Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
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Iceland will select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 through the Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins
contest, with the 2010 contest set to be held over January and February 2010, organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV)
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Rules for the contest were released by RÚV in September 2009. A maximum of three compositions could be submitted by each composer, with all applicants having been Icelandic citizens, or have their official residence in the island, as of 1 October 2009. Submissions were accepted until 5 October 2009 at midnight. A total of 150 compositions were submitted to RÚV, a significant decrease from last year's contest. The fifteen performing songs, their performers and authors were announced by RÚV on 18 December.
, and Ingó
, Yohanna's runner-up at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2009
, who performed a number of acoustic duets together.
The two winners of this semi-final were Íris Hólm with the song "The One" and Matthias Matthiasson with "Out of Sight".
and Hvanndalsbræður qualified to the final by a public televote out of the five competing acts.
were chosen by a public televote to qualify to the final out of the five competing acts.
was the winner of the contest with the song "Je ne sais quoi
", beating Jógvan Hansen
into second place.
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins is an annual music competition organised by Icelandic public broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið . It determines the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest.-Format:...
contest, with the 2010 contest set to be held over January and February 2010, organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV)
RÚV
Ríkisútvarpið is Iceland's national public-service broadcasting organization.Operating from studios in the country's capital, Reykjavík, as well as regional centres around the country, the service broadcasts a variety of general programming to a wide audience across the whole country via radio...
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Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2010
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2010 will contain three semi-finals held over January 2010, each containing 5 songs. 2 songs from each semi-final will qualify to the grand final, held on 6 February. The four TV shows will be hosted by Eva María Jónsdóttir and Ragnhildur Steinunn JónsdóttirRagnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir
Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic television personality, actress, and former Miss Iceland.-Biography:Ragnhildur began her gymnastics career in 1991, and was recognised as the 1998 Best Gymnast. Ragnhildur is the co-host of Sjónvarpið's top-rated primetime news/talk show Kastljós...
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Rules for the contest were released by RÚV in September 2009. A maximum of three compositions could be submitted by each composer, with all applicants having been Icelandic citizens, or have their official residence in the island, as of 1 October 2009. Submissions were accepted until 5 October 2009 at midnight. A total of 150 compositions were submitted to RÚV, a significant decrease from last year's contest. The fifteen performing songs, their performers and authors were announced by RÚV on 18 December.
Semi-final 1
The first semi-final was held on 9 January 2010. The show featured last year's Icelandic entrant YohannaJóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir
Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir , widely known outside of Iceland as Yohanna, is an Icelandic singer who was chosen to represent her nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, with the song "Is It True?", earning 2nd place.- Background and career:Jóhanna was raised in Hafnarfjörður,...
, and Ingó
Ingo
Ingo is a first name in contemporary Scandinavia and Germany, and a historical name in France. It is the male version of the name Inga, used in the same region, and as a name for a tropical plant....
, Yohanna's runner-up at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2009
Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Iceland confirmed its presence at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. It was held in Moscow, Russia. Ríkisútvarpið , the Icelandic broadcaster, has decided to continue with a national final format, with members of the public being called to send in songs to RÚV.-Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2009:The...
, who performed a number of acoustic duets together.
The two winners of this semi-final were Íris Hólm with the song "The One" and Matthias Matthiasson with "Out of Sight".
| Draw | Artist | Song | Composer - Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Íris Hólm | "The One" | Birgir Jóhann Birgisson, Ingvi Þór Kormáksson |
| 2 | Matthias Matthiasson | "Out of Sight" | Matthías Stefánsson |
| 3 | Sigurjón Brink | "You Knocked On My Door" | Jóhannes Kári Kristinsson |
| 4 | Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir | "You Are The One" | Haraldur G. Ásmundsson, Kolbrún Eva Viktorsdóttir |
| 5 | Karen Pálsdóttir | "In The Future" | Bryndís Sunna Valdimarsdóttir & Daði Georgsson, Bryndís Sunna Valdimarsdóttir |
Semi-final 2
The second semi-final was held on 16 January 2010. Jógvan HansenJógvan Hansen
Jógvan Hansen is a Faroese singer and guitar player who won the first ever Icelandic version of The X Factor in 2007 with 70% of the popular vote...
and Hvanndalsbræður qualified to the final by a public televote out of the five competing acts.
