Five cities have formally bid to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after the deadline for submissions closed yesterday. Amsterdam, Breda, Leeuwarden and The Hague initially showed interest, but decided not to formally bid. Ahmed Marcouch, the Mayor of Arnhem, had the following to say about their bid: […]
It’s been just over a week now since all the fun and excitement of Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, where the Netherlands claimed their 5th Eurovision victory with Duncan Laurence and ‘Arcade’. While we’re all in the throws of post-Eurovision depression, it’s time to look ahead to the […]
Recently we published an article looking at the furthest distances Eurovision has travelled over the decades. While compiling the data for that article, Eurovision Ireland regular and global wanderer James worked out the distance each Eurovision Song Contest has travelled from the previous year’s host venue to the […]
One of the best things about Eurovision is that it moves every year – so not only does every contest give you another set of songs to enjoy, but it also gives you a brand new host city to explore and fall in love with! But just how […]
This week as a one off, #WinnersWednesday is on a Sunday – after many winners have been crowned in various sporting events this weekend. This week, we continue to look back at past winners from the Eurovision Song Contest. This week, we will be casting our eyes over […]
#AllAboard: Live blog of the Second Jury Semi-Final from 2100 CET More fun and games for the countries in the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Eighteen countries will compete for the 10 remaining spots in the Grand Final. Tonight is the what the juries […]
After what can only be described as a bloodbath of the first semi-final, where there was always going to be some shock results, I am here with coverage of the first Dress Rehearsal for Semi-Final 2. You can follow the LIVE BLOG HERE – as always just refresh […]
After a 4 year break, he’s back – and this time, it’s criminal 😉 Waylon, who sang as part of the duo The Comment Linnets back in 2014, is once again singing for the Netherlands in Lisbon. His song, “Outlaw in ‘Em” was announced earlier tonight after 5 […]
An old saying warns us to keep our friends close, and our enemies closer… but perhaps it’s just easier to snub them at Europe’s favourite music competition?! Show business is full of famous feuds… Joan Crawford and Bette Davis… Lindsey Lohan and Hilary Duff… Taylor Swift and whoever […]
#NETHERLANDS: It’s Waylon for Lisbon next May Hot on the heels of announcements from elsewhere in Europe, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has revealed that Waylon will represent the Netherlands at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. No, it’s nothing to do with Mr Burns’ assistant in the Simpsons. This Waylon […]
EUROVISION 2018: Who’s going to be at the party How are things looking for Lisbon? Follow the progress below Semi-final One Albania Eugent Bushpepa Mall Azerbaijan Aisel Belarus Alekseev Forever Belgium Laura Groeseneken Bulgaria Announcement, 12 March Czech Republic Mikolas Josef Lie to me Estonia Eesti Laul, 3 […]
The first 2018 Previews date has been announced – and it’s for Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. Next year, the Dutch Preview will take place on Saturday 14th April in Amsterdam. Here is a reminder of this year’s Eurovision In Concert. Video: Youtube/European Broadcasting Union Will you be […]
Performer of three Dutch entries in the 1970s, Sandra Reemer, has died at the age of 66. She succumbed to cancer after a long battle. Indonesian-born Sandra’s three attempts at Eurovision were in three subtly different guises. First, she collaborated with Andries Holten in Edinburgh in 1972. Their […]
The fun never stops here in Kyiv! While Eurovision Ireland are working to bring you all the latest from the International Exhibition Centre, we also found time to leave the Press Centre and go and interview the gorgeous Dutch trio Amy, Shelley and Lisa – better known as […]
The Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song “Lights and Shadows” composed by Rory de Kievit, Rick Vol and performed by girl group O’G3NE. The song and official music video was released today and you can watch it performed below. O’G3NE will perform in Kyiv […]
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