Måneskin, the winners of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, have been announced as part of the line-up for Glastonbury 2023. Måneskin will be playing the new Woodsies stage on Saturday 24th June, at 19:30-20:30 GMT. Let us know what you think about Italy and the 2021 Eurovision Song […]
Fred Buljo, one third of Norway’s KEiiNO, has become a father. Fred’s baby son, Ailo, was born on Sunday 28th May. Fred made the announcement of Ailo’s birth via Instagram: Everyone here at Eurovision Ireland would like to congratulate Fred and Oddveig on the birth of Ailo! Let […]
ČT, the Czech national broadcaster, have confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. While Czechia have yet to participate in the Contest, they have also not broadcast any edition of the Contest. Ahmad Halloun, Head of Press for the […]
Krisia Todorova from Bulgaria, has turned 19 years old today. Krisia represented Bulgaria, alongside Hasan & Ibrahim, at the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 2nd place, with “Planet of the Children”. Happy Birthday, Krisia! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song […]
Hannah Waddingham, one of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest stand-out performers, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this week. Hannah talked to Kelly about Ted Lasso & Eurovision amongst other things. The interview, as well as a game played between the two, can be watched below: Let […]
Within days of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool concluding, Eurovision Choir 2023 was CANCELLED. We have since learn’t further information why this has happened and which countries had expressed interest in participating – even those that had yet to have gone public. As we know, Eurovision […]
Isabella Clarke from Australia, has turned 19 years old today. Isabella represented Australia, at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 3rd place, with “Speak Up”. Happy Birthday, Isabella! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have launched their selection process for the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. The artist selection will take part in two phases. The first phase will be online, where they will need to fill out their details and submit two videos of […]
In 1993, RTE, the Irish national broadcaster, hosted the 38th Eurovision Song Contest, in Millstreet. The 68th Eurovision Song Contest, in 2024, is set to be the first time since Millstreet that all seven founding participating countries will compete at the same time. While Ireland took victory for […]
LRT, the Lithuanian national broadcaster, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Lithuania have participated at the Contest four times, however has not participated since 2012. Mantas Velykis, LRT’s Head of Marketing, had the following to say: “I […]
The BBC, the British national broadcaster, has announced various elements of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool, will be put to auction. Over 60 items, including props and costumes, will be available to bid for from Tuesday 30th May HERE. 20% of the proceeds will be split […]
This week continues the 2023 Junior Eurovision selection season after the conclusion of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool… Saturday 3rd June Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
Earlier this evening, GPB, the Georgian national broadcaster, continued Ranina 2023 – their national selection for the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Round four sees this years participants perform Caucasian and international hits. The second set of participants took part last night. After week two of round four, […]
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. While Austria have yet to participate in the Contest, they have also not broadcast any edition of the Contest. Claudia Zinkl, spokesperson for ORF, had the […]
SRF, the Swiss national broadcaster conglomerate, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Switzerland have participated in the Contest once – in 2004. SRF have not broadcast any other edition of the Contest. Joanne Holder, from RSI, the […]
RTVSLO, the Slovenian national broadcaster, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Slovenia have participated in the Contest between 2014 and 2015. RTVSLO also broadcast the Contest in 2016. Gregor Zalokar, RTVSLO’s Press Officer, had the following to […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Sweden have participated in the Contest between 2003-2007 and 2009-2014. SVT did not broadcast the Contest in 2008 or from 2015 onwards. Sweden will be the […]
Vladimir Arzumanyan from Armenia, has turned 25 years old today. Vladimir represented Armenia, at the 2010 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 1st place, with “Mama”. Happy Birthday, Vladimir! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below […]
Suspilne, the Ukrainian national broadcaster, has confirmed participation at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Suspilne has yet to announce whether an internal selection or a national selection will take place. This information and more will be announced in due course. Let us know what you […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has reappointed a former Head of Delegation, following the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool. Ana María Bordas will be taking over from Eva Mora and has been involved with the Eurovision Song Contest & Junior Eurovision Song Contest, since 2017. Ana María […]
Back in APRIL, KiKA, the German national broadcaster, confirmed participation at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. Following an internal selection in 2020 and a national selection in 2021, KiKA have decided to use an internal selection once again, on their return to the Contest. Further […]
Yle, the Finnish national broadcaster, has confirmed they will not be participating at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Nice. While Finland have yet to participate in the Contest, they did broadcast the inaugural edition on Yle TV2, back in 2003. Markku Mastomäki, Yle’s Head of Children’s […]
ABBA will not be reforming for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest – the 50th anniversary of their victory in Brighton. Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson confirmed the news during an interview on Newsnight, on the first anniversary of ABBA Voyage. Bjorn and Benny had the following to say: […]
