Sam Ryder to perform at Silverstone on July 3rd
Sam Ryder will be performing at Silverstone on July 3rd. It has been confirmed that Sam Ryder will be performing the British National Anthem at the F1 British Grand Prix on Sunday 3rd July, 2022. Space Man is heading to Silverstone 🚀 We are thrilled to announce @SamRyderMusic will be singing the National Anthem ahead […]
Malta confirm Junior Eurovision 2022 participation
Malta have confirmed their participation for the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Maltese broadcaster PBS has announced that Malta will be participating in this years Junior Eurovision Song Contst in Armenia, and that submissions have already opened. All interested singers must submit an original song, including a full playback version, with and without vocals All […]
Submissions have opened for Melodi Grand Prix 2023
Submissions have opened for the 2023 edition of Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix. From now until September 18th, interested artists and songwriters can submit their songs to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, following these rules: It is encouraged that all submissions must have at least one Norwegian songwritter, as Melodi Grand Prix wants to promote Norwegian music. Each […]
A further five cities in the United Kingdom express their interest in hosting Eurovision 2023
Just last week, it was confirmed by the EBU that Ukraine will not be able to host Eurovision 2023, and that runners-up of the 2022 contest, The United Kingdom, have been offered hosting rights. In the wake of this announcement, and with the possibility of the Eurovision Song Contest returning to the United Kingdom for […]
Aberdeen and Belfast among the latest cities to express interest in hosting Eurovision 2023
Just last week, it was confirmed by the EBU that Ukraine will not be able to host Eurovision 2023, and that runners-up of the 2022 contest, The United Kingdom, have been offered hosting rights. In the wake of this announcement, and with the possibility of the Eurovision Song Contest returning to the United Kingdom for […]
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. […]
Sam Ryder would love to help in finding the United Kingdom’s Eurovision 2023 representative
Sam Ryder would be down for helping to chose the United Kingdom’s Eurovision 2023 representative. Speaking to The Mirror ahead of his performance at The Summertime Ball in Wembley Arena, Sam Ryder has mentioned that he would be up for being involved in the United Kingdom’s selection process for Eurovision 2023, among other things. When […]
Spain will not host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
To date, we still do not know which country will organize the next edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. We know Ukraine is very motivated to host the contest. However, in view of the current context, it is possible that hosting will be delegated to other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Sweden or Italy. […]
Eurovision 2023: Israel to chose its representative through internal selection
Last month, Israel confirmed its participation for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The national broadcaster KAN have now announced that they have already started their preparations. Next year, Israel’s representative will be chosen via an internal selection, with a nine member professional commitee. We will get more information about this soon. KAN is getting ready […]
Eurovision 2023: an organisation commitee for Ukraine hoping to see the contest in Ukraine
After winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Kalush Orchestra said at a press conference that “Ukraine will be happy to host the next Eurovision in a happy and prosperous Ukraine”. Subsequently, Kyiv has said that they are ready to host Eurovision 2023. While the Minister of Culture announced a week ago that he was convinced […]
Romania: TVR plans to sue the European Broadcasting Union
Following the scandal of the jury vote from Eurovision this year, the Romanian broadcaster TVR is still threatening the EBU. They have started to consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest and now, they want to sue them. TVR conducted an internal analysis and wants to clarify the situation. They aren’t done yet though. Back […]
Junior Eurovision 2022: Portugal confirm their participation
There are just a few months before the next Junior Eurovision Song Contest which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia. For now, nine countries have already confirmed their participation : Armenia (the host country), Bulgaria, France, Georgia, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland and Spain. Now, another country has to be added to the list: Portugal. The Radio and Television […]
Jamala joins the line-up for Glastonbury Festival 2022
Jamala has confirmed that she will be performing at Glastonbury Festival 2022. The Eurovision 2016 winner announced on her official Facebook page that she will be performing at the legendary Glastonbury Festival in Somerset at the end of June. Glastonbury has many different stages throughout it’s location at Worthy Farm, and Jamala has confirmed that […]
“We are a split camp within the band.” British group Steps at loggerheads over Eurovision participation
British pop group Steps are a divided group when it comes to Eurovision… The pop group Steps, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, have spoken to The Daily Star about Eurovision, and it seems that the group is very much divided on whether they would like to participate or not. Steps is made […]
Submissions have opened for Festivali i Këngës 61
Submissions have now opened for Festivali i Këngës 61. The official RTSH website have announced that the submissions for the 61st edition of Festivali i Këngës have now opened. It has not yet been revealed when the submissions window will be closed. The broadcaster has also announced the rules in which all singers and songwriters […]
Andorra will not return to Eurovision in 2023
Content Manager for RTVA, Dani Ortolà, has confirmed that Andorra will not be participating in Eurovision 2023 Dani has confirmed to Eurofestivales that Andorra will not be returning to Eurovision for the forseeable future, stating: “Despite being part of the EBU, we do not plan to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in the short […]
Junior Eurovision 2022: who’s in and who’s out?
