Former Eurovision winners to pay tribute to ABBA in Eurovision 2024 final
Three former Eurovision winners to take to the Eurovision 2024 stage for ABBA tribute. It’s time to put on your dancing shoes as three iconic Eurovision stars are coming together to pay tribute to four even more iconic Eurovision stars. Carola Häggkvist (Sweden 1983 & 1991), Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014) and Charlotte Perrelli (Sweden 1999 […]
ABBA World to open exclusively in Malmö for Eurovision 2024
ABBA World is set to open its doors in Malmö during this years Eurovision Song Contest. Fifty years after ABBA brought Sweden their first Eurovision victory with “Waterloo”, ABBA World will be opening it’s doors in Malmö, allowing fans to experience ABBA The Museum, ABBA Voyage, Mamma Mia!, Mamma Mia! The Party and Polar Music […]
INTERVIEW: Frida on their reunion, singing with Agnetha again, Greta Thunberg, Eurovision and why this may not be the end of ABBA!
In an exclusive interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, Frida discusses the ABBA reunion, whether this IS really the end of the group, and her thoughts on Eurovision! One of the voices fans have been waiting to hear… It has been widely stated by Benny and Bjorn that we were unlikely to hear […]
ABBA VOYAGE: ABBA’s dignified and emotional new album, and the genius behind the music
Its been a few days already since Voyage was released, and here is our review with a difference! Not only are we delving into the album track by track, but we are also looking at the genius behind the music – one of the B’s – Benny Andersson! There is something constant underneath the tenderness, […]
ABBA Would Write UK Eurovision Song for Dua Lipa!
ABBA’s Björn and Benny, have revealed that they would consider writing a Eurovision hit for the UK, if the artist was right. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the Swedish legends were responding to a question about the UK’s newly announced approach to selecting the entry for Eurovision 2022! In their opinion, a good song is only […]
POLL: What is YOUR favourite track from ABBA’s Voyage album?
Today ABBA have released their first album in 40 years – Voyage – and we want to know your favourite track from the new album! The wait is finally over… Since the news livestreamed around the world on 2 September 2021, when Benny and Bjorn revealed that not only were ABBA beginning a digital tour […]
The wait is over! ABBA release ”Voyage” – their first album in 40 years!
After a 40 year hiatus, ABBA have released their NEW album Voyage, and it is already number one in charts around the world! What the world needs right now… It’s been just over two months since the announcement of a new album and digital tour was announced to the world, and the album so many […]
You voted “The Visitors” as your favourite ABBA album of all time!
On the eve of the release of Voyage – ABBA’s first album in 40 years, and as part of our ranking of ABBA’s studio albums, you have told us that The Visitors is your favourite album of all time! ABBA’s final studio album prior to the current Voyage reunion was released in late 1981, and […]
What is the greatest ABBA album of all time? We rank them all!
It’s the album that we never even dreamed of, and with only one week to go until the release of their NEW album Voyage, we rank all of ABBA’s studio albums! The biggest comeback of all time? We had been teased with the prospect of some new ABBA music way back in 2018, when the […]
ABBA are Back, 40 years later, with a New Record
It’s official! 40 years after the last album released, ABBA are back. The announcement was made this Thursday, September 2, by the Swedish group at a press meeting in London. There are three new features in a single announcement: in addition to the group’s return, a new album and a “revolutionary” concert are also confirmed. […]
Mama Mia! Abba new music to be released next friday
The Swedish Eurovision heroes Abba are planning a big comeback after 39 years. The Abba new music will be released next friday. Ever since their Eurovision win back in 1974, Abba continued to be one of the worlds biggest bands. With so many hit songs and even 2 movies inspired on their music, the band […]
