During an interview with James Rowe on The Euro Trip, Tobbe Ek from Aftonbladet revealed that Melodifestivalen is unlikely to return to a national tour in 2022. Tobbe had the following to say: “I spoke to someone who has been working with Melodifestivalen for more than ten years […]
This year, Melodifestivalen, along with many other National Finals, have been staged without an audience. The audience have had to watch from the comfort of their sofas instead. With this in mind and the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2021 taking place tonight, we thought we’d put some suggestions […]
The Grand Final of this year’s Eesti Laul will take place on Saturday, however due to the Coronavirus pandemic, all the competing entries and the interval acts will be pre-recorded tomorrow. ERR, the Estonian national broadcaster, intends to promote domestic music during the Grand Final. Along with the […]
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest Steering Group has been updated with re-elections for 2021. The eagle-eyed team from ESCplus noticed one particular inclusion. One member of the Steering Group appears to be Carla Bugalho, from RTP, the Portuguese national broadcaster. Generally, Steering Group members can only come from […]
Unlike Ireland, Wales will not be making a return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, which is to be held in France for the first time. While S4C have not given a specific reason for not making a return, it is known that they don’t like […]
The organisers of Eurovision In Concert have announced that the popular pre-party, which was planned to take place on Saturday 10th April, has been postponed again for another year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Eurovision In Concert, had the following to say on the postponement: “Eurovision in Concert […]
Further details about Eesti Laul 2021 have been announced by ERR, the Estonian national broadcaster. Interval Acts have been revealed for both the Semi Finals and the Grand Final. Daniel Levi and Curly Strings will provide the Interval entertainment during the Semi Finals, while Mr Lawrence & the […]
It has been previously revealed that if an Artist tests positive for Coronavirus before a live show, that footage from their rehearsals would be used. It has now been revealed that Sanna Nielsen is in reserve if one of the Hosts also tests positive. Anette Brattström, Melodifestivalen 2021 […]
After withdrawing from the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest due to the Coronavirus pandemic, TG4, the Irish national broadcaster, have confirmed they are returning to the Contest in 2021. TG4 have today launched the selection process, inviting 9-14 year olds to apply until Friday, March 19th. Those that […]
We already know that RTS, the Serbian national broadcaster, have internally selected Hurricane for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest after the 2020 edition was cancelled, for which they were initially chosen for. Televiziji K1, a private serbian broadcaster, has announced that due to the Coronavirus pandemic, that a […]
After Dutch cinemas successfully screened the Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest live, they will be doing the same for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, along with the Semi Finals – as long as the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions allows. A safe and socially-distanced environment will be […]
SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster will not be allowing the song writers to attend the live shows of Melodifestivalen 2021 – as part of their tightened Coronavirus procedures. Andreas Stone Johansson, co-writer of “Fingerprints” revealed this in The Euro Trip Melfest Monday podcast. He also revealed it is […]
We previously ANNOUNCED that rehearsal footage would be used if an Artist fell ill before one of the live shows – now more Coronavirus plans have been revealed. The plans include: Only six people will be allowed on stage, instead of the usual eight Sensors will sound an […]
Karin Gunnarsson, the Producer of Melodifestivalen 2021, has revealed the back up scenario in case a performer contracts the virus before a live show. Karin revealed that if a performer was able to rehearse, a rehearsal run-through of their performance would be broadcast in place of a live […]
The format, jury and location for Eurovision France, c’est vous qui décidez! has been announced. After all twelve acts have performed, a public vote will save seven of the acts, while the jury will save one further act. The eight acts will then face the vote again, where […]
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