jjs1990
Writer, traveller, linguist, Eurovision fan!
Labvakar!! Riga calling! After coming 6th last year in Vienna, we can’t wait to see what Latvia will be sending to Eurovision this year! Tonight, 10 acts will compete at Supernova for the chance to sing for Latvia in Sweden this May. The songs will face a public […]
If you were following our Live Blog from tonight, you’ll already know who is still in with a chance to sing for Ukraine at Eurovision 2016! In case you missed it, our 3 finalists are: #1 Jamala – “1944” #2 The Hardkiss – “Helpless” #3 Brunettes Shoot Blondes […]
Dobroho vechora! Kiev calling! After taking a year out, Ukraine return to Europe’s favourite music competition and their road to Stockholm starts right here! Tonight, 9 acts will compete for one of 3 places in the final for the chance to sing for Ukraine in Sweden this May. […]
#ROMANIA: SELECŢIA NAŢIONALA 2016 – MORE DETAILS ANNOUNCED! Tonight, Romania’s TVR have announced details of their National Selection Event for Eurovision 2016. And ladies and gentlemen, we’re off to Baia Mare! In a change to previous years, this edition of Selecţia Naţionala will comprise of 2 shows – […]
DOUZE POINTS… TWELVE POINTS… ZWÖLFE STIMME… TIZENKETTŐ PONT… Language at the Eurovision Song Contest “500 million people, 200 languages. No one’s got a clue what they’re saying to each other! Eddie Izzard on Europe While Eddie Izzard might be right, there is one language that all […]
Eurovision Is Going To Pot – Allocation Draw Details Announced! It’s been said time and again this contest is going to pot – but this time, it really is true! A date for our diaries Eurovision fans! The Semi Final Allocation Draw is going to take place […]
LIST OF TOP MICROSTATES AT EUROVISION! WHO IS THE BIGGEST OF THE SMALLEST? Who says bigger is always better? One of the things that makes Europe so unique is that it’s home to some of the smallest countries on earth. They might be difficult to spot on […]
Eurovision 2015 may be over, but its memories will always live on! Here, Eurovision Ireland writer James shares his thoughts on attending his first-ever Eurovision! “Ever since flicking through TV channels in 2004 and by chance seeing Ruslana belt out “Wild Dances” in Istanbul, I remember thinking “I […]
EUROVISION 2015 – Countdown of 11 Interesting Facts about the contest in Vienna! “The party’s over now, the party’s over now…” sang Dutch contestant Sandra Reemer in 1976 and boy was she right! It’s been almost 2 weeks since Måns Zelmerlöw claimed another Eurovision victory for Sweden in […]
Grüsse aus Wien! Eurovision Ireland is already here on the ground in stunning Vienna, bringing you all the latest happenings from the rehearsals and backstage at the Wiener Stadthalle. Will you be joining us soon in the Austrian capital? Wondering where to start with it all? Welcome to […]