4Fun
4Fun | |
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| 4Fun performing the song Love or Leave in 2007 Eurovision | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | rock, pop rock, country |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Members | Julija Ritčik (leader, vocals, acoustic guitar) Justas Jasenka (vocals, electric guitar) Rimantas Jasenka (bass guitar) Laimonas Staniulionis (percussion) |
| Past members | Tomas Valeika (bass guitar 2001–2006) Alexandr Litz (lead guitar 2001–2002) Artur Zaikovski (lead guitar 2002–2003) Andžej Zujevič (lead guitar 2003–2008)[1] |
| Website | http://www.4fun.lt/ |
4Fun (sometimes also Julia & 4Fun)[2] is a Lithuanian music band. They play a wide range of music styles, including rock, pop rock, and country.[3] The band was created in 2001 and participated in several national and international festivals, including Visaginas Country and the Eurovision Song Contest.[4]
Biography
[edit ]4Fun had participated in the national selection for the Eurovision three times. After unsuccessful attempts in 2005 and 2006, 4Fun won the national selection with their lyrical ballad Love or Leave and performance involving shadow play in 2007.[5] They outstripped two other superfinalists: Aistė Pilvelytė and Rūta Ščiogolevaitė. 4Fun represented Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki and finished 21st with 28 points, with major votes from Ireland (12 points) and Latvia (10 points).[6] Lead singer Julija Ritčik received a wild card entry directly to the finals of the national selection for Eurovision 2008,[7] but placed only 12th out of 14 contestants.
In 2008, 4Fun together with Latvian Valters & Kaža recorded song With U, which became a hit in Latvia.[8]
Discography
[edit ]- Gyvas (Alive) – 2004[3]
- Dėlionė/A Puzzle – 2009 (a double CD: one in Lithuanian, another in English)[9]
References
[edit ]- ^ "About the band". 4FUN. Archived from the original on 2010年05月25日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ "Sostinėje rengiama kantri muzikos šventė" (in Lithuanian). Delfi.lt. 2004年05月25日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ a b Floras, Stella (2007年04月04日). "Lithuania: 4Fun to Helsinki". esctoday.com. Archived from the original on 2011年07月10日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ Kviliūnaitė, Jurgita (2007年04月08日). "Julija Ritčik iš "4Fun" ir du jos vyrai" (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ Augūnaitė, Diana (2007年03月04日). "Lietuvai "Eurovizijoje" atstovaus anglų k. mokytoja" (in Lithuanian). Delfi.lt.
- ^ "Details: Lithuania 2007". Eurovision Song Contest History. Archived from the original on 2007年10月15日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ Makselis, Arvydas (2008年01月08日). "Lithuania: All semi finalists announced". esctoday.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2010. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ "Naujoji "4FUN" daina – Nr.1 Latvijoje!" (in Lithuanian). Klubas.lt. 2008年10月08日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
- ^ "Grupė "4Fun" išleidžia dvigubą albumą ir kviečia į pristatymo koncertą Vilniuje". Delfi.lt. 2009年04月21日. Retrieved 2010年01月11日.
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[edit ]| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 |
Succeeded by |