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(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Jul 14

On Friday, 5Miinust (2024 w/ Puuluup) will hold the only concert of this summer with opening acts Smilers and Kermo Murel (Mäx of Clicherik & Mäx) [📍 Tartu Festival Arena (Laululava) 🎫 Paid📷 PS Music Agency]

5Miinust 10 Aastat promo picture, photo by PS Music Agency

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Jul 14

NOËP and An-Marlen to perform at WRC Rally Estonia 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday at 18:00 EEST (17:00 CEST) In the evening at 22:00 EEST, NOËP will have a live concert with his band [📍 Tartu Town Square 🎫 Free 📷 Rally Estonia]

Promo picture for opening ceremony. Picture: Rally Estonia

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Jul 11

5Miinust (2024 w/ Puuluup) celebrates their 10th anniversary this year ERR's Vikerraadio made a 2 hour long radio-documentary on the band's history. While there's no way I'm gonna translate the whole thing, here's a taste from the part on their collaboration with Puuluup:

Collaborating with Puuluup

Korea: It's great that they finally accepted our invitation - it was just another one of those invitations to poke someone to do music with, you know. And the songs just kept pouring out, we needed to put the brakes on at some point.

And musically it fit together really well, because we already had that drive, that energy, but Puuluup had this huge sense of melody, and such a distinctively sounding instrument too, right. They turned out to be our guardian angels in that sense too - it was pure luck, a gift from somewhere, that everything turned out so well.

I do think it was a very, very fortunate turn of events for us.

Kohver: Meeting Puuluup was already during Pavel's [Gameboy Tetris] time, Pavel also did the first concert together with Puuluup, and he was always late to rehearsals too, which made the project a bit complicated.

Pavel left, and then we were like, what do we do now, and then we thought that since spending time with Puuluup was just so nice, why don't we try making something with them - maybe we'll get a song out of it, since we'd already done some concerts together.

And then at our first meeting, where we started writing songs, the first thing that came out was the drugs song. The second song was Kaubanduses, and I think those two songs are the coolest songs we made with Puuluup.

Source: 5MIINUST: esimesed 10 - Vikerraadio/ERR
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Translation by EestiLaulUpdate.

Kohver: it was 5miinus opened up in a completely different way - the lyrics were somehow about real things, and more serious. And the references weren't old rap songs or some YouTube videos anymore - the references there were politics and literary classics, and so on...

It got more serious, it became something real, because before making the record with Puuluup, we were a little lost, so to speak - not quite the old 5miinust anymore, but hadn't quite let go of that old 5miinust either.

And with Puuluup, it feels to me like we finally had the courage to remove the trailer, which had Erootikapood, Trenažöör and Deliirium in it... There were a lot of people saying "bring back the old 5miinust," "we miss the old 5miinust"...

And so I don't know, go listen to those old 5miinust songs, they still exist after all. But I can't imagine us going and making some new Erootikapood 2.0, with the same sofa and the same girls - the girls have gotten older too.

But that Eurovision is kind of like... I don't know, I think we forgot that we were even going to Eurovision - at least I had some kind of fatigue from it all, and somehow the Eurovision trip never really got an idea behind it - it was just going through the motions.

That was another thing - like I said before, we're always looking for things that are unexpected or a bit weird - so, in short, this whole "5miinust goes to Eurovision with Puuluup" thing seemed such a strange idea on paper that it felt worth doing.

But how we actually did it, in the end, was kind of like we set the bar low and slipped through, simply because we somehow forgot to think it through.

Source: 5MIINUST: esimesed 10 - Vikerraadio/ERR
err.ee/1610061497

Translation by EestiLaulUpdate.

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Jun 16

Arhanna (jesc 2023): I decided to take a short break from singing competitions More in Estonian: eeter.err.ee/1610056564/a...

Arhanna: I decided to take a short break from singing competitions

Q: You've participated in 2023 Junior Eurovision, and last year on German TV's The Voice Kids show. You've said you don't really want to participate in singing competitions any more?
- "Because I’ve been participating in various competitions ever since I started studying at the Räpina Music School, my mom and I decided after “The Voice Kids” that we’d take a little break from competitions and focus on our own creative work.

That doesn't mean I'd never participate. If there were a TV competition, I'd definitely go, and I'd definitely like to take part in Eesti Laul someday."

Q: And if there was Eesti Otsib Superstaari again, would you take part?
- "Yes, of course. I watched every show when Alika won and supported her. It seems like a fun show."
[T/N: The "Superstar show" is frequently incorrectly reported in Eurofans circles as X Factor or the Voice; "Eesti Otsib Superstaari" is the local adaptation of the 🇬🇧 Pop Idol / 🇺🇸 American Idol format]

Is Alika one of your big role models?
- "Yes, In Estonia I think she's my biggest idol, I've listened to her since the 2021 Superstar show. I've even sang with her twice."

Source: Andres Oja Show 1506.2026, Vikerraadio eeter.err.ee/1610056564 Translation by EestiLaulUpdate.

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Jun 5

Kroonika has announced this year's Sexiest Man & Woman Estonia's Sexiest Man 2026: Andres Kõpper (NOËP) Estonia's Sexiest Woman 2026: An-Marlen [📷 Ailet Kalde; Priit Simson/Delfi Meedia]

Estonia's Sexiest Man 2026 - Andres Kõpper (NOËP) - "But don't forget that if a dark haired, 195-cm-tall and handsome musician can win the title of Sexiest Man of the Year, anyone can"

Source: Kroonika, Delfi

and yes, the quote is from a very sarcatic acceptnce speech

Estonia's Sexiest Woman 2026 - Ingel Marlen Mikk (An-Marlen) - "As an artist, looking good is very important to me; my goal isn’t to be beautiful and sexy for someone else’s sake, but I do it all first and foremost for myself."

Source: Kroonika, Delfi

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 20

Kantar Emor reports a decrease of viewership of Eurovision in Estonia The finals had an average of 98 000 viewers per minute The first semi-final was at 145 000 viewers, while the second 78 000 Yearly comparison in next post [🖼️ Kantar Emor, teleauditooriumi mõõdikuuring]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 18

Alika - Bangaranga Lyrics translated by Leelo Tungal Every year Ringvaade asks a musician to perform Estonianised version of the #Eurovision winning song. This year, Alika has taken on the challenge [🎥 Ringvaade 18.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 18

2012: Padman - Eufooria (Euphoria) Lyrics translated by Jaak Urmet (Wimberg) arhiiv.err.ee/video/vaata/...

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 18

🧵👇 Every year, Ringvaade creates an Estonian version of the year's Eurovision winning song. Here are all the versions throughout the years:

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 18

The Estonian version of Bangaranga will be performed by Alika (🇪🇪2023) [📷 ringvaade on instagram stories]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 16

Marko pls [🎥 ETV/ERR & EBU]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 13

Looks like things were too epic for YLE, who translated Too Epic to be True to "Not even Erkki would believe this" www.tiktok.com/@essimaria86... [🎥 essimaria86 on tiktok]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 13

Getter Jaani will be Estonia's spokesperson at #Eurovision final eeter.err.ee/1610022496/e... [📺 Ringvaade 13.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 13

Post-Eurovision interview with Vanilla Ninjas and songwriter Sven Lõhmus: We represented Estonia with dignity. eeter.err.ee/1610022022/s... [📺 Terevisioon 13.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

oh well

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

esc.vote

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

Source: eeter.err.ee/1610021530/v...

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

Vanilla Ninja right before the semi-final: We're feeling good And received a little bit of extra luck from a 🐦 [📺 Ringvaade 12.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

📊 Statistics Estonia: In 2025, a total of 2,058 electric guitars were imported into Estonia for a total value of 781,300 euros. At the same time, 113 electric guitars with a total value of 39,300 euros were exported from Estonia. [📷 Statistikaamet, ENG in ALT]

💙 Vanilla Ninja takes the stage in the Eurovision semifinal today!

🎸 In 2025, a total of 2,058 electric guitars were imported into Estonia for a total of 781,300 euros. On average, each imported electric guitar cost 380 euros, and they were imported to Estonia from 18 countries. The largest number of electric guitars came to Estonia from Germany — 1,356 units at an average price of 396 euros per guitar.

🎸 At the same time, 113 electric guitars with a total value of 39,300 euros were exported from Estonia. Electric guitars were exported from Estonia to 6 countries, with Kazakhstan being the main destination, accounting for 88% of all exported electric guitars.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the girls today!

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 12

Borka: The drums gave this song a completely different vibe. "Three days before the deadline, Sven called me and said we needed to record the drums. [...] It really turned into something else... well, not entirely as it's the same song, but it's a different song."

Borka; Photo by: Anni Õnneleid/Delfi Meedia

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 9

Vanilla Ninja. Made of sugar and steel What is life like for the Ninjas off stage? How do they fit music, their children, and everything else that matters to them into a single day? Full translation: dai.ly/xa8sn3e [📺 ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 8

Piret & Lenna also shared their thoughts after finishing the first rehearsals Source: jupiter.err.ee/1610003658/r...

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 8

Vanilla Ninja & Marko Reikop learn how to cook a proper Vienna schnitzel Full translation: dai.ly/xa8nhvk [📺 Ringvaade 08.05.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 8

Tomorrow: Europe Day concert @ 18:00 📍 Tallinn Freedom Square: An-Marlen & boipepperoni, Clicherik & Mäx and Lexsoul Dancemachine 📍 Narva townhall square: Narva City Symphony Orchestra with Ott Leppland & Tanja and NOËP The concert will also be on ETV starting at 18:45 EEST [17:45 CEST]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· May 5

[Teaser] Vanilla Ninja. Made of sugar and steel (Friday @ 20:00 EEST/19:00 CEST) What is life like for the Ninjas off stage? How do they fit music, their children, and everything else that matters to them into a single day jupiter.err.ee/1610003724/v... [🎥 ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Apr 24

03:42 Laura Prits - Mixed Signals
06:37 Laura Prits - River
09:43 Laura Prits - Highway to Hell (orig. AC/DC)

18:19 reket - Ma kuulsin seda läbi viinamarjaväädi
21:11 reket - Kirsikivi
23:40 reket - Panama Paberid

30:05 5MIINUST rock`n`roll band - Erootika Pood
35:17 5MIINUST rock`n`roll band - ?mis sa tegid
39:27 5MIINUST rock`n`roll band - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi [🇪🇪 2024]

46:56 Vanilla Ninja & Estonian Military Orchestra - Too Epic To Be True [🇪🇪 2026]
50:14 Vanilla Ninja & Estonian Military Orchestra - Dangerzone
53:55 Vanilla Ninja & Estonian Military Orchestra - Cool Vibes [🇨🇭 2005]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Apr 24

Veteranirock 2026 - Honouring Estonia's veterans with a concert featuring performances by Vanilla Ninja & Estonian Military Orchestra, 5MIINUST rock`n`roll band, reket & Laura Prits jupiter.err.ee/1609991455/v... 👇 Setlist in next post [🎥 ETV]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Apr 23

Pealtnägija: How Vanilla Ninja rose from a garage to the top in Germany Vanilla Ninja is, on the one hand, one of Estonia’s most internationally successful bands; on the other hand, they’ve broken up several times. Full translation: dai.ly/xa6fhou [📻 Pealtnägija 22.04.2026, ETV/ERR]

(fan-run) Eesti Laul updates in English@eestilaulupdate· Apr 18

Vanilla Ninjas Piret Järvis & Kerli Kivilaan visited Raadio 2 morning show to talk about the new version of their Eurovision song Full translation: dai.ly/xa5vme4 Source: r2.err.ee/1609999086/p... [📻 R2 Hommik, Raadio 2/ERR, 17.04.2026]