Belgium 1 2010
Today is the first of the Belgian duals – the winner of each pair makes the final. It seems like there is 1 weak entry and 1 strong entry in each pair, but who can tell what the juries will think. The kids jury is composed of Thor (JESC 2006), Eva (JESC 2007) and Ralf (winner 2009). Only juries decide the winner of each pair, televoting will happen at the live final.
Let’s see what our international panel thought of each song and who they thought should qualify!
Our jury is Alex from Macedonia, Galust from Armenia, Yahor (JESC 2004) from Belarus, Tim from Netherlands, Adi from Sweden, Francesca & Mikaela (JESC 2009) from Malta and Ilze from Latvia. Only people from JESC countries were involved.
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Ine |
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Macedonia |
An average pop song. It is pretty hard to choose whether it will score well. Probably not. 5.5/10 |
Scared me at the start! Finally we go back to JESC 2004! Very catchy song and the two voice joined together are powerful. This is like an anthem! They should definitely send this! 9.5/10 |
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Armenia |
Boring and repetitive pop song. I’m actually not sure how it will do at jESC 2/10 |
Typical pop song, I like it. Should do well at jESC 8/10 |
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Belarus |
Really nice instrumental, modern and nice! Good voice, good dance. 8/10 |
I like it! I like it! Absolutely. But i think they took some of the music and video from Adam Lambert! But it’s really great, 9/10. |
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Netherlands |
I like this song, i think some people will like the chorus but some people will find it annoying. She sings good live and we have already something like this this year, but they are both great. (I think Georgia have the same song as this). With a girlish act and a great performance she can end in the top 10, but not in the top 5. So i think the will end 6th-10th in Minsk. 6 points. |
I like this song, it is something different and we haven’t something like this in the JESC already. I think it will do it well in Minsk, but they need a nice stage act, and great performance. I think this song will finish 5-10th in Minsk. 8 points. |
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Sweden |
No, no, no! I really like Ine as a singer but her song gets lost among all those good entries. It has no melody and does not really stand out in any way. I fear it might not score well even at the Belgian NF. 3 points. |
I’m not a fan of rock music, especially at the JESC. But DnA’s entry is much better than all the previous rock / pop-rock attempts from Belgium. It carries a lot of positive energy and while listening to it, i also feel like shouting: “Power aan de kids”! 7 points. |
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Malta |
Francesca– Very in tune and very nice voice. But the topic is not for kids.6/10 |
Francesca–wow this song is very nice. I can see it in the final of jesc 2010.They are so cute and the song is amazing once again. 9/10 |
DnA |
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Latvia |
5 points. |
6 points. |
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Emma |
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Macedonia |
This song is very suitable for JESC with catchy beat and it is also memorable. Her voice is cute! This will also score high if chosen! 8/10 |
An uptempo version of “Shut Up”. His voice tone doesn’t change much. It’s good but it won’t please the minor audience. 6/10 |
Emma |
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Armenia |
I absolutely love it. Refreshing song, cute girl, and it completely overshadows all the other entries in this selection. 10/10 |
Hmm…I don’t like rock at jESC, but this is ok. I like it, although I think it will do bad at jESC 7.5/10 |
Emma |
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Belarus |
ohhhhhhh! It’s a really terrible video but song is really nice! Pretty young girl! Chorus is really great! Jamanee manee manee mans! Everybody will sing it! My mark is 8/10 (but 2 points to the video) |
Great band! I like this song! But i think that he is too old for this competition! And he has red shoes and I’ve got them too, haha. 8/10 points! |
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Netherlands |
I love this song, we haven’t something like this in the JESC already. I think the people will like the lyrics and with a great act and performance she can do a Laura Omloop. But maybe will some jury’s think: ‘Belgium again with a young girl? Not again..’ and give them low points. When I listen to the song, i’m getting happy because it sounds so cheerful. I think she will finish 1-6th in Minsk. 12 points |
I like also this song, but it won’t do it well in Minsk. He sings good live, but it isn’t a JESC song, i think he will do a Oliver (Belgium JESC 2008) and will end in the bottom 5. But maybe will some girls vote for him, i saw on a Belgian site that they think he is hot, but i don’t think so.. 5 points |
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Sweden |
It’s impossible to dislike this cute, young girl! And her song is just as pure and innocent as Emma seems to be. But don’t get deceived by her sweet looks, coz this girl’s got talent! If she’s not too nervous and gives her best at the NF, she’s a clear winner to me. 12 points. |
He feels really comfortable on stage and therefore his song sounds much better live than in a studio version. That’s of course a huge advantage, but nevertheless, it still is one of the weakest entries in a surprisingly good Belgian NF. 4 points. |
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Malta |
Francesca–It is very nice. It is one my favourites. The beat is very nice. And she is also cute and the chorus is catchy and original.9/10 |
