The five acts hoping to represent Ireland at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest have been announced by RTE.
In alphabetical order the acts are Zoë Alexis Bohorquez, Ryan Dolan, Aimee Fitzpatrick, Inchequin and Kasey. The public will get the chance to hear each of the five songs for the first time tomorrow (Thursday February 7th) on Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1 from 3pm. Last November RTÉ nominated five mentors with proven experience in the Irish music industry and asked them each to select an act and a song which they believe has the potential to be a Eurovision winner.
In alphabetical order the five mentors and their chosen acts and songwriters are: MentorSinger(s)SongComposers
Mairead FarrellKaseyKiss Me ThereDrax
Shay HealyInchequinSon Kez/The Last TimeHugh O’ Neill,Sinead BradleyArranged by Tevfik Kulak
Mark McCabeAimée FitzpatrickCrashing DownRobert Grace
Niall MooneyZoe Alexis BohorquezFireLauren White, Niall Mooney, Willie Weeks
Stuart O’ ConnorRyan DolanOnly Love SurvivesWez Devine, Ryan Dolan
The winning act will be selected on Eurosong 2013 on The Late Late Show on Friday February 22nd. As was the case last year, Ireland’s Eurovision entry will be selected by a combination of public and regional jury vote.
Read all about the 5 acts HERE
pics and story courtesy of RTE
