UK: More details revealed of Eurovision our Decision Broadcaster the BBC has announced the hopefuls vying for the golden ticket from the UK to Tel Aviv in May. Six acts will perform in the national final on Friday 8 February. In the show’s first round, they’ll perform between […]
So…..the dust has settled on Lisbon 2018 (which I had the pleasure of attending this year) and as 2019 and the road to Tel Aviv 2019 has begun, with Albania being the first to select their entry! I felt it timely to write my first article as a […]
Earlier tonight, we revealed that Racheal Ashdown was one of three new members of the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group. We can now also reveal that she is in fact the new Head of Delegation for the BBC – replacing Helen Ridell after five years in the role, […]
Recently we published an article looking at the furthest distances Eurovision has travelled over the decades. While compiling the data for that article, Eurovision Ireland regular and global wanderer James worked out the distance each Eurovision Song Contest has travelled from the previous year’s host venue to the […]
One of the best things about Eurovision is that it moves every year – so not only does every contest give you another set of songs to enjoy, but it also gives you a brand new host city to explore and fall in love with! But just how […]
After two days of Semi Finals, the Jury of the Eurovision Young Musicians have decided the six Finalists that will take to the stage in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, this forthcoming Thursday. They are: Czech Republic – Indi Stivin Germany – Mira Foron Hungary – Mate Bencze Norway […]
SuRie announced yesterday a new 3-date mini tour. “Scrapbook” is a Concert showcasing the songs of SuRie’s personal and creative life. Expect well known classics, some Eurovision hits and new material from SuRie’s upcoming new album. Tickets for the mini tour can be purchased HERE. The three tour […]
During his tour around the Middle East, the Duke of Cambridge met the winner of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Netta. On their walkabout around Tel Aviv, they discussed mental health and diversity. Netta told the BBC: “We talked about the way I changed how people feel here […]
Today, I attended SuRie’s Eurovision Unplugged Tour in Harlow. SuRie introduced it as a stripped back show, featuring no glitz, no glam, no dancers and no pyrotechnics. What SuRie delivered alongside her five-piece band was nothing but spectacular – and something that the Eurovision Song Contest used to […]
1994: Ireland In 1994, the 39th Eurovision Song Contest took place in the Point Depot, Dublin. Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan took part for Ireland, becoming their sixth entry to win for their country. Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan finished with a 60 point margin over their nearest […]