jjs1990
Writer, traveller, linguist, Eurovision fan!
By now, every knows this year’s logo accompanying “Celebrate Diversity” is a string of beads designed to look like a traditional Ukrainian amulet. This touch of local culture is also projected across the Eurovision 2017 stage before each country performs, made up with the colours of their flag […]
One of the highlights of last year’s contest in Stockholm was definitely Måns Zelmerlöw and Petra Mede’s spectacular interval number “Love Love Peace Peace” Well the good news for fans is that now, almost a whole year (!!) after we were first delighted by the song, “Love Love Peace […]
The fun never stops here in Kyiv! Eurovision Ireland are working to bring you all the latest from the International Exhibition Centre, including a video interview with Hovig from Cyprus! Want to hear all about Hovig’s promotional tour? The meaning plans to bring Eurovision to the beach? Watch […]
Following another riotous day the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv, the Eurovision Ireland team caught up with the Bulgarian entrant for Eurovision 2017, Kristian Kostov! What does this year’s youngest contestant think about how his rehearsals went? Who is coming to support him in Kyiv? And where can […]
It’s all go here at International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv! While being busy updating our live blogs and doing our live review snippets, we also found enough time to have a word with Malta’s contestant, the glamorous Claudia! How does Claudia feel about finally making it to Eurovision? And what […]
It’s been a busy day here at the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv! As well as updating our live blogs, the Eurovision Ireland team also got the chance to speak to the lovely Jana Burčeska from Macedonia! Want to hear about Jana’s busy Eurovision promotion tour? How she thinks rehearsals are going […]
It’s been on the forefront of most Eurovision fan’s minds these last few weeks – would Russia compete in Kyiv? Today, we have our answer… After weeks of frantic attempts by the EBU to broker a compromise between Russia and hosts Ukraine, none have proved successful and Russia […]
Are you heading to Ukraine for Eurovision next month? Want to dive into Kyiv’s culture AND be able to express your opinions on this year’s songs like a local? Then look no further! Just Enough Ukrainian for Eurovision, written by Eurovision Ireland regular James Scanlan, is an English […]
In a move that has stunned fans the world over, Francesco Gabbani’s dancing gorilla has become the latest contestant to be DENIED entry to Ukraine for Eurovision 2017. The decision comes after detailed scrutiny by relevant authorities of all of this year’s contestants heading to Kyiv. The gorilla, […]
According to reports in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Security Service SBU have already drafted papers that would prohibit Yuliya Samoilova from entering the country this May for Eurovision. Speaking to reporters for 112 Ukraine TV channel, the Head of SBU Vasyl Hrytsak stated: “As of now, the decision regarding […]