With seven months to go until the 2022 edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in Yerevan, Armenia, let’s take a look at which countries we can expect to see there, and which coutries will not be participating. As of May 30th, 2022, a total of eight countries have confirmed […]
European Broadcasting Union formally suspends Russian broadcasters
The European Broadcasting Union has formally suspended its Russian member broadcasters. Russian Broadcasters Channel One, Radio Dom Ostankino and RTR have all been suspended by the European Broadcasting Union. This decision was made unanimously by the Executive Commitee just a few days ago. The confirmation of the decision to suspend Russian broadcasters was sent to […]
Kalush Orchestra sell Eurovision trophy for $900,000
Kalush Orchestra have sold their winning Eurovision trophy for $900,000! During a charity concert in Kyiv, “Save Ukraine – #StopWar”, reigning Eurovision champions Kalush Orchestra put their trophy up for sale. The groups rapper Oleh Psiuk auctioned off not only the Eurovision trophy, but also his pink bucket hat, bringing in an impressive $900,000 (approximatley […]
Talk To Me: Ulrikke is back with a new single ahead of Oslo Pride
Melodi Grand Prix 2020 winner Ulrikke is back with a new song “Talk To Me”. The Norwegian singer, who was due to represent her country in Eurovision 2020 with “Attention” has released her latest single ahead of Oslo Pride, which she will be performing in. Speaking out of her new song, Ulrikke explains: “Talk To […]
Will Cyprus chose their Eurovision 2023 representative through “All Together Now”?
Although it’s only been less than two weeks since the grand final of Eurovision 2022, the rumour mills for 2023 are already up and running, and Cyprus is no exception to this. Eurovision Fun report it has been rumoured that Cyprus could be heading for a popular televised singing show to chose their singer for […]
Ukraine to change the way jury members are chosen for Eurovision 2023
Suspline have reported that Ukrainians will be able to nominate candidates for Ukraine’s Eurovision jury in 2023 Suspline report that not only will Ukrainians be able to nominate candidates to make up Ukraine’s Eurovision jury in 2023, but they will also be able to vote for them online. Mykola Chernotytskyi, Chairman of the NSTU Board, […]
How many people tuned in to Eurovision 2022? Countries reveal their viewing figures for the contest – part 2
With just under one week since the grand final of Eurovision 2022, European countries have been revealing their viewing figures for the contest. The viewing figures for each country are a real mixed bag, with some countries reported record breaking viewing figures, whilst other countries are at the other end of the spectrum, and struggling […]
How many people tuned in to Eurovision 2022? European countries reveal viewing figures for the contest – part 1
With just under one week since the grand final of Eurovision 2022, European countries (plus Australia!) have been revealing their viewing figures for the contest. The viewing figures for each country are a real mixed bag, with some countries reported record breaking viewing figures, whilst other countries are at the other end of the spectrum, […]
Adios mi bebé-bé? Romania threaten to withdraw from Eurovision over voting irregularities
Following on from the voting irregularities that were found between six countries in semi final 2, Romania has now threatened to withdraw from Eurovision. After the grand final of Eurovision 2022, the EBU announced that it was investigating voting irregularities that were found in the second semi final between six countries, including Romania. Yesterday, the […]
Eurovision 2022: EBU release official statement on irregular voting patterns found in semi final 2
The European Broadcasting Union have issued an offcial statement regarding the voting irregularities that were found in semi final 2 of Eurovision 2022. We first got light of voting irregularities after the final of Eurovision 2022, when the EBU’s independent pan-European Voting Partner detected irregular voting patterns between six countries in semi final 2: Azerbaijan, […]
Eurovision 2022: countries seeking explanation over removal of jury votes
As confirmed by the EBU on the weekend, a total of six countries jury votes from Eurovision 2022 were removed and replaced with an aggrevated result. Five of these countries have reached out to the EBU for an explanation as to why this happened, and what was wrong with their original jury votes. Azerbaijan The […]
