It’s the problem all Eurovision fans face every year – which of the live shows going on around the continent do you tune in to? Sometimes with different time zones and start times, you might get lucky and get to watch more than one show. But more often […]
Last night was the Second Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2019 and two more acts qualified for the Icelandic final on the 2nd of March. Joining Hera Björk and Hatari we have: Tara Mobee – “Betri án þín” (Better Without You) Friðrik Ómar – “Hvað ef ég get ekki elskað?” […]
Well, what a busy weekend it’s been! Australia’s first ever Eurovision event, Montevizija, the UK’s Eurovision: You Decide and Sanremo has just finished… just about! We know have another 4 songs lined up for Tel Aviv – double the amount we had Friday morning!! – but how have […]
Góð kvöld Evrópu! Góðan daginn Ástralía! Tonight is the first Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2019 live from Háskólabíó! 10 acts will compete in tonight’s Semi-Final: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra (Hate will prevail) Hera Björk – Eitt andartak (One moment) Kristina Skoubo Bærendsen – Ég á mig sjálf (I own […]
BIRTHDAY: Svala from Iceland is 42 today They say that the music business can be a difficult one to get into, which is probably why the current crop of talent shows around Europe won’t go away. Of course, many recent performers have come via that route. But there’s […]
Every year, Eurovision Ireland keeps an eye on and scrutinises the Betting Odds to see who the bookies think is going to walk away with the most coveted trophy on the European music scene! Yes, we know we only have a handful of songs to chose from, but […]
Iceland and their selection process Söngvakeppnin have provided much needed information over the past week or so. Running Orders The running orders for both of the semi finals have been revealed. They are (SF1 & SF2 respectively): Hatari – Hatrið mun sigraHera Björk – Eitt andartakKristina Skoubo Bærendsen – […]
Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has revealed today the ten artists and their songs competing in Söngvakeppnin – the Icelandic National Final for selecting their Eurovision representative. To our pleasant surprise, we have two returnees: Friðrik Ómar (2008) & Hera Björk (2010) The 10 acts competing in Söngvakeppnin 2019 are: Daníel […]
Eurovision 2018 will always stand out in the history books for the year that 3 countries lost their 100% qualification rates from the semi-finals. Many of us here at Eurovision Ireland never dreamed we’d see the day Russia or Romania failed to make it into Saturday night’s main […]
Although originally announcing their intention to take part in Eurovision 2019, Icelandic broadcaster RÚV may now be considering withdrawing from the event following the submission of a petition from fans. The petition, which has gained some 23,000 signatures internationally, calls for Iceland to boycott the next edition of […]