She is all set to represent Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with her entry Start a fire in Copenhagen.

It’s been a road for the 29-year-old Dilara Kazimova to achieve her Eurovision dream, she’s now ready to take on all comers and gain the admiration of new fans in Europe.

Dilara’s first Eurovision attempt was when she competed at the Azerbaijani National Selection as a member of pop-rock band Unformal in 2008, when the country debuted in Eurovision. The band finished second in the final. She attempeted yet again to represent her country in 2010 when she competed at the Azerbaijani Eurovision national selection. She qualified to the final as a part of a female duo Milk&Kisses. Eventhough she didnt achieve her Eurovision dream in 2010 she represented Azerbaijan at the 2010 New Wave Song Festival in Jurmala, Latvia

Dilara has received vocal training since she was very young, having gained a great range and vocal discipline. She has enjoyed and being part of a varied muscial backround since her childhood; opera, classical music, rock and traditional Azerbaijani music.