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ERT makes announcements on Wednesday? [UPD]
   posted by Eva Anadioti (Greece) on 11/11/2009, 10:06
source(s): Oikotimes Resources , Copy Editing by Stephen Meuse (USA)


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Four acts seems to have already been selected for the Greek national final set to take place in February.

Katerina Avgoustakis (Heaven Music)
Avgoustakis is a Greek-Belgian singer with many hits in Belgium, Poland and Bulgaria. She was the 2006 runner up in the Belgian Eurovision national final, winner of the 2005 Super Idol in Belgium and winner in the 2009 Summer Sopot Festival in Poland. She recently signed with Heaven Music, but is totally unknown to Greeks and she speaks no Greek at all!

Kokkina Halia (group by Sony) and / or Professional Sinnerz (group by Universal)
There is still a confusion whether both groups or just one of them will enter the national final. Both groups are extremely popular and have many radio hits. Kokkina Halia (Red Carpets) participated in the 2008 Greek edition of X Factor, while both groups are promoted by the Greek media and are considered appealing to the youth vote.

Despina Ricci (Minos EMI)
Ricci is a Greek-French singer, more alternative than the others  and is currently preparing a new album. Oikotimes met her at an appearance in the MEGA TV morning show a year ago and recently her music video aired on the popular Greek music TV station, MAD TV.

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ERT is making clear that there is no money to spent for promotion, a music video and other activities regarding the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. ERT will officially submit the national final winner performance as video clip. If the winning artist wants to make a music video or have any promotional activities then the record label and he/she, must pay for it.

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT
It is expected that official announcements are going to be made by next Wednesday. There is no confirmation on the date but for sure oikotimes.com will bring you the news first.

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LUV4TATU

Date: 12/11/2009 01:57 PM

the good thing is that there are fresh artists in the line up. now i am waiting for the songs. so far Despina Ricci and Porfessional Sinnerz are my favs


xristoskst

Date: 12/11/2009 01:17 AM

ROFL @ dima_gresc ... What's wrong with "right now"? When would you like to see her? In 10 years with a Vissi performance?!


dima_gresc

Date: 11/11/2009 09:57 PM

i don't think i would like to see elli kokkinou at esc right now...


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 08:24 PM

It is true that Elli Kokkinou is interested in ESC. It is a shame ERT isn't perusing that. Regarding Sabanis, I mentioned him earlier too, but people seem to think he sucks live. Regardless, he has some greats songs. I can't believe ERT is doing this......Like I mentioned earlier, I would have liked to see Maro Lytra since she actually wanted to go, but 27boy said ERT vetoed her. I know she has no label right now, but I am more than certain she would sign before a NF.


stathis2b

Date: 11/11/2009 08:19 PM

It's not necessary that a big name will bring a very good place.I believe too that than unknown or less known artist can make the difference and we have many sucessfull examples


xristoskst

Date: 11/11/2009 08:16 PM

why so much negative energy? Both Vissi and Rouvas failed to reach a top 5 positions despite the fact they are superstars in Greece. I can't see why a less popular artist is "cursed" to do worse.... the song is what really matters and the performance. If those two are good i am more than ok with an unknown aritst too.


stathis2b

Date: 11/11/2009 08:09 PM

I agree


khalid_gr

Date: 11/11/2009 08:08 PM

Kokkina halia are very boring posers. No way. Professional Sinnerz are ok, but hip-hop (especially in greek) isn't what ESC needs. Katerine Avgoustakis seems nice, but she needs a great song. Despina Ricci seems really nice and the song is very pretty, but I don't know if she is actually good live. For me everything will depend on the song... but I really hope it won't be Kokkina halia. (χαλιά ή χάλια?)


dima_gresc

Date: 11/11/2009 07:51 PM

Kalomira and Sarbel were not big stars either(well,sarbel is not that successful ).Kokkina xalia are good actually.i love their last single which is this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PbAsCyochk&feature=related


stathis2b

Date: 11/11/2009 07:30 PM

Genie2.0, Helena Paparizou when she participated in eurovision, was a new artist and no big name or diva.Just for the history


dima_gresc

Date: 11/11/2009 07:01 PM

first of all,there is no official confirmation about anything.in addition,wait to hear the songs and then judge the entries...I believe that in a national final,proffesional sinnerz are the clear favourite followed by kokkina xalia(red carpets).people don't know neither katerine nor Despina.I heard earlier that Kokkina Xalia won't enter the NF and Professional Sineerz have not yet decided(i doubt that they will agree on taking part).so,just wait !