Eurovision 2022: voting irregularities found with six countries jury votes
The EBU have confirmed that they have found voting irregularities in six countries jury vote in Eurovision 2022. “In the analysis of jury voting by the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) pan-European voting partner after the Second Dress Rehearsal of the Second Semi-Final of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, certain irregular voting patterns were identified in […]
Australia to use online voting for the first time in Eurovision 2022
This year, Australia will become the first country to use online voting in Eurovision. TV Tonight have confirmed that Australia will be voting online in this years Eurovision Song Contest, as opposed to voting via phone or SMS. Australian’s have the chance to vote in semi final 2 and the grand final. Australian broadcaster SBS […]
Eurovision 2022: Montenegro’s staging not as originally planned
Speaking to RTCG, Vladana has revealed that her Eurovision 2022 staging is not what was originally planned. Speaking to the Montenegrin broadcaster, Vladana explains that whilst she is satisfied with her rehearsals so far, her and her team only got 5% of what they asked for, in terms of staging. “I am satisfied with the […]
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 […]
Eurovision 2022: a BBC interview with Graham Norton and Ken Bruce
As Eurovision week gets going, the BBC have caught up with the United Kingdom’s Eurovision commentator, Graham Norton and BBC Radio 2 host Ken Bruce Just like that, Eurovision is back! What makes Eurovision so special to you? Graham: “I’ve always loved Eurovison but somehow over the last few years it has become even more […]
Malik Haris appears every bit the rockstar in his first rehearsal
Now that we’ve seen the first rehearsals (plus some second rehearsals!) for all of the semi finalists on stage at Pala Alpitour, it’s now the turn of the Big 5 to take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Today, we will see the first rehearsals for France; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain and Germany, with […]
Chanel and her Swarovski crystals dazzle on stage for her first rehearsal
Now that we’ve seen the first rehearsals (plus some second rehearsals!) for all of the semi finalists on stage at Pala Alpitour, it’s now the turn of the Big 5 to take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Today, we will see the first rehearsals for France; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain and Germany, with […]
Sam Ryder is up in space, man, for his first rehearsal
Now that we’ve seen the first rehearsals (plus some second rehearsals!) for all of the semi finalists on stage at Pala Alpitour, it’s now the turn of the Big 5 to take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Today, we will see the first rehearsals for France; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain and Germany, with […]
It’s a moody affair for Mahmood as he completes his first rehearsal with stand-in act
Now that we’ve seen the first rehearsals (plus some second rehearsals!) for all of the semi finalists on stage at Pala Alpitour, it’s now the turn of the Big 5 to take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Today, we will see the first rehearsals for France; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain and Germany, with […]
Alven and Ahez bring the fire to their first rehearsal
Now that we’ve seen the first rehearsals (plus some second rehearsals!) for all of the semi finalists on stage at Pala Alpitour, it’s now the turn of the Big 5 to take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Today, we will see the first rehearsals for France; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain and Germany, with […]
France TV to broadcast Eurovision 2022 with Breton commentary
France 3 have confirmed that Eurovision 2022 will be broadcast with commentary in Breton. France 3 Bretagne, one of France’s three regional services that broadcasts to persons in the administrative district of Brittany in France, have revealed that they will be broadcasting the Eurovision 2022 final with Breton commentary. The France 3 commentators for the […]
“This is brilliant! You guys got a real shot!” – Camilla Cabello gives her thoughts on “Spaceman”
