A further two countries have confirmed participation at this year’s Eurovision Young Musicians, to be held in Zagreb on Sunday 21st June. Greece will be in Zagreb, after returning to the Contest in Edinburgh, two year’s ago. The Head of International Relations at ERT, Maria Koufopoulou, has confirmed […]
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 […]
STAGGY: Day 1 at JESC 2019 It’s been a good day. Our favourite cuddly mouse has his first taste of a JESC and so please meet Staggy with the Stars. There will be more adventures from the intrepid mouse in the coming days! Squeak!!! Author: Staggy Ristamouse, John […]
Ukraine hasn’t participated at Eurovision Young Musicians since 2012, however talk of a possible National Selection is been discussed. Ya-Virtuoz! is currently on UA:Radio and it’s producer, Volodymyr Sheiko, wants UA:PBC to take on the show, televised, to select an entry for Eurovision Young Musicians. Volodymyr Sheiko had […]
BIRTHDAY: Verka Serduchka from Ukraine is 46 today Occasionally, a song comes along that gets under your skin. It’s not one you really like, as there are far better ones around. But You just can’t help yourself humming it in the shower, or at other inappropriate times. Back […]
JESC2019: Final list of participating countries Over the previous months, various broadcasters have been announcing whether they would – or would not – be participating in the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It takes place in Gliwice, in southern Poland, on Sunday 24 November. But who will we […]
BIRTHDAY: Mélovin from Ukraine is 22 today We all know that the road to Eurovision is not always easy. All sorts of things can get in the way of that song a country selects for the hallowed stage in [insert city here]. It’s definitely true this year. As […]
BIRTHDAY: Mariya Yaremchuk from Ukraine is 26 today Let’s just forget current events at the moment. We’re here to celebrate birthdays, wherever they fall throughout Europe (and Australia). Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Марія Назарівна Яремчук/Mariya Nazarivna Yaremchuk who did her stuff for Ukraine in 2014. I […]
Following the news earlier that Ukraine are withdrawing from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, both the EBU and UA:PBC have issued statements. While the EBU hinted, they didn’t mention any repercussions. The EBU issued this statement: “Each participating broadcaster is responsible for the selection of […]
The turmoil in the aftermath of Vidbir 2019 has reached a its climax today – with Ukraine withdrawing from Eurovision 2019 After Maruv won the national selection but couldn’t agree on the terms of her contract with national broadcaster UA:PBC, the ticket to Tel Aviv was offered to […]
Recently we reported on how despite winning Vidbir 2019, Maruv would not be going to Tel Aviv as neither she nor the broadcaster could agree on the terms of her Eurovision contract. Today, Vidbir’s runners up Freedom Jazz have announced that Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC approached them to represent […]
We’ve been waiting with baited breath since Saturday night, and now we have our answer – despite winning Vidbir 2019, Maruv will not be representing Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 After hours of meetings between Maruv’s team and the Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC earlier today, the two […]
UKRAINE: Maruv wins Vidbir 2019 Ukraine has chosen! Maruv will represent her country at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv with Siren song. She won the televote and was second in the jury vote. Here’s the winning song: Do you like what Ukraine’s chosen? Does it […]
UKRAINE: Live blog of Vidbir 2019 Final from 18.00 CET Ukraine has been quietly moving through semi-finals to select an entry for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight is the big final. Six acts will compete for the golden ticket to Tel Aviv. You know how things work. […]
Last night was the 2nd semi final of Vidbir 2019, Ukraine’s national selection event for the Eurovision Song Contest. 8 songs entered, but only 3 could advance to the final next weekend. So who is joining Brunettes Shoot Blondes, Yuko and Maruv in the final? Freedom Jazz – […]
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