BIRTHDAY: Vlado Janevski is 59 today Our friends in North Macedonia, formerly the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are a noteworthy bunch. They came along in 1996, got stuck in the pre-selection, took a year out, and then came back two years later. It’s 1998 where we go […]
SWEDEN: Melodifestivalen 2020 participants announced Sweden’s broadcaster SVT has revealed the 28 lucky acts vying for a ticket to Rotterdam next May. For many (though not all), Melodifestivalen is one of the highlights of the national final season. A number of returning acts have won the golden ticket […]
Victoria Georgieva will sing for Bulgaria next year in Rotterdam Earlier today Bulgaria’s broadcaster BNT revealed that Victoria Georgieva will represent the country at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. Bulgarian viewers of Eurovision will probably best know Victoria from the 4th series of the X-Factor – […]
BIRTHDAY: Viktor Klimenko from Finland is 77 today We often mention false flags here, and it can be a little misleading at times. Many people don’t participate for their country of birth because their country of birth isn’t participating Such a thing happens with today’s birthday boy Viktor […]
JESC BIRTHDAY: Fidan Huseynova from Azerbaijan is 14 today Fidan represented Azerbaijan at JESC 2018 with the song I wanna be like you. Happy birthday, Fidan! Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Gliwice Arena meet and greet Eurovision Ireland was able to briefly catch up with some of the stars at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Here’s what they had to say. The 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Sunday 24 November at 1600 CET/1500GMT. Author: […]
STAGGY: Days four to six at JESC2019 Author: John Stanton, Staggy Ristamouse Source: Eurovision Ireland
OBITUARY: Eduardo Nascimento has died aged 76 Portuguese singer Eduardo Nascimento was the first black male performer in the Eurovision Song Contest, and has died after a short illness. He represented Portugal in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, finishing twelfth, receiving points from France, Spain and […]
And we are back LIVE at a Dress Rehearsal for the first time since Tel Aviv! Yes, while first rehearsals have been taking place behind closed doors, we’ve since provided live coverage and interviews of the second rehearsals. Join me (John), along with Richard and the odd squeak […]
JESC2019: Interview with Erin Mai from Wales Eurovision Ireland caught up with Erin Mai from Wales. She told us about shoes, Eisteddfodau and, of course, cake. Erin Mai performs ninth in the running order of JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. She sings Calon yn curo. Author: John […]
JESC2019: Interview with Eliana from Malta Eurovision Ireland caught up with Eliana Gomez Blanco from Malta. She told us about the host country and rehearsals. Eliana sings We are more at JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. She is performing eighth. Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Marta Viola from Italy Eurovision Ireland spoke to Marta Viola from Italy. She tells us about gifts, and Poland. Marta Viola performs in JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November with the song La voce della terra. She is 17th in the running order. Author: John […]
And we are back LIVE for the first time since Tel Aviv! Yes, while first rehearsals have been taking place behind closed doors, we’ve provided some limited coverage and interviews, however our LiveBlogs start here! Join me (John), along with Richard and the odd squeak from Staggy along […]
BIRTHDAY: Isaiah from Australia is 20 today Let’s think big today. Countries that is. There are few, despite how small our fair continent is. But nowadays Eurovision songs don’t need to come from European countries. I’m talking Australia. Honorary Europe for two weeks in May and one in […]
JESC2019: Interview with Jordan Anthony from Australia Eurovision Ireland caught up with Jordan Anthony from the Australian city of Perth. He tells us about The Voice and travelling. Jordan Anthony performs first at JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
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