RTÉ confirm Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is participating
RTÉ have confirmed that if Israel participates in Eurovision 2026, Ireland will not. The Irish broadcaster has confirmed that the country will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is also participating. Ireland now become the fourth country thus far to talk about possible withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 in the event of Israel’s participation, after […]
RTÉ and NRK join the discussion on televoting system in Eurovision
RTÉ and NRK request review of current televoting system in place in Eurovision. The Irish and Norwegian broadcasters have contacted the EBU over their concerns about the currentl televoting system in place in Eurovision. They join VRT (Belgium); RÚV (Iceland); Yle (Finland); RTVSLO (Slovenia) and RTVE (Spain) in raising televoting concerns with the EBU. Dutch […]
EMMY wins Eurosong and will represent Ireland in Basel
Tonight, Eurosong took place on the Late Late Show on RTE ONE channel with six acts competing to get the ticket to Eurovision 2025. Hosted by Patrick Kielty and with a panel of experts which included, among others, Bambie Thug, Irish representative last year in Malmö, tonight’s national final was a run to get Ireland […]
Ireland — NIYL is the Final Participant Announced for Eurosong 2025!
NIYL has been revealed as the sixth and final artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7th February, with their entry titled ‘Growth’. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. NIYL is billed as mixing “a unique blend of emotionally fuelled vocals […]
Ireland — 00s International Pop Idol Samantha Mumba is Act 4 for Eurosong!
Samantha Mumba has been revealed as the fourth artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7th February, with their entry titled ‘My Way’. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. Singer and actress Samantha Mumba shot to international acclaim at just 17 […]
Ireland — Former Melodi Gran Prix Contestant EMMY is Act Five for Eurosong!
EMMY has been revealed as the fifth artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7th February, with their entry titled ‘Laika Party’. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. EMMY is a 24-year-old Norwegian singer and graphic designer who began making her […]
Ireland — Adgy Returns to Eurosong and is Revealed as the Third Entrant!
ADGY has been revealed as the third artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7 February, with their entry titled ‘Run into the Night’. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. Adgy is making a bold return with a fresh sound and […]
Ireland — Reylta is the Second Act for Eurosong 2025!
Reylta has been revealed as the second artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7 February, with their entry titled Fire. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. Reylta’s music is described as being “rooted deeply in Irish tradition and heritage”. She […]
Ireland — Bobbi Arlo is the First Act for Eurosong 2025!
Bobbi Arlo has been revealed as the first artist to compete alongside five other acts in the Eurosong final on 7 February, with their entry titled Powerplay. A news release from the Irish public service broadcaster, RTÉ, has revealed the following details. Known for her vibrant, enigmatic sound, Bobbi Arlo draws inspiration from artists like […]
Ireland confirm Eurovision 2025 participation as song submissions open
Ireland are headed to Basel for Eurovision 2025! Ireland have confirmed their participation in Eurovision 2025, as well as announcing that song submissions have opened for their 2025 selection process. Irish broadcaster RTÉ is ready to hear from artists, performers and songwriters who have the talent and the ambition to not only compete, but also […]
BREAKING: Bambie Thug releases statement on absence from dress rehearsal
Bambie Thug has explained their absence from todays dress rehearsal for the Eurovision 2024 final. This afternoon, the final dress rehearsal for the live Eurovision 2024 grand final is taking place. Ireland’s representative Bambie Thug did not appear during the flag parade, nor did they perform live. Instead, a live-on tape was used for them. […]
Bambie Thug unleashes their Doomsday Blues on the Eurovision stage
The witch has been crowned! Bambi Thug has completed their first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage. @eurovision @Bambie has cast hues of Doomsday Blue onto the Malmö Arena stage 🇮🇪 #Eurovision2024 ♬ original sound – Eurovision Bambie Thug looks every bit the witch in their outfit as they deliver a very striking and eye catching […]
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 nominated for BAFTA award
