Ben Dolic, who should compete in 2020 with "Violent Thing" at the ESC, does not want to try to participate in the coming year.
Ben Dolic (23) should have represented Germany in Rotterdam in 2020 with the song "Violent Thing" at the ESC. However, the event was canceled due to the corona pandemic. Now the singer announced on Instagram that he does not want to take part in the selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
"I enjoyed every moment of the Eurovision trip and I appreciate everyone who believed in me and was there every step of the way," Dolic said in his post. Then he explains: "My career has taken a different direction! I've grown so much as an artist and there is so much more that I want to achieve." He decided not to take part in the ESC next year. "It was a tough decision, but the right one at this point." To the artist who will be selected to represent Germany in Rotterdam in 2021, "he wrote:" I wish you all the best with all my heart! Enjoy the trip! "
Who sings for Germany?
41 countries will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam. The final is scheduled to take place on May 22nd. Two juries – the expert jury and the Eurovision jury – will decide who will represent Germany in 2021.