Poland: Aleksander Maląg advances to the final of Szansa na Sukces for Junior Eurovision 2022
Aleksander Maląg is the next finalist of the Polish selection for Junior Eurovision 2022! The jury of the second semifinal included Viki Gabor, Lanberry and Marek Sierocki. TVP continues its search for the next Junior Eurovision participant from Poland. In the second semifinal, young performers sang covers of Polish Junior Eurovision entries from previous years […]
BBC to work with TaP music once again for Eurovision 2023
The BBC has confirmed that they will be collaborating with TaP music for a second year running to find the United Kingdom’s Eurovision 2023 representative. The continued partnership between the BBC and TaP Music in 2023 comes after a very successful debut in 2022, which saw the United Kindom’s representative Sam Ryder winning the jury […]
16 finalists revealed for Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2022 national final
The 16 finalists that will be participating in Malta’s national final for Junior Eurovision 2022 have been revealed. Malta confirmed their Junior Eurovision 2022 participation back in June, and confirmed that the final 16 acts in their selection process will take part in the televised national final, which is expected to take place on Sunday, […]
Natalia Smaś and Laura Bączkiewicz are the first finalists of Szansa na Sukces – Polish selection for Junior Eurovision 2022
The Polish national selection for Junior Eurovision is back! In the first episode of Szansa na Sukces, the jury including Cleo, Sara James and Marek Sierocki decided that Natalia Smaś and Laura Bączkiewicz will be the first finalists of the show. Polish broadcaster will once again choose its representative by Szansa na Sukces. Just like […]
Festival da Canção 2023 will again have 20 songs in Competition
As expected, Portugal confirmed this week its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 that will take place in May 2023 in the United Kingdom. The Song Contest 2023 will once again have 20 songs in the competition, 16 by invitation of RTP to authors of various musical areas and the remaining four will be […]
Israel 2023: a songwriting bandcamp to compose the Israeli song
Several weeks ago, we learnt who will be the first artist to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. It’s the pop star Noa Kirel from Israel. Whereas we know the artist, we don’t know the song she will present to the contest. That’s why the artist’s team decided to organize a songwriting bandcamp. It […]
Måneskin win “Best Alternative Video” at the VMAs and get censored during their performance
Aaaaand the award for “Best Alternative Video” goes to… Måneskin for “I Wanna Be Your Slave”! They were also nominated for Best Emerging Artist and Group of the Year. ”It’s unexpected and we’re really glad to be here, we’re sitting next to our favourite artists so it’s amazing for us” says Damiano, when receiving the trophy. […]
Citi Zēni singer takes part in the Latvian version of Dancing With The Stars
Four months after Eurovision 2022, we have news from Jānis Pētersons. The Citi Zēni singer is now dancing in the Latvian version of Dancing With The Stars. He confirmed this on Instagram, showing us a picture of him and his partner, Elena Čerekova, a Ukrainian-Latvian dancer. The couple will participate in the competition “Dejo Ar […]
Ukrainian public to chose jury members for Junior Eurovision 2022 national final
For the first time ever, the Ukrainian public will be able to chose the jury members that will be part of the country’s national final for Junior Eurovision 2022. The voting window for the jury members opens today (August 30th) and will remain open until September 6th. You can vote here. There are a total […]
Romania confirm Eurovision 2023 participation as TVR search for Swiss legal teams over EBU dispute
Romania have officially confirmed their participation in Eurovision 2023, despite their ongoing dispute with the EBU. Just a few months ago, Romania were threatening to withdraw from Eurovision, and threatening to sue the EBU over the voting irregularities that were found with them and five other countries in semi final 2. Fast forward to now, […]
The United Kingom’s Junior Eurovision journey
