BIRTHDAY: Markko Aro from Finland is 70 today We like to celebrate songs from all years, even those from the time before many of us were alive. Did you know, for example, that there were contests before 2001? Well, nearly 50 years ago, Eurovision started anew. Previews for […]
The results are in! After a vote held through the Eurovision app, ČT have announced that Benny Cristo and his song Kemama will represent the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam. During the reveal, several Czech alumni from the contest performed sets, including last […]
Welcome to a brand new Eurovision Ireland series, Review In Two – or if you prefer, #ReVu2! Over the course of this series, Eurovision Ireland regular James will take a look at all the songs heading to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2020 and give you his thoughts in just […]
BIRTHDAY: Nina Zilli from Italy is 40 today Can Italy get a third win this decade? Since they came back to the party in 2011, they’ve had – arguably – the most consistent record of the Big Five. Some say Italy could win whenever they want, but they […]
Following the Live Auditions earlier today in Moldova, TRM have announced there will indeed be a national final to decide the country’s Eurovision contestant for Rotterdam! The decision comes after jury recommended to the broadcaster that a final be organised due to the quality of the 20 finalists […]
BIRTHDAY: Nico from Romania is 50 today We’ve made it through January. Are you pleased? It means we’re a month closer to our favourite TV show. Are you getting excited? Has your favourite country picked its song yet? Or do you have a favourite already? With forty-one countries […]
Over the last week or so, Eurovision fans from across the continent have been voting in the official Eurovision App to decide who they want to represent the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam. Though we’re due to find out the results of this […]
BIRTHDAY: Dave Benton is 69 today A win. It’s a remarkable thing. Only one of them comes along each year, so it’s precious. Especially if it’s your first one. And if it comes less than ten years after your first participation, even better. Back in 2001, we witnessed […]
It’s the day all of us at Eurovision Ireland have been waiting for – the first official announcement regarding Ireland’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020! Philip McMahon, director of the theatre and entertainment company ThisIsPopBaby, announced today on Twitter that he would be the Creative Director […]
ESC2020: Semi-final draw It’s one of those most crucial of days in the Eurovision calendar. The EBU has made the semi-final draws. So we now know who will perform on which night, in the hope of one of ten place in the Grand Final of the 2020 Eurovision […]