Yesterday the competitors taking part in Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic selection event were named and their songs released to the world – so you know what that means – it’s POLL TIME!

As we all know, Iceland will host two semifinals for Söngvakeppnin on the 10th and 17th of February. From each semifinal, 3 of the 6 performing artists will progress to the final, joined by a 4th wild-card entry who will be chosen by a  jury. The 8 finalists will then battle in out on March 3rd for that all important right to represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018!

The rules of Söngvakeppnin state that all songs in the semi finals must be performed in Icelandic, but for the final the acts are allowed to sing in whichever language they prefer. This means that most (but not all!!) songs are available in both English and Icelandic. As we couldn’t possibly decide which version to put here, we’ve put both – yes, we know we spoil you ;-)

Who is your favourite? Check them out below!

Áttan – Hér Með þér / Here for You

Þórunn Antonía – Ég Mun Skína / Shine

Dagur Sigurðarson – Í Stormi / Saviour

Guðmundur Þórarinsson – Litir / Colours

Rakel Pálsdóttir – Óskin Mín / My Wish

Ari Ólafsson – Heim / Our Choice

Fókus Hópurinn – Aldrei Gefast Upp / Battleline

Aron Hannes – Golddigger / Gold Digger

Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, Agnes Marinósdóttir & Regína Lilja Magnúsdóttir – Svaka Stuð / Heart Attack

Þórir Geir Guðmundsson & Gyða Margrét Kristjánsdóttir – Brosa / With You

Tómas Helgi Wehmeier & Sólborg Guðbrandsdóttir – Ég Og þú / Think It Through

Heimilistónar – Kúst Og Fæjó

Know who you want to win? You know the drill!

Author: James Scanlan

Source: http://www.ruv.is/songvakeppnin, YouTube

Image Source: escapenews.org