Georgian Eurovision 2015 Contestants. Photo : Georgia Eurovision

Who will represent Georgia at Eurovision 2015? Meet the 5 contenders.

A jury of experts at GPB (Georgian National Broadcaster) have selected the 5 singers who will battle for the right to represent Georgia at Eurovision 2015. The Georgian National final will take place on the 14th of January. However the 5 songs will be released on December 31st and the public can vote for the favourite up until the National Final.

An International Jury will also give their results in the Georgian National Final thus giving an ultimate winner.

Who are the 5 finalists in the Georgian Eurovision 2015 Search?

• Edward Meison
• Eteri Beriashvili
• Misha Sulukhia
• Nina Sublatti
• Niutone

Edward Meison

http://youtu.be/eNbY7VL28fM

Edward is a 25 year old singer from Tiblisi in Georgia but who resides in New York now. He is a singer that records in pop, rock, soul, electro pop, modern RnB, Urban and Hip Hop. Two tracks that show the diversity of Edward’s musical spectrum is he=is cover of Conchiat Wurst’s ‘Ride Like A Phoenix’ and his recently released song ‘Twerk’ featuring Michael Goldman. The song is Hip Hop, released in October and almost 3 minutes long – hmmm. What do you think of Edward as a finalist?

Eteri Beriashvili

http://youtu.be/i71F7wveqPY
Eteri is a jazz singer originally from Singahi but who currently lives in Moscow. She was a contestant on “The Voice of Russia” where all 4 judges turned around in the blind auditions. She has also acted in “Mamma Mia” (Rosie). She was a member of a group of singers called “A’cappella ExpreSSS”. Will Jazz work at Eurovision?
http://youtu.be/BYG0jTX513U

Misha Sulukhia

Born in 1989 in Tbilisi, Misha Sulukhia. began his musical education at the age of 6 – majoring in piano. He continued his studies studies with the Georgian music Paliashvili gymnasium. In 2006 he studied at the Conservatory of Tbilisi Vano (orchestral and wind instruments dasartqami faculty). He is a pop and opera songwriter-performer.
http://youtu.be/RRburS5XclA
He has participated in various musical projects that include 1. “Gadgets skla 2” (Imedi Morning Music proektis) 2. Celebrity Academy (finalist) 3. Mega Project “Bravo” 4. The contest “We are looking for talent” (Grand Prix) 5. The contest “in my town” (Grand Prix ” 6. The contest “Golden Rose” (the first place ” and 7. The contest “Crystal Stork” (special prize for versatile talent)

Nina Sublatti

Nina was born in 1995 in Moscow. In 2008 she graduated from music school specializing in piano. Between the years 2010-2011 years Nina worked with other bands and played concerts throughout the Georgia.In 2011, Nina began to collaborate with “Georgian Dream Studio”  in the USA.

Nina took part in the  “The Star” in 2013 which in turn led to the “Bravo Band” and “the State Symphony Orchestra”. Nina became the winner of the prize and received an invitation from the London Institute of Music – Vocal course. In 2014, Nina collaborated with “Bravo Records” – where she recorded her debut album “Dare To Be Nina Sublatti”. The album became the biggest selling album and a tour of the year in Georgia.

Niutone

Niutune are an electro-fusion band. The band are from Tiblisi and signed to Universal Records. N!UTONE was formed in December of 2012. They are working on their first original album as a group, even though they have a huge history of success as individual artists.
http://youtu.be/2DQvrC3tRow
Currently they’re offering live performances on many venues, presenting their own interpretation of universally acclaimed hits.The band members are Nutsi Sanchez on Vocals, Tamu Babilua on Vocals and Keyboards, Zura Astamadze on Guitar, Shako Gheleyva on Bass and Levan Abshilava on Drums and Vocals.

So which of the 5 acts are you most looking forward to hearing their song on December 31st? Has Georgia got an act that can resonate with the European voters for Eurovision 2015? Let us know.

Author/Editor in Chief Garrett Mulhall

Source : Eurovision Georgia