Just two days after the annoucement that the United Kingdom will be returning to Junior Eurovision in 2022, let’s take a look at their history in the contest. The United Kingdom’s Junior Eurovision history is a very short one, due to the fact the country has only participated three times so far. Their participation in […]
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 […]
The Netherlands: Selection committee for Eurovision 2023 revealed
Just like the last few years, the dutch Eurovision entry will be selected by a panel consisting of several professionals. Earlier today, broadcaster AVROTROS has revealed the names of the selection committee for Eurovision 2023. Eric van Stade (CEO of AVROTROS), Cornald Maas (Eurovision expert and commentator) en Jan Smit (commentator and Eurovision 2020 & […]
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 […]
The winner of The Voice to represent Georgia at Eurovision 2023
It has been confifmed that Georgia will select its Eurovision 2023 act through The Voice. After two years of internal selections, the country has now decided that it will revert back to a television show to find its Eurovision representative, and they have decided upon The Voice. Applications for the fifth series are open until […]
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 […]
Belgium to bring back national final for Eurovision 2023
VRT have confirmed that they will be holding a national final to chose their Eurovision 2023 representative. The Belgian Flemish broadcaster VRT, who are in charge of the country’s participation in Eurovision 2023, have announced that they will hold a national final to find their singer and song for the upcoming contest in the United […]
San Marino to find its voice in February 2023 as Una Voce per San Marino returns
It has been confirmed that Una Voce per San Marino will be returning in February 2023, with the final taking place on the 25th. The show, which largely follows the same format as in 2022, will begin as early as October, with the Academy and Casting stage that runs from October 28 to January 27. […]
Ukraine: Supsline opens submissions for national final for Eurovision 2023
Suspline have opened submissions for Ukraine’s upcoming national final for Eurovision 2023. The Ukrainian broadcaster has confirmed that applications for Ukraine’s national final for Eurovision 2023 have been opened, and will remain open until October 15th. The national final, which will most likely be Vidbir, or something similar, is expected to take place in December. […]
“Diva” composer Szvika Pick has passed away aged 72
Israeli singer, songwriter and composer, Szvika Pick, has passed away at aged 72. Szvika, best known to Eurovision fans as being the composer of Israel’s winning song from 1998 has passed away. His funeral was set to take place yesterday at Ramat Hasharon Cemetery in Tel Aviv. He leaves behind five children – three sons […]
David Charlin to represent Kazakhstan at Junior Eurovision 2022
Earlier today, Kazakh broadcaster Khabar confirmed their participation in Junior Eurovision, this upcoming December. International talent show Baqytty Bala was announced as the selection process. 21 participants from 8 countries participated in the gala, including Melanie Garcia who represented Spain in the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. David Charlin from Kazakhstan has been given the […]
Måns Zelmerlöw welcomes baby boy with wife Ciara Janson
Måns Zelmerlöw has welcomed a baby boy with his wife Ciara Janson. The Swedish singer has posted on his social media accounts that their son, Ossian Matteus Zelmerlöw, was born on August 9th at 10:01am. This is the second child that Måns and Ciara have together. In 2018, they welcomed their first child together, Albert […]
Finland’s 1980 Entrant Vesa-Matti Loiri Passes Away Aged 77
Vesa-Matti Loiri has passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer. Loiri represented Finland at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest with his song Huilumies, placing last out of 19 acts with just six points. In his post-Eurovision years, Loiri continued his acting career which spanned five decades. In his long career, […]
United Kingdom’s 1991 Entrant Undergoing Treatment For Breast Cancer
United Kingdom’s 1991 participant Samantha Womack has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The singer/actress revealed on Twitter that she has begun her very own battle with breast cancer. The news comes just days after the United Kingdom’s 1974 participant Olivia Newton-John passed away from the very same illness. Samantha shared a photo […]
