So by now you will have read the “Eurovision headlines” in various spheres alleging favours-for-votes. To the seasoned follower of Europe’s favourite television show, these headlines may not come as a surprise. This sort of story appears every year without fail. And they often come from countries whose […]
Eurovision Ireland has just received a letter from Mr Jon Ola Sand (Eurovision Executive Supervisor) and Mr Sietse Bakker (Eurovision Event Supervisor) in response to our recent “open letter” concerning the growing anti LGBT legislation in parts of Europe – read here Firstly we are very happy to […]
Eurovision.tv (official EBU website) published and article asking their readers “Tell us, what does Eurovision mean to you?” That simple question got me thinking and my thoughts ranged from “Euphoria” through to “Running Scared”. I guess I need to put this into perspective for you the reader. For […]
The Eurovision Song contest may have been a social event created to unite Europe after World Was II through the arts, but still today hosting the contest or even appearing in it can bring political and economic rewards and controversy. One only needs to look at last years […]