The rumour mill in Cyprus has a habit of being right. Back in September we reported that Cypus’ CYBC would opt for an internal selection — BAM! And now, just days after local media suggested Minus One would sing at Eurovision 2016, RIK has confirmed that the rock band is in fact headed to Stockholm.
Speaking to wiwibloggs, the band made it clear they are super stoked to sing for their country.
We are excited with the news of the official announcement about us representing Cyprus in ESC16. We are overwhelmed by the love people are showing us with their messages and we are trying to keep up with personally replying to each and every one.
Last year the group — that’s Francois Micheletto (vocals), Harrys Pari (guitar), Constantinos Amerikanos (guitar and vocals), Antonis Loizides (bass) and Chris J (drums) — finished third in Cyprus’ Eurovision Song Project with their song “Shine”. (They also came third with the Wiwi Jury). Our blogger Kristin was obsessed with their song, giving it a perfect 10 and drawing comparisons with another famous group:
Once I was 19, and listened to Live, like all the time. This song takes me back and it feels gooooood! This is my other favorite song in the Cypriot finals, and if Hovig doesn’t win, I really, really want Minus One to rock it out in Vienna. Now, where is my Live CD?….
Thomas G:Son collaboration
The group’s song won’t be revealed until a later date, but we have a feeling it’s going to be a hit. They’re working with Eurovision and Melodifestivalen legend Thomas G:Son — he of “Euphoria” fame. His other recent Eurovision tracks — “Warrior,” “Amanecer”, “Waterfall” and “Quédate conmigo” — sound nothing like Minus One. So it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with. But hey: if he’s good enough for Måns Zelmerlöw, he’s good enough for anyone!
Shine isn’t doing much for me.
I hope they at least bring more energy with their song this year.
they do not need Gson…
also what is up with the new profile pictures
oh man, I was supporting Minus One all the way last year
surprising to see them pop up all of a sudden but pleased nonetheless
rock musicians can make pop songs but pop musicians cant make rock songs…
sweden are taking over the contest!
I wasn’t following the cypriot final last year, but I’m listening to “Shine” now and I’m liking it! So I’m perfectly fine with this.
Even if rock usually doesn’t do well in ESC, I’m glad to have more of it in the contest.
So MOR radio rock entries seem to be a trend this year? Not the trend I wanted.. What’s wrong with sending rock a la Lordi and harder stuff?
I hope they come up with something more interesting than the track above cause that wasn’t to impressive. Thomas G:son is good but isn’t known for rock-songs simply due to the fact they aren’t good enough.They always end up solid but to polished and MOR.
After their success last year I expected something spectacular..
Cyprus is buying from Sweden now. Last year they brought Bjorkmann to book them a place to the final (he did), this year Thomas G:sonn.
I loved ‘Shine’ and backed them to win the NF last year, so this is fantastic news for me. 🙂
Cool! This already sounds like an interesting collaboration.
o i’ve forgotten to change my name xD
good choice!
Tomas G:Son? You’re kidding, right? Aaaahahaha…
From which song he’ll make a rip-off now?
Refreshing new approach. 2016 spells 10 years to ‘Lordi’ and I bet they’ll turn that minus into a plus (with some makeup, re-branding, sex-appeal and rockers’ outfits). Don’t ever change inside though…
Well this is new for Cyprus
Looking foward to hear the song, and please G:son I want a proper rock song, not a romantic rock ballad …
Cyprus is increasingly becoming team Sweden 3. Because Sweden 2 is Azerbaijan. ESC will soon be rebranded as Eurosong Swedish Contest.
Yesss, rock at Eurovision! Really missed that this year xD
Who knows, maybe they’ll end up with a great song from their collaboration and pull a Turkey 2010.
To me, they’re like a Cypriot Bon Jovi 🙂
I really like the artists so far! But I am not that much of a Rockfan. I hope it will be poprock.