The Public Broadcasting Services received 182 entries for the Eurosong 2009 contest, and for the first time in the festival's history 56 of these entries will be given exposure on TVM to promote local talent.

All 56 entries will be issued on a triple CD compilation and will compete in the televised show, Euroshow Box, which is produced by Aceline Entertainment and aired for eight weeks starting on November 8.

The third and final phase of Eurosong 2009 will be held on February 7 at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, Ta' Qali, where 20 entries will compete in a one-singer-one-song final.

Just three entries will reach the super final to be held on the same night. There judges will select the three finalists and televoting will then determine the winning entry for May's Eurovision Song Contest in Russia.

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