We started our coverage of the “Pan Celtic Song Contest” back in December, when we announced the WELSH submissions had opened. News from Ireland has now emerged. The submission period is now open for “Comortas Amhran Naisiunta/Pan Celtic National Song Contest” and will close on Wednesday 15th January […]
Earlier today Serbian broadcaster RTS published the list of contestants that will take part in Beovizija 2020, which will chose the Serbian entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Out of 90 songs submitted to RTS, just 24 will compete at Beovizija 2020, expected to take place […]
In an article, delayed from yesterday in #QualifiersWeek, it is time for us to look at the worst three entries from Lithuania. 1994 In 1994, in pre-Semi Final years, Lithuania debuted at the Contest, in Dublin. Ovidijus Vysniauskas was the first Lithuanian entry, but sadly placed last with 0 […]
In an article, delayed from Tuesday in #QualifiersWeek, it is time for us to look at the best three entries from Lithuania. 2006 In 2006, Lithuania achieved a 6th place, with what can truly be called a marmite entry – some fans love it, while others aren’t fans. […]
The London Eurovision Party is back for 2020! Save the date of Sunday 29th March in your diary. Further ticket information, including pricing and day of release has yet to be announced. Traditionally, the London Eurovision Party is the first time we chat to the Irish representative for […]
BIRTHDAY: Lara Fabian is 50 today Every now and then, a song comes along that you could call a slow burner. It has no bells and whistles. It has no fancy costumes. It’s an honest song sung, well, honestly. It does well, but maybe could have done better. […]
This morning, RTE announced the death of former Irish commentator, Larry Gogan. Larry commentated on television four times – 1978, 1980, 1981 and 1982. Larry was also Ireland’s longest serving radio commentator – between 1984 and 2001, as well as 2008. RTE put out the following statement: The […]
BIRTHDAY: Sirusho from Armenia is 33 today There are plenty of countries that have never won, and we all love them for trying. One day soon, we’ll get another début winner. Who will it be? More to the point, if you go to the shows, where would you […]
BIRTHDAY: Miki from Spain is 24 today We mentioned that some countries have gone from mediocre participants to challengers to a victory. There are of course countries that have gone the other way. They try and try, but their broadcaster relies on past glories. It could be argued […]
Hello Vilnius, this is Dublin Calling! Yes, Lithuania is the focus of our first #QualifiersWeek (formerly #FinaleWeek) of 2020. Lithuania have yet to take victory in the Eurovision Song Contest yet, however they have made the final several times. Here is how #QualifersWeek will shape out: Monday – […]
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