Manizha reacts to critics in an interview with The Guardian
“I have a certain message which I am going to carry through to the end”. In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, the Russian singer reveals her feelings and what she’s been going through since her selection in March. She is the target of criticism and even insults from elected officials and conservative […]
Switzerland: Gjon’s Tears talks about how Tout l’Univers came to be
The Swiss representative gives his impressions and explains his work for Eurovision 2021. In an interview to the French edition of 20 Minutes, the 22-year-old Swiss singer reveals the preparatory work around his song Tout l’Univers. Gjon’s Tears, who was one of the favourites of last year, achieves the feat of being once again one […]
The Roop to be vaccinated soon? Lithuanian Minister of Culture supports this proposal!
In anticipation of Eurovision, the Minister of Culture proposes to vaccinate the Lithuanian representatives. As Lithuania reviews its vaccine strategy against Covid19, new audiences are being given priority. Among these, medical staff and students or school staff. In this perspective, the Minister of Culture proposes to vaccinate the band that will represent Lithuania in Eurovision […]
A live audience is still possible for Eurovision 2021
The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 do not rule out an event with an audience in Rotterdam Ahoy. In an interview with RTLNieuws an anonymous contest spokesperson gives details about the current options and scenario, studies by the organizer. Partly due to the announced test capacity of 40,000 tests per day as of […]
Plans for a hybrid Eurovision village in Rotterdam
In a letter, the city councillor for Education, Culture and Tourism, Said Kasmi, gives details. Considering the current health situation, the organization of a village as in the previous editions “does not seem realistic”. An alternative option is therefore being studied. Thus, social distancing would be in place, a limited reception capacity and probably a small […]
“Husavik” nominated for best original song at the Oscars
The song has been nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Original Song The film “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga” has not finished being awarded! For several months, nominations and awards have followed one another for David Dobkin’s film. The song performed by Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams in the movie, […]
Russia says no to Big 5 status!
Russian delegation approached to be member of the Big 5 In an interview given to “Humans of Eurovision” former Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand has revealed that Russia would not want to become a member of the Big Five. It was part of a broader discussion about the Big Five and their importance in the […]
GO_A nominated for YUNA awards
Ukrainian representatives for Eurovision 2020 and 2021 honored by the Ukrainian music industry. “YUNA” is the Ukrainian annual national professional music award. The abbreviation “YUNA” stands for Yearly Ukrainian National Awards. Established in 2011, the awards allow honoring Ukrainian artists according to different categories. After being reselected Ukrainian candidates for Eurovision 2021, Go_A have […]
Gjon’s Tears releases Eurovision 2021 entry “Tout l’Univers”
Switzerland representative has just released his song for Eurovision 2021! The young Swiss artist, Gjon’s Tears, who was one of the favourites of the 2020 contest, has again gained popularity over his song for Eurovision 2021. Gjon’s Tears was supposed to perform “Répondez-moi” for Switzerland at Eurovision 2020, but unfortunately due to the contest’s cancellation […]
Montaigne’s Eurovision 2021 entry to be released on March 5th
The next Eurovision 2021 entry will be revealed on Friday. The week continues and turns out to be rich in twists and turns for our Australian friends. Earlier this week, Australian representative Montaigne posted a teaser video to her Twitter page (later added to her Facebook page) and it was a video in which she gives […]
Eurovision 2021 health and safety protocol shared
The EBU, the Dutch broadcasters and contest organisers have published extensive COVID-19 health and safety protocol for Eurovision 2021. Details have been revealed in a press release shared today. The announcement mentions strict protocols to ensure the smooth running of the competition, in the case of scenario B. The protocol thus concerns all the people […]
Montaigne releases new details about her Eurovision 2021 entry
The Australian artist for Eurovision 2021 indulges in her confidences! Montaigne published her first vlog, which consists of a short video in which she gives information about her Eurovision performance. Yesterday, we revealed some details about her song. Today we get into the performance details. Montaigne has revealed she has worked with Dave Hammer on […]
Mélovin releases new single “And The Blood Boils”
Ukraine’s representative for Eurovision 2018 returns to the forefront! His performance based on his vampire style had caused a stir among audiences in Lisbon. Mélovin finished 7th in the public vote (17th overall). Since then he has continued in music, releasing several singles, and has managed to create a fanbase by maintaining its popularity beyond […]
Barbara Pravi gives more details on her performance
The French representative for Eurovision 2021 has revealed some details about her future performance. After a well remarked and appreciate performance during the French final, many wondered if she would change her staging for Rotterdam. In an interview with French radio RTL the French artist gave the first answers. Surprisingly, the French singer confides that […]
Wales will not return to Junior Eurovision 2021
Wales will not be participating in Junior Eurovision. After two participations, in 2018 and 2019, Wales had suspended its participation in 2020 due to the pandemic. After a successful 2020 edition which saw France win, hopes were high for Wales to participate again. Despite a reinforced health protocol and the absence of contagions linked to […]
Snippet of Benny Cristo’s entry revealed
The Czech broadcaster has released a snippet of Benny Cristo’s Eurovision 2021 entry. On CT24’s TV news, the Czech broadcaster released a snippet of the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2021. The report presents the preparation of the Czech candidate for the next competition. During the report, the artist gave some details […]
Hosts and guests announced for Destino Eurovision
Each day brings new information from Spain. After announcing the voting system, and presenting Blas Canto’s songs Memoria and Voy a quedarme earlier this week, the Spanish broadcaster made new revelations today. RTVE revealed the hosts and guests who will be present at the final held on February 20. Eurovision commentators in Spain, Tony Aguilar […]
Benny Cristo entry will be released on February 16th!
