Brendan Murray, the 2017 Irish Eurovision semi-finalist and 2018 UK X-Factor semi-finalist, has released a cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas”. You can watch Brendan’s cover version below: Author: Richard Taylor Source: ESCXtra
The European Broadcasting Union has today announced that Poland will be the Host Country for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2019. Jon Ola Sand, the EBU’s Head of Live Events said the following: “We are delighted to announce Poland as our Host Country, and TVP as our […]
The artists and the songs they will be performing at the forthcoming season of Melodifestivalen has been revealed: Semi-Final 1 – Gothenburg Anna Bergendahl – “Ashes to Ashes” Nano – “Chasing Rivers” Mohombi – “Hello” Zeana feat. Anis Don Demina – “Mina bränder” (My fires) Arja Saijonmaa – […]
This year, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest welcomed some new blood into the fold, in the shape of Wales and Kazakhstan – but just how did they do? Wales Wales was represented by Manw with her entry “Perta”. Manw finished here in Minsk in 20th place. S4C can […]
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Minsk is over. The juries have voted, as well as the fans around the world online. Tonight, Poland was crowned the winner with 215 points. More details to follow on their victory to come.
The team from Eurovision Ireland have come together and picked their favourite Junior Eurovision Song Contest entries from years gone by. Russia 2017 – Wings Bogdan – A well deserved winner, a powerful voice and presence on the stage. Malta 2015 – Not My Soul Bogdan – Another powerful […]
This year, a total of twenty countries are vying for victory in the biggest Junior Eurovision Song Contest to date. Whoever wins will join an illustrious list of past winners. A recap of whom, can be seen below: Video: YouTube/EBU Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Switzerland Switzerland first took part at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it was held in Lillehammer, in 2004. They […]
So both the Dress Rehearsals are over on this, my seventh day in Minsk. One went particularly well, the Jury Final tonight, with a spare five minutes of running order to spare. This morning’s dress rehearsal was a completely different matter and ran over by well over 30-35 […]
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Denmark Denmark first took part at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it was held in Copenhagen, in 2003. They […]
The rehearsals are over now and we are in the Dress Rehearsal stage of the week here in Minsk. I had the pleasure of sitting through the first Dress Rehearsal this afternoon and I’m now here to bring you the goings on during the Jury Rehearsal. You know […]
I’m still here in Minsk and we are now on the eve of the Dress Rehearsals. But today was the final day of second rehearsals and those taking part were mainly polishing their performances, rather than making any major changes. I took my first OFFICIAL visit into the […]
Get ready to vote online for your favourite Junior Eurovision Song Contest entries of 2018. From 20:00CET tonight, until 15:59CET on Sunday afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for 3, 4 or 5 countries after watching a small recap. Don’t forget, with the online vote, you can […]
During the Online Press Conference earlier in the week that Jon Ola Sand participated in, the subject about possible semi finals at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest and a new upper limit of number of participating countries was brought up. This is what he had to say: “It […]
Since Ireland debuted at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, they have always broadcast the show on a delay. While this is still the same this year, the Irish audience will be able to watch the show LIVE via the TG4 Player online. By showing the Junior Eurovision Song […]
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Romania Romania first took part at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it was held in Copenhagen, in 2003. They […]
The first rehearsals are now over, so let the second rehearsals of the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest continue! Today see’s the remaining ten acts take to the stage again, but in reverse order – you know the drill, join me, Richard from 08:00CET by regularly refreshing the […]
Day 5 saw much the same from Day 1 of the first rehearsals on Tuesday, however it was Day 1 of the second rehearsals. We saw a lot of perfecting of performances and sorting out production elements of others. For me, today’s stand out was Ireland. While it […]
This time last year, we already knew that we would be descending on Minsk for this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest, however we can’t say the same for already knowing the location for next year’s Contest. As you may have already seen HERE earlier, Jon Ola Sand has […]
During an online press conference with BTRC, Jon Ola Sand was asked whether Kazakhstan could take part at the Eurovision Song Contest. He had the following to say: “We should discuss whether we should be able to bring Kazakhstan, our Associate Member in Kazakhstan, to Eurovision Song Contest, […]
The Irish commentators for this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest by TG4. This year, the responsibility will be taken up by Micheal O Ciarradh and Sinead Ni Uallachain – the first time either will have commentated at the Contest. Michael is a television presenter for TG4’s youth programming, […]
The concept for this year’s Postcards, the little 40sec clips between each performance, as been revealed. The participating acts recorded these postcards during Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. This year’s concept see’s the participant place on a set of Virtual Reality goggles, that transports them to different […]
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Norway Norway first took part at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it was held in Copenhagen, in 2003. They […]
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Cyprus Cyprus first took part at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it was held in Copenhagen, in 2003. They […]
We have seen all of this year’s participating countries rehearse once so far this year – but what about the countries thats have participated in the Contest previously? Greece Greece were the first nation ever to take to the stage at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, when it […]
