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Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
We conclude our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series now by remembering a duo of TISC artists from Mexico, our host nation, who have both made 2 appearances at the contest. First though we are travelling to the Mediterranean island of Malta where we will find Red Electrick, the pop-rock band who first appeared at TISC Annual 2014. 62 points and 20th place was to be the final result for their song "The Runaway".
Red Electrick came back one year later at TISC Annual 2015 in Denmark. This time they claimed 85 points with their entry "Young Again", enough for a respectable 14th place finish.
 
 
 
 
 
  Malta - Red Electrick
 
 
Red Electrick competed at TISC Annual 2014 and 2015

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Red Electrick - The Runaway

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Red Electrick ft. MPO - Young Again

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Mexico - Natalia Lafourcade
 
 
Natalia won the Mexican ticket for TISC Annual 2016 and 2017

 
 
 
Up next is the first of 2 Mexican artists who represented the hosts of TISC Annual 2019 on 2 occsions. Natalia Lafourcade won the Mexican selection ticket for TISC Annual 2016 in Slovakia. "Hasta La Raíz" finished the contest in 24th position. Undeterred, Natalia won the selection once again for TISC Annual, this time making the trip to Great Britain in 2017. Natalia climbed to 15th place on this occasion with Tú Sí Sabes Quarerme taking 80 points from the juries.
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Natalia Lafourcade - Hasta La Raíz

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Natalia Lafourcade ft. Los Macorinos - Tú Sí Sabes Quarerme

 
 
 
 
 
  Mexico - Santana
 
 
Santana won silver at TISC Open 2016 in Lithuania

 
 
 
What better way to end our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series by remembering our hosts' most successful TISC artist. That of course is Santana and he too is a 2-time TISC artist. Santana debuted at the inaugural TISC back in 2013 where his enty "Corazon Espiando", featuring Mana bagged an impressive 128 points, enough for 7th position.
However, even better was to come when Santana returned to the contest 3 years later at TISC Annual 2016. This time, his entry, "Smooth", featuring Rob Thomas, racked up a massive 176 points, taking home the silver medal for Mexico. This remains the host nation's most successful result to date and established Santana as one of the true greats when it comes to TISC.
 
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Santana. Best of luck to Mexico in all the preparations for the Grand Final on Saturday and see you all at the Opening Ceremony tomorrow
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Santana feat. Mana - Corazon Espinado

 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Santana feat. Rob Thomas - Smooth

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Tonight we wrap up our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series with a look at another batch of artists who made multiple appearances at TISC.
In Part 1 we feature Gjan, Ninety One and Aamir Khan
In Part 2 we feature Red Electrick and conclude our series with a duo of artists from host country Mexico who both appeared twice at TISC Natalia Lafourcade and Santana
 
 
Part 1 kicks off with Lithuanian female singer Greta Jančytė, better known as GJan who debuted at TISC Annual 2014 with "Need Your Love". GJan finished in 16th place in that occasion, but it was her return 3 years later at TISC Annual 2017 where she made a greater impact. Her entry "Wild" went over the 100-point threshold, finishing with a total of 115 points, enough for 7th place in the final standings.
 
 
 
 
 
  Lithuania - GJan
 
 
GJan finished 7th at TISC Annual 2017 with "Wild"

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - GJan - Need Your Love

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - GJan - Wild

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Kazakhstan - Ninety One
 
 
Ninety One represented Kazakhstan at TISC Annual in 2017 and 2018

 
 
 
 
Next up we have a rare find when it comes to TISC.... a boyband, and one that has competed at TISC on 2 occasions! Kazakh Q-pop boyband Ninety One represented their nation at 2 consecutive TISC Annuals in 2017 and 2018. On both occasions they finished in 33rd position. It seems like Q-pop has a way to go before it sinks into the consciousness of TISC voters, but we applaud their proud achievement of being a 2-time TISC contestant.
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Ninety One - Kalay Karaisyn?

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Ninety One - Ah!Yah!Mah!

 
 
 
 
 
 
  India - Aamir Khan
 
 
Aamir Khan participated at both TISC Annual and TISC Open

 
 
 
 
Aamir Khan is not only a talented Bollywood actor, director singer and songwriter, but he is also a two-time TISC contestant! Aamir first appeared at TISC Open back in 2015 where appeared alongside 3-time TISC artist, A.R. Rahman and returned at TISC Annual in 2017, the more successful of his two appearances to date.
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Lagaan, Aamir Khan & A.R. Rahman - Chale Chalo

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Aamir Khan - Dhaakad

 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Tonight we wrap up our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series with a look at another batch of artists who made multiple appearances at TISC.
In Part 1 we feature Gjan, Ninety One and Aamir Khan
In Part 2 we feature Red Electrick and conclude our series with a duo of artists from host country Mexico who both appeared twice at TISC Natalia Lafourcade and Santana
 
 
Part 1 kicks off with Lithuanian female singer Greta Jančytė, better known as GJan who debuted at TISC Annual 2014 with "Need Your Love". GJan finished in 16th place in that occasion, but it was her return 3 years later at TISC Annual 2017 where she made a greater impact. Her entry "Wild" went over the 100-point threshold, finishing with a total of 115 points, enough for 7th place in the final standings.
 
