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News updates in English related to Eesti Laul, Estonia's national selection for Eurovision

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The LP (Vinyl) version of Clicherik & Mäx's album "Club Schlager" will include their Eesti Laul song "Jolly Roger"

The LP is currently up for pre-order and will be delivered after the release of Eesti Laul songs on December 4th
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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And the last 6 finalists of Eesti Laul 2026 are:

🔵 Getter Jaani
🔵 Ant x Minimal Wind
🔵 Robert Linna
🔵 Laura Prits
🔵 Stockholm Cowboys, Stig Rästa and Victor Crone
🔵 Clicherik & Mäx

🧵 Comments by jury member An-Marlen & host Korea (in ~15 mins)
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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It's 19:00 which means it's Ringvaade time

Usually Eesti Laul related segments are in the second half of the show

📺 Watch live: jupiter.err.ee/etv
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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[RT errnews] 'It feels like my birthday': NOËP reacts to making Eesti Laul final

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'It feels like my birthday': NOËP reacts to making Eesti Laul final
NOËP, aka Andres Kõpper, is among the finalists of Eesti Laul 2026 – the competition to decide who represents Estonia at Eurovision. Kõpper told ERR it felt like "the right moment" to enter Eesti Laul...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Coming up on today's Ringvaade: Eesti Laul, halloween pumpkins and singing like Florence Foster Jenkins

[📺 ETV/ERR]
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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New Music Fridays: Gram-Of-Fun & Daniel Levi, Karl Killing & Villemdrillem, Meelik and more

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Uue muusika reede: Boipepperoni, Meelik, Karl Killing, Villemdrillem jt
Kodumaine kommikott sai Halloweeni puhul triiki täis. Värsked kogumikud Karl Killingult ja Villemdrillemilt ning Meelikult, lisaks uued singlid Boipepperonilt, Taavi-Peeter Liivilt ja Kikilt. Välismaa...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Today's Ringvaade reveal will be joined by Eesti Laul 2026 host Korea and pre-jury member An-Marlen

[🖼️ ringvaade on instagram stories]
[Translation] Eesti Laul host Korea and jury member An-Marleen will reveal the last Eesti Laul finalists!
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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The first 6 finalists of Eesti Laul 2026 are:

🔵 NOËP
🔵 Marta Pikani
🔵 Grete Paia
🔵 Uliana Olhyna
🔵 Vanilla Ninja
🔵 Ollie

🧵 Comments by pre-jury member Ines & host Karl-Erik Taukar (in ~15 mins)
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Eesti Laul 2026 hosts will be Karl-Erik Taukar and Korea

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October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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My my, look at the time, it's Ringvaade time!

Eesti Laul news is usually in the 2nd half of the show

📺 Watch live: jupiter.err.ee/etv
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Coming up on today's Ringvaade
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October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Eda-Ines Etti (Ines) will join tonight's Ringvaade artists announcement

She will also hand over the role of hosting Eesti Laul to somebody 🤔

[🖼️ ringvaade instagram stories]
Translation: Eda-Ines Etti will announce the first Eesti Laul finalists tonight! But who will she hand over the Eesti Laul host's microphone?
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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List of Eesti Laul 2026 pre-jury members:
October 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Reminder: Eesti Laul finalists announcement on Ringvaade has been pushed back by a day

Though I guess if you want to check out some cool crocheted frog-hats, I ain't gonna stop you
[🖼️ ringvaade on instagram stories]
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Artists announcements have been pushed back by a day unfortunately
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Mihkel Raud takes a look into mass media's effect on Estonian music industry (Eurovision related cut)

Part 1: Jüri Pihel talks about the early years of Eurovision participation and Eurolaul

[📺 Muusikast Mihkel Rauga E08, ETV/ERR & Telia Inspira]
October 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Eesti Laul 2026 finalists will be announced tomorrow and the day after on Ringvaade