Senhit brings her #FreakyTripToRotterdam into 2021 with cover of an ABBA classic
“Weeeeelcome to our factory, temple of disco music, style and fashion… A perfect getaway for celebrities like Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand and David Bowie… Where everything is possible. We want to say a “freaky” goodbye to this difficult year in a fun and edgy way until we get drunk of freedom and begin the new […]
Fresh delay to release of new ABBA tracks due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mamma Mia! We’ve already waited for two years, and now fans of the Swedish supergroup ABBA, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, have had the disappointing news that the release of the group’s five new tracks has now been pushed back to 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent Reasons To […]
KAJ Triumphs at Melodifestivalen 2025 with “Bara Bada Bastu”
Sweden has crowned its new Eurovision representative! The Finnish-Swedish trio KAJ clinched victory at Melodifestivalen 2025 with their catchy tune ‘Bara Bada Bastu’, earning the honor to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. About KAJ Formed in 2009 in Vörå, Finland, KAJ comprises three talented artists: •Kevin Holmström: Vocals and instrumentation […]
Sanremo 2025: Olly defies the odds and wins the Festival with the song Balorda Nostalgia
Olly, (Federico Olivieri) at his second participation to Sanremo after 2023, when he sang Polvere ending in 24th place, has won the 75th edition of the Italian music festival with his song “Balorda Nostalgia“, overturning the odds, that seemed to favour Giorgia during the final night. The win comes for the Genoese singer after a […]
Sanremo 2025: the 30 big artists revealed
The festival of Italian music continues The Italian national broadcaster RAI revealed the names that will participate in the next edition of the Sanremo festival. Every year, this show is one of the most exciting and high-quality national final of the season, gathering big and small names from the Italian music scene. The next edition […]
Carlo Conti announced to be the 2025 and 2026 Sanremo host and creative director
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LIVE: The 2023 ESC250 Countdown is on!! Join us as we countdown your favourite Eurovision songs!
As we close out 2023, and look forward to Malmö 2024, we must first check out the ESC 250 countdown, organised this year by songfestival.be and EFR12. In 2022, Loreen was finally knocked out of the top spot after a decade of ESC250 glory. Can Spain’s Chanel continue the momentum in 2023? Will Loreen return […]
Blanca Paloma and Universal Music partner up for her first album
Blanca Paloma has revealed the news a debute album is on the way! And he is really pulling out the big guns for this one. For her first recording album, the Spanish singer will work with Universal Music, one of the worlds biggest record labels in the world. YA ES OFICIAL! Estoy trabajando en mi […]
BBC unveil full content offering for Eurovision 2023: part one
The BBC have unveiled their full content offering for Eurovision 2023. Earlier this year, the BBC announced special Eurovision programming that would be coming to BBC One in the run up to Eurovision 2023, and now the broadcaster has revealed even more Eurovision television and radio content coming up in the coming weeks. Back in […]
It’s gonna be MAE: It’s Mae Muller for United Kingdom
Instead she wrote a song, and it is represent the UK at Eurovision! BBC have announced that Mae Muller will represent the UK at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with the song “I Wrote A Song“. The announcement was made on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast by host Zoe Ball and Eurovision commentator Rylan Clark. Speaking with the […]
Get to know the Tu Bije Serce Europy 2023 participants!
Only a few days left until Tu Bije Serce Europy takes place. It’s a great moment to get to know the artists better! This year’s TBSE lineup is an interesting mix of styles and artists with different backgrounds. Some of them have a lot of experience and others are just starting off their careers – […]
La Zarra will represent France in Liverpool!
