#BIRTHDAY: Regína Ósk from Iceland is 48 today We’ve often said that for some performers can be a drug. They just can’t get enough. Some start out as the named act, but some build up to it, doing an apprenticeship as a backing singer. Today’s birthday girl Regína […]
#ESC2026: Albania has a result Albania’s Festivali i Këngës regained its status as the first national final of the season, with broadcaster RTSH selecting a representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. On Saturday 20 December, 23 acts vied for that Golden Ticket to Vienna. And the winner, chosen […]
#CHRISTMAS2025: Eurovision Ireland Advent Calendar Day 21 Christmas is a-coming, so we at Eurovision Ireland want to share some notable performances by Eurovision acts of festive songs. Some are standards, and some may be new to you. Today’s song is… Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
Kaliffa has turned 46 years old today. Kaliffa most recently took part at Melodifestivalen 2025 – although was knocked out of the Contest after the Final Qualification round, with “Salute”. Happy Birthday, Kaliffa! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in the comments below or […]
#BIRTHDAY: Anna Vissi from Greece is 68 today As you’ll know, there have been 69 contests. So that means 69 home entries. They’re always interesting songs for a variety of reasons. Are you excited yet? Today’s birthday girl Άννα Βίσση/Anna Vissi was the home entrant in 2006, but […]
#CHRISTMAS2025: Eurovision Ireland Advent Calendar Day 20 Christmas is a-coming, so we at Eurovision Ireland want to share some notable performances by Eurovision acts of festive songs. Some are standards, and some may be new to you. Today’s song is… Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have revealed a withdrawal from ‘Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?’ – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. ORF has announced that Tamara Flores has withdrawn from ‘Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?’. Tamara was due […]
Following the completion of three editions of the Regio Songfestival, it has been revealed the Contest has officially been cancelled. Nina Nomden, Director of RTV Noord and winning broadcaster from 2025, confirmed that the thirteen broadcasters had agreed to review the contest after three editions to determine whether […]
France Télévisions, the French national broadcaster, have confirmed that they will not host the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. France Télévisions have confirmed that they will not host the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Due to financial reasons, France Televisions needs to make savings of €140 million. France […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have revealed the hosts for Melodifestivalen 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Earlier today, SVT announced that Gina Dirawi and Hampus Nessvold will host Melodifestivalen 2026. Two experienced comedians with a sense of timing. A veteran […]