Tonight saw the start of “Pabandom is Naujo! 2020”, a rebranded “Eurovizijoz Atranka”. Heat One saw twelve acts take to the stage, but only six could qualify. The six who qualified are: Monika Marija – ‘If I Leave’ Baltos Varnos – ‘ Namų dvasia ‘ MeandI – ‘DRIP’ […]
A further two countries have confirmed participation at this year’s Eurovision Young Musicians, to be held in Zagreb on Sunday 21st June. Greece will be in Zagreb, after returning to the Contest in Edinburgh, two year’s ago. The Head of International Relations at ERT, Maria Koufopoulou, has confirmed […]
We started our coverage of the “Pan Celtic Song Contest” back in December, when we announced the WELSH submissions had opened. News from Ireland has now emerged. The submission period is now open for “Comortas Amhran Naisiunta/Pan Celtic National Song Contest” and will close on Wednesday 15th January […]
In an article, delayed from yesterday in #QualifiersWeek, it is time for us to look at the worst three entries from Lithuania. 1994 In 1994, in pre-Semi Final years, Lithuania debuted at the Contest, in Dublin. Ovidijus Vysniauskas was the first Lithuanian entry, but sadly placed last with 0 […]
In an article, delayed from Tuesday in #QualifiersWeek, it is time for us to look at the best three entries from Lithuania. 2006 In 2006, Lithuania achieved a 6th place, with what can truly be called a marmite entry – some fans love it, while others aren’t fans. […]
The London Eurovision Party is back for 2020! Save the date of Sunday 29th March in your diary. Further ticket information, including pricing and day of release has yet to be announced. Traditionally, the London Eurovision Party is the first time we chat to the Irish representative for […]
This morning, RTE announced the death of former Irish commentator, Larry Gogan. Larry commentated on television four times – 1978, 1980, 1981 and 1982. Larry was also Ireland’s longest serving radio commentator – between 1984 and 2001, as well as 2008. RTE put out the following statement: The […]
Hello Vilnius, this is Dublin Calling! Yes, Lithuania is the focus of our first #QualifiersWeek (formerly #FinaleWeek) of 2020. Lithuania have yet to take victory in the Eurovision Song Contest yet, however they have made the final several times. Here is how #QualifersWeek will shape out: Monday – […]
Tonight, Tekla Nilsson won Polstjärnepriset and will likely therefore be the Swedish participant at this year’s Eurovision Young Musicians, to be held in Zagreb on Sunday 21st June. Tekla Nilsson is 17 year’s old and plays the Clarinet. SVT will confirm their participant for Zagreb in the coming […]
This week see’s the week-in, week-out National Final marathon season kick off! This week is just the start of things, with just the two shows… Saturday 11th January Lithuania – Eurovizijos Atranka Heat 1 Norway – Melodi Grand Prix Semi Final 1 Our #LiveBlogs will of course kick-off […]
Tonight, Emma Backfish is back with the first 2020 edition of “Meanwhile In Europe”. For those unfamiliar with the show, it’s an American show broadcasting European tunes – with a slight emphasis on Eurovision Song Contest artists. On tonight’s show, expect songs from: Mads Langer Wincent Weiss Emma […]
The American Song Contest has been revealed to have a multi-week format and will move around the country. The Contest will now have elements of both Melodifestivalen and the Eurovision Song Contest. Due to the number of US States, the Contest will move around the USA for the […]
Earlier today, the 36 acts and their participating songs were announced for Eurovizijos Atranka 2020. They will take part in three Heats (11th, 18th & 25th January), two Semi Finals (1st & 8th February) and the Grand Final (15th February). The 36 Acts and their Songs are: Abrokenleg […]
On New Year’s Eve, Tornike Kipiani won Georgian Idol and will therefore represent Georgia in Rotterdam, at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. Tornike lead the public vote in the live shows from week two in Georgian Idol. The song that’ll be sung by Tornike, will be internally selected […]
Poland will use “Szansa na Sukces” to select their entry for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. The same format was successful in finding the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest winner. Interested artists and composers have until January 12th to submit their applications. Either six or seven artists will […]
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