One of Eurovision’s more enthusiastic participants – Estonia – has announced its 20 semi-finalists for the annual Eesti Laul competition ERR/ETV received 242 entries to its open call for songs. As we know, the songs selected will be an eclectic mix, and the contenders for 2017 are no exception. The […]
Maltese broadcaster PBS has revealed details of the selection process for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv next May. As you’ll know, Malta is currently concentrating on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest which takes place on Sunday 20 November. Stay tuned to us for coverage from Monday […]
Michał Szpak from Poland has announced a concert in Ireland. The performer who finished in eighth place at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm is capitalising on his success and visiting Dublin, which gave him 10 televoting points in May. As you may remember, he scored seven points […]
Michał Szpak from Poland has announced a concert in the UK. The performer who finished in eighth place at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm is capitalising on his success and visiting the UK, which gave him 10 televoting points in May. As you may remember, he scored […]
For those of you who are fans of Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest, their debut entrant has a new single out. Guy Sebastian gave the 2015 ESC the kick it needed with his uptempo feelgood song ‘Tonight again’ in Vienna. He finished fifth. His new single ‘Set […]
Big 5 stalwart has now revealed plans for Eurovision success in 2017. RTVE is desperate for win, so is using the power of social media. Between 27 October and 27 November, the Spanish broadcaster is allowing singers to submit auditions. RTVE would like to see a variety of styles, and […]
Today is the national day of one of Eurovision’s more interesting countries. Back on 26 October 1955, the Austrian Parliament declared the country permanently neutral. As a result, that anniversary became Austria’s National Day. To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of Austria’s entries in our favourite TV show […]
One of the Big 5 has its national day today. Can you guess which? That’s right, it’s Spain. And as a stalwart of 56 contests, we thought it would be good to look at some of those memorable songs from down the years. Are yours amongst them? […]
Things are starting to pick up around Europe. Some countries are starting their selections, some have announced plans that start in the coming months. But other have been silent on potential participation. So we know where we stand, here are what the various nations around Europe are up […]
The United Kingdom’s BBC has announced it will be staging a national final in 2017. Many of you out there will be keen to know what the BBC’s approach will be in 2017 for selecting its song for Kyiv. As you’ll know, it staged ‘Eurovision You Decide’ this year […]