Russia and Belgium join!

Vera Brezhneva - EMC 17, Russia

Russia will join the EMC for the 17th edition. Former member of VIA Gra, Vera Brezhneva, will have the honour to represent Russia with the song 'Ryeal'naya Zhizn'.
Russia have also announced that they will be putting forward St. Petersburg as a contender to host this editions contest. St. Petersburg will now join the other five cities bidding to host the contest.


K3, Belgium EMC 17

Belgium will also return to this edition after winning song of the year in 2011. K3 will fly the belgian colours in EMC 17, with the song Waar zijn die engeltjes.