The Czech contestant announced the release of his song for February 16th. While we are only 100 days away from Eurovision 2021, Benny Cristo took the opportunity to make an announcement awaited by the fans. In just 5 days, on February 16, the Czech candidate will reveal his song. He made the announcement on Eurovision’s […]
Voting opens for Blas Canto’s songs on February 10th & Song Titles revealed
An unexpected announcement from the Spanish broadcaster, RTVE. The Spanish broadcaster announced to everyone’s surprise that the votes to choose Blas Canto’s song would open on February 10. The Spanish candidate confirmed through Twitter that on the same day it will be possible to “listen to the entire songs”. The Spanish representative has also confessed […]
Marvin Dietmann will direct Blas Cantó’s staging
The Austrian artistic director will help the Spanish candidate for Eurovision 2021. The announcement was made by the Spanish broadcaster, RTVE. Marvin Dietmann is an international reference in choreography and staging. He has worked for the Austrian delegation on several occasions and he directed, among others, the staging for “Rise like a Phoenix” by Conchita […]
Snippets of DORA songs have been released
The song snippets for the 14 competing songs in DORA 2021 have been released. Each candidate revealed a snippet from their song. These 1 minute snippets have been published on HRT official YouTube. These snippets reveal quite different inspirations and musical styles, depending on the candidates. It now remains for Croatia to organize the selection […]
Go_A song for Eurovision revealed!
The Ukrainian jury’s choice revealed today! The Ukrainian jury, made up of the following 6 personalities, had to choose between 3 songs presented by Go_A. Jamala – singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Yevhen Filatov – producer, leader of the band The Manaken Ruslan Kvinta – music producer, composer Yaroslav Lodygin – member […]
A professional jury will decide Roxen’s Eurovision song
For the first time, the Romanian public will not participate in the choice of the song that will represent them at Eurovision. Romanian broadcaster TVR has announced that for the Eurovision 2021, a jury will choose Roxen’s song.. The selection for Eurovision 2021 has started, and the Romanian representative will present several songs to the […]
Snippets of Go_A’s potential Eurovision songs have been released
Snippets of the three songs that were presented by Go_A to the Ukrainian jury have just been revealed. While yesterday we announced that the Ukrainian jury had already chosen the song that will represent Ukraine at Eurovision, today they have revealed snippets to the public. Via a publication on the Instagram account of the official […]
Go_A’s Eurovision 2021 song has been chosen
Last week UA:PBC announced the composition of the jury to nominate the Ukrainian song for Eurovision 2021. Today, the Ukrainian broadcaster announces that the jury has already made its choice! The jury consists of: Jamala – singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Yevhen Filatov – producer, leader of the band The Manaken Ruslan […]
Fifty songs submitted to Belorussian selection for Eurovision 2021
The Belorussian broadcaster has reported receiving approximately 50 songs for Eurovision 2021. Belarus has still not decided how it will make its decision on the representative for the next Eurovision Song Contest. After a call for applications, the broadcaster announces that it has received several songs. Last year BTRC had received nearly a hundred songs, […]
Drama in Italy: Could Sanremo 2021 be postponed?
Sanremo’s artistic director has hinted about the possibility of postponing Italy’s selection show. After Amadeus confirmed supermodel Naomi Campbell as host for the Sanremo Music Festival 2021, the artistic director of the show maintains his position: He wants an audience or he will threaten to postpone the event to 2022. “Without an audience, there is […]
DORA 2021: new voting system announced
One of the hosts of DORA, Barbara Kolar, has given some details about the new voting system to be implemented for the 2021 show. Three weeks ahead of the Dora 2021, the voting system has been updated according to one of the hosts, Barbara Kolar. In an interview to Jutarnji list newspaper, she said the […]
Edsilia Rombley shares her thoughts on the potential scenario for Eurovision 2021
Information from the hostess of Eurovision 2021 on the organization of the competition given to Dutch media. While Albania and Israel have now selected their songs for the ESC, Edsilia Rombley gave her thoughts about the organization of the contest in May. The former Dutch representative (1998 and 2007) was interviewed on NPO Radio 1. […]
Vincent Bueno has recorded his song for the Eurovision 2021
From his instagram account Vincent Bueno shared details around his new song. The Austrian singer has recorded his song earlier this month in Switzerland. He was backed by the co-producer Pele Loriano, Jonas Thander the producer and Tobias Carshey as back singer. The song was written by Ashley Hicklin, songwriter for Belgium 2010 (Me And […]
A review of the C’est vous qui décidez entries!
For the return of a selection show for Eurovision in France, the national broadcaster France 2 opened applications last summer and got over 700 entries, proving the appeal of Eurovision in the French music industry. Alexandra Redde-Amiel, head of the French delegation for Eurovision, and director of entertainment and variety for France Télévisions, assumes its […]