Yesterday the Israeli broadcaster KAN revealed the slogan to accompany Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv – DARE TO DREAM! Slogans have been part of Eurovision since 2002 and each host city devises one to sum up their hopes, themes and generally message of their contest. But what we […]
#IRELAND: RTÉ puts out a call for songs RTÉ announced today that it is inviting accomplished songwriters and performers, with a proven track record of success in the music industry, to submit a song to be considered to represent Ireland next May. Executive Producer and Head of Irish Delegation Michael Kealy said: […]
#FRANCE: Charles Aznavour dies It has been announced that the legendary French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94. He was performing as recently as 19 September on Osaka. Born Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian, he was very proud of his Armenian roots, and promoted the country whenever […]
Yes, we know many of you suspected this is where we were heading, but today it’s been officially confirmed by the EBU that the gorgeous seaside city of Tel Aviv in Israel will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2019! Interestingly, some of you might remember that Tel Aviv […]
After what can only be described as a shock-fest given to us from the semi-finals, I am here with coverage of the first Dress Rehearsal for the Grand Final. You can follow the LIVE BLOG HERE – as always just refresh the page from 13:00 GMT/14:00 CET for […]
#IRELAND: Ryan round-up As you’ll know, there’s been lots of interest in Ryan O’Shaughnessy since he made it through as one of the ten qualifiers from Tuesday night’s semi-final. First, he’s up to third in the betting, currently behind Cyprus and Israel. If you look, you can still […]
#AllAboard: Live blog of the Second Jury Semi-Final from 2100 CET More fun and games for the countries in the second semi-final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Eighteen countries will compete for the 10 remaining spots in the Grand Final. Tonight is the what the juries […]
#IRELAND: Audio interview with ‘Together’s writers Raidió Teilifís Éireann’s Rayna Connery caught up with the writers of the Irish entry in the 2018 Eurovision Connery. Mark Caplice & Laura Elizabeth Hughes have co-written ‘Together’ with Ryan O’Shaughnessy. They talk about their pride watching Ryan on stage last night, and […]
#ESC2018: Blue Carpet event 2018 – The second semi-finalists Eurovision Ireland was at the Blue Carpet event which marked the “official” launch of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. See what the competitors of the second semi-finalists have to say about Lisbon, and their messages for Ireland. You […]
#AllAboard: Live blog of the Jury Semi-Final from 2100 CET Hello Europe and Australia! We’re back back back again with another LIVE blog for the second dress rehearsal of the first Semi-Final! This is the show that juries around Europe vote upon, so tonight’s performance counts Are you […]