Portugal Represented by “Nicolas Alves” | Junior Eurovision Song Contest
It’s official! Portugal is also confirmed in the competition!Nicolas Alves will be the Portuguese representative in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, next December. The winner of The Vice Kids 2022, Maria Gil, will be 15 years old before December and according to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest […]
It’s official! Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023
After being initially confirmed as Israel’s Eurovision 2023 representative on July 11th, just one day later, Noa was quick to shut this down, stating that her Eurovision participation was still a “maybe”. Now, it seems we have another confirmation of Noa’s Eurovision 2023 participation, and this time, it’s for real! Speaking in a press conference […]
Nottingham will not be putting in a bid to host Eurovision 2023
Nottingham City Coulcil have confirmed that the city will not be submitting a bid to host Eurovision 2023. Despite previously expressing their interest in hosting next years contest, leader of Nottingham City Council, David Mellen, has said that the council carefully considered putting a bid forward, but would now no longer be progessing with it. […]
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 […]
Destiny joins the judging panel for The Voice Kids Malta
The Voice Kids has made its way to Malta, with a stellar judging panel for its first season. Destiny, who won Junior Eurovision 2015, and who went on to become Malta’s Eurovision representative in 2020 and 2021, has been confirmed as one of the judges on the brand new series of The Voice Kids, which […]
Eurovision 2023: BBC publish FAQ about two-round host city bidding process
The BBC have published a list of frequently asked questions about the host city application for Eurovision 2023. The BBC’s article on frequently asked questions about the bidding process for Eurovision 2023 host city also includes confirmation that the bidding process will be a two-step process. Below is the list, and their answers, of frequently […]
Ukraine confirm Junior Eurovision 2022 participation
The reigning Eurovision champions take the total for Yerevan up to 15! Public Radio Of Armenia have reported that Ukraine will participate in Junior Eurovision 2022 taking place in Yerevan on 11 December. Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne Ukraine will announce the national selection process very soon. There was some doubts as to whether Ukraine would be […]
Cardiff pull out of Eurovision 2023 bid
While many British cities are submitting official bids to host Eurovision 2023, one has already pull out due to scheduling conflicts. As reported by Wales Online, the Welsh Government, Cardiff Council and The Principality Stadium have collectively said that Cardiff are unable to host Eurovision 2023. This is due to the number of events already taking […]
Ukraine: Tina Karol announces North American tour
Ukraine’s Eurovision 2006 representative, Tina Karol has announced she will be embarking on a North American tour later this year. The Ukrainian singer has confirmed a 12-date North American tour, starting on September 29th in Seattle, Washington, and ending on October 16th in Toronto, Canada. Tina Karol’s North American tour will be in aid of […]
Cheryl Baker hopes to reunite Bucks Fizz ahead of Eurovision 2023
Cheryl Baker, member of British group Bucks Fizz who brought the United Kingdom their fourth Eurovision win in 1981, is keen for a reunion ahead of the United Kingdom hosting Eurovision 2023. Speaking to The Mirror, Cheryl Baker says that the group had tried to organise a reunion with all four original members last year for […]
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 […]
Cyprus to go internal for Eurovision 2023 as RIK extends deal with Panik Records
Despite earlier rumours that Cyprus might be using the singing television show “All Together Now” as their selection method for Eurovision 2023, it seems likely that they will instead be opting for an internal selection again. At the end of May, it was rumoured that Panik Records was in talks with Cypriot broadcaster RIK about […]
Listen to all Junior Songfestival 2022 songs here!
