Seizing the day: Joker Out! release Slovenia Eurovision 2023 entry
We have our first internally selected entry of the 2023 season as Slovenia’s Joker Out! release their Eurovision 2023 entry “Carpe Diem. The song was premiered in a special presentation programme live on TV Slovenija 1. The music video also premiered on the official Eurovision YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDBSIGITdY4 Who are Joker Out! Joker Out! is […]
Eurovision 2023: Semi final allocation draw complete! Which semi final will countries perform in?
The semi finalists of Eurovision 2023 have now been allocated! IMAGE CREDITS: BBC/EBU/JAMES STACK The semi final allocation draw just took place at 20:00 CET at St George’s Hall in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The ceremony was hosted by none other than AJ Odudu and Rylan, two well known British television hosts. Now we know which […]
Victor Vernicos to represent Greece at Eurovision 2023
Greek broadcaster ERT have announced that Victor Vernicos will represent Greece at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with the song “What They Say”. The 16 year old was announced on live TV via a Greek news broadcast. The official release of his song will come at a later date. The entry was selected out of 106 […]
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 […]
BREAKING! Revealed — the Semi-Final Allocations for Benidorm Fest!
RTVE have just announced which acts will perform in which Semi-Finals! The announcements were made in alphabetical order, and the running order will be determined later! Semi-Final 1: Agoney — Quiero Arder Alice Wonder – Yo Quisera Aritz — Flamenco Fusa Nocta — Mi Familia Megara — Arcadia Meler — No Nos Moverán Sharonne — […]
BREAKING! Acts and Songs for Ireland’s Eurosong Selection Revealed!
The Late Late Eurosong 2023 Special will take place on Friday 3rd February and six exciting acts will battle it out to represent Ireland in Liverpool in May! Song No.1: Too Good for Your LovePerformer: ADGY Too Good for Your Love was written by ADGY (Andrew Carr) as a piano ballad during lockdown and is […]
Potential Doubts Raised by EBU over Israeli Broadcaster’s Membership and Eurovision Participation
The EBU Chief has expressed concern about “threats to the integrity and independence” of Israeli national public broadcaster, KAN, which puts their membership of the EBU and participation at Eurovision at risk. The statement was a response to recent remarks by new Israeli Communications Minister, Shlomo Karhi, that the EBU claims has been a threat […]
ESCZ 2023 — A live National Final will return for Czech Republic this year!
It has been revealed by Czech Broadcaster ‘Česká Televize’ that they will produce a national selection show, live from Prague on Monday 30 January called ESCZ 2023! This will be the first Czech national selection show in 15 years! Speaking about the development, the Czech head of delegation had this to say: ‘I am proud […]
LISTEN: Benidorm Fest 2023 Songs Available to Stream Now!
All 18 songs for Benidorm Fest 2023 are now available to stream on RTVE Play! Today’s song reveal will be accompanied by a press conference at RTVE studios in Madrid, to take place on Monday 19th December and at which all the 18 acts will be present. Benidorm Fest 2023 will have two semi-finals and […]
Ukraine — TVORCHI win Vidbir as First Song for Eurovision 2023 is selected!
Electronic duo TVORCHI have won Vidbir 2023 with their song Heart of Steel! In second and third place came Krutb and Jerry Heil respectively. Vidbir 2023 was a unique event, broadcast from bomb shelter with ten very different artists/groups showcasing the best of Ukrainian music. The following are the full results. TVORCHI consist of Ukranian […]
France won Junior Eurovision 2022!
The 20th edition of Junior Eurovision Song Contest has just come to an end, and we have a winner: It’s France! Lissandro represented France with his song “Oh Maman!” and he got 203 points in the Grand Final https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dgVbV1rRxs This year’s show was placed in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. From Kazakhstan to Portugal […]
Joker Out! to represent Slovenia at Eurovision 2023
Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO have announced that band Joker Out! have been selected to represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The band have already selected the song they will perform at the contest, and it will be released on February 4. Speaking at the press conference with RTVSLO, frontman Bojan Cvjetićanin said: […]
Ireland — Format Changes and Fast Tracked Acts for Eurosong 2023!
