07.30 CET – 08.10 CET ; Montenegro

08.10 CET – 08.50 CET ; Czech Republic

08.50 CET – 09.30 CET ; Belgium

09.30 CET – 10.10 CET ; Belarus

10.10 CET – 11.10 CET ; Lunch

11.10 CET – 11.50 CET ; Sweden

11.50 CET – 12.30 CET ; Armenia

12.30 CET – 13.10 CET ; Andorra

13.10 CET – 13.30 CET ; Break

13.30 CET – 14.10 CET ; Switzerland

14.10 CET – 14.50 CET ; Turkey PRESS CONFERENCES

08.45 CET – 09.15 CET ; Montenegro

09.25 CET – 09.55 CET ; Czech Republic

10.05 CET – 10.35 CET ; Belgium

10.45 CET – 11.15 CET ; Belarus

11.15 CET – 11.25 CET ; Lunch

11.25 CET – 11.55 CET ; Sweden

12.05 CET – 12.35 CET ; Armenia

12.45 CET – 13.15 CET ; Andorra

13:15 CET – 13:45 CET ; Break

13:45 CET – 14:15 CET ; Switzerland

14:25 CET – 14:55 CET ; Turkey

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) revealed today the final list of countries represented at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. EBU Members from 43 countries returned their participation forms.

New comer
Slovakia (after 10 years of absense)

Withdraw
San Marino

Semi-finals (12-14 May)
Albania (RTVSH); Andorra (RTVA); Armenia (ARMTV); Azerbaijan (Ictimai TV); Belarus (BTRC); Belgium (RTBF); Bosnia & Herzegovina (BHRT); Bulgaria (BNT); Croatia (HRT); Cyprus (CyBC); Czech Republic (CT); Denmark (DR); Estonia (ERR); Finland (YLE); FYR Macedonia (MKRTV); Georgia (GPB); Greece (ERT); Hungary (MTV); Iceland (RÚV); Ireland (RTÉ); Israel (IBA); Latvia (LTV); Lithuania (LRT); Malta (PBS); Moldova (TRM); Montenegro (RTCG); the Netherlands (NOS); Norway (NRK); Poland (TVP); Portugal (RTP); Romania (TVR); Serbia (RTS); Slovakia (STV); Slovenia (RTVSLO); Sweden (SVT); Switzerland (SRG SSR); Turkey (TRT) and Ukraine (NTU).

Final (16 May)
France (FT3), Germany (NDR/ARD), Russia (Channel One), Spain (TVE) and the United Kingdom (BBC)

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After a soulful ballad in 2007, an eccentric act in 2008, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for their diverse and daring entries in the Eurovision Song Contest, are sending rock with Regina to Moscow. The song is called Bistra voda (Clear water) and is composed by Aleksandar Covic. It will be presented on a BHRT live show on 1st March.

The band, already spanning two decades, was created in 1990 by Aco, Bojan and Denis and later joined by lead singer Davor Ebner. Since then, they have released numerous albums and have achieved rock stardom in all ex Yugoslav countries. The band broke up during the civil war in Yugoslavia to reunite in the original lineup in 2006 when they released Sve mogu ja, their latest album to date.

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REGINA – Izgledala je malo cudno
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Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması’na katılan ülke sayısının bu yıl bir rekora imza atarak 42 ülkeye ulaştı, bu sayının önümüzdeki seneler yarışmaya dönme düşüncesi olan İtalya, Slovakya ve ilk kez katılacak olan Azerbaycan, Lübnan ve Filistin gibi ülklerle 50′ye ulaşması bekleniyor.

Katılımın bu kadar yüksek olması sonucunda yayın süresinin uzaması çeşitli sıkıntılara sebep olmakla beraber, sahne provalarının gerçekleşmeside zorlaşmaktadır.

EBU’dan yapılan açıklamaya göre Eurovision 2009 yılından itibaren iki yarı final ve bir final olmak üzere üç aşamalı olarak gerçekleştirilecek.

