RTE have announced the Eurosong 2009 finalists who’ve been whittled down from almost 300 entries.
They were listened to by a panel that included Universal Music MD Mark Crossingham, showbiz agent/choreographer Julian Benson, Larry Gogan, the head of the Official Eurovision Fan Club of Ireland, Diarmuid Furlong and chairperson Linda Martin.
Doing battle on February 20 on The Late Late Show Eurosong Special 2009 will be:
“Flying” performed by M.N.A and composed by Ronan McCormack
Out of Control” performed by Laura-Jayne Hunter and composed by Derry O’Donov
“So What” performed by Lee Bradshaw and composed by Billy Larkin and Kevin Breathnach
“Amazing” performed by Johnny Brady and composed by Tony Adams Rosa
“I Wish I Could Pretend” performed by Kristina Zaharova and composed by Lauris Reiniks.
“Et Cetera” performed by Sinead Mulvey & Black Daisy. Composed by Niall Mooney, Jonas Gladnikoff, Daniele Moretti & Christina Schilling.
The winner will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Moscow from May 12 to 16.