It’s June and it’s Pride month. Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are going to highlight some of the LGBTQ+ artists to have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. For June 1st, we are starting with the reigning champion, JJ. He represented Austria with “Wasted Love”, taking victory with […]
The Mexican government has launched México Canta, a festival, which is organised by the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Mexican Council of Music. It is part of a wider effort to encourage peaceful cultural expression and expand professional opportunities within the music industry. The competition is […]
Görgen Antonsson has turned 48 years old today. Görgen most recently took part, as part of Engmans Kapell, at Melodifestivalen 2024 – although was knocked out of the Contest after Heat 2, with “Norrland”. Happy Birthday, Görgen! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in […]
Isabella Clarke from Australia, has turned 21 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 […]
AVROTROS, the Dutch national broadcaster, have continued the online broadcasts of Junior Songfestival 2025 – their national selection for the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. AVROTROS have revealed the first six finalists of Junior Songfestival 2025 – they are Tiyana, Olivier, Tove, Razz, Pari and Duuk. Matheu reveals […]
RTSH, the Albanian national broadcaster, have confirmed the participants of Festivali i Fëmijë 63 – their national selection for the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. RTSH have revealed that the winner of the Junior category will represent Albania in Tbilisi. The winner will be chosen by […]
13 MEP’s, from across seven countries, have written an open letter to the EBU, in regards to the “credibility crisis” surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest. The 13 MEP’s come from Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain. The open letter from the EU to the EBU reads […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s May 29th: Saturday 29th May 2010 On this day in 2010, the 55th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place […]
This afternoon, the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, released record breaking figures from across all platforms, for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. The Eurovision Song Contest has delivered its biggest impact yet – across TV, digital platforms, and streaming charts – cementing its place as one […]
ERT, the Greek national broadcaster, are examining an expanded national selection format, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. ERT is looking at holding an expanded national selection, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest – the first multi-week format since 2004. A multi-week national selection process which […]