U.S. singing sensation Camilla Cabello has given her thoughts on Sam Ryder’s Eurovision 2022 entry “Spaceman”. Camilla Cabello was a guest on BBC Radio 1 today with Scott Mills and Chris Stark, and among many things, the topic of Eurovision eventually came up. During her chat, Camilla confessed that she only knows about Eurovision thanks […]
Member of Portuguese deletation tests positive for Covid
It has been confirmed that one member of the Portuguese delegation has tested positive for Covid. A member of the Portuguese delegation tested positive for Covid today (Wednesday 4th) whilst undergoing mandatory antigenic testing at the Pala Alpitour in Turin. As of now, no other member of the delegation has tested positive. It is understood […]
Jeangu Macrooy returns to Eurovision as spokesperson for The Netherlands
It has been confirmed that Jeangu Macrooy will be the Dutch spokesperson at this years Eurovision Song Contest The official Twitter page for The Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest have confirmed that the Dutch representative in Eurovision 2020 and 2021, Jeangu Macrooy, will be the one to read out the jury votes in the […]
Floating away: Poland’s Ochman delivers haunting first rehearsal
Day 4 at the Pala Alpitour sees the remaining nine acts from semi final 2 take to the stage for their first rehearsal. After a short lunch break, it’s time for Ochman from Poland to take to the stage for his first rehearsal. Ochman from Poland has shown us a very dark and mysterious staging […]
Hola mi bebé-bé! WRS and his dancers have arrived in style for their first rehearsal
Day 4 at the Pala Alpitour sees the remaining nine acts from semi final 2 take to the stage for their first rehearsal. WRS from Romania has just finished his first rehearsal for Eurovision 2022, and he definitely set the arena on fire with his performance! WRS is joined on stage by four dancers, and […]
Albania: Join Ardit Çuni for a live Instagram video tonight at 20:00 CET.
The Head of Press for Albania has announced on his official Instagram account that he will be going live tonight at 20:00 CET on Instagram to give an official statement on Ronela’s first rehearsal performance. Ronela from Albania gave her first rehearsal at the Pala Alpitour in Turin on Saturday 30th April. When the official […]
It’s guitars and gold for Stefan as he delivers good first rehearsal of “Hope”
Day 4 at the Pala Alpitour sees the remaining nine acts from semi final 2 take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Stefan from Estonia (minus his cowboys) is next up in the Pala Alpitour for his first rehearsal, and he has brought his guitar along for the ride. Stefan can be seen alone […]
Going round in circles: Andrea completes her first rehearsal for North Macedonia
Day 4 at the Pala Alpitour sees the remaining nine acts from semi final 2 take to the stage for their first rehearsal. Andrea from North Macedonia was the second act to take to the stage for their first rehearsal today. From the short clip that we have seen, Andrea’s performance could be summed up […]
It’s pink, it’s purple, it’s rich! Brooke and her dancers deliver confident first rehearsal
Day 4 at the Pala Alpitour sees the remaining nine acts from semi final 2 take to the stage for their first rehearsal. The first act up on stage today was Brooke from Ireland, and straight away, we can see a more elevated performance to what we have seen before. Brooke, wearing a turquoise ensemble, […]
The birth of Andromache: Cyprus bring mythical vibes to their first rehearsal
Day 3 of first rehearsals for Eurovision 2022 has begun with the first nine countries from semi final 2 taking to the stage at the Pala Alpitour. The last act on stage for their first rehearsal was Andromache from Cyprus. Andromache is joined on stage by two female dancers, and a rarther large prop resembling […]
Shine bright like a diamond: Sheldon Riley is dazzling in his first rehearsal
Day 3 of first rehearsals for Eurovision 2022 has begun with the first nine countries from semi final 2 taking to the stage at the Pala Alpitour. One of the last acts on stage at the Pala Alpitour for their first rehearsal is Sheldon Riley from Australia. Could Sheldon Riley win the award for the […]
Stepping out sensationally: Nadir impresses with first rehearsal of “Fade to Black”
Day 3 of first rehearsals for Eurovision 2022 has begun with the first nine countries from semi final 2 taking to the stage at the Pala Alpitour. The next act to take to the stage is Nadir Rustamli from Azerbaijan, and from the very short clip that is available, we can see Nadir and a […]