Duncan Laurence’s victory in Tel Aviv this May not only gave The Netherlands their 5th win at Eurovision, but also their first win since 1975 – a staggering 44 years ago! This got us here at Eurovision Ireland thinking… of all the countries that have won the contest, […]
Today, the BBC officially confirmed the UK’s participation at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is to be held in Rotterdam. Furthermore, the BBC has confirmed a collaboration between BMG and BBC Studios to find next year’s Song and Artist(s). BBC Studios approached a number of record labels, […]
Details have emerged ahead of tonight’s Eurovision Choir in regards to who is producing the Contest – and unlike other Eurovision Events, it won’t be by the host’s Sweden. Ieva Rozentāle from LTV (Latvia) and Peter Maniura from the BBC (UK), will both be responsible for producing this […]
Forget Brexit – the issue on everyone’s minds today was the release of the 6 artists and 3 songs taking part in Eurovision: You Decide 2019, which will select the United Kingdom’s Eurovision entry for Tel Aviv! You’ve listened to the songs and we know you have your […]
So…..the dust has settled on Lisbon 2018 (which I had the pleasure of attending this year) and as 2019 and the road to Tel Aviv 2019 has begun, with Albania being the first to select their entry! I felt it timely to write my first article as a […]
Earlier tonight, we revealed that Racheal Ashdown was one of three new members of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group. We can now also reveal that she is in fact the new Head of Delegation for the BBC – replacing Helen Ridell after five years in the role, […]
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 […]
After two days of Semi Finals, the Jury of the Eurovision Young Musicians have decided the six Finalists that will take to the stage in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, this forthcoming Thursday. They are: Czech Republic – Indi Stivin Germany – Mira Foron Hungary – Mate Bencze Norway […]
SuRie announced yesterday a new 3-date mini tour. “Scrapbook” is a Concert showcasing the songs of SuRie’s personal and creative life. Expect well known classics, some Eurovision hits and new material from SuRie’s upcoming new album. Tickets for the mini tour can be purchased HERE. The three tour […]
The 2017 UK representative at Eurovision Song Contest, Lucie Jones is coming to Ireland! Charismatic and talented Lucie Jones – who finished 15th at Eurovision 2017 with 111 points – will be playing the role of Elle Woods in the musical “Legally Blonde”. If you like musicals and […]
During his tour around the Middle East, the Duke of Cambridge met the winner of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Netta. On their walkabout around Tel Aviv, they discussed mental health and diversity. Netta told the BBC: “We talked about the way I changed how people feel here […]
Today, I attended SuRie’s Eurovision Unplugged Tour in Harlow. SuRie introduced it as a stripped back show, featuring no glitz, no glam, no dancers and no pyrotechnics. What SuRie delivered alongside her five-piece band was nothing but spectacular – and something that the Eurovision Song Contest used to […]
1994: Ireland In 1994, the 39th Eurovision Song Contest took place in the Point Depot, Dublin. Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan took part for Ireland, becoming their sixth entry to win for their country. Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan finished with a 60 point margin over their nearest […]
After representing his own country ten year’s ago in Belgrade, Serbia, Dustin The Turkey has announced some news that’ll make some UK Eurovision Song Contest fans cause shivers down their backs. After not qualifying from the semi final back in 2008, Dustin now wants to take to the […]
Yesterday, Teddy Johnson passed away at the age of 98. Teddy Johnson represented the United Kingdom alongside his wife, Pearl Carr, back in 1959 with ‘Sing Little Birdie’. They finished 2nd in Cannes. Video: YouTube/Sing Something Simple Teddy met Pearl in 1950 and continued as a double act […]
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