RTSH (Albania National Broadcaster) have officially announced their Eurovision 2014 selection details. They will again be using the prestigious music festival “Festival i Kenges” that is in its 52nd edition. RTSH have released this television advertisement calling for submissions for the festival and ultimately Eurovision 2014. Rules for […]
So by now you will have read the “Eurovision headlines” in various spheres alleging favours-for-votes. To the seasoned follower of Europe’s favourite television show, these headlines may not come as a surprise. This sort of story appears every year without fail. And they often come from countries whose […]
Our friends at ESC-plus confirmed that Estonia will again in 2014 use their contest “Eesti Laul” to select their Eurovision contestant for 2014. . The Grand Final of the Estonian selection will be held on March 1st. There will be 2 Semi Final on February 14th and 21st. Eesti […]
Today TRT (Turkish National Broadcaster) have again confirmed that they will not return to Eurovision 2014 until changes are made to the voting procedure and the “Big 5” status. Ibrahim Sahin (Director General at TRT) announced at the Turkish National Song Festival, that Turkey would not be at […]
Ovi Jacobsen with his singing partner Paula Seling, brought Romania to the Top 3 at Eurovision in 2010 with their song “Playing With Fire”. According to the Romanian website “libertatea.ro”, Ovi could be on the verge of a comeback to Eurovision in 2014. The site met with Ovi […]
This week Swedish newspaper Skånska Dagbladet reported allegations of vote-buying at Eurovision 2013. Their article source was allegedly a country delegation member. Our friends at 12Points.TV have compiled a timeline of events here . In the articles by Skånska Dagbladet, they had highlighted how Malta has awarded Azerbaijan 12 points for the […]
It is always good to hear a remix or a cover version of a Eurovision song – especially a winner that is in need of updating. Such cover versions have surfaced to life. If I had long flowing hair then I would be moshing to this metal version […]
Eurovision Legend Johnny Logan is riding the crest of success following his appearance on the RTE show “The Hit”. His song “Prayin’” (composed by Alan Earls) has introduced Logan to a new audience and reminded us Eurovision fans that he is still sounding amazing. Johnny Logan will be […]
Conchita Wurst – who is representing Austria at Eurovision 2014 – has spoken out about “discrimination” via Facebook today. Here is the German and English translations Conchita’s post. German Post An all die lieben Menschen da draußen, die mit mir als Person nichts anfangen können und sich bemüßigt fühlen, […]
In a new UK documentary, retired variety performers will share their memories of their careers . The documentary will be narrated by Roy Hudd, which “aims to preserve their stories and enlighten today’s aspiring entertainers”. “Variety of Memories” is a 30-minute documentary that will be recording at retired […]