SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have held heat three of Melodifestivalen 2026 this evening – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Six songs took to the stage in Kristianstad and here are the results from Heat Two: The Final Qualification qualifier is the […]
Aimee Banks from Ireland, has turned 24 years old today. Aimee represented Ireland, at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 12th place, with “Réalta na Mara”. Happy Birthday, Aimee! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
#BIRTHDAY: 14 Feb – Cathal Dunne from Ireland is 75 You have to admire the performers who turn up at our favourite TV show. Some of them travel long distances for minimal results. These days, it must be quite demoralising knowing you’ve spend days heading to the host […]
ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, held Semi Final Two of Ellinikós Telikós 2026 this evening – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Following the second Semi Final of Ellinikós Telikós 2026, seven qualifiers made the Grand Final – they are: Let us know […]
HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster, held Semi Final Two of Dora 2026 this evening – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Following the second Semi Final of Dora 2026, eight qualifiers made the Grand Final – they are: Let us know what you […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s February 12th: Saturday 13th February 1965 On this day in 1965, the 6th edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Ingvar […]
#STORYOFMYLIFE – Day Five with Richard from EI In this series, we’ll be talking to someone and asking them to pick five songs (over five days) that mean something to them. These may not be their top five songs of all time – merely songs that attach to […]
HRT, the Croatian national broadcaster, held Semi Final One of Dora 2026 last night – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Following the first Semi Final of Dora 2026, eight qualifiers made the Grand Final – they are: Let us know what you […]
The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have indefinitely postponed the 70th anniversary tour, which was due to follow the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Martin Green, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, had the following to say: “We regret to announce that we’ve made the difficult decision […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have held the second Semi Final of Benidorm Fest 2026, last night. Following the second Semi Final of Benidorm Fest 2026, six qualifiers made the Grand Final – they are: Following the second Semi Final of Benidorm Fest 2026, the running order for […]