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 […]
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
JESC2019: The Gliwice Press Centre We’ve made it to the press centre, set in the side of the impressive Gliwice Arena. Richard explains it all… Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Yerzhan from Kazakhstan Eurovision Ireland speaks to Yerzhan Maksim from Kazakhstan. He talks about his country, and rehearsals. Yerzhan performs 10th in JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November, with the song Armanyńnan qalma (Арманыңнан қалма). Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC2019: Interview with Anna Kearney Eurovision Ireland talks to our very own Anna Kearney. She tells us about a certain ESC winner, and her favourite performer. They’re not the same person! And lovely cake. Anna performs in 12th place at JESC 2019 on Sunday 24 November. Vote for […]