(The show starts at 18:00 CET, usually Eesti Laul related segments are in the second half)
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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[RUMOURS] A poster on escforum claims to have heard all of the Eesti Laul submissions

We're unable to confirm where these land on the rumour scale, so heavy salt recommended
(quoting a post about Janek) I have heard the songs! Its basically the same song as last year (quote of another post) All the submissions yes (90% were utter trash though, the amount of coma inducing female ballads was ridiculous, skipped most of the songs after 15-20 seconds) But you really only need 1 or 2 really good songs and imo we have a clear standout that blows everyone away. The song is a mix of traditional Estonian folk ( Regilaul) mixed with modern elements (DNB?) Before the dnb kicks in the song introduces a bagpipe (or an instrument very similar to bagpipes) that features throughout the song. The song is intense, mysterious, high energy and uniquely Estonian. Should be a clear frontrunner for victory. This could be absolutely insaneeee on the big stage. Performed by a female artist, no clue who though. Yea some artists were instantly recognizable. Tanja and Sissi are back, unfortunately with bland songs. Sissi has amazing voice and she keeps getting nothingburger songs, its sad. Ant is back with a ballad. Weaker song than last year imo, not a winner. NOEP sent a decent song, that could be potential jury darling. Not enough oomph to win the whole thing though. Elysa is back indeed again basic pop yes but I like it. Has some good hooks and catchy chorus. For me her best effort yet. Clicheriks song (it wasnt called arabella though iirc) was ok. It has a really cool production. The song will certainly dominate spotify charts. Dont think its a winner. There was one song that I really liked and is my 2nd favourite. Also very folkish. The title was in english, but the song was Estonian/Ukrainian mix, its like Estonias answer to Shum 2021. Gets a bit repetitive by end, but it will keep your head bopping. Hoping it makes the final 12. Oh and of course. The eternal NR2 Ollie is back with a perfectly competent rock song. Its exactly what you expect from him, with a typical powerful Ollie Bridge. Unfortunately for him, the Regilaul smokes him and he could get nr2 again. I wont rule him out though, could be another "aww he's trying again lets finally send him" like with Uku. Venom remains his best effort for me.
October 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Janek revealed on his instagram stories that he also submitted a song to Eesti Laul 2026

[🖼️ janekmusic on instagram]
Eesti Laul 2026 One of these 171 songs is mine Let the mistery [sic] begin #eestilaul2026
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Õhtuleht reports that Mari-Leen Kaselaan (part of Suntribe in 2005) and her partner Aleksander Ots have also submitted a song to Eesti Laul 2026

Their band "Mari-Leen ja Sass" is joined by Martin Jürman, a guitarist and songwriter who has taken part in Smilers and Ines' band
Aleksander Ots and Mari-Leen Kaselaan
October 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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171 songs were submitted to Eesti Laul 2026

77 in Estonian
94 in other languages

(for comparison, last year had 175 songs, 65 / 110)

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Eesti Laulu konkursile esitati 171 lugu
Esmaspäeva keskpäeval lõppes lugude esitamine Eesti Laul 2026 konkursile. Edasipääsu lauluvõistlusele läheb püüdma 171 laulu.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Therapist: Kohver as Liis Lemsalu isn't real, it can't hurt you
Kohver as Liis Lemsalu:
October 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Season 10 of Your Face Sounds Familiar Estonia started on TV3, featuring Alika, Kohver of 5Miinust, An-Marlen, Silver Laas of Traffic and more

👇 for links to Silver Laas as Erika Vikman, Heldur Harry Põlda as Tommy Cash and Mikk Saar as his ex Tanja
Mikk Saar as Tanja, photo by TV3 Estonia Silver Laas as Erika Vikman, photo by TV3 Estonia
October 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Eestlane? Hiiele!
September 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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ERR's Head of Entertainment programmes Karmel Killandi confirmed on Raadio 2 morning show that Eesti Laul 2026 finals will be hosted at the Unibet Arena (deadname Saku Suurhall)
Unibet Arena, Photo by Unibet Arena
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM