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23 January 2019, 12:28 | Updated: 29 March 2019, 11:20
Eurovision 2019 is only a few months away, and the UK has now unveiled the artists hoping to represent their country.
In a twist, six acts will perform three songs in the hope of performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv this May.
Each of the three songs will be performed in two different musical styles by two different acts, with three rounds of ‘song-offs’ being performed by six acts in total.
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All Together Now winner Michael Rice will perform a midtempo version of 'Bigger Than Us', while 17-year-old former X Factor hopeful will sing a country version:
Our first #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧song of 2019 is 'Bigger Than Us' brought to life by @MichaelRiceOff 👉 https://t.co/uulunpFIm7 pic.twitter.com/Ebqtrg3Q3I
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
Putting a cool country vibe on 'Bigger Than Us' welcome @TandyHolly to #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧👉https://t.co/jOy4nk5VsK pic.twitter.com/61ri6125dI
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
The second song is 'Freaks', which will be sung by Jordan Clarke and girl group MAID. Jordan was previously a member of The Luminites, who reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2013.
MAID member Blythe is currently the understudy to Jade Ewen as Jasmine in the West End production of Aladdin, while Kat has also starred on the West End in Once.
Next up is the song 'Freaks' sung by @JJClarkeMusic! #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧 👉 https://t.co/It2s6U8i53 pic.twitter.com/eY1dvJQSQu
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
Bringing some sweet harmonies to 'Freaks' meet Blythe, Miracle and Kat from MAID @MaidOfficialUK #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧 👉 https://t.co/HT9u3iBKMF pic.twitter.com/unAJBIfk2Z
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
Finally, Kellie-Anne and Anisa will be try out on the song 'Sweet Lies':
Our final track of #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧 2019 @OFFICIALANISA turns 'Sweet Lies' into a ballad with big vocal range. 👉https://t.co/iAOobKXIui pic.twitter.com/OQpuLfGQ9x
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
Time to up the BPM. Our third song 'Sweet Lies' is a bop from @OfficialKerrieA! #Eurovision You Decide 🇬🇧👉https://t.co/rGrMNz1Pe0 pic.twitter.com/7BwtQ8lwRL
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) January 23, 2019
The national selection for the UK's Eurovision entry will take place on Friday, February 8 at Media City UK, Salford.
The contest will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel. The UK’s entry Surie finished in 24th place last year, following a stage invasion during her performance.