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Andrius Pojavis (born 25 November 1983) is a Lithuanian singer-songwriter. On 20 December 2012, he was selected to represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, which was held in Malmö, Sweden on 18 May 2013.[1]

Andrius Pojavis
Andrius Pojavis at a press conference four days before the Eurovision Song Contest 2013.
Background information
Born (1983-11-25) 25 November 1983 (age 38)
Jurbarkas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
GenresPop
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar
Years active2012–present

Early career


Pojavis began singing at a young age, and during high school he played in a band called "No Hero". After graduating from high school, Pojavis moved to Vilnius where he graduated History studies at Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences and played in a number of bands, including the "Hetero", who won the "EuroRock" competition in 2006. He later moved to Ireland, where he lived for one year, and began to write solo material. In 2012, Pojavis began to record his debut album in Massive Arts studio in Milan, Italy. The first single "Traukiniai" was later that year, ranking within the top twenty of the Lithuanian Singles Chart, and its music video was aired on national television. Following this success, Pojavis released his debut album "Aštuoni" to both commercial and critical acclaim in Lithuania.


Eurovision


Andrius represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "Something." He collected 53 points in the first semi final, held on May 14, and placed ninth. In the final, he came twenty-second with 17 points. During a press conference held following the first semi final, Pojavis stated he would like to place eighth, a reference to his album, titled Astuoni.[2]


Personal life


Pojavis is currently living in Valencia, Spain with his wife and two daughters.


References


  1. Escudero, Victor (20 December 2012). "Andrius Pojavis wins Lithuanian final!". EBU.
  2. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Press Conference Semi Final 1". YouTube.

Preceded by
Donny Montell
with "Love Is Blind"
Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest
2013
Succeeded by
Vilija Matačiūnaitė with "Attention"



На других языках


- [en] Andrius Pojavis

[es] Andrius Pojavis

Andrius Pojavis (Jurbarkas, RSS de Lituania, Unión Soviética, 25 de noviembre de 1983) es un cantante y compositor lituano. Pojavis representó a su país en el Festival de la Canción de Eurovisión 2013 celebrado en Malmö, Suecia con la canción "Something".[1] Finalizó en 22º puesto en la final.[2]

[ru] Появис, Андрюс

Андрюс Появис (лит. Andrius Pojavis, род. 25 ноября 1983 года в Юрбаркасе, Литва) — литовский поп-рок исполнитель, представитель Литвы на конкурсе песни Евровидение 2013.[1][2][3]



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