It is with great sadness that we report that Rajko Dujmic has passed away following a traffic accident on Wednesday 29th July. Rajko was part of Novi fosili, who represented Yugoslavia in 1987, finishing 4th in Belgium. He then went on to write the Yugoslav entries in 1988 […]
Along with Australia, North Macedonia and Wales, Ireland have also withdrawn from the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. While Ireland initially announced their participation early on and went as far as reaching out for applicants, they have now withdrawn due to the […]
We have selection news from this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest host country Poland, as well as Ukraine. In Poland, ‘Szansa na Sukces – Eurowizja 2020’ will conclude on Sunday 27th September. Three semi finals will take place on 6th, 13th and 20th September. Twenty one acts will […]
Hello dear readers of Eurovision Ireland! Today we continue with our exciting series: One Day Love! Each week we celebrate one song from Eurovision History. Here, you can find facts like: year, country, artist, title of the song, lyrics (translations when the song is in another language other […]
Welcome to Eurovision Ireland’s first ever A-Z of the Eurovision Song Contest. Over the next few weeks, we will be bringing you some alphabetical memories from everyone’s favourite Song Contest. Today, we are at the letter I. Istanbul Harrogate, hosted the forty-ninth Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 – […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Germany. 1995 In 1995, Germany was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Estonia. 1994 In 1994, Estonia was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Morocco. 1980 In 1980, Morocco was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Turkey. 1975 In 1975, Turkey was […]
#BIRTHDAY: Vlad Miriță from Romania is 39 today Duets can often go one of two ways. Either the two protagonists have that invaluable chemistry that helps sell the song. Or they hate each other. We’ve seen plenty of both types on the Eurovision stage. Today’s duo du jour […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Yugoslavia. 1970 In 1970, Yugoslavia was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Finland. 1968 In 1968, Finland was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Final. 1966 In 1966, France was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Portugal. 1965 In 1965, Portugal was […]
Susanne Georgi has been discussing the possible return of Andorran participation at the Eurovision Song Contest over recent months and news is looking positive. While the return is two year’s away, 2021 was considered too soon with the current Coronavirus pandemic – a decision shared by both Susanne […]
BIRTHDAY: Ira Losco from Malta is 39 today That thing where you enjoy something so much, you want to do it again. We’ve all been there. But how many times has the second time not quite matched up to the first? This has happened often to those winners […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Spain. 1963 In 1963, Spain was […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Switzerland. 1962 In 1962, Switzerland was […]
Former Irish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest, Brendan Murray, is back with his brand new single – “Let Go”. Brendan co-wrote his new single alongside Liam Geddes. You can watch “Let Go” here: Brendan represented Ireland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, in Kyiv, with the song […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Norway. 1962 In 1962, Norway was […]
We are happy she is releasing new music for her fans and we don’t have to wait until September to hear her voice. Hope you’re saving your best for Eurovision! Author: Bogdan-Stefan Fedeles Source: Roxen, Eurovision Ireland
#BIRTHDAY: Elena Gheorghe from Romania is 35 today When the weekend comes, what do you like to do? Do you start it with gin, tonic and lime? Do you hit the gym? Or do you work until late into the evening because you love your job so much? […]
On Monday, Chief Radio launched in Scotland. The station aims to play music from the Scottish charts, alongside tracks from unsigned Scottish artists. Specialist shows also form part of the schedule, including a new Eurovision one! Elaine Dove, a Eurovision Ireland alumni, will be hosting “Dove Shine A […]
RTL, the national broadcaster of Luxembourg, have confirmed that they will not be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest next year in Rotterdam. RTL has stated that participation would put the broadcaster under a financial strain. The focus at RTL is news programming, rather than music and entertainment. […]
Liechtenstein will not be making their debut at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. Currently, 1FLTV, the national broadcaster of Liechtenstein, is not an Active Member of the European Broadcasting Union. Active membership is a requirement for participation at the Contest. Finances would then pose a problem […]
For the next instalment of our Best of the Big 5 series, we wanted to find out who is your all time favourite from Italy – and you’ve certainly let us know! Thousands of you voted, looking through all the Italian Eurovision songs since 1956 to pick out […]
RTCG, the national broadcaster of Montenegro, have revealed they will not be returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Warsaw this year. While an updated reason for a non-return hasn’t been given, RTCG revealed to Eurofestivales last year, that they were not returning to the Contest in […]
Ever wondered what happened to the acts who have graced Eurovision over the years, following their appearance in the contest ? Now you can find out with our series on what happened to the stars of Eurovision once the excitement of representing their country was done and they […]