An internal selection procedure led to the Canadian woman being sent to Liverpool in May. France 2 announced her name at a press conference today in Paris. Revealed in 2021 with her hit “Tu t’en iras” she represents a chic universe based on French song with pop inspirations. “I am very honoured to represent France […]
OGAE Song Contest 2022 cancelled for the first time ever
OGAE International has taken the decision to cancel the OGAE Song Contest 2022 due to current circumstances. OGAE International has said in a statement: ”It is with regret that the Bureau has decided to cancel this year’s OGAE Song Contest.” ”The current circumstances mean that it has proved impossible to hold this year’s contest within […]
Poland: Ida Wargskog is the last finalist of Szansa na Sukces for Junior Eurovision 2022
The jury consisting of Alicja Tracz, Michał Wiśniewski, Ida Nowakowska and Marek Sierocki has chosen the last finalist of Szansa na Sukces! Ida Wargskog will join Natalia Smaś, Laura Bączkiewicz and Aleksander Maląg in the final on the 25th of September. The third semifinal of Polish national selection included hits from the Eurovision Song Contest, […]
Cornelia Jakobs and Benjamin Ingrosso win big at Rockbjörnens 2022
Swedish superstars ABBA, Benjamin Ingrosso and Cornelia Jakobs have all won big at Rockbjörnen 2022. Rockbjörnen (The Rock Bear) is a Swedish music prize, divided into different categories, that is awarded annually by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. It has been ongoing since 1979. In this years edition, fellow Eurovision alumni won big. Female Artist of The […]
BREAKING: Olivia Newton John has passed away aged 73
Olivia Newton John has passed away at aged 73. It has been reported that the British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by her friends and family. Olivia Newton John is survived by her husband, John Easterling and their daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and her siblings […]
Cities across the United Kingdom express their interest in bidding to host Eurovision 2023
In light of the EBU’s statement released today, whereby they concluded that Ukraine will be unable to host Eurovision 2023 due to the current situation in the country, and are to begin discussions with the BBC about potentially hosting the contest next year, various cities throughout the United Kingdom have expressed their interest in hosting. […]
Eurovision 2022: a BBC interview with Sam Ryder
Ahead of the Eurovision 2022 final on Saturday 14th May, the BBC have caught up with the United Kingdom’s representative, Sam Ryder. How are you feeling about representing the UK for Eurovision 2022? “I’m excited, I’m trying to be focused about it and just getting nice and practiced singing wise and getting in the right […]
Denmark is ready for Eurovision 2022 as REDDI crowned winners of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix with “The Show!
Denmark has chosen: it’s REDDI for Eurovision 2022! The Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2022 final was broadcast live, (with an audience), from Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, with Martin Brygmann and Tina Müller resuming hosting duties for a second year running. A total of eight acts performed in tonight’s show. The three acts with the […]
SANREMO 2022: NIGHT 1 RECAP AND PARTIAL RESULTS
Sanremo 2022 is finally here! 12 artists have performed their songs tonight, and you can listen to them on all streaming platforms starting… now! The press room will vote tonight and tomorrow night. We are going live on YouTube tonight right after the show! Follow the live so we can discuss our first impressions together. […]
Join us as we countdown the official top 250 Eurovision songs, as voted by the fans
Another year is drawing to a close. And that can mean only one thing… Its time for the annual ESC Top 250 countdown!! Over the last four weeks, fans have been invited to vote for their favourite Eurovision songs of all time over at songfestival.be and now the results are in! Swedish powerhouse, and Eurovision winner […]
SANREMO 2022: Unexpected update to the lineup
RAI announced an update to the lineup of Sanremo 2022: the upcoming artists from Sanremo Giovani who will add their names to the list of the Sanremo 2022 finalists will be 3 instead of 2, so the artists competing to represent Italy in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be 25. The Sanremo Giovani 2021 […]
Beknur Jánibekuly & Álinur Khamzin are ready to create a ‘World of Fairytales’ in Paris!
