#ESC25: The turquoise carpet Every year the contest ‘officially’ opens with a carpet event, where the participants (and their delegations) put on their finery and parade through the host city for all to see. This year, after a ride on a vintage tram, some of them briefly met […]
This year, as we have in recent years, we have had a slightly different start to the Eurovision Song Contest. We haven’t got access to the first week of rehearsals. We have hopefully adapted to this to bring you the coverage you have all grown to expect. Day […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sahlene is 49 today That thing when your country wins, meaning you have to host next year. If you’re that winning broadcaster, it must be a year-long headache. Venue, date, theme, hosts – they all must be a nightmare. On top of all that, you still need […]
It’s that time of year again when the next two weeks are given over to the fun and excitement of the build up to the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest, this year to be held in Basel , Switzerland. My colleagues , John ,James and Richard are already out […]
This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, we will be looking back at Switzerland since their first participation. Today we begin with 1956. 1961 – “Nous aurons demain” In 1961, when the Contest was held in Cannes, France, Franca di Rienzo represented Switzerland with “Nous […]
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 May 11th: Saturday 11th May 2024 On this day in 2024, the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place […]
Tamar Edilashvili from Georgia, has turned 20 years old today. Tamar represented Georgia, at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 8th place, with “Your Voice”. Happy Birthday, Tamar! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
#ESC25: Eurovision Ireland interviews… Klemen from Slovenia Eurovision Ireland caught up with Klemen Slakonja. As you know, he’s performing Slovenia’s song How much time do we have left at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. He told us about celebrating Eurovision winners, his ideal duet partner, and […]
This year at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, we will be looking back at Switzerland since their first participation. Today we begin with 1956. 1956 – “Refrain” In 2056, when the Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland, Lys Assia represented Switzerland with “Refrain”. Lys finished in […]
#BIRTHDAY: Emilija Kokić is 57 today Do you have a favourite Eurovision band, particularly one from the 20th Century? A few have won the big prize, but far fewer than you would think. In the late 1980s, the then Yugoslavia got the wind in the sails and sent […]
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