The road find the next Junior Eurovision representative for The Netherlands is well underway, with all the 4 competing songs having been released. The grand final is set to be held on 24 September at RTM Stage in Rotterdam Ahoy. You can get your hands on tickets here! As usual, the winner is set to be […]
Måneskin nominated for two MTV Music Video Awards
Måneskin have received two nominations for the 2022 MTV Music Video Awards. As MTV released the list of nominees for this years Music Video Awards earlier this week, we were able to see that the band has received two nominations – ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best Alternative Video’ for “I Wanna Be Your Slave”. In […]
“We are grateful to the U.K. for their solidarity” – Kalush Orchestra speak out on the United Kingdom hosting Eurovision 2023
Eurovision 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra have spoken out about the United Kingdom hosting Eurovision 2023 in place of Ukraine. In a statement to the PA News Agency, Kalush Orchestra lead singer Oleh Psiuk has said “Of course, we are very sad that the Eurovision Song Contest will not be held in Ukraine next year. But […]
Bristol, Birmingham and Liverpool officially confirm their bid to host Eurovision 2023
Since the confirmation that the United Kingdom will be officially hosting Eurovision 2023, five cities so far have confirmed their bid to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, whilst a number of other cities have expressed their interest in hosting the contest. A total of five cities have officially submitted their bid to become Eurovision […]
Aberdeen and Glasgow confirm their bid to host Eurovision 2023
Two of Scotland’s biggest cities, Aberdeen and Glasgow, have officially confirmed that they will be bidding to host Eurovision 2023. Since the confirmation that the United Kingdom will be officially hosting Eurovision 2023, five cities so far have confirmed their bid to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, whilst a number of other cities have […]
Hello Serbia! Serbia confirms Junior Eurovision 2022 participation
Time flies when you are a Eurovision fan… Which means Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be here before you know it! This year Serbia will be returning to shoot their shot at the Junior Eurovision win. RTS confirms Serbian participation The Serbian broadcaster RTS has revealed the news that Serbia will be back at […]
United Kingdom Officially Hosting Eurovision in 2023
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will be hosted in the United Kingdom on behalf of this year’s winning broadcaster, Ukraine’s UA: PBC. 2022 has had enough events to last a lifetime, but nothing shook the world more than what has been […]
Spain: RTVE to prioritise finding “a good song” for Junior Eurovision 2022
During the press conference that was held for Benidorm Fest 2023 on July 19th, Spain’s Head of Delegation, Eva Mora, gave some details about the country’s plans and preparations for the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Armenia. Eva Mora confirmed that Spain will decide their Junior Eurovision singer and song via an internal selection […]
Spain: just under 670,000 euros spent on Eurovision 2022 participation
RTVE have confirmed that 668,792,60 euros was spent on Spain’s Eurovision 2022 participation. Maldita.es report that a total of 668,792,60 euros was spent on Chanel’s Eurovision 2022 participation in Turin. This makes it Spain’s second most expensive participation since 2011. The total cost of Spain’s Eurovision 2022 participation include 24,700 euros spent on the staging […]
Benidorm Fest 2023 will be held from 29th January to 4th February with some novelties
The countdown to Benidorm 2023 has begun! The Spanish public television (RTVE) has officially announced the second edition of the Benidorm Fest, whose Gran Final will take place on 4th February 2023. This new edition will have new aspects such as more participating artists, more importance of the international jury and tickets for sale. The announcement […]
Albania confirm Junior Eurovision 2022 participation
Albania have confirmed their participation in Junior Eurovision 2022. The Albanian broadcaster has confirmed that Albania will be participating in the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan, and that they will be using Junior Fest once again to chose their song and singer. The applications window is open now, and will remain open until […]
Armenia opens up submissions for Junior Eurovision 2022
Armenia have begun the process of finding their Junior Eurovision 2022 reprsentative. The First Channel in Armenia has announced a contest to select Armenia’s representative for Junior Eurovision 2022, which will be taking place in it’s capital city, Yerevan in December. All interested persons between the ages of 9 and 14 can apply to here […]
Eurovision 2023: Switzerland confirm participation and internal selection to find their act
Switzerland have confirmed they will be participating in Eurovision 2023, and that they will be using an internal selection to find their act. Swiss broadcaster SRF have confirmed that Switzerland will once again be present at next years Eurovision Song Contest, and that they will once again be opting for an internal selection to chose […]
Israel artist NOT decided? Noa Kirel says Eurovision participation is a “maybe”
People thinking July was too early for an artist reveal might still be correct! Israeli singer Noa Kirel has said her Eurovision 2023 participation is still a “maybe” despite being announced as Israel’s artist by broadcaster Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/KAN) yesterday. Speaking in an interview with 103 FM’s Raz Shechnik, the 21-year-old distanced herself from […]