 
 
 
 
  Lithuania - GJan
 
 
GJan finished 7th at TISC Annual 2017 with "Wild"

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - GJan - Need Your Love

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - GJan - Wild

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Kazakhstan - Ninety One
 
 
Ninety One represented Kazakhstan at TISC Annual in 2017 and 2018

 
 
 
 
Next up we have a rare find when it comes to TISC.... a boyband, and one that has competed at TISC on 2 occasions! Kazakh Q-pop boyband Ninety One represented their nation at 2 consecutive TISC Annuals in 2017 and 2018. On both occasions they finished in 33rd position. It seems like Q-pop has a way to go before it sinks into the consciousness of TISC voters, but we applaud their proud achievement of being a 2-time TISC contestant.
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Ninety One - Kalay Karaisyn?

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Ninety One - Ah!Yah!Mah!

 
 
 
 
 
 
  India - Aamir Khan
 
 
Aamir Khan participated at both TISC Annual and TISC Open

 
 
 
 
Aamir Khan is not only a talented Bollywood actor, director singer and songwriter, but he is also a two-time TISC contestant! Aamir first appeared at TISC Open back in 2015 where appeared alongside 3-time TISC artist, A.R. Rahman and returned at TISC Annual in 2017, the more successful of his two appearances to date.
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Lagaan, Aamir Khan & A.R. Rahman - Chale Chalo

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Aamir Khan - Dhaakad

 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Tonight we wrap up our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series with a look at another batch of artists who made multiple appearances at TISC.
In Part 1 we feature Gjan, Ninety One and Aamir Khan
In Part 2 we feature Red Electrick and conclude our series with a duo of artists from host country Mexico who both appeared twice at TISC Natalia Lafourcade and Santana
 
 
Part 1 kicks off with Lithuanian female singer Greta Jančytė, better known as GJan who debuted at TISC Annual 2014 with "Need Your Love". GJan finished in 16th place in that occasion, but it was her return 3 years later at TISC Annual 2017 where she made a greater impact. Her entry "Wild" went over the 100-point threshold, finishing with a total of 115 points, enough for 7th place in the final standings.
 
 
 
 
 
  Lithuania - GJan
 
 
GJan finished 7th at TISC Annual 2017 with "Wild"

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - GJan - Need Your Love

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - GJan - Wild

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Kazakhstan - Ninety One
 
 
Ninety One represented Kazakhstan at TISC Annual in 2017 and 2018

 
 
 
 
Next up we have a rare find when it comes to TISC.... a boyband, and one that has competed at TISC on 2 occasions! Kazakh Q-pop boyband Ninety One represented their nation at 2 consecutive TISC Annuals in 2017 and 2018. On both occasions they finished in 33rd position. It seems like Q-pop has a way to go before it sinks into the consciousness of TISC voters, but we applaud their proud achievement of being a 2-time TISC contestant.
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Ninety One - Kalay Karaisyn?

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Ninety One - Ah!Yah!Mah!

 
 
 
 
 
 
  India - Aamir Khan
 
 
Aamir Khan participated at both TISC Annual and TISC Open

 
 
 
 
Aamir Khan is not only a talented Bollywood actor, director singer and songwriter, but he is also a two-time TISC contestant! Aamir first appeared at TISC Open back in 2015 where appeared alongside 3-time TISC artist, A.R. Rahman and returned at TISC Annual in 2017, the more successful of his two appearances to date.
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Lagaan, Aamir Khan & A.R. Rahman - Chale Chalo

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Aamir Khan - Dhaakad

 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
It's African evening in today's edition of the "Road to TISC Annual 2019" with 4 of today's featured artists representing the African continent and another of African heritage. We also feature a TISC champion and a TISC medalist who both had a second bite of the cherry, but with different outcomes.
In Part 1 we feature 2 Egyptian artists Amr Diab and Dalida and a TISC champion from Germany who is also of Egyptian origin.
In Part 2 we feature Hindi Zahra, Emel Mathlouthi and a TISC bronze-medallist from Ireland Gary Moore.
 
 
We begin our journey this evening in Egypt and remember Amr Diab, the Egyptian artist who represented his nation at the first 2 editions of the contest (TISC Open 2013 and TISC Annual 2014). Amr's first appearance at the inaugural TISC remains Egypt's finest result to date, with his entry El Leila finishing in 18th place.
 
