Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s March 20th: Saturday 20th March 2004 On this day in 2004, the 44th edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Lena […]
#BIRTHDAY: Birthe Wilke from Denmark is 89 today We go with a non-English language song today. And our friends in Denmark are sending a song to Turin in Danish. That’s twice in two years. It’s good to hear the language again. Today’s birthday girl Birthe Wilke is at […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have used International Juries during the Melodifestivalen Grand Final every year since 2009. During the 2025 Melodifestivalen Grand Final, Måns Zelmerlöw led KAJ after the international juries voted, however KAJ won overall following the public vote. A combined international jury was used in […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have used International Juries during the Melodifestivalen Grand Final every year since 2009. During the 2025 Melodifestivalen Grand Final, Måns Zelmerlöw led KAJ after the international juries voted, however KAJ won overall following the public vote. A combined international jury was used in […]
Here at Eurovision Ireland, we are taking a historical look back on our favourite Contests past and present, on the very day they took place. Today it’s March 18th: Saturday 18th March 2006 On this day in 2006, the 46th edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Carola […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jamie-Lee from Germany is 27 today Who would you like to see win our favourite TV show this year? A song from one of the semi-finals? Or one of those automatic qualifiers? As we know, six countries per year make it straight through to the Grand Final. […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have used International Juries during the Melodifestivalen Grand Final every year since 2009. During the 2025 Melodifestivalen Grand Final, Måns Zelmerlöw led KAJ after the international juries voted, however KAJ won overall following the public vote. A combined international jury was used in […]
SRG SSR, the Swiss national broadcaster, have drawn where Switzerland will perform in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel. During the Heads of Delegation today in Basel, Switzerland drew their position in this year’s Grand Final. Zoë Më will perform “Voyage” in position 19. Let us know […]
#BIRTHDAY: Alvan from France is 32 today It’s good to see something different tried at a Eurovision Song Contest. Usually anyway. Sometimes, Schlager can get a bit staid, and how many have suffered death-by-ballad? So something a bit folksy can stand out. Take 2022 for example. Our friends […]
The PrePartyES have announced the first acts for 2025. It’ll be taking place once again across the Sala La Riviera, from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th April. The Thursday night will see the annual EuroClubES Dress Party take place. On the Friday night, the Concert Night will showcase stars from […]