New details about Ireland’s Eurosong national selection revealed on the Éirevision podcast! Here are the take home points from this in-depth interview with the Irish Head of Delegation. Over 300 entries were received for Eurovision for Ireland About 70% were ineligible or of inadequate quality Approx 60 songs have been shortlisted and are currently being […]
Junior Eurovision 2022: the complete running order has been revealed
The completed running order for Junior Eurovision 2022 has been revealed. At the opening ceremony, which took place earlier today, we found out that The Netherlands would be opening the show and Ukraine would be closing, whilst Armenia were drawn to perform in position number 15. Now, the producers have slotted in the remaining 13 […]
BREAKING! Major Voting Rule Changes for Eurovision 2023!
The European Broadcasting Union has announced a massive shake up to the voting arrangements for Eurovision 2023 Only viewer votes will decide countries qualifying from Semi-Finals Viewers in non-participating countries will be able to vote online Jury votes will, as before, be combined with viewer votes to decide final result The countries that qualify from […]
Lissandro is the French representative for Junior Eurovision 2022 with the song “Oh Maman!”
The 13 years old singer from Moselle will be the representative for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan. The responsible broadcaster France Télévisions has also announced the song title “Oh Maman!” through Twitter. The song is co-written by Frédéric Château who is responsible for Eurovision legends such as Patricia Kaas & Barbara Pravi. […]
Ukranian Selection for Eurovision 2023 will take place in a Bomb Shelter in Kyiv this December
The final of Vidbir (the Ukranian national final) will be broadcast live on Saturday 17 December from a bomb shelter in Kyiv 400 songs have been submitted to the Ukranian broadcaster from 299 artists. It is in not yet known how many songs will be presented in the Vidbir selection show. The final list of […]
37 countries to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that 37 countries will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, being held in Liverpool. The list is as follows: Albania (RTSH) Armenia (ARMTV) Australia (SBS) Austria (ORF) Azerbaijan (Ictimai) Belgium (RTBF) Croatia (HRT) Cyprus (CyBC) Czech Republic (ČT) Denmark (DR) Estonia (ERR) Finland (Yle) France (FT) Georgia […]
Andrew Lambrou will represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2023!
Cyprus is one of the countries with the brightest stars in recent years, has announced its Eurovision 2023 representative! Cyprus has been one of the fan favourite countries since 2018. Fans were very upset when Andromache was eliminated in the semi-finals last year and Cyprus failed to reach the finals again after seven years. After […]
BREAKING: Liverpool will host Eurovision 2023
The home of Anfield and The Beatles will soon be the home of Eurovision as Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023! Liverpool won the right to host the contest after beating out 6 others bids from cities around the United Kingdom, last beating Glasgow. The announcement was made on BBC 1’s The One […]
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 […]
BREAKING — Eurovision 2023 will be in Glasgow or Liverpool!
The BBC has confirmed that two cities, Glasgow and Liverpool, remain in competition to be the 2023 Host City! This means that Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield have been eliminated as options. Phil Harrold, the chair of the BBC’s Host City Selection Committee, has said: ‘Thanks to all 7 cities across the UK who […]
BREAKING — Get Ready to ‘Spin The Magic’ at Junior Eurovision in Yerevan!
‘Spin the Magic’ has been announced as the theme for Junior Eurovision in Yerevan this December! The theme and symbol for the upcoming contest has been revealed. The iconography of a spinning top toy will be used as the symbol of the contest. Hovhannes Movsisyan, CEO of Public TV of Armenia, explained: ‘It was very […]
BREAKING: UK returns to Junior Eurovision 2022
After 17 years away, the United Kingdom will return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest! In a press release, British broadcaster BBC announced the country’s return to the contest this year taking place in Yerevan. The show will be broadcast on CBBC, BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This will be the first time the BBC […]
BREAKING: the 7 Shortlisted Cities for Eurovision 2023!
The list of seven finalized cities for Eurovision 2023 have been revealed by the BBC and EBU! One of the following seven cities will be announced as the host of Eurovision 2023 following the next stages of the selection process: Birmingham Glasgow Leeds Liverpool Manchester Newcastle Sheffield Notable cities who have not made it to […]
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 […]
Germany withdraw from Junior Eurovision 2022!
Bad news from Germany: Next to Russia for obvious reasons, Germany is now the second country who won’t participate at Junior Eurovision 2022 after attending in Paris. NDR has just stated through their website (www.eurovision.de) that they’ve based their decision due to a “creative pause” as well as a partial travel warning to Armenia caused […]
Noa Kirel to represent Israel at Eurovision 2023
We’re less than 2 months removed from the final of Eurovision 2022, but that hasn’t stopped Israel from selecting their artist fro next year’s contest! Israeli broadcaster Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/KAN) have announced that Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023. The decision was made by a professional committee who had discussed 78 names […]
Here are the 10 qualifiers from the Second Semi Final of Eurovision 2022!
