One of the Big 5 has its national day today. Can you guess which? That’s right, it’s Spain. And as a stalwart of 56 contests, we thought it would be good to look at some of those memorable songs from down the years. Are yours amongst them? […]
Things are starting to pick up around Europe. Some countries are starting their selections, some have announced plans that start in the coming months. But other have been silent on potential participation. So we know where we stand, here are what the various nations around Europe are up […]
The United Kingdom’s BBC has announced it will be staging a national final in 2017. Many of you out there will be keen to know what the BBC’s approach will be in 2017 for selecting its song for Kyiv. As you’ll know, it staged ‘Eurovision You Decide’ this year […]
You might be wondering what this title means? Well, on this day back in 1990, the two Germanys finally unified. They therefore made it a national holiday. So to celebrate this, here are a few of those German songs down the years that have made an impression. First […]
It’s been announced that the winner of the second Eurovision Song Contest, Corry Brokken, has died. She was 83. Corry had a long association with the Eurovision Song Contest, as she was there in Lugano for the first contest – which celebrated its 60th anniversary only last […]
We’ve all celebrated well all of the anniversaries that have cropped up over the years. In London last year we had the gala night to celebrate 60 ESCs, before the 60th ESC had actually taken place. We’ve even just had the 61st Contest. Preparations are now in place […]
Eurovision isn’t just about the main acts. Large numbers of performers take to the stage as backing singers, making them the unsung heroes of the contest. We caught up with LaTiDa, who on stage with the #wonderful Poli Genova. LaTiDa are Desislava Hristova, Elizabeth Nesheva and Yana Baleva. They prove […]
So here it is: the draw for the Grand Final. You will have known already which half each country will perform in. Now, the organisers at SVT have determined the draw and here it is: Belgium Czech Republic The Netherlands Azerbaijan Hungary Italy Israel Bulgaria Sweden Germany […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the #amiable Amir from France. He tells us what it’s like to have a rich multicultural background, and how different national audiences are. Amir sings ‘J’ai cherché’ on Saturday 14 May at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. For more info make sure to check us […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the #delightful Francesca Michielin. She tell us about missing ducks and her love of singing in a variety of languages. Francesca sings ‘No degree of separation’ on Saturday 14 May at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. For more info make sure to check us […]