As you budding cosmologists know, a supernova explodes with energy before collapsing into nothing. Well let’s just say those interstellar rules do not apply in Latvia. That’s because Supernova — it’s Eurovision 2015 selection — burned bright, but will keep on burning in 2016. Today Latvia’s LTV announced the rules and regulations for the second edition of the show.

Singers and songwriters of any nationality have until 1 November to submit their applications. (Latvia, like Estonia, has moved the deadline forward this year so it has more time to put together a banging show). In December LTV will announce the twenty acts that will advance to the semi-finals.

At the end of January, prior to the live heats, two-pre-recorded shows will tantalize all y’all with highlights of the selection process. In February we’ll witness two heats, a semi final and the national final, which takes place on February 28. Fans will recognise all of this from last year.

Artists and songwriters can apply here.

Latvia at Eurovision 2015

Supernova 2015 proved to be a huge success, helping Latvia reach new heights at Eurovision. After years of early exits, Aminata made it back to the final and climbed to sixth place — finishing an impressive second with the jury. When delivering “Love Injected” Aminata balanced power with pitch perfect perfection. The professional jury wasn’t alone in loving Miss Savadogo. Ahead of Eurovision, the Wiwi Jury — our in-house panel of musical unprofessionals — showered love all over “Love Injected” and its maestro. Here’s what one juror wrote ahead of Eurovision:

Aminata knows who she is and she ain’t changing for nobody. Rather than forcing herself to fit with Eurovision, she’s pushing the contest forward with her distinct, other-worldy sound. “Love Injected” showcases power and restraint in equal measure, and Aminata is so avant-garde she makes Margaret Berger seem pedestrian. The chorus explodes like a nuclear bomb, and her Amazon-inspired dance moves could disarm the most aggressive tribesman. Take note, Europe. A star is born

Supernova 2015 interviews

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Jk
Jk
8 years ago

@Bavarson so you think giving one song 108 extra points and 0 for other would be fair? What the fxck? Where’s logic? You just a mega-addicted Eurovision fan who can’t actually change nothing. If you’re such a big fan stop criticising it and get along with the rules.

criticca
criticca
8 years ago

An epic comeback indeed after Cake To Bake…lol..can’t believe Aminata finished 5th behind that last year

bavarson
bavarson
8 years ago

Here are similar results for 2014: 1. Austria 375, 2. Armenia 273, 3. Sweden 246, 4. Netherlands 236, 5. Poland 234, 6. Ukraine 216, 7. Romania 187, 8. Russia 180, 9. Belarus 156, 10. Switzerland 142, 11. Iceland 138, 12. Norway 127, 13. Azerbaijan 122, 14. Hungary 122, 15. Greece 111, 16. Montenegro 109, 17. Germany 91, 18. Italy 76, 19. Finland 75, 20. Spain 73, 21. Denmark 59, 22. Slovenia 55, 23. France 53, 24. Malta 37, 25. United Kingdom 33, 26. San Marino 26 This should be official results. I watched many all entries and I know that… Read more »

bavarson
bavarson
8 years ago

Perfect results:
1. Italy 370, 2. Sweden 351, 3. Russia 298, 4. Belgium 255, 5. Estonia 240, 6. Israel 204, 7. Australia 196, 8. Serbia 166, 9. Armenia 165, 10. Latvia 136, 11. Slovenia 135, 12. Lithuania 128, 13. Norway 119, 14. France 108, 15. Romania 101, 16. Albania 101, 17. United Kingdom 97, 18. Poland 87, 19. Montenegro 82, 20. Cyprus 76, 21. Greece 76, 22. Georgia 71, 23. Azerbaijan 64, 24. Austria 56, 25. Spain 54, 26. Germany 49, 27. Hungary 45

bavarson
bavarson
8 years ago

Better version: 1. Slovenia 27 + 108 = 135 2. France 4 + 104 = 108 3. Israel 104 + 100 = 204 4. Estonia 144 + 96 = 240 5. United Kingdom 7 + 92 = 97 6. Armenia 77 + 88 = 165 7. Lithuania 44 + 84 = 128 8. Serbia 86 + 80 = 166 9. Norway 43 + 76 = 119 10. Sweden 279 + 72 = 351 11. Cyprus 8 + 68 = 76 12. Australia 132 + 64 = 196 13. Belgium 195 + 60 = 255 14. Austria 0 + 56 =… Read more »

bavarson
bavarson
8 years ago

Order of performances is very important at the ESC. Those who performed at the beginning, they are in the worst situation, while those who performed at the end, they are in the best situation. These are obvious facts and it is unfair. This should be compensated. Distribution of points should be started from the points for the starting position. Participants appearing at the beggining should get the most bonus points, while participants occurring at the end should get the least points. Example: 1. Slovenia 27 + 130 = 157 2. France 4 + 125 = 129 3. Israel 104 +… Read more »

#MarioVision ~ No Air...No Pride..
#MarioVision ~ No Air...No Pride..
8 years ago

Here it is the new song of Anouk 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCT7Rbaax48

Anouk’s country Holland [Netherland} became the very first country in the world that legalized gay marriages 4 homosexuals back in 2001 🙂
The year that we also had the terror attack of 9/11..
Today marks the anniversary of 14 years since then..
R.I.P. to all the lost victims of that tragic day..

Hannes
Hannes
8 years ago

WE WANT RIGA BEAVER

FrancESCa
FrancESCa
8 years ago

Does that mean that we will see Riga Beaver again? I LOVE AD BREAK BEAVER!!!!!!! Please come back <3 #rigabeaverforpresident

Dave
Dave
8 years ago

i want Markus Riva!!!

mocosuburbian
mocosuburbian
8 years ago

aww this was my favorite national selection last year
still remember the Riga Beaver like it was just yesterday

jr esc nl
jr esc nl
8 years ago

I’m very looking forward to what latvia has in store for us this year! Actually i do for all the baltic countries

Hannes
Hannes
8 years ago

Hope they can keep up the quality that they had this year

Daniel
Daniel
8 years ago

I bet not one song that will be submitted will not even come close to the masterpiece that was “Love Injected”.

#TakeHim
#TakeHim
8 years ago

I want Markus Riva to represent Latvia.