Francesca–Good song. This song is very original we haven’t heard it much. Ferre is cute as well and has a nice voice.5/10 |
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Latvia |
7 points. |
10 points. |
Ferre |
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Macedonia |
It’s alright, but I don’t see anything special in it. There is no OOMF! factor. 6.5/10 |
This song is a boooore! He has a good voice however a ballad never works. Even when they went up a transpose, it still bored me. Nothing special… 5/10 |
Ymke |
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Armenia |
I kinda like it, there are some parts that are bad. Overall, it’s a good song and I like it. I think it will do ok at jESC 7/10 |
Yawn, boring song. Makes me wanna sleep. Will do horrible at jESC 1/10 |
Ymke |
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Belarus |
Fifty-fifty! I think she tries to be like Lena (winner of the ESC 2010) 6/10. |
This is a really simple song without anything special in it! only 5/10. |
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Netherlands |
I like this one, we haven’t also something like this in the JESC. I think people will like the performance and it sounds nice. I heard one live performance from her and she sounds better live than in the video. She tell in her song where she sings about, and with the act everyone can understand it. I think she will finish 6-12th in Minsk. 7 points |
I don’t like this song, it sounds nice but it’s too boring. We have already some ballads this year, and this would be the worst one. He sounds nervous when he sings live, so that would be also bad. I don’t think it can be finish in the top 10 in Minsk and i am sure it will end in the bottom 3 in Minsk. 3 points |
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Sweden |
One of the highlights of the competition. A very well sung, uptempo song is always a great choice for the JESC. If she wins the NF, she’ll have a chance to be among the TOP-3 in Minsk and beat Belgium’s best score from last year. 8 points. |
There is a common view that ballads can’t score well at the JESC. I have no idea where did such an opinion come from but now it’s the time to debunk it once and for all. Luis’ song is absolutely amazing and my fingers are already crossed for him. 10 points. |
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Malta |
Francesca–very nice. The melody is very nice and catchy. One of my favourites in the belguim selection. She is so cute and has a nice voice. 8/10 |
Francesca– Nice song and he has a powerful voice. A very adequate voice for such a song. Good song. 7/10 |
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Latvia |
3 points. |
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Luis |
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Macedonia |
This song is really catchy and he has a powerful voice! The good thing is the song sounds great from start to beginning to end. May not do well though. 8.5/10 |
Get up! It’s a JESC party! Not for JESC though, most likely score 7th. Pretty catchy. 7/10 |
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Armenia |
I don’t really like it, it’s a mix of pop, rock, and ballad. I think it will do bad at jESC 5/10 |
Oh I really like this. Fun and energetic song. Could win the competition if you ask me. 10/10 |
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Belarus |
It’s a pity I didn’t feel some energy from this guy…….only 5/10. |
I think that they have stolen chorus from somewhere! Get up?? I don’t know! I think they try to be older! 7/10. |
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Netherlands |
I also like this song, but we have already something like this in the JESC. I like the lyrics from the song, but the other people from other country’s won’t understand it. I think he will do the same as Thor (Belgium 2006), he looks cute and his song have a nice chorus. I think he will finish 7-12th in Minsk. 4 points. |
I love this song, we have already up-tempo songs this year but this one is better then the others. They have more experience than the other, and it will be great if they use them. They have a happy song with some English words and i think everyone will understand it. And also as above, some people think they are hot so maybe they will vote for them.. I think they will end 3-8th in Minsk. 10 points. |
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Sweden |
I can’t say a bad word about his song, but in the same manner, i can’t really see it winning either. It is just one of those songs everyone likes to hear from time to time, but nobody memorizes its lyrics and the melody. 5 points. |
This song is definitely not a piece of high-quality art. The chorus is quite repetitive, and there’s no room for any improvements. But on the other hand, once you hear this song, you don’t forget it easily. 6 points. |
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Malta |
Francesca—nice song. But it is not one of my favourites. Not that catchy but original. The boy has a nice voice.7/10 |
Francesca– very nice song and catchy. This could be in the final of the JESC 2010. Very original and the tune is so cute. Both have good voices and cute girls too. This is the type of song that is a favourite from me. 10/10 |
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Latvia |
4 points. |
8 points. |
Jill & Lauren |
Bartas is from the Kaunas region of Lithuania and is 14 years old. He has had professional help with his song from Arvydas Martinėnas (Vudis) and VU-Records. He will have a choreographer for JESC and dancers from dance group “Mode”. His grandmother is famous dancer Joana Bartaškiene, his father is actor and journalist Saulius Bartaška and his mother is musical theatre soloist Ruta Zaikauskaite-Bartaškiene. He has two sisters. 
