Welcome to our sixth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we look at Eurovision 2021 winners, Italy and today we conclude with U-Z… Uno per tutte Emilio Pericoli represented Italy at the 1963 […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – Sweden vs. Slovakia, Croatia vs. […]
Go_A have taken a tour of Chernobyl, to explore the origins of “Shum”, which is based on a folk song from that region. You can watch the video below: Let us know what you think about Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments below […]
Starting this weekend and every third Saturday for the next six months (20:00 BST/21:00 CEST), #EurovisionAgain returns for another six watch parties, before the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest and 2022 National Final season. As with before, the year that will be replayed, will only be revealed 15 […]
The annual summer spectacular, Allsång på Skansen, is back for another eight week run – starting on Tuesday 29th June. Sanna Nielsen returns as host, with many Melodifestivalen acts featuring. The line-up is as follows: June 29th: Molly Sandén, Lisa Nilsson, Pernilla Andersson, Anis Don Demina & Sami […]
BIRTHDAY: Anžej Dežan from Slovenia is 34 today What’s the right language for a Eurovision song? It’s a vexed question. Be true to your own language, and you get admired for sticking to your guns. Use a more widely spoken one, and more people immediately get your message. […]
Welcome to our sixth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we look at Eurovision 2021 winners, Italy and today we are looking at N-T… Nina Zilli Nina Zilli represented Italy at the 2012 […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – Ukraine vs. North Macedonia, Denmark […]
During the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, at their individual press conferences, Blas Cantó and James Newman both revealed individually that they will be releasing an English duet of “Voy A Quedarme”. You can view “I’ll Stay”, performed by Blas and James below: Let us know what you think […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – Finland vs. Russia, Turkey vs. […]
Brendan Murray, the Irish participant at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, in Kyiv Ukraine, has released his brand new single – “Deep Fake”. You can watch the official lyric video below: In 2017, Brendan Murray failed to qualify for the Grand Final of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tor Endresen from Norway is 62 today That thing when you’ve tried for years to do something. And then when you get to do that thing you’ve been yearning for, you end up feeling disappointed. It’s happened to us all. It makes you wonder why you bother. […]
Welcome to our sixth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we look at Eurovision 2021 winners, Italy and today we are looking at H-M… H Is For… H is for NOTHING. We could […]
Nevena Božović from Serbia, has turned 27 years old today. Nevana represented Serbia at the 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 3rd place, with “Piši mi”. Happy Birthday, Nevana! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees two matches – Hungary vs. Portugal and France […]
#BIRTHDAY: Rambo Amadeus from Montenegro is 58 today Don’t you just love those ‘novelty’ entries? There have been plenty, to varying degrees of success. One or two have even won. I’ll let you work out which. Of course, these novelties sometimes have a message, even if it’s heavily […]
Welcome to our sixth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we look at Eurovision 2021 winners, Italy and today we are looking at A-G… Alan Sorrenti Alan Sorrenti represented Italy at the 1980 […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – Scotland vs. Czech Republic, Poland […]
#BIRTHDAY: Dihaj from Azerbaijan is 32 today When an act takes to the Eurovision stage, there will be have been a whole lot of planning to decide costumes, backing singers and dancers, and setting. At least, we hope there have been planning meetings. Today’s birthday girl Dihaj (née […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – England vs. Croatia, Austria vs. […]
Mina Blažev from North Macedonia, has turned 17 years old today. Mina represented North Macedonia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 12th place, with “Dancing Through Life”. Happy Birthday, Mina! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either […]
#BIRTHDAY: Amandine Bourgeois from France is 42 today It’s an old adage that anyone can won our favourite TV show. If the song’s good enough, it’ll shine through. And past performance is no guide to future performance. Take France for example, only going and finishing second in Rotterdam. […]
The UEFA 2020 European Championships are here after a postponement of one year – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today sees three matches – Wales vs. Switzerland, Denmark vs. […]
The four final acts for this year’s Junior Songfestival, the Dutch national selection, have been revealed. LAST WEEK, the ten competing artists were revealed and this is how they will perform: Group 1: Faye, Jade, Loïs, Lyova and Soline Group 2: Angelina, Ceder and Mirre Soloist 1: Ayana […]
#BIRTHDAY: Mira Awad from Israel is 46 today Our favourite TV show always has noble aims, whether it’s to find something that all/most Europeans like, or just to bring people together in a way that politicians can’t. We should celebrate that fact we’re all in this together. Whatever […]