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 wracks up three BAFTA 2024 nominations. Last years Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, produced by the BBC (in collaboration with Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC) has been nominated for a 2024 BAFTA Television award alongside The Corronation Concert and The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. But that’s not all! The Eurovision Song […]
Bambie Thug will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2024
Bambie Thug wins Ireland’s national selection Eurosong 2024 A wide variety of talent was on show on tonight’s edition of ‘The Late Late Show’ in Ireland live on RTÉ where the country’s national final took place to determine who will represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. The following six […]
Eurosong 2024 entries will be revealed from January 8th
The Eurosong 2024 entries will be revealed from January 8th. The six songs that will be competing in Ireland’s national final for Eurovision 2024, will be revealed from January 8th on the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 between 15:00 and 16:30 GMT. The date of Eurosong 2024 has not yet been confirmed yet, […]
Ireland hopeful Jessica McKean ready for the Junior Eurovision stage
Jessica McKean has her eyes set on Junior Eurovision glory following national final win It’s Junior Eurovision season, and with only approximately five weeks to go until the live show takes place in Nice, Ireland’s entry Jessica McKean is ready to take to the stage this November. Jessica recently won Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest […]
Jessica McKean has been chosen to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2024
Jessica McKean will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2024. As Junior Eurovision Éire came to a close today, it was revealed that Jessica McKean had won the ticket to Nice, and will go on to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2024, making her the eighth Irish Junior Eurovision act. The show was hosted by Louise […]
Junior Eurovision 2023: New participants, Slogan reveal, and news from BBC
Junior Eurovision 2023 Set To Be One Of The Most Exciting Editions To Date Junior Eurovision fans have lots to be excited about today, as French Broadcaster France Télévisions alongside the EBU have revealed the 16 countries that will participate at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest taking place in Nice on November 26th 2023. […]
Joker Out and Wild Youth team up for UK tour!
What can be better than seeing one of your Eurovision 2023 favorite bands live? That’s right, seeing two of them live! This July two of the Eurovision Song Contest contestants, Wild Youth and Joker Out, are teaming up for a tour! Do you want to see the two bands perform? We have all the information […]
Glitter and Gold! It’s all sparkles for Wild Youth as they shine in first rehearsal!
It’s sparkles all round for Ireland’s Eurovision 2023 performance! Germany may be bringing the Blood and Glitter, but Ireland are bringing the gold and glitter as they shine on stage for their first rehearsal. @eurovision Wild Youth’s first run through was as good as gold ✨🇮🇪 #Eurovision2023 #Eurovision @Wild Youth ♬ original sound – Eurovision […]
Eurovision 2023 to be broadcast in cinemas across Ireland
Eurovision 2023 is coming to cinemas across Ireland! Film distribution company Break Out Pictures has announced that Eurovision 2023 will be coming to cinemas across Ireland between May 9th and May 13th. This is the first time that Ireland will be showing Eurovision in cinemas, and Robert McCann, co-founder of Break Out Pictures, couldn’t be […]
Ireland’s Wild Youth Fire Creative Director over Comments about the Trans Community
With just one week to go until rehearsals begin for Eurovision 2023, Wild Youth and RTÉ (the Irish public broadcaster) have “cut ties” with their creative director Ian Banham The band made the announcement on twitter, stating that Mr. Banham will not be “on or near their team” and apologise to anyone offended by his […]
Ireland: Wild Youth wins Eurosong 2023
Wild Youth have won ‘Eurosong 2023’ and will represent Ireland in Liverpool with their song “We Are One”! The grand final took place in Studio 4 in the RTÉ Television Centre in Dublin. As usual the show was a spin-off of the long standing talk show The Late Late Show hosted by Ryan Tubridy. The […]
Johnny Rotten, Finalist in Ireland’s Eurosong 2023, describes Eurovision as ‘awful’, ‘disgusting’, ‘phoney’ and admits to never watching it!
Appearing on radio show ‘Drivetime’ on RTÉ Radio 1 (a radio station of Ireland’s competing broadcaster at Eurovision) the artist discussed his upcoming participation in the national selection. On Monday the six contender’s for Ireland’s Eurosong selection were announced (see full story here). These included former Sex Pistol’s frontman, who will compete with his band […]
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 […]
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: Shining the spotlight on Sophie Lennon from Ireland and her song ‘Solas’!