Tonight 10 countries have qualified from the First Semi Final! There we have it! An exciting second semi final is now complete and we now know the 10 countries that received the most points from the juries and public vote! Here are the 10 qualifiers that made it through to the grand final this Saturday: […]
The results are in: Here are the 10 qualifiers for Eurovision 2022 semi final 1
After much anticipation, we now have our 10 qualifiers from semi final 1! Eurovision 2022 is now well underway as we now know the 10 songs that have qualified from semi final 1 for the Eurovision 2022 grand final on Saturday. The finalists were decided by a 50/50 split of the public vote and jury […]
IRELAND — Brooke Describes Evolving Staging of ‘That’s Rich’ for Turin!
Exciting new about the staging for Ireland 2022! Speaking on ‘The Six O’Clock Show’ on Ireland’s Virgin Media One, Brooke had an opportunity to share some information on her staging for Semi Final 2 in Turin. When asked if her staging would be similar to her national final performance on Eurosong 2022, Brooke teased some […]
Line up complete! Azerbaijan’s Nadir Rustamli releases Eurovision 2022 entry “Fade To Black”
And then there were 40! Nadir Rustamli releases his Eurovision 2022 entry “Fade To Black” which will represent Azerbaijan in Turin. The song is co-written by Thomas Stengaard and Andreas Stone Johnsson. Thomas was part of the teams that wrote Cyprus’ and San Marino’s Eurovision 2021 entries, while Andreas worked on Sweden’s Eurovision entry for […]
Armenia: Rosa Linn releases her Eurovision 2022 entry “Snap”
Rosa Linn has released her Eurovision 2022 entry called “Snap” which will represent Armenia in Turin. With this reveal, the line up for Semi Final 1 of Eurovision 2022 is now complete. “Snap” lyrics: It’s 4 am I can’t turn my head off Wishin’ these memories would fade They never do Turns out people lie […]
Sweden: Cornelia Jakobs wins Melodifestivalen 2022
Cornelia Jakobs has won ‘Melodifestivalen 2022’ and will represent Sweden in Turin with her song “Hold Me Closer”! After 6 weeks of competition, 12 artists took part in tonight’s show, taking place in the Friends Arena, Stockholm. Like all the heats and semi final, the show was hosted by Melodifestivalen veteran Oscar Zia, and he […]
I can see your Halo: LUM!X and Pia Maria release Austria Eurovision 2022 entry
We better make sure the arena in Turin has enough room for a party as LUM!X and Pia Maria have released their electro-pop song “Halo” which will represent Austria at Eurovision 2022. “Halo” lyrics: Let me be your halo-oh (Halo) ‘Cause we been through hell and back in only one night Let me be your […]
Greece: Amanda Tenfjord releases Eurovision 2022 entry “Die Together”
The Thursday entry reveals just keep on coming as Greece’s Amanda Tenfjord has released her Eurovision 2022 entry “Die Together“. Greek broadcaster ERT revealed Amanda’s entry in a talk show on TV channel ERT 1. The song was released on all platforms at 17:30 CET. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgiKktnFJIA “Die Together” lyrics: I’m in you’re back seatYou are […]
An astronaut in Turin: It’s Sam Ryder for United Kingdom
The worst kept secret is out as the BBC have announced that Sam Ryder will represent the UK at Eurovision 2022 with his song “SPACE MAN”. The reveal took place on the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show when lifelong Eurovision fan and DJ Scott Mills joined regular host Greg James to announce the song. Scott […]
Belgium: Jérémie Makiese releases Eurovision 2022 song
First artist out, 32nd song released! Jérémie Makiese has released Belgium’s Eurovision 2022 entry “Miss You“. The reveal of the song happened on VivaCité radio show Le 8/9, while the music video was first shown on TV channel La Une. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3mLO4uFjY “Miss You” lyrics: Sometimes I Feel DownSometimes I BoozeSometimes I FallSometimes I Do WrongOne Day […]
Locking you in the circus: Circus Mircus release their Georgia Eurovision 2022 entry
Many of us have been curious to what they will bring to Turin. But finally we know as Circus Mircus have released their entry “Lock Me In” which will represent Georgia at Eurovision 2022. The release was made on the Circus Mircus’s YouTube channel. The band have chosen not to release a filmed video […]
Crying to Turin: Marius Bear to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2022
Marius Bear will be travelling to Turin in May to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2022 with his song “Boys Do Cry“. The song is an emotional ballad that encourages people to remember it’s OK to feel pain, and that’s it’s a universal feeling that everyone (including men) should recognise. Speaking to Swiss broadcaster SRF, Marius said […]
5 Finalists of the First Semi-final of Festival da Canção 2022 revealed
The results are in! Os Quatro e Meia, Diana Castro, FF, Aurea and MARO are the first five finalists of Festival da Canção 2022. The first semi-final of the festival took place tonight at RTP’s studios, and these five artists were the most voted. Five more names will be added to the group of finalists […]
Alvan & Ahez will represent France in Eurovision 2022!