 
 
 
 
  Egypt - Amr Diab
 
 
Amr Diab represented Egypt in the first 2 editions of TISC

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Amr Diab - El Leila

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Amr Diab - Neoul Aih

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Egypt - Dalida
 
 
Dalida and Egypt returned to the contest at TISC Open 2018

 
 
 
 
 
 
Amr Diab is not the only artist however to have represented Egypt on 2 occasions. When Dalida competed at TISC Open in 2015, it would be quite some time before we would see Egypt at the contest again. But after a 3-year hiatus from the contest, Egypt decided to make their long-awaited return at TISC Open 2018 and they chose Dalida once more as the artist to bring Egyptian music back on the TISC stage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Dalida - Salma Ya Salama

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Helwa Ya Baladi

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Germany - Adel Tawil
 
 
Adel Tawil became the first ever TISC Annual champion
 

 
 
 
 
 
In 2014, the first ever edition of TISC Annual took place. Germany entered with Adel Tawil, a German singer, songwriter with Egyptian roots. His entry "Lieder" went down a storm with the international juries, picking up a whopping 200 points and he lifted the crown to become the first TISC Annual Champion.
Germany decided to enter him again in the TISC Annual one year later in a bid to defend his title. However, on this occasion, it wasn't to be with his entry "Zuhause" coming home in 17th place.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Adel Tawil - Lieder

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Adel Tawil - Zuhause

 
 
 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
We kick off Part 2 of this edition of the "Road to TISC Annual 2019" with a 2-time TISC artist from Morocco, Hindi Zahra, The Moroccan singer appeared at the inaugural TISC edition back at TISC Open 2013, finishing in 17th position with "Beautiful Tango". Hindi returned to the contest at TISC Open 2015 and she again finished in 17th place, this time with her energetic song "Stand Up".
 
 
 
 
  Morocco - Hindi Zahra
 
 
Hindi Zahra competed at TISC Open in 2013 and 2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Hindi Zahra - Beautiful Tango

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Hindi Zahra - Stand Up

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Tunisia - Emel Mathlouthi
 
 
Emel competed at 2 consecutive TISC Open contests (2015, 2016)

 
 
 
 
 
Another artist who made multiple appearances at TISC is Tunisia's Emel Mathlouthi. Emel competed for her nation at consecutive TISC Open contests in 2015 and 2016, finishing in 15th and 16th place respectively. These results still stand as Tunisia's best at the TISC Open edition of the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Emel Mathlouthi - Ma Lkit

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Emel Mathlouthi - Kelmti Horra

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Ireland - Gary Moore
 
 
Gary returned to the contest 5 years after his debut

 
 
 
 
 
When Ireland competed at the inaugural TISC edition in 2013, the duo of Gary Moore and Phil Lynott were the act chosen to carry Irish hopes. Their song "Out In The Fields" finished in a creditable 9th position with a haul of 111 points.
However, 5 years later at TISC Open 2018, Gary made a return to the contest, this time in a solo effort. With his rock anthem "Over The Hills And Far Away", Gary secured a memorable return to the contest as he took home the bronze medal, scoring 127 points from the international juries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Gary Moore & Phil Lynott - Out In The Fields

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Gary Moore - Over The Hills And Far Away

 
 
 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
It's now just 4 days until the Grand Final of TISC Annual 2019 and the excitement is certainly building. In today's edition of the "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series we will be looking at 5 artists who are returning to the contest this year. As well as celebrating the returnees, we will be paying tribute to 2 jury members and Totallympics members who have put their own hat in the ring and submitted their own entries as competing artists.
Part 1 we have 3 TISC returnees: Zsa Zsa, Ira Losco and Yumi Zouma. Part 2 we have Within Temptation and 2 Totallympics members who have competed on the TISC stage - JRBS (band member vovanA is a Totallympic user) and Gerbrasy (our very own Werloc).
 
 
We begin however with Zsa Zsa, the Croatian singer who has been nominated for the second year in succession to compete at TISC Annual. Last year, Zsa Zsa delivered Croatia their best result in the Annual contest to date and will be hoping for another record-setting showing in Mexico this year. She will also become the first Croatian artist with more than one participation at the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
  Croatia - Zsa Zsa
 
 
Zsa Zsa finished 19th last year at the 10th Jubilee Edition of TISC

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Zsa Zsa - Kada Budemo Sami

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Zsa Zsa - Pruži Mi Ruku

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Malta - Ira Losco
 
 
Ira finished a creditable 14th at TISC Open in 2016

 
 
 
 