Genie2.0

Date: 11/11/2009 06:20 PM

Vandi was never interested in Eurovision and why should she represent the country? i can't understand why the big names of every country should participate in the Eurovision Song Contest!. Also, a big LOL to all those pathetic fans. LOL again!


panikos

Date: 11/11/2009 05:38 PM

@ 27boy Elli Kokkinou wants to go to eurovision like CRAZY!!!! ERT doesn't want to appoint her 1) because they believe that some one "young and fresh" should represent Greece. 2) ERT officials feel that there is an age discrimination that is way they are afraid that Kokkinou will fail. 3) They want to have a national selection between singers because they make more money (sms voting is much higher) Also Despina Richi is not 1000% sure a candidate. ERT officials didnt like her and maybe they will prefer a 19 year old young singer from EMI.


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 04:47 PM

guys don't forget that after sakis plundering in the scoreboard no despina vandi or elli kokkinou would accept eurovision! wake up!


product

Date: 11/11/2009 04:15 PM

@ esthere: i agree with you. All 4 of them have something different. Dance (katerine), pop (Kokkina halia) hip hop/rnb (prof. sinnerz) alternative (despina ricci) VERY INTERESTING so far.


esthere

Date: 11/11/2009 04:13 PM

I think when we have the songs this thriller will end. at this moment there is no clear winner for greek selection, for me


opera

Date: 11/11/2009 04:13 PM

@ hakim: you are so right, greeks are desperate to get the turkish votes from belgium netherlands france and uk but they will never make it


_dromeas

Date: 11/11/2009 04:12 PM

@ thodoris: i don't like sampanis at all


thodoris

Date: 11/11/2009 04:12 PM

Guys I think, I have a feeling that Sampanis will be added in the line up, stay tuned, i am sure oikotimes knows about it


Luna

Date: 11/11/2009 04:11 PM

@ astiator: there is no point to risk an entry with male again. 2008 bilan, 2009 rybak, it's time for a woman to win


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 04:10 PM

I HOPE greece adds two males. they have 2 female singers, 2 groups but no males? maybe they don't want to risk (a male again)


galander

Date: 11/11/2009 04:09 PM

professional sinnerz are the best out of those 4 names. guys hold your horses it's greek soap opera so far. I am waiting the final line up from ERT


karameros

Date: 11/11/2009 04:09 PM

@ charlotte: i agree, it's going to be despina ricci or professional sinnerz


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 04:08 PM

@ carlotte: she is not going to get esc votes though @ hakim: you underestaimte the greek diaspora. in 2005 they gave us high pts


charlotte

Date: 11/11/2009 04:07 PM

Despina Ricci seems quite good to represent Greece with something different


paskie

Date: 11/11/2009 04:07 PM

GUYS Katerine is UNKNOWN in Holland


Hakim

Date: 11/11/2009 04:06 PM

@ ruslanita: they will never make it. belgium, netherlnads, uk and france give max pts to turkey


Ruslanita

Date: 11/11/2009 04:06 PM

i think katerine is promote too much on the fan sites and ert wants the belgian and dutch votes


fotis

Date: 11/11/2009 04:05 PM

@ 27boy: i wouldnt be so sure, especially when we have no audios to base this


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 04:05 PM

it's already fixed. ert will use a jury so no matter what katerine is the winner


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 04:04 PM

we all agree that new artists is the what this national final needs


capuccicci

Date: 11/11/2009 03:03 PM

Greece could not come back with stars like in the previous years. I think it's good to see new names in the national selection, although I'll miss Maro Lytra...