Sophie Lennon has the honour of representing Ireland in Yerevan with her hauntingly beautiful ballad ‘I Believe’. Here is all the information you need about Sophie and her song! Who is Sophie Lennon? Sophie Lennon is a 13 year old singer from the small village of Mayobridge in County Down, Northern Ireland. Despite her young […]
Junior Eurovision … it’s Sophie Lennon for Ireland!
Sophie will sing for Ireland in Armenia! The final of Junior Eurovision Ireland has taken place on TG4, and out of the final three contenders, Sophie Lennon from County Down in Northern Ireland has been chosen. The song that she will sing has not yet been chosen and will be released in due course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MrCFQ8Kuxc&t=7s […]
Ireland: a folk metal band in Eurovision 2023?
It seems that Eurovision has started to interest rock and metal bands. On the 1st of October, frontman Keith Fay announced that the folk metal band Cruachan has submitted his bid to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. While submission windows are opening all over Europe, a surprise comes straight from Ireland – Cruachan applied to represent […]
Irish broadcaster to organise “RTÉ Concert Orchestra Eurovision Night”
It has been announced that RTÉ Concert Orchestra will be putting on a special Eurovision themed concert. The Orchestra, which is one of the two full time professional radio orchestras in Ireland that are part of RTÉ, will be hosting a Eurovision concert later this year. The concert will take place at the National Concert […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sheldon Riley becomes latest act to be comfirmed for Israel Calling 2022
Sheldon Riley from Australia has become the latest Eurovision 2022 act to be confirmed for Israel Calling 2022. Australia’s Sheldon Riley is the latest act to be confirmed for Israel Calling 2022, bringing the total number of Eurovision 2022 acts to 17 so far. It is reported that over 20 acts in total will be […]
Thats Rich! It’s Brooke for Ireland!
After a thrilling Eurosong 2022 show, Brooke will represent Ireland in Turin with Thats Rich! Brooke received maximum points from the International Jury and the Public Televote to sail to the top position. Brooke — 28 points Miles Graham — 24 points Janet Grogan — 24 points Patrick O’Brien — 22 points Rachel Goode — […]
Revealed — Here’s What to Expect from The Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special!
After 7 long years, Eurosong is back to select Ireland’s entry to Eurovision 2022. Here’s what to expect from The Late Late Show Eurosong 2022 Special! Ireland will return to a national selection for the first time since 2015, and as with previous years the selection will take the form of a special Eurovision edition […]
IRELAND Eurosong 2022 — BROOKE Working with Choreographer of Kelly Rowland & Black Eyed Peas!
Brooke has taken to Instagram to reveal that she is working with A-list choreographer Emer Walsh, from Dublin, ahead of her performance of ‘That’s Rich’ on February 4th! According to her website “Emer Walsh is one of Europe’s top female Choreographers. Well known in the dance community for her distinctive style, Emer has built […]
Miles Graham Brings Us Song 6 for Ireland’s Eurosong 2022!
We now have the final line up for Eurosong 2022, as Miles Graham joins the line up! Singer-songwriter Miles Graham is originally from Clondalkin in Dublin and is now based in Co. Sligo. Miles was a guest on Weekend Wogan on BBC Radio 2 in 2015 with the legendary broadcaster Terry Wogan. He made his […]
Patrick O’Sullivan is Act 5 for Ireland’s Eurosong 2022!
Patrick O’Sullivan has been revealed as Act 5 for Eurosong 2022! Patrick O’Sullivan’s One Night, One Kiss, One Promise has been revealed as the fifth song for the Irish selection. Accomplished singer and performer Patrick O’Sullivan achieved a degree in Musical Theatre from The Arts Educational Schools in London on a full scholarship awarded to him […]
That’s Rich! Brooke is the Fourth Act for Ireland’s Eurosong 2022 Selection!
The Fourth Act for Ireland’s Eurosong 2022 has been released! Brooke will present her song ‘That’s Rich’ at The Late Late Show Eurovision Special on Friday 4th February This morning the fourth song for Ireland’s 2022 selection was released during the Ryan Tubridy Show [listen here]. An additional song will be premiering on the same […]
Act 3 For Ireland’s Eurosong 2022 — It’s Janet Grogan!