Today see’s the launch of the UEFA 2020 European Championships – more commonly known as Euro 2020. Each day, we will upload tracks into our Jukebox articles, to accompany the matches played on that day. Today see’s the opening match – Turkey vs. Italy. Turkey – “Everyway That […]
Welcome to our fifth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we will conclude looking at The Netherlands and today we are looking at W-Z… Walk Along Trijntje Oosterhuis represented The Netherlands at the […]
Welcome to our fifth country-specific #AtoZ series. During the National Final season, we started to look at a different country alphabetically each week. This week, we will conclude looking at The Netherlands and today we are looking at S-V… Sieneke Sieneke represented The Netherlands at the 2010 Eurovision […]
During the Italian Eurovision Party 2021, Senhit performed a medley of the three last Italian Eurovision entries – including “Fai Rumore”, from the cancelled 2020 Contest. You can watch the medley that Senhit performed at the 2021 Italian Eurovision Party below: Let us know what you think about […]
Following Nogai confirming their participation yesterday, Romania have become the second region/country to announce their participation at the 2021 Turkvision Song Contest. Uniunea Democrată Tătară have announced that they will organise a selection process to decide who will represent Romania in Turkistan. Let us know what you think […]
#BIRTHDAY: Eric Papilaya from Austria is 43 today We often mention the props acts use to enhance their three minutes on stage. But just think of the stage hands. Their hearts must sink , especially as they have 45 seconds or so to get one act off stage […]
Turkistan has been chosen as the Host City for this year’s Turkvision Song Contest. While the Host City has been announced, neither a venue or a date for the Contest has been decided. Last year, the Contest returned online, after last taking place in 2015. The Nogai ethnic […]
#BIRTHDAY: Bonnie Tyler from the UK is 70 today It’s only right that our favourite TV show can demonstrate a mix of the established performer and the youngster setting out to prove themselves in the cut-throat world of entertainment. There is no right formula, as it’s down to […]
Bari is considering placing a bid to host the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, according to Antonio Decari, the Mayor of Bali. The Mayor is evaluating the possibility of a bid. While accessibility and hotel availability will not be an issue, the lack of suitable indoor arenas in proving […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sophie Carle from Luxembourg is 57 today The hosts nation always has an interesting job on its hands. They might want to win, but the contest has cost them a whole chunk of money, so an honorable mention might be better. Our friends in Luxembourg have, like […]
Nika Turković from Croatia, has turned 25 years old today. Nika represented Croatia at the 2004 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 3rd place, with “Hej mali”. Happy Birthday, Nika! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
Go_A finished 5th at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, with their entry “Shum”. Following the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, when Go_A were due to represent Ukraine with “Solovey”, they covered Verka Serduchka’s entry “Dancing Lasha Tumbai”. You can watch the cover below: Let us know […]
The US Billboard Global 200 Chart has seen a number of this year’s entries feature, following the conclusion of this year’s Contest. They are: (11) Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni (70) Barbara Pravi – Voilá (80) GO_A – Shum (105) Blind Channel – Dark Side (119) Gjon’s Tears […]
The ten finalists that will be taking part in Junior Songfestival 2021, were revealed earlier today. They are: Angelina Ayana Ceder Faye Jade Lois Lyova Mirre Priscilla Soline The ten finalists will perform either as soloists, duos or groups. The four acts will be announced next week and […]
Dino Jelusić from Croatia, has turned 29 years old today. Dino represented Croatia at the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 1st place, with “Ti si moja prva ljubav”. Happy Birthday, Dino! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either […]
The ‘Make A Difference Trust’, supporting those with HIV and AIDs in the theatre community, is ending its fundraising due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. The ‘MAD Trust’, had the following to say: “Built on the legacy of West End Cares, (est. 1990), the Make A Difference Trust […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has a new President – Pérez Tornero. Pérez has stated that RTVE are interested in the Contest and that they want context from the younger population. Following the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, Ana María Bordás’ role as Head of Delegation, maybe […]
Norway will be present at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, with submissions for Melodi Grand Prix 2022 open until Sunday 15th August. The Norwegian national broadcaster, NRK, encourages that registered entries have at least one Norwegian songwriter, as Melodi Grand Prix wants to prioritise and promote Norwegian music […]
“Junior ESC – Wer fährt nach Paris?”, the German national selection for the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, will be taking place on Friday 10th September, in Erfurt. The three finalists will compete with two songs each. Applications can now be submitted through until Friday 25th June. A […]
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