Jonas Gladnikoff
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Jonas Gladnikoff is a songwriter and music producer from Stockholm
, Sweden
. He has written several songs for singers from across Europe, but is best known for writing entries for the Eurovision Song Contest
and for various national pre-selections. In 2009 he co-wrote the song that represented Ireland
with the song "Et Cetera
" performed by Sinéad Mulvey
& Black Daisy
in Moscow
, Russia
.
In the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest he once again co-wrote the Irish entry. The song, "It's for you", was performed by the 1993 Eurovision winning singer Niamh Kavanagh.
Among his entries in national pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest he is best known for having co-written the runner up in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009, the Danish final, with the song "Someday" performed by the Icelandic singer Hera Björk
, which became a big hit and also won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009
for Denmark. He is also a member of the jazz pop project Technicoloured Roses
.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. He has written several songs for singers from across Europe, but is best known for writing entries for the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
and for various national pre-selections. In 2009 he co-wrote the song that represented Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
with the song "Et Cetera
Et Cetera (song)
"Et Cetera" is a song by Irish singer Sinéad Mulvey and rock band Black Daisy that represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia...
" performed by Sinéad Mulvey
Sinéad Mulvey
Sinéad Mulvey is an Irishprofessional singer & air hostess who, alongside Black Daisy, represented her country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the pop-rock song "Et Cetera"...
& Black Daisy
Black Daisy
Black Daisy was an Irish band that, along with Sinéad Mulvey represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song Et Cetera.- Biography :...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
In the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest he once again co-wrote the Irish entry. The song, "It's for you", was performed by the 1993 Eurovision winning singer Niamh Kavanagh.
Among his entries in national pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest he is best known for having co-written the runner up in the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009, the Danish final, with the song "Someday" performed by the Icelandic singer Hera Björk
Hera Björk
Hera Björk Þórhallsdóttir is an Icelandic singer. She participated in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009 with the song "Someday", placing second, and won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009. She represented Iceland at Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Je ne sais quoi"...
, which became a big hit and also won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009
OGAE Second Chance Contest 2009
The 2009 OGAE Second Chance Contest was the 23rd OGAE Second Chance Contest, organised between members of international Eurovision Song Contest fan club OGAE to select the best song not to make it to the Eurovision Song Contest through their national finals...
for Denmark. He is also a member of the jazz pop project Technicoloured Roses
Technicoloured Roses
Technicoloured Roses are a Danish-Swedish jazz pop project established in 2010. Its current members are Jonas Gladnikoff, Camilla Gottschalck and Christina Schilling, people otherwise mostly known for their songwriting and acting work. They released their first single in 2011, titled "Keep On...
.
Entries in the Eurovision Song Contest
- "Et CeteraEt Cetera (song)"Et Cetera" is a song by Irish singer Sinéad Mulvey and rock band Black Daisy that represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia...
" by Sinéad Mulvey & Black Daisy (Eurovision Song Contest 2009Eurovision Song Contest 2009The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
), 11th place (Semi-final) - "It's for YouIt's for You (Niamh Kavanagh song)"It's for You" is a song performed by Niamh Kavanagh which represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. The song was selected on 5 March 2010 on Eurosong 2010 from five songs, receiving the maximum of 12 points from each of the six juries, and the maximum of 72 points from the televote,...
" by Niamh KavanaghNiamh KavanaghNiamh Kavanagh is an Irish singer and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1993.Kavanagh is perhaps best known for winning Eurovision Song Contest 1993, held in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. She sang "In Your Eyes" to clinch a second consecutive win for Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest;...
(Eurovision Song Contest 2010Eurovision Song Contest 2010The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
), 23rd place (Final)
Entries in national Eurovision pre-selections
- "Po dhe jo" by Ingrid Jushi (Albania 2006Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006Albania chose their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 on 18 December 2005, using a combination of a public televote and a panel of judges, which gave Luiz Ejlli victory with the song "Zjarr e ftohtë"...
), eliminated (Semi-final) - "Open your eyes" by Charlene & Natasha (Bulgaria 2007Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007Bulgaria held national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in a competition called Pesen Na Evroviziya 2007 , which included a semi-final and final. 18 songs took part in a semi final on 3 February 2007, where a jury picked 9 to go to the final, with 3 "wildcards" being added in by BNT...
), eliminated (semi-final) - "I will survive without you" by Edgaras Kapocious (Lithuania 2007Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007Lithuania selected their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 on 3 March 2007 at LRT TV studio in Vilnius. Prior to the final, quarter finals took place to select newcomers, well-known artists, and experienced singers. The quarter finals and semi-finals were held weekly from January to...
), 10th place (Quarter-final) - "Someday" by Hera Björk (Denmark 2009Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009Denmark participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 held in Moscow on 16 May 2009. Denmark was represented by Brinck with the song "Believe Again"...
), 2nd place - "Et CeteraEt Cetera (song)"Et Cetera" is a song by Irish singer Sinéad Mulvey and rock band Black Daisy that represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia...
" by Sinéad Mulvey & Black Daisy (Ireland 2009), 1st place - "Tonight" by Kafka & Ruta (Lithuania 2010Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010Lithuania will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, with the Lithuanian entry selected by a national final - Eurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2010 - organised by Lithuanian broadcaster LRT...
), 4th place (Semi-final) - "It's for YouIt's for You (Niamh Kavanagh song)"It's for You" is a song performed by Niamh Kavanagh which represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. The song was selected on 5 March 2010 on Eurosong 2010 from five songs, receiving the maximum of 12 points from each of the six juries, and the maximum of 72 points from the televote,...
" by Niamh KavanaghNiamh KavanaghNiamh Kavanagh is an Irish singer and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1993.Kavanagh is perhaps best known for winning Eurovision Song Contest 1993, held in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. She sang "In Your Eyes" to clinch a second consecutive win for Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest;...
(Ireland 2010Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010Ireland selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 by a national selection on 5 March 2010. After an open call for songs, Ireland's national broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann announced on 10 February the five participants who would compete in Eurosong 2010, the selection...
), 1st place - "Topsy Turvy" by J.Anvil (Malta 2011Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Malta participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their entry through the national selection Malta Eurosong 2011, organised by Maltese broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services .-Changes in Selection:...
), 10th place - "Falling" by Nikki Kavanagh (Ireland 2011Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Ireland participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany with the song "Lipstick" performed by Jedward. The song was selected by the Irish public through the national final Eurosong 2011 competition, organised by the Irish broadcaster, Raidió Teilifís Éireann .-Eurosong...
), 2nd place - "Sueños rotos" by Melissa (Spain 2011Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Spain participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany and selected their entry through a televised national final, organised by the Spanish broadcaster Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española...
), 5th place - "Volver" by Auryn (Spain 2011Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Spain participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany and selected their entry through a televised national final, organised by the Spanish broadcaster Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española...
), 2nd place - "Tensão" by Filipa Ruas (Portugal 2011Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011Portugal participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, having selected their entry through a televised national final, organised by Portuguese broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal .-Festival da Canção 2011:...
), 4th place