0/5

UK unveils six Eurovision contenders

Country pop, ex-boyband, girlband and Voice singers all in contention to represent the United Kingdom this year.

2016-02-23_1209

We’re still waiting for details of Australia’s entry to Eurovision this year (in case you didn’t get the memo, yes we’re back), but the United Kingdom has confirmed the six acts that will vie to represent the Brits.

After years of humiliating defeats this year the public will help choose the entry in a the TV special Eurovision: You Decide.

They comprise entries submitted by a national search amongst “amateur, professional or superstar entries.” By the looks of things the superstars took a raincheck although there are some familiar names amongst the composers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=317wI-f82oo

Bianca Claxton will be performing Shine A Light
Written by Ash Howes, Cass Lowe, Leona Lewis, Richard Stannard
Bianca Claxton is a 25-year-old singer from Nottingham who has previously had chart success with girl group Parade. A classically trained soprano and cellist, Bianca supported the likes of Shakira and The Black Eyed Peas on tour in the UK. She is a massive fan of Eurovision and it’s been her dream to represent the UK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOL5mT9I5AI

Darline will be performing Until Tomorrow
Written by Duck Blackwell, Jack McManus, Joshua Wilkinson, Roy Stride
Darline are a country pop duo – Abby Inez, 20 from Worcester, and Càra Beth Beard, 18 from Hertfordshire. Both girls play guitar and have supported The Shires on their UK tour, performing to thousands of people every night. They cite Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift among their inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TfsCCNHDt4

Dulcima and Tom will be performing When You Go
Written by Tomas Twyman
Dulcima Showan, aged 23, met songwriter Tomas Twyman, aged 27, when they were both busking together on the streets of Canterbury. Dulcima is a classical violinist who loves to play folk. They will both be performing the original song penned by Tom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqp-Crgdm-Y

Joe and Jake will be performing You’re Not Alone
Written by Justin J Benson, Schwartz and S Kanes
Joe Woolford and Jake Shakeshaft met during the 2015 series of The Voice UK. Jake was part of team will.i.am but lost out at the Battle rounds, whereas Joe was a finalist for Rita Ora’s team. Jake, aged 20 from Stoke-on-Trent, can play guitar, while Joe, aged 21 from Ruthin, Wales, supported The Vamps on their 2015 tour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcC-OYvf0zw

Karl William Lund will be performing Miracle
Written by Karl William Lund
Singer songwriter Karl, aged 29, is originally from Liverpool and began writing the song Miracle while working in Greece as part of a Beatles tribute act. He is self-taught at playing the guitar and his musical inspirations are Tori Amos, Prince, Kate Bush and Rufus Wainwright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqpTgVMNJFs

Matthew James will be performing A Better Man
Written by Andrew Fromm, Helienne Lindvall and Peter Kvint
Matthew James has previously had a brush with fame as part of Nineties boyband Bad Boys Inc, and their hit single More To This World. Matthew, now 44, lives in South London and has continued singing for the last 15 years with the band Madhen.

Leave a Reply