Janet Grogan is no stranger to Eurovision or TV perfomances! Will she bring her song Ashes Of Yesterday to Turin for Ireland! Song 3 for Ireland’s Eurosong 2022 is Janet Grogan with Ashes of Yesterday! Singer Janet studied popular music in Dublin, and subsequently earned her a scholarship to Germany’s prestigious Pop Music University in […]
IRELAND — First Two Songs Released for Eurosong 2022!
The first two songs for Ireland’s Eurovision selection special have been released! As previously reported, Ireland will return to a national selection for the first time since 2015, and as with previous years the selection will take the form of a special Eurovision edition of the popular long running, live entertainment show — ‘The Late Late […]
IRELAND National Selection — Six Exciting Songs to be Revealed!
Ireland’s Eurovision 2022 journey begins on Monday 17th January, as the first two songs for the national selection are revealed! As previously reported, Ireland will return to a national selection for the first time since 2015, and as with previous years the selection will take the form of a special Eurovision edition of the popular long […]
JUNIOR EUROVISION 2021: Shining the Spotlight on Maiú from Ireland and his song ‘Saor (Disappear)’!
Fourteen year old Maiú Levi Lawlor will be representing Ireland this year with his uplifting, pop-rock anthem ‘Saor (Disappear)’. Here is all the information you need on Maiú and his song! Who is Maiú Levi Lawlor? Maiú comes from the quant seaside town of Greystones, County Wicklow, on the eastern coast of Ireland. Maiú rose […]
Ireland 2022 Selection — 320 Entries, International Jury and More Exciting Plans!
Exciting plans for the Irish national selection for Eurovision 2022 have been revealed! In an interview with Eurovision Weekly, Ireland’s Head of Delegation revealed many exciting details. As previously indicated, Ireland will return to a national selection for the first time since 2015, and as with previous years the selection will take the form of […]
WATCH — Junior Eurovision Song for Ireland Released!
Ireland’s Junior Eurovision song for 2021 has been revealed with the release of the music video via the YouTube channel of broadcaster TG4. ‘Saor’ (meaning ‘Free’ in Irish) is performed by Maiú Levi Lawlor, who won the Junior Eurovision selection competition on TG4 this past October. The song is a pop rock anthem, featuring a […]
Jedward Discussing Future Irish Eurovision Plans with Ed Sheeran!
Appearing on Irish chat show ‘Ask Me Anything‘ this weekend, Jedward have discussed their long-standing friendship with Ed Sheeran and their ambitions to represent Ireland at Eurovision for a third time! When asked by the host, if they will work with Ed Sheeran on a Eurovision song for Ireland, John responded: “We never talk to […]
Maiú Levi will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2021
Maiú Levi Lawlor has won Junior Eurovision Éire 2021 and thus will represent Ireland at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Paris. The show, hosted by Louise Cantillon, was broadcast from the RTÉ studios in Dublin. The final result was decided by an in-studio jury panel, made up of radio presenter Niamh Ní Chróinín […]
JUNIOR EUROVISION ÉIRE — Irish National Selection Series Starts 12th September!
Junior Eurovision Éire will begin broadcasting from 12th September on TG4 (the Irish language public broadcaster). The series will run over 6 weeks, with 6 hour long episodes each week. The series will be used to determine the participant who will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision in Paris in December. It is not known […]
New Music from LESLEY ROY — I’ll Be Fine!
Ireland’s Lesley Roy has dropped a hot, new summer track. The uplifting ‘I’ll Be Fine’ is the first release from Lesley since ‘Maps’ was released before Eurovision 2021. Lesley has also announced a live gig in Dublin for October 13, following a recent gig in Paris. The lyric video for I’ll Be Fine is also […]
Irish band Picture This interested in writing Eurovision entry
Ireland have had a rather rough few years in Eurovision lately, but the contest’s most decorated country might get a significant boost soon. The members of Picture This, a pop-rock band from the Irish town of Athy, recently expressed their interest in writing their country’s entry for a future edition of the song contest. Speaking […]