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 01:44 PM

@ hakim: you are hilarious


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 01:43 PM

@ hakim: if you weren't so mean, i would agree with you! but this is what i call empathy


Hakim

Date: 11/11/2009 01:43 PM

Once again turkey will send a huge superstar to eurovision and greece will eat our dust in the scoreboard. No Vandi No Kokkinou dare to enter with Turkey in! they will both loose


Genie2.0

Date: 11/11/2009 01:39 PM

I'm glad Greece makes a national final with new artists and no divas! That's a good step forward. LOL i also confused Despina Ricci with Despina Vandi lol! Katerine should represent Belgium, not Greece! No more Helena Paparizou, Sahlene, Hadise singers! For now, Despina Ricci would be my choice. She's different, alternative and would appeal the audience. But Greeks won't choose her for sure.


Jonatan

Date: 11/11/2009 01:39 PM

DESPINA RICCI is a great artist and person. We should all wait and see her act most of you will be surprised


dime03

Date: 11/11/2009 01:38 PM

I am confused: how greeks will vote for a singer they don't know???? this is so strange how ERT acts


thodoris

Date: 11/11/2009 01:37 PM

personaly i see a battle between kokkina halia and professional sinerz. if avgoustakis wins it will be a surprise no one knows her in greece


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 01:36 PM

i am surprised; greek media till reporting nothing


meta

Date: 11/11/2009 01:36 PM

well i am voting for professional sinnerz btw


warner

Date: 11/11/2009 01:33 PM

well done eva, major interest for this article. we made it again...


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 01:33 PM

ERT is ready with the press announcement but the various scandals going on there are holding back the official press release


eva2008

Date: 11/11/2009 01:32 PM

it should be on their website by 18/11


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 01:32 PM

i still don't get it: the announcement is today or next wednesday?


paskie

Date: 11/11/2009 01:31 PM

I TRULLY hope for a greater than 2009 song. greece can do better and by less arrogane i agree with those saying this


suomi_GRL

Date: 11/11/2009 01:30 PM

@ ruslanita: LMAO!


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 01:29 PM

i can't wait for the official statement


_dromeas

Date: 11/11/2009 01:29 PM

@ ruslanita: that's so funny.


Ruslanita

Date: 11/11/2009 01:28 PM

so funny, some confused Despina Ricci with Despina Vandi LOL


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 01:21 PM

i am not worrying on who's winning. i am worrying on the "athens 2011" arrogance style which will be used by ERT and greek fans again :(


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 01:18 PM

the good thing here is that there is no clear favourite (besides the fact that ERT pushes katerine) and the national final if 100% televoting apply, will be a derby


esthere

Date: 11/11/2009 01:17 PM

i like the kokkina halia group and i like depina ricci as well


coca_cola

Date: 11/11/2009 01:08 PM

i expected to see Tamta in the line up :( sad here


denmark

Date: 11/11/2009 01:07 PM

@ bastard: i wouldnt be so sure. they need good voice (needless to say excellent voice) and a catchy song then they will get the points they need


BASTARD

Date: 11/11/2009 01:06 PM

i am going to be the bad guy here: they all suck. greece doesn't stand a chance with NONE of them


aweller

Date: 11/11/2009 01:05 PM

somehow happily surprised


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 01:04 PM

i am between prof. sinnerz and katerine. i know the second will win but i predict a great song by sinnerz


_dromeas

Date: 11/11/2009 01:04 PM

professional sinnerz are great: i wish they are confirmed soon. I like the voice, it's so strange LOL


Luna

Date: 11/11/2009 01:03 PM

hey oikotimes, make a quick poll here, i wanna vote for professional sinnerz


Ruslanita

Date: 11/11/2009 01:02 PM

@ anastasia: yes, i agree - less arrogance this year -- but we all know how greeks work. they belive that they will alwys win. LOL


dime03

Date: 11/11/2009 01:01 PM

it's clear that avgoustakis is the girl for 2010, they are eager to get 12 pts from poland, belgium, bulgaria and nethrlands


Lucio

Date: 11/11/2009 01:00 PM

I like so much the alternative song of Ricci. She seems different but she wouldn't score well in a Eurovision. Out of 4 i also prefer professional sinnerz, let's wait for the official announcement