Yesterday Dečja pesma Evrovizije 2010 was held in Serbia, and it was an exciting event, mainly because they decided to hold it at 12 in the afternoon, so those of us who happen to live on the other side of the world got to watch it. The voting was done 50/50 jury televote and the votes were quite strange with what seemed to be the least popular song online coming 2nd. Interestingly, song #9 “Mia & Pavle” came last place with the jury, yet 3rd in televoting. The winner was Sonja Škorić who received 12 points from both televote and jury. She sings a ballad called “Čarobna noć” (Magical Night) with a very powerful voice, this could do well in Minsk, similar to Nevena in 2007. Nista Licno performed at the start of the show, there was no interval act, just a long..long clip of the kids singing karaoke songs.
Stefan Roscovan has won the first ever Moldovan national final. As a debuting country, Moldova produced a strong lineup and although they unfortunately couldn’t air it live (the final was pre-recorded), from pictures the stage looks good. Videos of the final should be up soon. 2nd place went to “Lollipops” and 3rd to Diana Sturza.
Boško Baloš – Bosko Baloš was born on 22.10.1999. in Novi Sad. He plays piano & composes music.He drives his neighbours crazy playing loud music in his apartment and cares for dogs. Together with his younger brother Philip has performed at many festivals and events for children and adults. Last year, he participated in the selection for “Children’s Eurovision Song Contest” for the first time. 
Teodora Vujić – Teodora Vujic was born 09/27/1996. She lives in Arandjelovac, where she attended the elementary school “Milan Ilic Uncle.” She performed at school events, but so far none of the big festivals.Her biggest dream is to participate in JESC. She likes the fun side to music and reading books. Singing, film and writing are her biggest hobbies.
Marija Gligorević – Marija was born on 4 October 1995 in the town of Windsor, Canada. It is her first year at the Music High School “Stankovic” in Belgrade. She has performed a lot, as a member of group Čupa Cups she performed at numerous events in Belgrade and Novi Sad – dragons childrens toys, Museum Night, Rolerijada, super natural and Medela magic. Last year she enrolled in music school “Stankovic”, Department of solo singing classical music. She won first place in the open school competition “Josif Marinkovic” solo singer in Belgrade and the first prize in a competition solo singers in the New Becej.
Anđela Išic – Andela
Đorđe Marković – Djordje Markovic was born on 2 January 1998 in Nis. He plays the cello, guitar and piano and of course he sings. Now he also writes songs. He sung at the festival “Golden Brownie” and won in 2002. This was followed by other performances, “Golden Brownie” Nis 2003. (First Prize), “Small scale “White (Montenegro) in 2008,” TIN “- Lower Mlanovac 2008th 2009e 2010 (all three years the winner of the interpretation, and in 2009. And the winner of the festival),” Song of May “Nis 2010 .- winner of the festival.
Milica Savić – Milica Savic is 11 years old and lives in Arandjelovac. She is in the 6th grade of elementary school “Milan Ilic Uncle” and is an excellent student. She has performed at numerous school events, and this year’s participation in the national competition for Children’s Eurovision Song Contest is a dream come true and so far her biggest musical success.
Boris Subotić – Boris Subotic is 10 years old and comes from Sremska Mitrovica. He is in fourth grade and plays the piano. He’s competed in numerous children’s festivals, Golden Bell ‘, Vivkovizija “and last year won the festival, Medela spell. He attends school of singing Aleksandra Radovic, and this year at the school won first prize among the younger singers. In his spare time he likes to listen to pop music and dreams of one day becoming a great singer.
Sofija Šašić – Sophia was born 23.12.1999 in Germany. She is in the fifth grade at “Ruder Boskovic”. In her spare time she likes to sing. Member of the Academy of Music UMS. 2007. Won the children’s music festival in Bitola SIDO. 2008th won the award for children’s magic festival in Belgrade. Fortunately for her participation in the Children’s Eurovision song is best shared with comrades, Ella, Christine, Andrew, Minja, Mary, Milos, Andrej … and others. 
Sonja Škorić – Sonja Skoric was born 26 February 1996 in Pancevo. She finished seventh grade, elementary music school, piano department, and the first year of solo singing. She liked music and singing from the age of five.The first time she appeared in public when she was five years old. His first success was in the festival “Raspevano spring”. Then followed the festivals which usually won first place: Pancevo, Zajecar, Belgrade (Choice for Children’s Eurovision Song Contest), Nis, Zrenjanin, Zlatibor, Uzice, Tutin (Serbia); Laktasi, Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina); Rozaje, White (Montenegro), Timisoara (Romania) Balchik (Bulgaria), Minsk (Belarus), Sanremo (Italy).The festival “Sanremojunior” April 2010 where she was the only Serbian representative. She sang in the famous Ariston Theatre, where it was very noticeable.
Tonight is the first semi-final for Junior Song Festival 2010! The first four candidates from the Netherlands will compete against each other, with two going to the final. The ones that don’t qualify in each semi will also have the chance to make the final as an internet wildcard. Tune in tonight a 7pm CET on Z@pp or Netherlands 3. The 4 competing tonight are: Phoebe en Stijn vs Caylee vs Donny vs Rosa. Seems the weaker semi-final in terms of competition.