 
Ira Losco follows in the footsteps of compatriots Red Electrick by becoming a 2-time TISC representative for Malta. Ira last competed back at TISC Open 2016 in Lithuania with her entry "Love Me Or Hate Me" securing 77 points from the international juries, finishing in 14th place. She's back for another shot at glory this year with her song "Hey Now".
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Ira Losco - Love Me Or Hate Me

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Ira Losco - Hey Now

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  New Zealand - Yumi Zouma
 
 
Yumi Zouma are returning to TISC Annual after a 4-year hiatus

 
 
 
 
 
Yumi Zouma make their return to the TISC stage for New Zealand this year. The band last participated at TISC Annual 2015 in Denmark where they finished in 12th place with 88 points. They have been selected once again, beating off competition from rock band The Beths, and Marlon Williams, to secure the NZ ticket for Mexico 2019.
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Yumi Zouma- The Brae

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Yumi Zouma- In Camera

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Part 2 of today's Road to TISC Annual 2019 edition we continue looking at the artists who have made multiple appearances at the contest.
When the Netherlands made their TISC debut back at TISC Open 2014, Within Temptation was the artist given the honour of bringing Dutch music to the TISC stage for the first time. Roll forward to TISC Annual 2019 and the band has once more been trusted with flying the Dutch flag at the contest. Kensington are taking a back seat for this edition.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Netherlands - Within Temptation
 
Within Temptation finished 18th at TISC Open 2014 in Serbia

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Within Temptation - Mother Earth

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Within Temptation - Mad World

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Russia - JRBS
 
 
vovanA's band JRBS twice represented Russia at TISC

 
 
 
 
 
Totallympics member vovanA has undertaken the proud task of representing Russia not only as a jury member, but he also entered the contest as an artist. In fact he has done so on two occasions, competing at consecutive TISC Annuals in 2016 and 2017 with his band JRBS. Although Russia returned to the contest since then, TISC Annual 2017 remains the last time that vovanA participated at the contest in either capacity as a juror or artist. Let's hope he will return again one day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - JRBS - Lock And Load

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - JRBS - Песня Про То, Как Гусь Нашёл Омлет

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Lithuania - Gebrasy
 
 
Gebrasy, aka Werloc, is entering TISC for a second time this year

 
 
 
 
 
Totallympics member Werloc made TISC history when he made the decision to participate as an artist at TISC Open 2014. It was a proud moment for the contest to have a member compete with their own song - and he's decided to do it all over again. This time Gebrasy competes with the song "Acceptance" and no doubt he will be hoping for acceptance from the international juries. Good luck to Werloc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Gebrasy - I'll Be There

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Gebrasy - Acceptance

 
 
 
 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
It's now just 4 days until the Grand Final of TISC Annual 2019 and the excitement is certainly building. In today's edition of the "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series we will be looking at 5 artists who are returning to the contest this year. As well as celebrating the returnees, we will be paying tribute to 2 jury members and Totallympics members who have put their own hat in the ring and submitted their own entries as competing artists.
Part 1 we have 3 TISC returnees: Zsa Zsa, Ira Losco and Yumi Zouma. Part 2 we have Within Temptation and 2 Totallympics members who have competed on the TISC stage - JRBS (band member vovanA is a Totallympic user) and Gerbrasy (our very own Werloc).
 
 
We begin however with Zsa Zsa, the Croatian singer who has been nominated for the second year in succession to compete at TISC Annual. Last year, Zsa Zsa delivered Croatia their best result in the Annual contest to date and will be hoping for another record-setting showing in Mexico this year. She will also become the first Croatian artist with more than one participation at the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
  Croatia - Zsa Zsa
 
 
Zsa Zsa finished 19th last year at the 10th Jubilee Edition of TISC

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Zsa Zsa - Kada Budemo Sami

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Zsa Zsa - Pruži Mi Ruku

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Malta - Ira Losco
 
 
Ira finished a creditable 14th at TISC Open in 2016

 
 
 
 
 
Ira Losco follows in the footsteps of compatriots Red Electrick by becoming a 2-time TISC representative for Malta. Ira last competed back at TISC Open 2016 in Lithuania with her entry "Love Me Or Hate Me" securing 77 points from the international juries, finishing in 14th place. She's back for another shot at glory this year with her song "Hey Now".
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Ira Losco - Love Me Or Hate Me

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Ira Losco - Hey Now

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  New Zealand - Yumi Zouma
 
 
Yumi Zouma are returning to TISC Annual after a 4-year hiatus

 
 
 
 
 
Yumi Zouma make their return to the TISC stage for New Zealand this year. The band last participated at TISC Annual 2015 in Denmark where they finished in 12th place with 88 points. They have been selected once again, beating off competition from rock band The Beths, and Marlon Williams, to secure the NZ ticket for Mexico 2019.
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Yumi Zouma- The Brae

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Yumi Zouma- In Camera

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
With no fewer than 5 artists making their return to the TISC stage this year for another shot at glory, this year's "Road to TISC" series will take a look at the artists who have made multiple appearances at the contests. We start by looking at the most prolific TISC performer to date in terms of number of appearance. Inna has represented Romania a whopping 4 times, making appearances at both Annual and Open editions. She also guided Romania to their first and only medal to date when she finished in bronze medal position at the incredibly tight TISC Open edition in 2015. Inna was still in contention for victory going into the final vote in that edition with her song "Amazing" so it's no wonder that Romania have placed their faith in her again and again....
 
