Jon Ola Sand – Eurovision Executive Supervisor – in an interview with Danish Broadcaster DR has confirmed that the EBU has written to Russia’s 2 EBU Member Broadcasters recently. This in response to Broadcasters, Journalists and Fans concerns over Russia’s political stance on “non-traditional sexual relations” and any such […]
Eurovision Ireland reported this week that we believed Greece were making every possible attempt to take part at Eurovision 2014. The newly formed Greek National Broadcaster NERIT, is working hard to get their application in place to apply for EBU membership. Today Eurovision Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand has […]
“The Reference Committee of the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in the history of the competition, wrote a warning letter to the Russian TV Channel One and RTR” inquiring about artistic freedom and the safety of participants and fans should Russia win the Eurovision Song Contest again. […]
Another country has confirmed that they will be participating at Eurovision 2014 and even more good news as it is a country returning to the Contest – but who? Portugal’s national broadcaster RTP has announced that they will be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014. The […]
The EBU has published the complete set of rules regarding participation in the contest next year in Denmark, and there are amendments to the “Voting Rules”. The voting will still be a mixture of 50% Jury and 50% Public vote but the changes will surround the Jury. Change […]
“Join Us” in Copenhagen. Yes Eurovision 2014 will be held in the capital of Denmark for the 3rd times in the country’s history. The news cam from the Danish public broadcaster DR today. The venue will be the B&W Hallerne at the Refshaleøen. The slogan for the Eurovision […]
Eurovision Ireland has just received a letter from Mr Jon Ola Sand (Eurovision Executive Supervisor) and Mr Sietse Bakker (Eurovision Event Supervisor) in response to our recent “open letter” concerning the growing anti LGBT legislation in parts of Europe – read here Firstly we are very happy to […]
Eurovision.tv (official EBU website) published and article asking their readers “Tell us, what does Eurovision mean to you?” That simple question got me thinking and my thoughts ranged from “Euphoria” through to “Running Scared”. I guess I need to put this into perspective for you the reader. For […]
“Of Course I’m pissed” were the comments from Eurovision song contests chief executive Jon Ola Sand who is investigating the largest voting scandal in the history of the competition – according to Swedish media Aftonbladet. Breaking his silence on the issue, Jon Ola Sand spoke to the Swedish News […]
The EBU are set to drop their investigation into vote-buying allegations at Eurovision 2013, according to Swedish Media outlet Aftonbladet. Lithuanian media 15.min had posted an alleged video showing an attempt to purchase tele votes for Azerbaijan at this year’s Eurovision. Just a few weeks ago Eurovision Supervisor […]