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 February 6th: Monday 6th February 1961 On this day in 1961, the 3rd edition of Melodifestivalen took place in Stockholm. Siw […]
Axel Åhman has turned 33 years old today. Axel most recently took part, as part of KAJ, at Melodifestivalen 2025 – finishing in 1st place, with “Bara bada bastu”. Happy Birthday, Axel! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in the comments below or on […]
#BIRTHDAY: 6 Feb – Sopho Nizharadze from Georgia is 41 Did you ever wonder what songwriters are thinking of when they come up with titles? Do they go for something long – like Barry White – or something brief, to the point, and easy to search for on […]
#STORYOFMYLIFE – Day Four with John from EI In this series, we’ll be talking to someone and asking them to pick five songs (over five days) that mean something to them. These may not be their top five songs of all time – merely songs that attach to […]
Rai, the Italian national broadcaster, have revealed the duets during Sanremo 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. The duets for Sanremo 2026 have been revealed, As is traditional, the duets will take place on the fourth night, Friday 27th February. They […]
RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have revealed the guest performers, ahead of the grand final of Benidorm Fest 2026. RTVE has revealed more guest performers taking part during Benidorm Fest 2026. They are: They will be joining those that have already been PREVIOUSLY announced for the Grand Final […]
#BIRTHDAY: 5 Feb – Trijntje from the Netherlands is 53 today Four years too early? Well, It’s not often someone is four years too early outside of an Olympic setting. But as we’re heading to Rotterdam’s fair city in the spring, it’s good to celebrate what the Dutch […]
MTVA, the Hungarian national broadcaster, have revealed the final personnel for A Dal 2026. Joining the jurors György Ferenczi, Bebe & Szandi, will be Captain Trap. Captain Trap is the lead singer of the band Tha Shudras. Lili Rókusfalvy and Levente Harsányi have been announced as the hosts […]
RTP, the Portuguese national broadcaster, have opened the audience ballot for Festival da Canção 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. RTP have opened the audience ballot for all three live shows, which for the sixth consecutive year, will be held at […]
TVR, the Romanian national broadcaster, have confirmed the song submissions for Selecția Națională 2026 – their national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. 101 song submissions have been made for Selecția Națională 2026. They will now go through a pre-selection (today & tomorrow), before auditions […]
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