 
 
  Romania - Inna
 
Inna has made 4 appearances at TISC

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Inna - Amazing

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Inna - Yalla

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Inna ft. Erik - Ruleta

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Inna - Sun Is Up

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
It's now just 4 days until the Grand Final of TISC Annual 2019 and the excitement is certainly building. In today's edition of the "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series we will be looking at 5 artists who are returning to the contest this year. As well as celebrating the returnees, we will be paying tribute to 2 jury members and Totallympics members who have put their own hat in the ring and submitted their own entries as competing artists.
Part 1 we have 3 TISC returnees: Zsa Zsa, Ira Losco and Yumi Zouma. Part 2 we have Within Temptation and 2 Totallympics members who have competed on the TISC stage - JRBS (band member vovanA is a Totallympic user) and Gerbrasy (our very own Werloc).
 
 
We begin however with Zsa Zsa, the Croatian singer who has been nominated for the second year in succession to compete at TISC Annual. Last year, Zsa Zsa delivered Croatia their best result in the Annual contest to date and will be hoping for another record-setting showing in Mexico this year. She will also become the first Croatian artist with more than one participation at the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
  Croatia - Zsa Zsa
 
 
Zsa Zsa finished 19th last year at the 10th Jubilee Edition of TISC

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Zsa Zsa - Kada Budemo Sami

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Zsa Zsa - Pruži Mi Ruku

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Malta - Ira Losco
 
 
Ira finished a creditable 14th at TISC Open in 2016

 
 
 
 
 
Ira Losco follows in the footsteps of compatriots Red Electrick by becoming a 2-time TISC representative for Malta. Ira last competed back at TISC Open 2016 in Lithuania with her entry "Love Me Or Hate Me" securing 77 points from the international juries, finishing in 14th place. She's back for another shot at glory this year with her song "Hey Now".
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Ira Losco - Love Me Or Hate Me

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Ira Losco - Hey Now

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  New Zealand - Yumi Zouma
 
 
Yumi Zouma are returning to TISC Annual after a 4-year hiatus

 
 
 
 
 
Yumi Zouma make their return to the TISC stage for New Zealand this year. The band last participated at TISC Annual 2015 in Denmark where they finished in 12th place with 88 points. They have been selected once again, beating off competition from rock band The Beths, and Marlon Williams, to secure the NZ ticket for Mexico 2019.
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Yumi Zouma- The Brae

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Yumi Zouma- In Camera

 
 

Totallympics Annual International Song Contest - Live Draw
Mexico 2019
 
Totallympics Annual International Song Contest - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So that completes today's draw. Thanks so much to everyone who took part!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totallympics Annual International Song Contest 2019
National Jury Voting Order
 
1     SLOVENIA
20     CROATIA
2     TUNISIA
21     BULGARIA
3     MEXICO
22     INDONESIA
4     CHILE
23     FINLAND
5     SPAIN
24     GREAT BRITAIN
6     NORWAY
25     LITHUANIA
7     SERBIA
26     ITALY
8     CHINA
27     UNITED STATES
9     POLAND
28     ALGERIA
10     INDIA
29     TURKEY
11     ROMANIA
30     NEW ZEALAND
12     RUSSIA
31     PORTUGAL
13     SLOVAKIA
32     VENEZUELA
14     NETHERLANDS
33     BRAZIL
15     FRANCE
34     DENMARK
16     GERMANY
35     COLOMBIA
17     ARGENTINA
36     EGYPT
18     GREECE
37     IRELAND
19     MALTA
38     AUSTRALIA
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
With no fewer than 5 artists making their return to the TISC stage this year for another shot at glory, this year's "Road to TISC" series will take a look at the artists who have made multiple appearances at the contests. We start by looking at the most prolific TISC performer to date in terms of number of appearance. Inna has represented Romania a whopping 4 times, making appearances at both Annual and Open editions. She also guided Romania to their first and only medal to date when she finished in bronze medal position at the incredibly tight TISC Open edition in 2015. Inna was still in contention for victory going into the final vote in that edition with her song "Amazing" so it's no wonder that Romania have placed their faith in her again and again....
 