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:59 PM

@ suomi-girl: u think so?


suomi_GRL

Date: 11/11/2009 12:58 PM

i think a ballad in 2010 with the new televoting and jury system (both semifinals too) is the best option. but we will see too many ballads (we already know that). also i have to point out that a group like professional sinnerz would be voted highly by finns


_axone

Date: 11/11/2009 12:57 PM

@ anastasia: i fully agree: a ballad is very nice option for greece this year


anastasia

Date: 11/11/2009 12:57 PM

I expect great songs and less arrogance from greece. I prefer ballad for greece


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 12:56 PM

@ thodoris: dont forget that sakis is too old for singing live. there are plenty of new artists talented and with great voices


thodoris

Date: 11/11/2009 12:55 PM

i do agree with the fresh artists selected but why this maro lytra soap opera? is it true? i am also wondering on their vocal skills. even sakis was mediocre, i hope they are better


mad_now

Date: 11/11/2009 12:52 PM

well done greece


karameros

Date: 11/11/2009 12:52 PM

@ love4tatu: oh i am sure their arrogance will be big again don't worry they will eat our ears with this again


LUV4TATU

Date: 11/11/2009 12:52 PM

nice to see new artists in the national final but please greece don't start with athens 2011 pleaseeeeee


Ruslanita

Date: 11/11/2009 12:51 PM

@ 27boy: really>??????? i am so susprised about this


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:51 PM

@ coca cola: i totally agree with you! even katerine has better voice than sakis. although amongst the 4 names, the best voice goes to Despina Ricci


coca_cola

Date: 11/11/2009 12:49 PM

i am sure those 4 have better voice than sakis hehehehehe


opera

Date: 11/11/2009 12:49 PM

LOL the names are not big and their vocal abilities are not the best during the live shows. WELL DONE AGAIN greece


product

Date: 11/11/2009 12:48 PM

nothing to worry, turkey will once again have the best entry


warner

Date: 11/11/2009 12:47 PM

it's so obvious that katerine is promoted here as well


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 12:46 PM

awaiting for confirmation though


_dromeas

Date: 11/11/2009 12:46 PM

hoping for great songs


_axone

Date: 11/11/2009 12:46 PM

all the best to greece


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 12:45 PM

we all know the relations between a lady at ert and the managerof star channel. if they report on katerine already it shows what a conspiracy they are up to


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:37 PM

@_astiator, my comment was sarcastic.....hence the smiley at the end. lol @27boy, :/


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:31 PM

previous greek entrants didn't get paid???? what A JOKE! if I speak ERT will sue me


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 12:30 PM

star channel? well whom do u think they are getting guides from???


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:13 PM

@27boy, I did not know that. I know in the past other singers were not paid. @_astiator, STAR is already pushing Katerine! :p


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 12:11 PM

i prefere PROFESSIONAL SINNERZ too, they are more modern than anyone. I know though that ERT will push Katerine


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 12:11 PM

kokkina halia have theofaous behind them! and professional sinnerz have Voirliotis backing them up! i am sure one of them will win


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:10 PM

@ greekboy: Sakis indeed was paid mate! regarding hip hop: you are right, it doesn't do well in Eurovision but in Greece they are 90% winners


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 12:07 PM

Hip hop generally does not do well in ESC....


product

Date: 11/11/2009 12:05 PM

I want to hear the songs first


supernova

Date: 11/11/2009 12:04 PM

i like the professional sinnerz group they sound so TODAY!