The statistics are in and the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool achieved 162,000,000 viewers worldwide. This is not only on television, but in other viewing media too. The viewing share of the Grand Final on Saturday 13 May was 40.9%, which remains more than double the broadcast […]
This year’s edition of Het Grote Songfestivalfeest will take place on Thursday 16th November. The event will once again be taking place at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and tickets are already available to buy HERE. Artists confirmed to be performing so far are: Let us know what […]
Following the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool, a number of items from the Contest have been added to the permanent collection at the Museum of Liverpool. Kay Jones, lead curator of Urban & Community History of the Museum, had the following to say: “Anyone lucky enough to […]
Yle, the Finnish national broadcaster, have announced details of UMK 2024 – their national selection for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. UMK 2024 will once again be an open competition, with the live final on a yet-to-be-determined date in February. Demos can be submitted by artists between Monday […]
Both RTVA, the Andorra national broadcaster and the Andorran Government, have discussed the return of participation at the Eurovision Song Contest. Mònica Bonell, Andorran Minister of Culture and Sports, had the following to say: “Everyone who continues to spread Catalan and Andorran culture is welcome, but in this […]
The winner of the 2023 ‘You’re A Vision’ award has been announced – the award that replaced the Barbara Dex award last year. Käärijä has won the 2023 ‘You’re A Vision’ award, after finishing runner-up to Loreen at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool. Let3 and Gustaph […]
CyBC, the Cypriot national broadcaster, have announced the national selection format they will be using for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Sweden. CyBC and Panik Records have agreed that ‘Fame Story’ will be used as the 2024 national selection, with Barking Well Media undertaking the production. More […]
Following her second Eurovision Song Contest victory in Liverpool, Loreen has announced her European ‘Tattoo Tour’. Furthermore, it kick-starts in Dublin on Tuesday 7th November. All the tour dates are as follows: Tickets go on general release, this Friday, May 27th from 10:00 BST/11:00 CEST – further details […]
Sandviken’s City Council has started a process to see whether or not the city could host the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Jonas Klang of Sandviken’s City Council, has written a proposal to the Council’s executive board – acknowledging there are challenges, but again would boost the region. The […]
Chiara & Martina Scarpari from Italy, have turned 23 years old today. Chiara & Martina represented Italy, at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 16th place, with “Viva”. Happy Birthday, Chiara & Martina! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest […]
Omroep Zeeland, the Dutch regional broadcaster, has launched their selection for Regio Songfestival 2023. Zeeland will hold their selection on Saturday 14th October. Singers can submit songs for the selection until Friday 15th September. Songs can be submitted in Dutch or Zeelandic. Once the submission period is over, […]
NH, the Dutch regional broadcaster, has launched their selection for Regio Songfestival 2023. Singers wishing to apply to take part, have until Saturday 3rd June to REGISTER. Preliminary shows for the selection will begin on Thursday 31st August, while the live televised final will take place on Thursday 26th […]
The UK Official Charts has seen a record four entries enter the top ten from the Eurovision Song Contest. Loreen debuted with “Tattoo” at number two, one place higher than she did with “Euphoria”. Käärijä, Mae Muller and Alessandra also entered the top ten. The songs from this […]
RTV Drenthe, the Dutch regional broadcaster, held the 11th edition of the Drèents Liedtiesfestival on Saturday night – their selection for Regio Songfestival 2023. Following the performances of ten entries, Lisa Harms was chosen to represent Drenthe with “Tot de zun uut pour”. You can watch Lisa Harms’ […]
Voxovation, who are responsible for the international formats of the Eurovision Song Contest, such as the American Song Contest, are proposing a possible ‘Eurovision India’. Voxovation has stated that with 28 states and 8 territories, India is like a continent with all the states and territories having their […]
This week continues the 2023 Junior Eurovision selection season after the conclusion of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, in Liverpool… Saturday 27th May Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
Last night, GPB, the Georgian national broadcaster, continued Ranina 2023 – their national selection for the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Round four sees this years participants perform Caucasian and international hits. The first set of participants took part last night. After week one of round four, the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tamara Todevska from North Macedonia is 38 today A new month and we would normally be in the post-Eurovision period, and maybe suffering from post-Eurovision depression. But no Eurovision and no depression, right? So how to get over PED? Well, we can look back at those heart-warming […]
#BIRTHDAY: Kenan Doğulu from Türkiye is 49 today Let’s be honest – our friends in Türkiye/Turkey are sorely missed from our favourite TV show. They added that bit of exotica to proceedings, and were gunning for another win when they abruptly stopped coming along after the 2012 shows. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Claudia Beni from Croatia is 37 today Back in the 1990s (remember them?), when that pesky new crop of countries wanted in to our favourite TV show, we always thought some of these new breed would win very soon. Just take 1994 for example, when two of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Wyn Hoop from Germany is 87 today Do you ever get confused by song titles? You expect a song in a certain language because of the title, and you get something else? Songs in Serbo-Croat with English titles for example. Today’s birthday boy Wyn Hoop (né Winfried […]
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