They maybe Blakan Brothers but their approach to Eurovision 2013 is miles apart. Serbian Broadcastyer today – still revelling in another Top 3 finish in this year’s Eurovision – have announced the details of their national selection process. Unlike this year they will be having an open contest and as […]
How many times are we reminded that Eurovision was created to overcome political differences and unite the continent through cultural exchange. Well in a unpressedented economic environment “Politics and Eurovision” are taking centre stage in Greece. I feel that I am doing the “Hokey Pokey” dance where Greece are […]
Every year there is much speculation around who will represent the UK at Eurovision and the BBC leave us hanging until the very last minute but with mixed results. Blue did well in 2011 coming 11th but poor Englebert last year – well was it really worth the wait […]
Swedish House Mafia, Gangnam Style and Crack might not be the words that you would describe an entry in Melodifestivalen 2013 – or any other year for that matter but that is exactly what the Army Of Lovers have promised us with their entry this year in Semi […]
It is looking like we are heading for a Greek Tragedy as the widening Financial Crisis could be about to clain another Eurovision Scalp. Yes Greece looks like it maybe forced to withdraw from the 2013 running of the Eurovision Song Contest. At this rate we could be […]
Sweden have announced the 32 acts that will compete in the 2013 Melodi Festivalen contest for the right to represent Sweden on their home turf at eurovision next year – And they “Crucified” It is undeniable that the Swedish National Final aka Melodi Festivalen is one of the […]
Italian braodcaster RAI have in the past 2 years used the prestigous San Remo Son Contest to select their entrant for Eurovision – not nesessilarly the winning song in the contest itself – but the song and atrist that they felt would best suit Eurovision. So far they […]
Yes it is that time where I (Eurovision Ireland/Garrett Mulhall) looks after all of his readers and this is your 1 day warning!! Yes as we reported earlier in the week – ticket go on sale for Eurovision tomorrow at 10am Swedish time which is 9am GMT tomorrow What […]
Irish Book Makers paddy Power have just opened their odds as to who will be in the Irish National Final for 2013. A lot of people are not surprised to see familiar faces like Leanne Moore (Jedward‘s Backing Singer in 2011 and 2013) and Nikki Kavanagh (Niamh Kavanagha’s […]
Belgian broadcaster RTBF have announced that Roberto Bellarosa will be tasked of bringing the Grand Prix back to Belgium after a 26 year wait since they last staged the Eurovision in 1987. So who is Roberto? As his name suggests – Roberto is of Italian origin and was […]
As you know – EurovisionIreland.net is working in co-operation with our friends at Radio International. Recently JP, Lillian and Roger had the pleasure of interviewing one of the favourites of this years contest Loreen from Sweden. They get to talk about her performance, the choreography and costume designer. […]
Loreen took to the stage today for her second dress rehearsal. A lot of media attention around her as it was clear that she was not feeling well last Tuesday. Vocally Loreen was holding back which is fine. She needs to rest her voice until se 100% better. […]
NEWSFLASH – Just been to the Swedish Press Conference. As we said in our review of the Swedish Performance that it seemed that Loreen was holding back on the vocals it now is apparent that she is not well. She sang a small clip of “My Heart is […]
Language is one of those subjects that divides Eurovision Fans. Popularity vs. Authenticity It has been generally held in high regard that if a country wanted to win the Eurovision Song Contest, they needed to sing in a language that had a wide recognition. Hence there have been […]