Beknur Jánibekuly & Álinur Khamzin will sing the song ‘Ertegi alemi’ at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Paris! At today’s national final, 10 acts competed. The winner was decided by 50/50 jury and public voting. After all the results were announced there was a tie. The jury was consulted to decide the winner, […]
‘Think About Things’ added to Just Dance 2022
Daði and Gagnamagnið’s ‘Think About Things’ will feature on Just Dance 2022. The hit was a favourite to win the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest until it was cancelled due to the pandemic. The group returned to the 2021 contest with ’10 Years’, finishing in fourth position with 378 points. Daði og Gagnamagnið join fellow 2020 alum Little Big on […]
Turin becomes the first Italian city to confirm their bid to host Eurovision 2022
The Northern Italian city of Turin has become the first city in Italy to officially confirm that they will be bidding to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Two weeks ago, politicans from Turin submitted two motions to the city council with regards to the city hosting Eurovision 2022. The first motion was focused on […]
RAI’s Delegation Visits EBU’s Headquarters in Geneva
A RAI’s delegation recently made its first visit to the EBU, where it met with the Reference Group. Simona Martorelli, Head of Italian Delegation, shared with Eurovision.tv her enthusiasm for hosting the competition in Italy: “There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Eurovision Festival in Italy. This victory is combined with a sense of […]
Måneskin reach top 10 in the Official U.K. Singles Charts with “Beggin”
Måneskin have done it again! More than one month since they won The Eurovision Song Contest, the Italian rockers keep going from strength to strength, and today is testament to this as they have scored themselves another U.K. top 10 chart placing with their cover of “Beggin”. This news marks the fifth consecutive week that […]
‘Zitti e Buoni’ becomes the sixth most streamed Eurovision song on Spotify
Måneskin’s winning Eurovision entry, “Zitti e Buoni”, has entered the top 10 most streamed Eurovision songs on Spotify. It is currently in sixth place with over 100 million streams in total, becoming the sixth Eurovision song to achieve this milestone. Leading the top 10 most streamed Eurovision songs on Spotify is “Arcade”, with “Toy” completing […]
Eurovision 2021: voting figures revealed for the grand final
As the 65th Eurovision Song Contest comes to an end, various European countries have revealed their viewing figures for the grand final which took place live from the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Austria In Austria, a total of 596,000 tuned in to the Eurovision 2021 grand final on ORF eins. This is the lowest […]
Spotlight on: Sweden
Artist Profile Artist: Tousin Chiza (Tusse) Date of Birth: 1 January 2002 Hometown: Democratic Republic of Congo Selection Method: Winner of Melodifestivalen 2021 Song: Voices Composer: Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Anderz Wrethov Producer: Joy Deb, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt Eurovision Result: 14th Place Tousin Michael Chiza, known as Tusse, is a Congolese-Swedish singer. Tusse was a finalist in […]
Who is Don Jiggy, Senhit’s Eurovision rehearsal partner?
At the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, the third day of rehearsals for Eurovision Song Contest 2021 started with a bang. San Marino’s Senhit, one of this year’s most idiosyncratic artists, ran through her fiery entry “Adrenalina,” backed by fully masked dancers. But the rehearsal included one more participant who immediately got viewers curious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55D9kYDqdk The […]
BBC reveal television programming schedule in the run up to Rotterdam
“Eurovision is coming back with a boom bang a bang to the BBC this year! After a year without the live contest, we can’t wait for it to return bigger and better. We’ll be celebrating Eurovision across the BBC on all our platforms, from TV, Radio and Online. Over on BBC Four, coverage will go […]
Poland’s song was intended for Melodifestivalen 2021
On the 12th of March TVP announced that Rafał is going to represent Poland with the song The Ride. At first, this song had had another purpose. Its authors wanted the song to… represent Sweden! The song’s composers: Joakim Övrenius, Clara Rubensson, Thomas Karlsson, Clara Rubensson and Johann Mauritzson come from Sweden and they wanted […]
The #ESC250 Top Songs have been revealed. Check out if your favourite songs made the list!
2020 is almost over, and who doesn’t want to see the end of it!! And what better way to end it, than by counting down the Top 250 Eurovision songs, as voted by the fans! Hosted by songfestival.be – each year fans are tasked with voting for their favourite Eurovision songs, with the results released […]
Steps dive into the Melodifestivalen archives for their lastest release
Steps are back, and the hits just keep on coming! Hot on the heels of the title track from their upcoming album, What The Future Holds, the band are going back into the past for their next release. Something In Your Eyes was originally sung by Swedish singer Jenny Silver at Melodifestivalen 2011 where it […]
The first 14 songs are ready for Melodifestivalen 2021!
First 14 songs are chosen for Melodifestivalen SVT have announced that they have chosen 14 songs (out of 28) that will compete in next year’s Melodifestivalen in the hopes of winning and taking the trophy to Rotterdam. The songs have been selected by a special jury, with people who have various knowledge of the industry […]
How To Make Your Friends Instant Eurovision Fans
Overtly fangirling over Eurovision in Australia is often met with confused looks and a general sense of bewilderment. “What’s a Eurovision?” *Cue crickets* When people ask me what Eurovision is, I answer very excitably, “The most glamorous, extravagant, diverse song contest in the world – duh!” To which they stare at me blankly and proceed with their […]