Scoring at Eurovision has always been a hot topic and countries have been leapfrogging over each other since the start of the contest to claim that coveted “Highest Scoring Eurovision Winner” spot. In 1994, Ireland had it with 226 points. Then in 1997, the UK snatched it by […]
It’s been announced that the Abdi Ipekçi Arena in Istanbul, which hosted the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest will be demolished and replaced with a newer, more modern arena. Built in 1989, the Abdi Ipekçi Arena has hosted many concerts and sporting events over its 28 year history. As well […]
Earlier this week, the complete list of Eurovision 2017 participants was published, naming the 43 countries who will take to the stage in Kyiv, Ukraine next May. 43 countries taking part equals the record first set in 2008 in Belgrade, then matched again in Düsseldorf in 2011. This […]
It’s that time of year again! The songs are all in – the running order has been announced – so you know what that means! Semi-finals, here we come!! Since 2004, competing Eurovision nations have had to battle it out for a place in Saturday night’s main event. […]
In less than four months, we will have been to Stockholm, picked a winner and started planned to go to <insert country name here>. But did you know that Sweden’s capital is one of a select bunch of cities that have been in the title of a Eurovision […]
LIST OF TOP MICROSTATES AT EUROVISION! WHO IS THE BIGGEST OF THE SMALLEST? Who says bigger is always better? One of the things that makes Europe so unique is that it’s home to some of the smallest countries on earth. They might be difficult to spot on […]
April 3rd marks a special day in the Eurovision Calendar as it was this day 43 years ago that RTE (Irish National Broadcaster) hosted their first Eurovision Song Contest. Yes April 3rd 1971 and Dublin played host to the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time. This […]
A day for mothers In Ireland and the UK, Mothering Sunday is a tradition that dates back thousands of years. In these countries, it always falls on the fourth Sunday in Lent. To celebrate what all our mothers have done for us, let’s have a look at some […]
François Deguelt Rest in Peace (1932-2014) Deguelt represented Monaco at Eurovision 1960 where he placed 3rd in the contest with the song “Ce Soir-Là”. He returned to the contest in 1962 again representing Monaco where he places 2nd in the contest with the song “Dis Rien”. In 1965 […]
Eurovision Contestant and Croatian superstar has praised the decision of HRT (the country’s national broadcaster) for withdrawing from Eurovision 2014. HRT cited economic reasons for their departure from the contest. However Tereza Kesovija – whom has performed twice at Eurovision – has a very different point of view. In […]
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