Hello dear readers of Eurovision Ireland! Today we continue with our exciting series: One Day Love! Each week we celebrate one song from Eurovision History. Here, you can find facts like: year, country, artist, title of the song, lyrics (translations when the song is in another language other […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sevak Khanagyan from Armenia is 33 today Our friends in Armenia are definitely trying. They’ve mostly got into Grand Finals, but we all have bad days, don’t we? Even Sweden. Back in 2018, 1TV of Armenia sent today’s birthday boy Սևակ Խանաղյան/Севак Ханагян/Sevak Khanagyan with a really […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jon Lilygreen from Cyprus is 33 today We have a false flagger today. Now that term can sometimes be derogatory, but it doesn’t need to be. Each broadcaster can make any rules they want, within reason. So if they want someone not from their country, fair enough. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Gina G from the UK is 50 today If you were a Eurovision performer, eagerly awaiting the draw for the Grand Final, what would your worse fear be? Being on first? Being on last? Being on second maybe? I would wager your average performer wouldn’t know about […]
#BIRTHDAY: Isabelle Aubret from France is 82 today It’s about time we had a winner. And it’s about time we had something in glorious black & white. So when those two parts of a Venn diagram work, it’s only right we oblige. Back in 1962, France notched up […]
MRT, the North Macedonian national broadcaster, have announced that they will be withdrawing from this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest, due to be held on Sunday 29th November. Like Australia and Wales, the North Macedonians will be withdrawing due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. MRT are hopeful for […]
#BIRTHDAY: Evelina Sašenko from Lithuania is 33 today Can you cast your mind back to nine years ago? What were you doing? Were you at school? Were you celebrating one of those ‘big’ birthdays that ends in a zero? Were you even a fan of our favourite TV […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jake Shakeshaft from the UK is 25 today Are there certain countries you wish could do better. Yes, we know anyone can win our favourite TV show, but some places seem to lack a bit of luck. That luck could be circumstance, or just due to the […]
Warsaw will not see the return of Cyprus to this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Cyprus participated in the first seven Contests, before returning in 2014, 2016 & 2017. They also hosted the Contest in Limassol, in 2008. Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovoix
Slovenia has chosen their representative for the postponed Eurovision Young Musicians 2020 – after a televised final was due to take place on Sunday 29th March. A Jury selected the representative, based on the Semi Final performances. Sebastijan Buda was selected, with the Horn as his instrument of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sigga from Iceland is 58 today It’s repeat offender time again. You know the sort – They have a good/bad/indifferent result when they take part a first time. They get the bug and come back again. Repeat as necessary. Today’s birthday girl Sigga (née Sigríður Beinteinsdóttir) appeared […]
#BIRTHDAY: Fredi from Finland is 78 today Eurovision songs are occasionally branded – by muggles – as nonsense. Meaningless lyrics, daft arm-waving dance routines, and reinforcement of national stereotypes. Some of this may be true, but we love them nonetheless. Even if the title may make you think […]
Over the last 24 hours, we have heard some sort of news from Azerbaijan, Belgium & Ukraine – this is either to do with participation in Warsaw or how they will select their entry. Rumours circulated various websites over the past 24 hours that ITV, the Azeri national […]
PBS, the Maltese national broadcaster, have today confirmed that Malta will be participating in this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Applicants can submit entries up until Sunday 23rd August. 12 finalists will be chosen to attend a television recording – which will be transmitted later on both television […]
Today, we have some participation news from Bulgaria, Italy and North Macedonia – however this does not include set confirmations. BNT, the Bulgarian national broadcaster have confirmed the nation will not be participating in Warsaw. However, a return in participation next year may be possible if the relevant […]
Hello dear readers of Eurovision Ireland! Today we continue with our exciting series: One Day Love! Each week we celebrate one song from Eurovision History. Here, you can find facts like: year, country, artist, title of the song, lyrics (translations when the song is in another language other […]
Let’s face it, for all the complaining that the Big 5 have it easy at the Eurovision Song Contest, it’s actually not so glamourous. Sure they get an automatic spot in the final, but for many years this didn’t translate into placing on the scoreboard! In this new […]
Could we see another Eurasian nation, like Russia, participate at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest? Sadly not. TRT, the Turkish national broadcaster have confirmed the news to Eurofestivales earlier today. TRT stated they do not participate in any Eurovision contests. TRT previously participated in the Eurovision Song […]
RTP, the Portuguese national broadcaster, has declared it is highly likely that they will be participating at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Warsaw. Confirmation regarding Portugal’s participation should be with us within the next few days. Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovoix
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