Bunun dışında Eurovision Song Contest 2008 22-24 Mayıs 2008 tarihlerinde Eurovision 2007′de birinci olan ülkenin ev sahipliğinde gerçekleştirilecek.

Kaynak: Esc Nation,
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Creu Rosell, Head of Delegation of Andorra, told partner site eurovision-spain.com that the public broadcaster RTVA has not decided whether the Principality will participate or not at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Russia.

Andorran Eurovision plans are now in stand-by and will remain like this until September, when RTVA is expected to announce Andorra’s involvement or withdrawal from Eurovision 2009.

Since Andorra joined Eurovision Song Contest back in 2004, the country has never been able to make it to the final. Their best result came in 2007, when Anonymous placed 12th in the semifinal. This year, despite the ambitious plans and big promotion that Gisela enjoyed across Europe, Andorra could not either manage to qualify for the final.

Song 11: Ireland – Dustin the Turkey – Ireland Douze Points

In today’s rehearsal Dustin is dressed in a white glitter outfit and is joined on stage with a couple of half naked male dancers, two female dancers and his shopping trolley pusher, who are all dressed in the colours of the Irish flag. This is another mad and funny performance from the Irish turkey.

Song 12: Andorra – Gisela – Casanova

Gisela delivers a fun filled performance of her infectious pop song Casanova on the Eurovision Song contest stage. Her performance is full of energy and she along with her four backing singers are obviously enjoying themselves on the stage. Today she dressed in gold and black. She makes full use of the stage including the catwalk which is used towards the end of the routine. A fun and bubbly performance from the Andorran team.

Song 13: Bosnia & Herzegovina- Pokusjai

The final rehearsal of the day has Laka presenting another eccentric performance of Pokusaj. Laka is joined on stage by four female backing singers wearing full bridal costumes and his sister Mirela who provide an energetic and amusing routine.

Song 10 Poland – Isis Gee – For Life

Isis looked stunning this morning in a short white dress emphasise her legs and flowing golden blond hair. She gave a confident performance and was vocally sound thought-out. She is certainly an accomplished performer displaying good stage and camera awareness. At this mornings rehearsals she was able to display her considerable vocal range to great effect. She is joined on stage by a a pianist and string quartet consist of a cellist and three violinists. Isis start her performance at the back of the stage and whilst singing she walks down the gangway to the very front of the stage. Dry ice is used in emphasise the stage presentation. Isis made a strong impression with the audience today and expected to progress in the competition.

Song 11 Ireland – Irelande Douze Points

As Dustin appeared on stage in his the Eurovision shopping trolley, complete with mirror ball, text screen and toilet seat, he exclaimed ‘we’re the winner – where’s the trophy’. This set the tone for an outlandish performance from the Turkey. He is joined two backing singers and three backing dances. The routine include a short version of Riverdance and a game of Irish hurling during the act. Backing singers will be dressed in gold whilst the dancers will have outfits made up of feathers in the colours of the Irish flag. As Dustin sits in the trolley he is twirled around the stage by his backing dancer. In true Dustin the Turkey style he burps his way through the sound check and leaves the by exclaiming ‘did we win?’

Song 12 – Andorra - Cassanova

Gisela has arrived with the best pigtails we’ve seen at Eurovision in many a year. Vocally she is strong and her English pronouciation has clearly been worked on, althought the backings vocals are a little out of synch. There’s some traditional Eurovision choreography of old, and if retro goes down well on the night, this could be Andorra’s first appearance at a Eurovision Song Contest final. The song features a solitary line of native Catalonian and the stage sees bright colours for a happy song.

Song 13 – Bosnia-Herzegovina – Pokusaj

Once again Laka is joined on stage by his sister for this excentric stage performance for Pokusaj. She starts the performance by hanging clothes on a washing line. She then collects bouquets from the four female backing singers who are dressed in white bridal gowns. The backing singers then start knitting on the stage without wool! Throughout the performance we see plenty of energetic movement from Laka, who is often see running around the stage. Certainly an entertaining and bizarre rehearsal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the staging works and the song is a good bet to go through to the final.