 
 
  Romania - Inna
 
Inna has made 4 appearances at TISC

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Inna - Amazing

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Inna - Yalla

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Inna ft. Erik - Ruleta

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Inna - Sun Is Up

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Part 2 of today's edition of "Road to TISC Annual 2019" sees us remember more two-time TISC artists.
 
Algeria's Nabila Dali not only had the honour of representing the north African nation on two occasions, but her debut appearance at TISC Annual 2015 proved to be a hugely successful one. "My Dream" took home 118 points from the international juries, placing Nabila in 5th place on the final scoreboard, a result which still stands as Algeria's most successful contest to date.
 
 
 
  Algeria - Nabila Dali
 
 
2-time TISC artist Nabila Dali has a PB of 5th at the contest

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Nabila Dali - My Dream (Eǧǧet-iyi ad arguɣ)

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Iddir Salem ft. Nabila Dali - Anelhu

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Azerbaijan - DiHaj
 
 
DiHaj competed at TISC Annual in 2015 and 2016.

 
 
 
 
 
Azerbaijan placed their faith in DiHaj for two consecutive TISC Annual Contests (2015 and 2016). Her entry "I Break Again" took Azerbaijan to 13th place on the TISC Annual 2015 scoreboard and still ranks as Azerbaijan's best result to date.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - DiHaj ft. Isfar Sarabsky - I Break Again

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - DiHaj - Complain

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Czech Republic - Kryštof
 
 
Czech rock band Kryštof has twice represented the nation at TISC

 
 
 
 
 
We conclude today's "Road to TISC Annual 2019" edition by remembering Czech band Kryštof who competed at the contest on two occasions. The band participated at TISC Open in 2014 and returned once more at TISC Open in 2017. Sadly this remains the last time that Czech Republic participated in the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Kryštof - Atentat

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Kryštof - Svedomí

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
We continue our "Road to TISC Annual 2019" series today by celebrating more artists who have multiple appearances at the contest. Up first in Part 1 today, we have Ana Moura, Zdob Si Zdub and Prāta Vētra, to be followed later in Part 2 by Nabila Dali DiHaj Kryštof
 
Portugal's Ana Moura has twice represented her country at the TISC. Her debut came at the TISC Annual 2016 where she came home in 19th position. However, her return to the contest two years later at TISC Open 2018 saw her secure a top 10 placing for Portugal, finishing in 9th place and a haul of 104 points from the international juries.
 
 
 
  Portugal - Ana Moura
 
 
Ana Moura is a 2-time contestant at TISC

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Ana Moura - Dia De Folga

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Ana Moura - Desfado

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Moldova - Zbob Si Zdub
 
 
 
Moldovan band Zdob Si Zdub competed in 2015 and 2018

 
 
 
When Moldova made their TISC debut at TISC Open 2015, punk band Zdob Si Zdub was given the honour of representing the nation for the first time at TISC. They were again selecte as the Moldovan representative at TISC Annual 2018, the last time Moldova appeared in the contest.
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Zdob Si Zdub - DJ Vasile
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Zdob Si Zdub ft. Loredana & Лигалайз - Balkana Mama

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Latvia - Prāta Vētra
 
 
 
Prāta Vētra is the sole Latvian participant to date

 
 
 
Prāta Vētra was given the honour of representing Latvia on both occasions that the nation participated in TISC. Their debut came way back at the inaugural edition at TISC Open in 2013 and they returned to the TISC stage again 1 year later at TISC Open 2014. Their return proved to be a success with the band delivering a 7th place finish for Latvia with 130 points.
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Prāta Vētra - Rudens

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Prāta Vētra - Maybe

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Part 2 of today's Road to TISC Annual 2019 edition we continue looking at the artists who have made 3 appearances at the contest.
Guyana's Eddy Grant made an instant impact on TISC when he debuted at the very first edition of the contest back in 2013. "Gimme Hope Jo'anna" charmed the international juries and claimed an impressive haul of 167 points, enough for a 4th place finish, just outside of the medal positions. Eddy Grant made 3 consecutive appearance at the TISC Open (2013-2015) but sadly, Guyana has not been seen on the TISC stage since that final appearance of Eddy at TISC Open 2015.
 
