Estonia

Vanilla Ninja is an Estonian all-female rock band which enjoyed chart success in a number of countries across Europe, especially in Estonia, Germany, and Austria. They represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song “Cool Vibes”, and Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with “Too Epic to Be True”. Formed in 2002, the band was originally a four-piece group consisting of Maarja Kivi, Lenna Kuurmaa, Katrin Siska, and Piret Järvis. Kivi left the group in 2004 and was replaced by Triinu Kivilaan.

Tomas Tammemets (born 18 November 1991), known professionally as Tommy Cash (stylised as TOMM¥ €A$H), is an Estonian rapper, singer, dancer, and visual artist. He usually performs in English with a distinct non-native accent, and is known for sexually explicit lyrical themes and provocative music videos. He represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Espresso Macchiato”, where he finished in third place overall with 356 points.

5miinust (stylized in all caps; Estonian pronunciation: [viːs ˈmiːnust], Estonian for ‘five minuses’) is an Estonian hip hop group formed in Võsu in 2015. The members of the group are Kristjan Jakobson (pseudonym “Estoni Kohver” or simply “Kohver”), Mihkel Tamm (“Päevakoer”), Karl Kivastik (“Põhja-Korea” or simply “Korea”), and Priit Tomson (“Lancelot”). They were originally joined by a fifth member, Pavel Botšarov (“Venelane”), who left the group in 2023, starting a solo career under the pseudonym Gameboy Tetris. 5miinust represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 alongside Puuluup with “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”.

Alika Milova (born 5 September 2002), known mononymously as Alika, is an Estonian singer. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song “Bridges”, finishing in eighth place with 168 points.

Stefan Airapetjan (Armenian: Ստեֆան Õ€Õ¡ÕµÖ€Õ¡ÕºÕ¥Õ¿ÕµÕ¡Õ¶, romanized: Stefan Hayrapetyan; born 24 December 1997), known simply as Stefan, is an Estonian singer and songwriter, best known for winning the first edition of Maskis Laulja, the Estonian version of Masked Singer in 2020 and representing Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song “Hope”, placing 13th in the final.

Uku Suviste (born 6 June 1982) is an Estonian singer-songwriter, pianist and music producer. He was scheduled to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, before cancellation of the competition that year. Instead, he represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

Uku Suviste (born 6 June 1982) is an Estonian singer-songwriter, pianist and music producer. He was scheduled to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, before cancellation of the competition that year. Instead, he represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

Victor Fritz-Crone (born 31 January 1992), also known as Victor Crone, or Vic Heart is a Swedish singer, guitarist and songwriter. He represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv with the song “Storm”.

Elina Nechayeva (Estonian: Elina Netšajeva; born 10 November 1991) is an Estonian soprano. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, with the song “La forza”.

Koit Toome (born 3 January 1979) is an Estonian singer and musical actor. He has represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. In 1998, he finished 12th with the song “Mere lapsed”. In 2017, he sang a duet with Laura Põldvere, entitled “Verona”.

Jüri Pootsmann (born 1 July 1994), is an Estonian singer. He won the sixth season of Eesti otsib superstaari, and represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song “Play”. He is signed to Universal Music Baltics.

Elina Born (born 29 June 1994) is an Estonian singer. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Stig Rästa with the song “Goodbye to Yesterday”. She previously attempted to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 with the song “Enough”, and attempted to represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 finishing last in the final. She was the runner-up of the fifth season of Eesti otsib superstaari.

Tatjana Mihhailova-Saar (Russian: Татьяна Михайлова, born 19 June 1983), better known as Tanja or Tanja Mihhailova is a Russian-Estonian pop singer and actress. She was born in Kaliningrad, Russia, and has lived in Estonia from a very young age. Tanja has been a member of several bands in her professional career and has performed in several stage musicals. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song “Amazing” and finished in 12th place in the semi-final, failing to qualify.

Birgit Sarrap (née Õigemeel; born 24 September 1988), also known mononymously as Birgit, is an Estonian singer. She rose to prominence in 2007 after winning the first season of Eesti otsib superstaari, the Estonian version of Idol. Her debut self-titled studio album was later released in 2008. Birgit has gone on to release four other studio albums in her career. Birgit represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with “Et Uus Saaks Alguse”, finishing in 20th place with 19 points.

Ott Lepland (born 17 May 1987) is an Estonian singer. He first received national mainstream attention in 2009, after winning the third season of Eesti otsib superstaari. Lepland represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan with the song “Kuula” placing 6th in the final.