The French have chosen! Alvan & Ahez will take part in Eurovision 2022 with the song Fulenn After an exciting evening full of great performances Eurovision France c’est vous qui décidez has crowned Alvan & Ahez. They will try to follow Barbara Pravi’s steps after her selection last year. The winner was determined tonight after […]
Romania has chosen: It’s WRS going to Eurovision 2022
WRS has won Selecția Națională 2022 and will represent Romania in Turin with their song “Llámame”! After starting with 45 songs in the selection, the top 10 competed in tonight’s final, taking place at Studio Pangrati in Bucharest. The show was hosted by Eda Marcus, Aurelian Temișan, Bogdan Stănescu and Eurovision 2017 participant, Ilinca Băcilă. The running order was […]
The Icelandic final is complete: Results for the second semifinal from Söngvakeppnin 2022 are in
Katla & Reykjavíkurdætur have advanced to the final! Björg Magnúsdóttir, Jón Jónsson and Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir all served as tonight’s hosts of the second semi final, where a total of five acts took to the stage at RVK Studios in Reykjavík. Two acts advanced to the final, decided by 100% televoting. Markéta Irglová – Mögulegt Suncity […]
Germany have decided: Malik Harris will sing “Rockstars” at Eurovision 2022
Germany: 12 points! That is the goal for the German representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin. The national selection is over and we have a winner: It’s Malik Harris with the song Rockstar. In an exciting and emotional evening dedicated to the war against Ukraine, Rockstars came out victoriously. Highlight of the night […]
Montenegro: Vladana releases her Eurovision entry ‘Breathe’
After 3 years away from the contest, Montenegro finally have a Eurovision entry again as Vladana has released her Eurovision 2022 entry ‘Breathe’. The singer presented her emotional ballad in a special programme on Montenegrin television, which featured a panel of guests that included North Macedonia’s Eurovision 2022 entrant Andrea. The song was produced by […]
Söngvakeppnin 2022 semi final 1 results are in!
Sigga, Beta & Elín and Stefán Óli have qualified from the first semi final of Söngvakeppnin. Björg Magnúsdóttir, Jón Jónsson and Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir all served as tonight’s hosts of the first semi final, where a total of five acts took to the stage at RVK Studios in Reykjavík. Two acts advanced to the final, […]
The Rasmus win UMK and will sing “Jezebel” for Finland at Eurovision 2022!
In a very exciting evening in Turku, The Rasmus are the winner of UMK 2022. Out of 312 song submissions, 7 songs were selected to compete in the final at the Logomo in Turku. Now we know that we will hear the song Jezebel in Turin as the Finnish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. […]
Klara Hammarström wins heat 4 of Melodifestivalen 2022
Klara Hammarström has won the fourth heat of Melodifestivalen 2022! The fourth heat of Melodifestivalen has just wrapped up with a further seven acts taking to the stage in the Friends Arena in Stockholm. Anna Bergandahl – “Higher Power” – SEMI FINAL Lillasyster – “Till Our Days Are Over” – SEMI FINAL Malin Christin – […]
From the Gold Coast to Turin: It’s Sheldon Riley for Australia
Sheldon Riley has won Eurovision – Australia Decides and will represent Australia in Turin with their song ‘Not The Same’! 11 artists took part in today’s show, taking place in the Gold Coast Convention, Exhibition Centre. As always, the hosts were Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst, while Dylan Lewis was in charge of the Green room. […]