 
 
  Guyana - Eddy Grant
 
Eddy Grant made 3 consecutive appearances at TISC Open (2013-15)

 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Eddy Grant - Gimme Hope Jo'anna

 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Eddy Grant - Killer On The Rampage

 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

 
 
 
  Argentina - Chano Moreno Charpentier
 
Chano has competed both solo and as part of a band

 
 
Argentine artist Chano Moreno Charpentier has a distinguished history with TISC. Not only has he competed in the TISC Annual on 3 occasions, he has been entered as both a solo artist and as part of a band. The first 2 of Chano's TISC Annual appearances was with the band Tan Biónica, whose TISC Annual entry in 2014 is the most successful of his 3 entries to date, placing 7th with 120 points.
His most recent entry was a solo effort and once again saw Chano enter the top 10. Naistumichiu finished in 8th position with a final haul of 118 points.
If the trend continues, Chano will be due to return to TISC at the next TISC Annual in 2020 (he has appeared every second year at TISC Annual).
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Tan Biónica - Ciudad Mágica

 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Tan Biónica - Hola Mi Vida

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Chano! - Naistumichiu

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Tunisia - Myrath
 
Myrath will represent Tunisia for a 3rd time in Mexico this year

 
 
 
At this year's TISC Annual in Mexico, Tunisia will put their faith in metal band Myrath for a third time. Myrath delivered Tunisia's best result to date at TISC when their entry "Believer" claimed 4th place at the TISC Annual in 2016. Myrath returned a year later with another strong performance, placing 13th at TISC Annual 2017, which is also Tunisia's second best result at TISC. So will it be 3rd time lucky for Myrath this year?
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Myrath - Believer

 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Myrath - Endure The Silence

 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Myrath - Dance

 
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
In this edition of the Road to TISC Annual 2019 series are showcasing the artists who have made multiple appearances at the contest. We take a look now at the artists who have 3 appearances under their belts, an impressive feat. Part 1 includes Kensington, Sakis Rouvas and A.R. Rahman and Part 2 will have Eddy Grant, Chano Moreno Charpentier (Chano! / Tan Biónica) and Myrath.
Kensington has three times been selected as the Dutch entrant for the TISC Annual and although they have not tasted podium success, they have delivered a string of solid results. A 10th place finish at TISC Annual 2015 was followed by two 11th place finishes at TISC Annual 2017 and 2018 and Kensington has a scoring average just shy of 100 points.
 
 
 
  Netherlands - Kensington
 
Kensington has made 3 appearances for the Netherlands

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Kensington - War

 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Kensington - Do I Ever

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Kensington - Bridges

 
 
 
 
  Greece - Sakis Rouvas
 
Sakis Rouvas is a 3-time TISC artist

 
 
 
Sakis Rouvas made his TISC debut at the inaugural TISC Annual edition back in 2014. This would prove to be his most successful contest to date, but he made two further TISC appearances, at TISC Open in 2016 and again at the TISC Annual 2018.
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Sakis Rouvas - Mia Chara Na Pernas

 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Sakis Rouvas - S'exo Eroteutei

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Sakis Rouvas - Ego Sta Elaga

 
 
 
 
 
  India - A.R. Rahman
 
A.R. Rahman represented India on 3 occasions

 
 
 
With 3 appearances at the contest, India's A.R. Rahman has established as a household name to all TISC fans. His most recent appearance at the TISC Open in 2016 has been his most successful one to date.
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - A.R. Rahman - Patakha Guddi

 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Lagaan, Aamir Khan & A.R. Rahman - Chale Chalo

 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - A.R. Rahman & Lata Mangeshkar - Luka Chuppi

 
 
 
 

Notre Dame is on fire, one of mine best moment in France... i was here just some weeks ago
 

Road to TISC Annual - Mexico 2019
 
 
 
Part 2 of today's Road to TISC Annual 2019 edition we continue looking at the artists who have made 3 appearances at the contest.
Guyana's Eddy Grant made an instant impact on TISC when he debuted at the very first edition of the contest back in 2013. "Gimme Hope Jo'anna" charmed the international juries and claimed an impressive haul of 167 points, enough for a 4th place finish, just outside of the medal positions. Eddy Grant made 3 consecutive appearance at the TISC Open (2013-2015) but sadly, Guyana has not been seen on the TISC stage since that final appearance of Eddy at TISC Open 2015.
 
 
 
  Guyana - Eddy Grant
 
Eddy Grant made 3 consecutive appearances at TISC Open (2013-15)

 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Eddy Grant - Gimme Hope Jo'anna

 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Eddy Grant - Killer On The Rampage

 
 
TISC Open 2015 - Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue

 
 
 
  Argentina - Chano Moreno Charpentier
 
Chano has competed both solo and as part of a band

 
 
Argentine artist Chano Moreno Charpentier has a distinguished history with TISC. Not only has he competed in the TISC Annual on 3 occasions, he has been entered as both a solo artist and as part of a band. The first 2 of Chano's TISC Annual appearances was with the band Tan Biónica, whose TISC Annual entry in 2014 is the most successful of his 3 entries to date, placing 7th with 120 points.
His most recent entry was a solo effort and once again saw Chano enter the top 10. Naistumichiu finished in 8th position with a final haul of 118 points.
If the trend continues, Chano will be due to return to TISC at the next TISC Annual in 2020 (he has appeared every second year at TISC Annual).
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Tan Biónica - Ciudad Mágica

