RTÉ, the Irish national broadcaster, have announced their new Head of Delegation, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. RTÉ have announced Alan Tyler as their new Head of Delegation for Ireland, at the Eurovision Song Contest. Alan has previously held the roles of Executive Editor […]
The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have extended the participation confirmation deadline, for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. The extension provided by the EBU comes without suffering a financial penalty to participating broadcasters. The original deadline of October 13th is now set for mid-December. Martin Green, […]
#BIRTHDAY: Donatan from Poland is 41 today We have a very unique situation today. It’s custom for the named act to be on stage during a Eurovision performance. As far as we know, there has been one occasion where the named act had to take a step back […]
Sarah Harrison from Malta, has turned 35 years old today. Sarah represented Malta, at the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 7th place, with “Like a Star”. Happy Birthday, Sarah! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
The Municipality of Vienna have discussed the possibility of extending shop opening hours, during the period of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. The Deputy Mayor of Vienna, Bettina Emmerling, has expressed her support for shops opening on Sundays and public holidays during Vienna’s time as the host of […]
AVROTROS, the Dutch national broadcaster, have announced ongoing participation discussions, ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Ongoing discussions between AVROTROS and the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, continue in regards to the future of the contest, with geopolitical influences being a big factor. Back on […]
Suspilne, the Ukrainian national broadcaster, have revealed when Shchodennyk Dytyachoho Yevrobachennya, their diary series for Natsvidbir na Dytiache Yevrobachennia will commence – their national selection for the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Shchodennyk Dytyachoho Yevrobachennya (Junior Eurovision Diary) will commence on Sunday 7th September, at 16:30 […]
#BIRTHDAY: Vanna from Croatia is 55 today The fortunes of countries come and go. You can tell some are gearing up for a win. And once they have, they revert to being also-rans. Of course, some that you think should win make an effort and then lose interest. […]
Miracle Productions, the Laos national broadcaster, have started to broadcast the Laos selection, for Global Veiled Musician. One hundred applicants have made it through to the audition round, with forty going through to the Semi Finals. You can watch the first episode below, as well as the results: […]
STVR, the Slovakian national broadcaster, have confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. In regards to participation at both the Eurovision and Junior Eurovision Song Contest, STVR had the following to say: “Slovakia’s participation in the Eurovision and Junior […]