Eliias
| Elias Elffors Elfström | |
|---|---|
_at_2nd_rehearsal_of_JESC_2013.jpg) Eliias at the second Junior Eurovision 2013 rehearsal | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elias Elffors Elfström |
| Also known as | Eliias |
| Born | 5 June 2000 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2011- present |
Elias Elffors Elfström (born 5 June 2000), better known as his stage name Eliias, is a Swedish teen singer and songwriter. He represented Sweden at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "Det är dit vi ska" (That's where we're headed).[1]
Life and career
Elias Elffors Elfström was born on 5 June 2000 in Nacka, part of the Swedish capital city Stockholm. He has been interested in music for most of his life and started singing from an early age. Elfström recorded a couple of original songs as well. In 2011, he recorded a song called "Mr. Hopeless," which he wrote himself. Other original songs include "Higher," "Our Star," and "Warrior."[2]
Lilla Melodifestivalen and Junior Eurovision Song Contest
On 6 June 2013, Elias Elffors Elfström went on to win Lilla Melodifestivalen, the Swedish national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Det är dit vi ska."[3] Five months later, he shot a music video for the song, and changed his stage name to Eliias. On 30 November 2013, Eliias went to represent his country at the 11th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest.[4] "Det är dit vi ska" placed 9th in a field of 12 songs, receiving 46 points.[5]
2014-present
New single in Spring 2014
Eliias wrote and recorded a new song in February 2014, however, the title was never mentioned on his official website.[6]
Junior Eurovision 2014
Eliias was chosen to announce the points for Sweden at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Marsa, Malta.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | English translation | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Mr. Hopeless" | --- | Non-album single(s) |
| "Higher" | --- | ||
| 2012 | "We Are One!" | --- | |
| "Our Star" | --- | ||
| "Warrior" | --- | ||
| 2013 | "Det är dit vi ska" | That's where we're headed | |
References
- ↑ Escudero, Victor M. (6 June 2013). "Sweden chooses Elias for Kyiv!". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "About Eliias". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ Henricson, Emelie (6 June 2013). "Elias är stolt vinnare i Lilla Melodifestivalen" [Elias is the proud winner of Melodifestivalen]. expressen.se (in Swedish). Expressen. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ Dahlander, Gustav (25 November 2013). "Allt om Lilla Melodifestivalen och Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013" [All about Lilla Melodifestivalen and the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013]. svt.se (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 - Results". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "New song after the goddamn puberty!". 15 April 2014.
- ↑ Mikheev, Andy (7 November 2014). "Broadcast of the contest". esckaz.com. ESCKaz. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Lova Sönnerbo with Mitt mod |
Sweden in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 |
Succeeded by Julia Kedhammar with Du är inte ensam |
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