On the lead up to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, which is been held in Turin, we are looking back at the countries participating in the Contest and their histories – past and present. Today we continue with Ukraine’s story – in full. Svetlana Loboda represented Ukraine at […]
Over the course of April and May, on the lead up to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, we celebrated the countries that participated in this year’s Contest, in Rotterdam. We are now remembering the countries that had previously participated in the Contest – today we remember Armenia. Armenia […]
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Romania coverage. 2019 – Ester Peony 2018 – The Humans 2017 – Ilinca & Alex 2014 – Paula & […]
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Malta coverage. 2017 – Claudia Faniello 2016 – Ira Losco 2014 – Firelight Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
In a series of articles during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Sweden coverage. 2016 – Frans 2015 – Mans Zelmerlöw 2014 – Sanna Nielsen Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
In a start of a new series of articles coming up during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our North Macedonia coverage. 2017 – Jana Burcheska 2016 – Kaliopi 2015 – Daniel […]
In a start of a new series of articles coming up during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Lithuania coverage. 2018 – Ieva Zasimauskaite 2014 – Vilija Matačiūnaitė Author: Richard Taylor […]
In a start of a new series of articles coming up during Eurovision fortnight, we are going to have a look back at our Interviews from years gone by. Today we look back at our Belarus coverage. 2016 – Ivan 2015 – Uzari & Maimuna 2014 – Teo […]
Following on from the ANNOUNCEMENT that “De Eurovisa” will be broadcast as usual, YLE have announced further programming to fill the void of this year’s cancelled Eurovision Song Contest. Three former Contests will be shown in full. 2014 (their best placing since 2006), 2006 (Lordi achieve Finland’s only […]
Welcome back to our series that looks at the artists that have progressed from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest to the Eurovision Song Contest. Part 3: The Tolmachevy Sisters The Tolmachevy Sisters took part for Russia back in 2006. That year, the contest took place in Bucharest and The Tolmachevy Sisters finished 1st […]
When she announced her tour to everyone back in January, I just knew I had to be there for her opening night! I have been a fan of Conchita’s ever since I was introduced to her by Eurovision Ireland in the run up to Eurovision 2014. By the […]
You never forget your first time (Or so they say) No, I’m talking about Eurovision! I think all of us who know and love the Eurovision Song Contest have a special place in our hearts for the first one we ever encountered. In this little series we’re making […]
Well, it seems like yesterday’s piece about some of the myths that surround our beloved ESC got some of you talking so I thought I’d have a look at a few more… It’s only for amateur musicians I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to […]
The Eurovision Song Contest has been awarded one of Europe’s most coveted media awards, the ‘Médaille Charlemagne pour les Médias Européens‘ (Karl Medal for European Media). The Karl Medal is awarded annually by the Association Médaille Charlemagne pour les Médias Européens and considers many media contributions from TV & radio across the European […]
Reports today in Balkan Media claim that former backing singer Zuzi Zu is considering suing the Eurovision 2016 team from Bosnia & Herzegovina. Zuzi Zu was a member of the team involved in the demo recording of the song “Ljubav je”. However shortly before the presentation of the […]