Recent years have seen more and more Eurovision songs become swathed in technological macguffins and acrobatic madness. But is filling your stage with bits and pieces the surefire way to success? Or is it better to keep things simple? Well let’s have a look at the evidence. We’ve […]
Välkommen till Stockholm! In this series of articles, we’ll look at various aspects of the Swedish capital, all aimed at helping you make your Eurovision trip go as smoothly possible. After all, one of the (many) joys of Eurovision is getting to explore somewhere new! We’ve already had […]
So here it is: the draw for the Grand Final. You will have known already which half each country will perform in. Now, the organisers at SVT have determined the draw and here it is: Belgium Czech Republic The Netherlands Azerbaijan Hungary Italy Israel Bulgaria Sweden Germany […]
As always the press centre has been buzzing all day with people talking about who will qualify tonight and as always we have been casting our votes, so here’s how we think it’s going to go tonight… Australia Bulgaria Latvia Ukraine Israel Belgium Serbia Poland Norway Ireland So […]
The ranks of Team Ireland here in Sweden have increased and strengthened by four as Nicky’s family have flown in from Dublin to support him on his Eurovision journey and see him perform. Later on today Nicky’s Father-in-Law, and former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) joins the party too. Nicky’s […]
We just popped in for a hit-and-run interview with Swedish homeboy Frans, and he told us about what he’s got planned for Monday morning, his chances of winning, and his love of Crystal Palace. Find out ten things you didn’t know about Frans here… For more info […]
Eurovision 2016 is seeing more controversy today as the official tv footage of the 3 minute versions of Ukraine’s Jalama’s ‘1944’ and Belarus’ Ivan’s ‘Help You Fly’ – that the public will see tomorrow in the voting Semi Final – have found their way onto YouTube already. And […]
As Mans Zelmerlow reminded us at the start of Semi Final 1, this isn’t the first Eurovision Song Contest Petra Mede has hosted. In this little article, I’m going to discover who has hosted the Contest on multiple occasions. Jacqueline Joubert It wasn’t long after the Contest had […]
Those with sharp eyes towards the end of last evening’s first semi-final may have noted Iveta Mukuchyan from Armenia waving an unfamiliar flag. The Armenian flag with a white chevron on it was in fact the banner of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region – and its brief flash on a the screen during the […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the #amiable Amir from France. He tells us what it’s like to have a rich multicultural background, and how different national audiences are. Amir sings ‘J’ai cherché’ on Saturday 14 May at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. For more info make sure to check us […]
My first ever red carpet and there was plenty of action and plenty of glitz, glamour and bling. We were outside the Euroclub and we shared our red carpet special with you earlier, if you missed it, catch it right here. However, here are my standout fashion moments […]
Eurovision Ireland caught up with the #delightful Francesca Michielin. She tell us about missing ducks and her love of singing in a variety of languages. Francesca sings ‘No degree of separation’ on Saturday 14 May at the 61st Eurovision Song Contest. For more info make sure to check us […]
This evening saw the rather fabulous Irish party at the International Bar on Norrlandsgaten in the centre of Stockholm. Delegations including Latvia, Albania, Bulgaria and the UK witnessed our boy Nicky running through a stompy version of his Eurovision hit, before climbing off stage with his entourage to […]
The Russian Jury allegedly at Eurovision tonight took to live broadcasting on Periscope as they voted in Semi Final 1! Yes tonight the jury voting dress rehearsal of Semi Final 1 took place (SEE OUR BLOG HERE) and it was the time that the Juries in Semi Final […]
Within the last hour, the Interval Act that will be gracing the stage on Saturday night has been announced by Eurovision.tv. Justin Timberlake will perform “Can’t Stop The Feeling” on stage and will be one of the first global superstars to grace the stage apart from competing. Others […]
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