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 11:53 AM

@ greekboy: sakis got 150,000 euros for his participation no one confirms it but i know it, i was working at minos emi last year


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:52 AM

@ greek boy: come on we all have seen him live he cannot get any note right! check it more and you will see it. Maro Lytra has no record label yet. She was suppose to sign with Sony but still nothing happened. ERT affraids that if she enters NF, she is winning, she has a strong fan club


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:51 AM

@coca_cola, in fact Sakis didn't get paid from ERT. Either did other big artists like Vissi in 2006. They got their money through sponsors. (Rouvas with Trident, Vissi with Cosmote)


opera

Date: 11/11/2009 11:45 AM

NO BUDGET, no promo, no clip. how Greece will do it this year? :( sad news from greece


coca_cola

Date: 11/11/2009 11:45 AM

sakis got all ert money last year, nothing left for the 2010 bidders. isn't it a shame? if you are a new / upcoming artist no one pays you nothing. if you are sakis u get millions. shame on your way of thinking ERT


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:44 AM

That seems awful dumb for someone to veto her, especially considering the other rumored artists they have chosen.... @ioannis, oh really? Have you actually seen him live? Reviews from Vissi's new show say otherwise. BTW, here he is performing the ballads "Dodeka" and "Den Exei Sidera H Kardia Mou" live. He sounds fine to me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_NFxLlkmo8 But no point in arguing since he isnt even confirmed.


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 11:39 AM

LOL Yorgos Sampanis? LOL he is VOICELESS in live shows! LOL


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:39 AM

THE NAME OF MARO LYTRA was vetoed by someone! also she has no record label yet


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:37 AM

@27boy, could it be Giorgos Sabanis who was also speculated? He is with Sony. I wonder why Maro Lytra was not chosen. I guess she could not get a new label in time? @eva2008, no problem. :p


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:27 AM

from my information I WOULD expect one male too on the official announcement


_astiator

Date: 11/11/2009 11:27 AM

all the best to greece


denmark

Date: 11/11/2009 11:25 AM

i wouldnt demand ert team to resign yet. as i can see there are all fresh artists, i consider them as a good asset been unknown to most of greeks and of course europe. let's wait for the songs to judge thoroughy


aediles

Date: 11/11/2009 11:21 AM

OH MY GOD. WE ARE BOTTOM FIVE IN 2010 FOR SURE


thodoris

Date: 11/11/2009 11:20 AM

how was this selection made? I DEMAND an official ERT explanation asap


Ruslanita

Date: 11/11/2009 11:19 AM

all of them are unknown. from the videos i have seen i like professional sinnerz only. BUT i have to wait for the ESC songs.... hope ert confirms the news soon


eva2008

Date: 11/11/2009 11:18 AM

@ greek boy: yes, sorry i changed it


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:17 AM

I posted my last response before the article was updated. So it looks like Katerine was picked up by Heaven??? Hmm.. Also Oikotimes, as I said in my post, Prof. Sinnerz are with Universal, not Sony.... Also this news on no budget seems strange. Don't sponsors usually pick up most of the costs? @27boy, Like I said, I posted my last response before the article was updated and before seeing your response. They are both relatively unknown in Greece, that is why I am not considering them A class.


karameros

Date: 11/11/2009 11:15 AM

not only the president I WANT ALL ERT TEAM TO RESIGN NOW


ioannis

Date: 11/11/2009 11:14 AM

if the names confirmed it will eb the worst greek selection ever. BOOOH ERT BOOOOHHHH


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:14 AM

KATERINE IS ON HEAVEN MUSIC not universal


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:11 AM

To clarify my earlier post, This is basically the situation: We have 2 relatively unknown names in Greece (Katerine and Despina) and 2 groups that debuted just this year. (Kokkina Xalia and Prof. Sinnerz). ERT could do much better IMO. Eleos! ---------- From a label point of view, it seems Universal is pitching 2 artist? Both Katerine and Prof. Sinnerz are with Universal....(Prof. Sinnerz is with Goin' Through's "The Family Label" and Def Jam, which are part of Universal) Kokkina Halia are with Sony, and Despina is with EMI. It is also strange that Heaven Music is not represented here...


27boy

Date: 11/11/2009 11:08 AM

@ greek boy: why katerine and despina are a' class names? LOL


Greekboy

Date: 11/11/2009 10:58 AM

Oh my god are you kidding me??? Besides the names mentioned before (Katerine and Despina) now we have Kokkina Xalia and Prof. Sinnerz???? 2 new groups. ESC is going to become a complete joke in Greece. :( Hopefully these names are not true. They arnt even B or C class names.



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