 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Tan Biónica - Hola Mi Vida

 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Chano! - Naistumichiu

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Tunisia - Myrath
 
Myrath will represent Tunisia for a 3rd time in Mexico this year

 
 
 
At this year's TISC Annual in Mexico, Tunisia will put their faith in metal band Myrath for a third time. Myrath delivered Tunisia's best result to date at TISC when their entry "Believer" claimed 4th place at the TISC Annual in 2016. Myrath returned a year later with another strong performance, placing 13th at TISC Annual 2017, which is also Tunisia's second best result at TISC. So will it be 3rd time lucky for Myrath this year?
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Myrath - Believer

 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Myrath - Endure The Silence

 
 
TISC Annual 2019 - Myrath - Dance

 
 

sorry but this is really your lack of knowledge about what's happening there. you can't take EVERYTHING from people, offer them nothing and then ask for peace ?! they are equally human like the rest of the world, not animals, Gaza is the biggest prison in the world, those people born, live and die their whole life in that "prison" in worst possible situation thanks to likes of Netanyahu, you can't expect them to be peace lovers. hatred creates hatred, and this circle never stops.
 
when people in Gaza voted for Hamas for the first time few years ago that was probably the best chance for "peace" because from then Hamas should be a responsible government and not just a fanatic group but the western world instead put more pressure on them, cut the financial help and made them much more radical. and now they are even making PNA radical. right now there is absolutely no chance for peace.

I think you have strongly confused me with someone else buddy I've never been in a lab except the mandatory physics and chemistry at my elementary school and since I was absolutely desolate in these matters, I even chose a high school where these subjects were not taught at all. So the last time I was in a lab I was something like 12-13 years old

I decided to do a playlist of all my TISC 12-point picks to date. It's a varied bunch in terms of musical genres but each had that something special.
As of yet, the choice of the Irish jury has not gone on to win the contest. The choice of Malta (TISC Annual 2018) was largely at odds with the rest of the national juries (I still can't comprehend how such a great song didn't score much better), but Italy (TISC Open 2013) and Brazil (TISC Annual 2017) finished with silver medals and Canada (TISC Open 2016) finished with a bronze medal. Hopefully this year we can match with the eventual gold medal winner.
Here are the songs that took the maximum score from the Irish national jury at each of the first 11 editions of the contest. Feel free to make your own 12-point playlists too to re-live more memories.
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Italy
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Australia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Canada
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Slovakia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - United States
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Denmark
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Canada
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Brazil
 

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2017 - Chile
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Malta
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Chile
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019
 
 
 
 
 

I decided to do a playlist of all my TISC 12-point picks to date. It's a varied bunch in terms of musical genres but each had that something special.
As of yet, the choice of the Irish jury has not gone on to win the contest. The choice of Malta (TISC Annual 2018) was largely at odds with the rest of the national juries (I still can't comprehend how such a great song didn't score much better), but Italy (TISC Open 2013) and Brazil (TISC Annual 2017) finished with silver medals and Canada (TISC Open 2016) finished with a bronze medal. Hopefully this year we can match with the eventual gold medal winner.
Here are the songs that took the maximum score from the Irish national jury at each of the first 11 editions of the contest. Feel free to make your own 12-point playlists too to re-live more memories.
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Italy
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Australia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Canada
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Slovakia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - United States
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Denmark
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Canada
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Brazil
 

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2017 - Chile
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Malta
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Chile
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019
 
 
 
 
 

I decided to do a playlist of all my TISC 12-point picks to date. It's a varied bunch in terms of musical genres but each had that something special.
As of yet, the choice of the Irish jury has not gone on to win the contest. The choice of Malta (TISC Annual 2018) was largely at odds with the rest of the national juries (I still can't comprehend how such a great song didn't score much better), but Italy (TISC Open 2013) and Brazil (TISC Annual 2017) finished with silver medals and Canada (TISC Open 2016) finished with a bronze medal. Hopefully this year we can match with the eventual gold medal winner.
Here are the songs that took the maximum score from the Irish national jury at each of the first 11 editions of the contest. Feel free to make your own 12-point playlists too to re-live more memories.
 
 
 
TISC Open 2013 - Italy
 
 
 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2014 - Australia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2014 - Canada
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2015 - Slovakia
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2015 - United States
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2016 - Denmark
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2016 - Canada
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2017 - Brazil
 

 
 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2017 - Chile
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Annual 2018 - Malta
 

 
 
 
 
TISC Open 2018 - Chile
 

 
 
 
TISC Annual 2019
 
 
 
 
 

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