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Posted by: Ryan. 3rd November 2016, 03:50 PM

Posted by: Ryan. 3rd November 2016, 03:50 PM

As explained properly in the article below, Moldova are suffering from budgeting constraints and the channel's producer says that an internal selection is a significant possibility. I think this would be a good move for Moldova even if it wasn't forced by budget as O Melodie Pentru Europa has really struggled to provide quality in recent years and is often tied up in one controversy or another. Although Mihai from Romania has said he wants to represent Moldova so perhaps he'll be happy to sponsor his own participation?

http://escxtra.com/2016/11/02/financial-troubles-for-moldova-to-result-in-internal-selection/

Posted by: Ryan. 17th January 2017, 10:14 PM

Despite vowing never to return to Moldova's selection after Joseph's plaything Eduard Romanyuta ~rigged~ it in 2015, they have seemingly realised they cannot resist Eurovision's charms any longer. Sunstroke Project are back with a very on-trend dance bop mixing UK chart faves such as Cheap Thrills, Mr. Saxobeat and Gecko (Overdrive) into a single dance anthem!



The deadline in Moldova is tomorrow and only 11 songs have been submitted so far, although amongst them is rumoured to be Boris Cavali (was favourite to win a couple of years ago until he withdrew) and a Natalia Barbu/Mihai collab so there could be some competition. But Hey Mamma is EXACTLY what Moldova need!

Posted by: Ryan. 14th February 2017, 07:08 PM

Boris has withdrawn again so SunStroke Project *should* be the clear favourites now...

Posted by: Inna Selez 14th February 2017, 08:21 PM

I remember Sunstroke Project. This song is awesome as previous. If they will represent Moldova, I predict Top 7!

Posted by: Ryan. 24th February 2017, 10:55 PM

Running order
01. SunStroke Project - Hey Mamma
02. Samir Loghin - Glow
03. Valeria Pașa - Freedom
04. Aurel Chirtoacă - Dor de mamă
05. Diana Brescan - Breathe
06. Marks & Ștefăneț - Join Us in the Rain
07. Ethno Republic & Surorile Osoianu - Discover Moldova
08. Vozniuc feat. Vio Grecu - Don't Lie

Voting format
The winner will be chosen via a 50/50 split between televoting and jury voting. Each will award a set of 12 to 1 points and the artist with the most points when the two are added together will be the winner. Based on last year, in the event of a tie the jury vote will take precedence.

The favourites to win
In the semi-final, there was a clear top two of SunStroke Project and Ethno Republic & Surorile Osoianu. As these qualified on jury votes alone, we don't know their televoting support. However, none of the other acts received much televoting support, so it would seem that one of these two acts will be the winner.

Posted by: Ryan. 25th February 2017, 08:12 PM

Looks like we had a last minute rule change as Sunstroke Project win after tying for 1st, but they won the televote and that seemed to take precedence in the end!

Finally Moldova are heading back to the Eurovision final

Posted by: Ryan. 25th February 2017, 09:35 PM

Great mix between quirkiness and quality! Only criticism I have is that it slightly loses momentum 30 seconds before the end, but this is a welcome return to form for Moldova.

Posted by: Iz~ 27th February 2017, 02:25 PM

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Someone needs to inform the curators of memes from years gone by.

(actually I'm quite surprised with the overuse of 'meme' to apply to every little thing in modern society that Moldova didn't try this so hard the first time Sunstroke Project came back)

On the actual song, it's alright but definitely relies on the sax hard. More so than Run Away, I think this one will be lucky to qualify and will be riding on memories of their previous appearance to do so.

Posted by: djgrafdemon 1st March 2017, 09:16 PM

gonna go bury my high hopes for Moldova to give a nice song -> to qualify

Posted by: Ryan. 13th March 2017, 04:31 PM

Official music video!

Posted by: RobBob 14th May 2017, 02:16 AM

SO HAPPY THIS DID AS WELL AS IT DID. Wasn't expecting anywhere close to 3rd but it's become possibly either my favourite of the year, or 2nd favourite.

Posted by: SKOB 14th May 2017, 08:02 AM

This is officially a JAM, I'm sold

Posted by: DNQrella 14th May 2017, 08:37 AM

This comes 3rd and an essential SONG OF LIFE Hora Din Moldova much much lower. Where the f*** is the justice?!

Posted by: J▲hq 14th May 2017, 08:41 AM

I much prefer 2010 in terms of Sunstroke Project entries, and Yodel It in terms of fun party numbers from this year, but good for them.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 14th May 2017, 11:48 PM

While im not a huge fan of the song i was delighted it came top 4 as i had a wager on it and won €46 so it made my night!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 14th May 2017, 11:48 PM

While im not a huge fan of the song i was delighted it came top 4 as i had a wager on it and won €46 so it made my night!

Posted by: Inna Selez 16th May 2017, 07:36 PM

Well I was close in my prediction. Very nice performance. Well done guys!

Posted by: Jonjo 16th May 2017, 09:09 PM

This is amazing. So, SO good and so pleased to see them top 3!!

Posted by: aymnt 11th June 2017, 08:00 PM

Interview to Sunstroke Project where they tell their experience in Eurovision: https://reyournal.com/post/sunstroke-project-the-espreparty-has-a-special-charm/ver

Posted by: Adelina555 27th July 2017, 08:57 PM

Their saxophonist is simply awesome. In general, I did not expect that it was Moldova that I would like so much. The song was a soundtrack for me this summer.