| Draw | Artist | Song | Composer - Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menn ársins | "Gefst ekki upp" | Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson Haraldur Vignir Sveinbjörnsson is an Icelandic composer / arranger.-Education:He studied piano with Árni Harðarson at the Kopavogur Music School where he graduated 1997. He finished B.A... , Sváfnir Sigurðarson |
| 2 | Hvanndalsbræður | "Gleði og glens" | Rögnvaldur Rögnvaldsson |
| 3 | Sigrún Vala Baldursdóttir | "I Believe In Angels" | Halldór Guðjónsson, Ronald Kerst |
| 4 | Jógvan Hansen Jógvan Hansen Jógvan Hansen is a Faroese singer and guitar player who won the first ever Icelandic version of The X Factor in 2007 with 70% of the popular vote... |
"One More Day" | Óskar Páll Sveinsson & Bubbi Morthens Bubbi Morthens Bubbi Morthens , is a singer and songwriter from Iceland. His name of birth is Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens, Bubbi being the affectionate form of Ásbjörn.- History :... |
| 5 | Edgar Smári Atlason | "Now And Forever" | Albert Guðmann Jónsson, Albert Guðmann Jónsson & Katrín Halldórsdóttir |
Semi-final 3
The third and final semi-final was held on 23 January 2010. Sigurjón Brink and Hera BjörkHera Björk
Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"...
were chosen by a public televote to qualify to the final out of the five competing acts.
| Draw | Artist | Song | Composer - Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnar Jónsson | "Þúsund stjörnur" | Jóhannes Kári Kristinsson |
| 2 | Sigurjón Brink | "Waterslide" | Sigurjón Brink |
| 3 | Hera Björk Hera Björk Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"... |
"Je ne sais quoi" | Örlygur Smári Örlygur Smári Örlygur Smári is an Icelandic producer/composer. He wrote Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest 2000 entry Tell Me!. He also wrote the song This Is My Life which was the Icelandic entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. In 2010 he teamed up with Hera Björk to write the song Je ne sais quoi which... & Hera Björk Hera Björk Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"... |
| 4 | Steinarr Logi Nesheim | "Every Word" | Steinarr Logi Nesheim |
| 5 | Anna Hlín | "Komdu á morgun til mín" | Grétar Sigurbergsson |
Final
The final was held on 6 February, after a recap of the contest was held on 30 January. The six semi-final qualifiers performed again, and the televoters decided the winner. After the top two were revealed it was announced that Hera BjörkHera Björk
Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"...
was the winner of the contest with the song "Je ne sais quoi
Je ne sais quoi (song)
"Je ne sais quoi" is an Icelandic dancepop song composed by Örlygur Smári and Hera Björk and performed by Hera Björk, and was the Icelandic entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, to be held in Oslo, Norway on May 25, 27 and 29th 2010. It took place in the first semi-final, on May 25, and was...
", beating Jógvan Hansen
Jógvan Hansen
Jógvan Hansen is a Faroese singer and guitar player who won the first ever Icelandic version of The X Factor in 2007 with 70% of the popular vote...
into second place.
| Draw | Artist | Song | Composer - Lyricist | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Íris Hólm | "The One" | Birgir Jóhann Birgisson, Ingvi Þór Kormáksson | - |
| 2 | Matthias Matthiasson | "Out of Sight" | Matthías Stefánsson | - |
| 3 | Hvanndalsbræður | "Gleði og glens" | Rögnvaldur Rögnvaldsson | - |
| 4 | Jógvan Hansen Jógvan Hansen Jógvan Hansen is a Faroese singer and guitar player who won the first ever Icelandic version of The X Factor in 2007 with 70% of the popular vote... |
"One More Day" | Óskar Páll Sveinsson & Bubbi Morthens Bubbi Morthens Bubbi Morthens , is a singer and songwriter from Iceland. His name of birth is Ásbjörn Kristinsson Morthens, Bubbi being the affectionate form of Ásbjörn.- History :... |
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| 5 | Sigurjón Brink | "Waterslide" | Sigurjón Brink | - |
| 6 | Hera Björk Hera Björk Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"... |
"Je ne sais quoi" | Örlygur Smári Örlygur Smári Örlygur Smári is an Icelandic producer/composer. He wrote Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest 2000 entry Tell Me!. He also wrote the song This Is My Life which was the Icelandic entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. In 2010 he teamed up with Hera Björk to write the song Je ne sais quoi which... & Hera Björk Hera Björk Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"... |
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