“Whether your entry advances in a song contest or not should not be dependant upon your gender”, says Friðrik Ómar. The Icelandic Eurovision singer was speaking on radio regarding the new rule by RÚV where 50% of the selected songs in the country’s Eurovision selection must be composed […]
When Eurovision singers get to collaborate with Global Superstars, it proves that the contest has relevancy and is a launching pad for artists. Recently we wrote of the Twiins from Slovakia (Eurovision 2011) teaming up with Flo Rida. Now it seems that the world’s best dressed rapper “Pitbull”, wants […]
(Photograph Courtesy of RUV) Iceland’s search for their first Eurovision Win begins tonight. The first semifinal of “Söngvakeppnin Sjónvarpsins” takes place with the second tomorrow. Six acts compete tonight where a 50/50 jury/public vote will decide which 3 acts will progress to the final. Magni Ásgeirsson – […]
“Is it true” that Yohanna from Iceland is back for another chance at Eurovision – or “Nott”? Well let’s take a look at the evidence. Icelandic broadcaster RUV recently announced the 12 songs and composers that will compete in their National Final and here they are. Augnablik (Sveinn Rúnar Sigurðsson & Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir) Ég á Líf (Örlygur Smári & […]