Getter Jaani (born 3 February 1993) is an Estonian singer and actress. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song “Rockefeller Street”.

Malcolm Lincoln was an Estonian band that formed in October 2009. The members are Robin Juhkental, Jakob Juhkam, Siim Raidma, Ott Adamson, Johan Alexander Petti and Hans Kurvits. The original lineup consisted of Robin Juhkental (vocals/electronics) and Madis Kubu (bass). Juhkental has described their style as “electronic pop with a slightly quirky undertone”. Malcolm Lincoln represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with “Siren”, finishing in 14th place with 39 points.

Urban Symphony are an Estonian music group. They represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song “Rändajad”, finishing in 6th place with 129 points. In doing this, they achieved Estonia’s 6th best placement of all time, and the best placement from after their win in 2001 until 2025.

Kreisiraadio was an Estonian comedy act, made up of Hannes Võrno, Peeter Oja and Tarmo Leinatamm. They have been around since 1993 with radio and TV sketch shows. Their sketches have introduced the hazardous sport of stoneball, the character of the arrogant man with a flat hat and that of Alev Ström, the Estonian immigrant in Sweden talking nonsense Swedish much in the same way that their Eurovision Song Contest 2008 submission “Leto svet” (Summer Light) uses nonsense Serbian (along with Finnish and German). Tarmo Leinatamm died on October 13, 2014 due to cancer.

Gerli Padar (born 6 November 1979) is an Estonian singer and actress. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.

Sandra Oxenryd (born 1 October 1982) is a Swedish singer who won Fame Factory in 2005, and represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006.

Suntribe was an Estonian girl group that participated in the 50th Eurovision Song Contest in 2005. The original line-up was Mari-Leen Kaselaan, Rebecca Kontus, Laura Põldvere and Jaanika Vilipo. They were later joined by a fifth member, Daana Ots. The group won the pre-selection competition, Eurolaul, with their song “Let’s Get Loud”, which received 10,583 votes and went on to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.

Estonia was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song “Tii”, composed by Priit Pajusaar and Glen Pilvre, with lyrics by Aapo Ilves, and performed by the group Neiokõsõ. The Estonian participating broadcaster, Eesti Televisioon (ETV), organised the national final Eurolaul 2004 in order to select its entry for the contest. Ten songs competed in the national final and “Tii” performed by Neiokõsõ was selected as the winner entirely by a public vote. This was the first-ever entry performed in Võro in the contest.

Ruffus was an indie rock band from Estonia that was originally known as Claire’s Birthday. They represented their country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003.

Estonia was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song “Runaway”, written by Pearu Paulus, Ilmar Laisaar, Alar Kotkas, and Jana Hallas, and performed by Sahlene. The Estonian participating broadcaster, Eesti Televisioon (ETV) organised the national final Eurolaul 2002 in order to select its entry for the contest. In addition, ETV was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn, after winning the previous edition with the song “Everybody” performed by Tanel Padar, Dave Benton, and 2XL. Ten songs competed in the national final and “Runaway” performed by Sahlene was selected as the winner by an international jury panel.

Tanel Padar (born 27 October 1980) is an Estonian singer and songwriter. He is best known internationally for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2001. Padar became famous by winning the Kaks takti ette, a biennial televised competition for young Estonian singers, in 1999.

Eda-Ines Etti ([ˈɛdɑ ˈinɛs ˈɛtːi]), also known as simply Ines, is an Estonian singer and songwriter. Etti represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song “Once in a Lifetime”, placing fourth. Until their win the following year, this was Estonia’s best result in the competition.

Evelin Samuel (born 13 May 1975) is an Estonian singer, songwriter, musical theater performer, author of children’s books and participant in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Koit Toome (born 3 January 1979) is an Estonian singer and musical actor. He has represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. In 1998, he finished 12th with the song “Mere lapsed”. In 2017, he sang a duet with Laura Põldvere, entitled “Verona”.

Maarja-Liis Ilus, sometimes better known by her performing name Maarja (born 24 December 1980) is an Estonian pop musician and presenter. She has represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. She was only 15 when she participated in the 1996 contest.

Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer. Maarja-Liis Ilus & Ivo Linna represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 with “Kaelakee Hääl”, finishing in 5th place with 94 points.

Silvi Vrait (28 April 1951 – 28 June 2013) was an Estonian singer and music teacher. Silvi Vrait represented Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 with “Nagu Merelaine”, finishing in 24th place with 2 points.