(Photograph Courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) The Final song of the day from Melodifestivalen 2013 comes from Michael Feiner & Caisa who perform the song “We’re Still Kids”. This is a high energy song and heavily features Michael performing live on the saxophone. Accompanied by dancers and a bright […]
(Photograph Courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) This afternoon we heard the haunting ballad “Porcelain” by Anna Jarvinen. This is a heart breaking ballad of a 20 year relationship coming to an end. Anna’s performance was simple and she was subtly lit on the stage. To see a clip […]
(Photograph Courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) Yohio as we had expected has taken Melodifestivalen to the Glam Rock era with the song “Heartbreak Hotel”. We have been told that he will be dressed as Elvis on the live show on Saturday Night for the performance. To see a […]
(Photograph Courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) Brandishing his bass guitar Eric Gadd takes to the stage to perform his Melodifestivalen 2013 entry “We Will Never Lose”. A pop/rock song in the vein of “Journey” where he interacts with the audience and uses the catwalk to great effect. To […]
(Photograph courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) Mary N’Diaye is next to perform with her song “Gosa”. There is a children’s schoolyard appeal to this song that makes it very memorable. Mixture of musical styles and up tempo in contrast to Jay-Jay Johanson that preceded Mary. Hint of the […]
(Photograph courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson at http://www.hd.se) Jay-Jay Johanson takes to the stage to sing the melancholic song “Paris“ A simple stage to compliment the simple song. Again it is different to Cookies N Beans beforehand. The song is staged in dark blues and some light smoke to resemble […]
(Photograph Courtesy ofSven-Erik Svensson @ http://www.hd.se) Cookies N Beans take to the stage second in the rehearsals with the anthemic ballad “Burning Flags” that is in stark contrast to David Lindgren’s dance song “Skyline”. A dark stage with burning flags/curtains lend atmosphere to this song and staging. The […]
(Photograph Courtesy of Sven-Erik Svensson @ www.hd.se) David Lindgren has taken to the stage for his first performance of his Melodifestivalen 2013 entry “Skyline”. It is an up tempo song and David is accompanied by 4 male dancers. With slick dance moves and lots of “Vogue” gestures. This is […]
(Photograph Courtesy of SVT) Melodifestivalen 2013 starts today as the first set of Semi Finalist arrive for their dress rehearsals. Yesterday morning the 8 acts in Saturday’s Semi Final arrived in Karlskrona – the host city for the first Semi Final. SVT has very kindly provided a […]
More news from Ireland and the upcoming Eurosong 2013 final.Mentor Stuart O’Connor has informed us here at Eurovision Ireland that he has just completed a music video for his act’s upcoming Eurosong entry. There is also a photograph teasing us of his act saying “Who is in front […]
(Photograph courtesy of http://www.riccioneshotels.com) San Marino have just “retweeted” their Eurovision 2012 entry for Malmo. Yes it is true. Valentina Monetta will be flying the flag for San Marino again at Eurovision in 2013. For the second year in a row SMTV (San Marino National Broadcaster) has internally […]
(Photograph Courtesy of MartinBakerPhotography.com) Milli Seçim 2013 returned to our screens on Monday night after an unexpected week’s absence – and we so missed it. You all know that we follow it religiously here at Eurovision Ireland. So Monday night was Eurovision Night and another 9 acts took […]
Who will represent San Marino at Eurovision 2013? That question will be answered tomorrow at 11am (CET) SMTV, the San Marino National Broadcaster will be holding a special press conference tomorrow, Wednesday 30 January at 11 am CET in San Marino. At this press conference they will be presenting […]
(Photograph Courtesy of RUV) Today RUV announced the running order for the Icelandic 2013 Final that will take place on Saturday 2nd of February as the country searches for their first Eurovision Win. The acts will perform as follows Magni Ásgeirsson – Ekki líta undan Svavar Knútur Kristinsson […]
(Photograph Courtesy of X-Factor/ITV/MelanieMcCabe.com) We had reported earlier in the month that Eurosong Mentor – Mairead Farrell – had confirmed on national radio that X-Factor contestant Melanie McCabe was her act for this year’s Eurosong Final in the hope of becoming Ireland‘s representative at Eurovision 2013 in […]