The first rehearsals are now over, so let the second rehearsals of the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest begin! Today see’s the first ten acts take to the stage again, but in reverse order – you know the drill, join me, Richard from 08:00CET by regularly refreshing the […]
Day 4 here in Minsk saw the second half of participating countries take to the stage in the Minsk Arena. We saw a lot of white dresses in one form or another today – but one act stood out… Kazakhstan – one of this year’s two debutants, the […]
It’s that time again! Let the rehearsals of the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest continue! Today see’s the second ten acts take to the stage for their first rehearsals – you know the drill, join me, Richard from 08:00CET by regularly refreshing the page for all the up-to-date […]
The first set of first rehearsals kicked off today and we were set for a treat. There was quite a variety presented to us from ten various participating countries. Whether it be props, lighting effects, back projections or costumes, we had a bit of everything. Ireland’s Taylor Hyne’s […]
Today, the President of Belarus, Mr Lukashenko met all of this year’s participants at the Palace of Independence. Former Belarusian Junior Eurovision participants also attended. President Lukashenko had the following to say: “You must be proud and happy that you are the winners in your countries, and now […]
It’s time! Let the rehearsals and the first #LiveBlog of the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest begin! Today see’s the first ten acts take to the stage for their first rehearsals – you know the drill, join me, Richard from 11:00CET by regularly refreshing the page for all […]
The second day in Minsk has had it’s fun before we gathered for the opening ceremony earlier. Myself and our friends from ESC Insight walked down the road, to the arena to pick up our Accreditations – easier said than done. We ventured in and out of several […]
The stage was set at the BelExpo tonight for both the Opening Ceremony, as well as the drawer for the opening country, closing country and Belarus’s running order position. The artists were introduced in country alphabetical order. This included a quick chat with the hosts – Anna Kviloria […]
Following on from my series of daily #RichardReflects articles in Lisbon, I’ll be writing in my #MinskJournal throughout my time here at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Day 1 can be summed up under two topics, the first been arriving into Minsk. For those that are yet to […]
What does an Australian, Scotsman, Englishman and a couple of thousand screaming Belarusian women got in common? Yes in all attended the Alekseev Concert at the Sports Palace here in Minsk tonight – with Special Guest Ani Lorak. I joined Ewan and Sharleen from the ESC Insight for […]
Estonia has withdrawn from the second edition of Eurovision Choir of the Year – to be held in Gothenburg next August. The nation opened the inaugural Contest in Riga last year and also returned to Eurovision Young Musicians last year – after last competing in 2004. ERR confirmed […]
It’s official! Teleradio-Moldova have begun their search for their next “Number One” act for Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Starting today until 18th of January 2019, artists can submit their songs via post or email, for a chance to represent Moldova in Tel Aviv. The Semi-Final will be held […]
Earlier today, TVR – The Romanian National Broadcaster revealed that they received 126 entries in their quest for next year’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel-Aviv. According to their press release, on Thursday December 20, we will meet the National Selection’s semi-finalists. Over the next […]
#SPAIN: RTVE reveals hopefuls for Eurovision 2019 Spain, one of the Big 5, has revealed the line-up of participants competing for the lucky ticket to Tel Aviv next May. Seventeen songs have been selected by a special jury for an online vote. But what are they? Famous “No […]
#IRELAND: Molly Sterling to appear in First Fortnight Festival Former Eurovision participant Molly Sterling is throwing her weight between the European Mental Health Art & Culture Festival , First Fortnight. As well as being at the official launch last month, she will be taking part in the festival’s […]
#FRANCE: Destination Eurovision hopefuls announced France Télévisions has revealed its format to hopefully win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. As for the contest in Lisbon, 18 acts will participate in Destination Eurovision. But who are they? Aysat – Comme une grande Battista Acquaviva – Passio Bilal Hassani – […]
#IRELAND: Ryan O’Shaughnessy to perform Christmas show Not content with singing for his country in May, and giving his Junior Eurovision countryman a helping hand last month, Ryan is concluding his of Ireland with a Christmas Show on Thursday 20 December at the Grand Social on Liffey Street […]
With song submission period for Selectia Nationala 2019 ending in 5 days (December 10), Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst transmitted today a message for the next Romanian representative at ESC 2019 in Tel Aviv. The 24 semi-finalists will be revealed on December 20. In each of the two semi-finals, […]
#HUNGARY: A Dal 2019 participants revealed Hungary seems to have found a good way to pick a Eurovision song of late. They’ve made the Grand Final at the last eight contests, and since 2012 has used the A Dal format. In 2019, 30 songs will compete in three […]
#ESTONIA: Eesti Laul 2019 participants revealed One of the most eagerly-awaited selection processes for the Eurovision Song Contest is Eesti Laul, a series of shows from Estonian broadcaster ERR. The broadcaster has now unveiled the final 24 songs vying to be the Estonian representative in Tel Aviv. A […]
#ARMENIA: Srbuk to sing at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest Public Television of Armenia has revealed the first confirmed performer at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. Srbuk will be carrying her country’s hopes. Srbuk, or Սրբուհի Սարգսյան/Srbuhi Sargsyan was born in 1994 in Yerevan. She took […]
#LATVIA: Supernova auditions released Latvian broadcaster LTV is getting in early, and has released a clutch of audition videos showcasing its final 33 songs. Over the coming weeks, these will be narrowed down to 16 songs, which will compete in semi-finals and final. Latvian music professionals cut the […]
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