience with his attitude, and therefore to be a right choice for Eurovision
In 2021, he released the song “בית משוגעים” (Eng: Madhouse)
In 2021, he released the song “Hasimla Hahadhasha Sheli” (Eng: My New Dress):
In 2024, he released the song “בבל” (Eng: Babylon):
#2. Adi Ulmansky
Adi Ulmansky is a 36 year-old Israeli singer-songwriter and producer.
In 2007, she participated in the 5th season of “Kochav Nolad” (Israeli Idol).
In 2009, she started to work on her own music.
Between 2010 and 2012, she was part of the group Lorena B. The band released 2 albums and toured in Europe.
Adi has released 4 studio albums and 3 EPs since 2013.
She also teaches musical producer at one of the music schools in Israel.
Over the years, she has performed in several music festivals around the world, for example in: The UK, USA, Canada, Germany and more.
Adi creates a not flattering original music with the influence of house, pop and RnB.
Adi Ulmansky can be a refreshing and unexpected choice for Eurovision, especially for Israel that hasn’t been represented by this genre in the contest.
In 2017, she released “Snow”:
In 2020, she released the song “פרח במדבר” (Eng: A Flower in the Desert):
In 2023, she released the song “בסוף” (Eng: In the End):
In 2023, she releaesed the song “הפער” (Eng: The Gap)
In the next episode, we will recommend additional promising artists from other countries.
Stay tuned!
