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 […]
Bristol will officially bid to host Eurovision 2023 if it cannot be hosted in Ukraine
The city of Bristol has officially confirmed that they will bid to host Eurovision 2023, should the contest come to the United Kingdom. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, in Southwest England, has announced that Bristol will bid to host Eurovision 2023. Marvin announced the news to roughly 20,000 people at Bristol Pride Day Festival, the […]
Jamala in support of the United Kingdom potentially hosting Eurovision 2023
Jamala has voiced her support for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest possibly coming to the United Kingdom. Speaking to the PA News Agency earlier this week, Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala has said that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest should come to the United Kingdom, if Ukraine is unable to host. “It’s really sad the EBU […]
North Macedonia: Head of Delegation presents report to improve the country’s Eurovision results
Head of Delegation for North Macedonia, Meri Popova, has presented a report to the MRT Programming Council about proposals to improve the country’s results in Eurovision. This comes as a result of the assesment and study process that is being done by the broadcaster. The report that Meri Popova presented to North Macedonian broadcaster MRT consists […]
Snippets released for the Junior Songfestival 2022 finalists
Snippets have been released of the finalists of Junior Songfestival 2022. A total of four acts will be competing in this years Junior Songfestival for the chance to become The Netherlands’ Junior Eurovision 2022 representative, and official snippets of their songs have been revealed. A total of 53 acts made it through to the auditon […]
Junior Eurovision 2022: Lara Trpčeska & Irina Davidovska to represent North Macedonia
Junior Eurovision 2022 is still over 5 months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get artist reveals. North Macedonian broadcaster MRT have announced Lara Trpčeska and Irina Davidovska will represent the Balkan nation at Junior Eurovision 2022 in Yerevan. The duo were selected after an open audition at MRT Studios. They will now have 30 […]
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 […]
Rejoice! Benidorm Fest 2023 heats up this July!
While the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is still fresh in our memories, Spain is wasting no time with their Eurovision preparations for 2023! New information about Spain’s very own Benidorm Fest 2023 are revealed! Mark your calendar for April 19th Yes, fellow Eurovision fans; It is time to get excited and fill your calendar with […]
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. […]
Ukrainian Eurovision winners disagree with decision to not host contest in Ukraine
A Ukrainian minister has released a statement condemning to decision to not allow Ukraine to host Eurovision 2023, which contains signatures from Eurovision winners from Ukraine. Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Tkachenko Oleksandr has posted a statement on Twitter with the caption: “I’m convinced Ukraine has all the rights and possibilities to host […]
Ukraine to NOT host Eurovision 2023, EBU to offer hosting to United Kingdom
United Kingdom will be offered the chance to host Eurovision 2023 after the EBU ruled that Ukraine were unable to host the contest. In a statement made by the EBU they state: “Following objective analysis, the Reference Group, the ESC’s governing board, has with deep regret concluded that, given the current circumstances, the security and […]
The first news is coming for Sanremo 2023!
We are more than 6 months away from Sanremo 2023 but the cogs of the Italian festival are already in motion. Just before Eurovision 2022 took place, Amadeus, the presenter and artistic director of the last three editions, announced that Sanremo 2023 is going to be held from the 7th to the 11th of February […]
Netherlands: S10’s live-on-tape performance to not be released
The number of live-on-tape performances being released has gone down to 38. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS have announced that S10‘s live-on-tape performance of “De Diepte” won’t be released on YouTube. AVROTROS have told songfestivalupdate.nl “We have submitted a request to the EBU not to put it online. We would like the performance from the live shows to remain […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Robert Cogoi, Belgium’s representative at the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest, has passed away
The Belgian press recently reported the death of singer Robert Cogoi, stage name Mirko Kogoj, at the age of 82, although the cause of death has not been given. Born in Châletet, in southern Belgium, to Yugoslav parents, the singer was one of Belgium’s most successful artists in the 1960s, and was the first Belgian […]
Ukrainian Broadcaster and EBU Discuss Eurovision 2023 Organization
Mykola Chernotytskyi, Chairman of the Board of Suspilne, Ukraine’s state broadcaster, revealed at a press conference that discussions with the European Broadcasting Union on whether or not to hold the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Ukraine will began yesterday. The broadcaster is already in possession of the EBU’s documentation, so the next meetings should address […]
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 […]
Sam Ryder’s “SPACE MAN” reaches number 2 on UK chart
Eurovision 2022 runner up Sam Ryder has reached number 2 in the UK official chart, making him the highest charting Eurovision entry in over 20 years. The Essex born singer was just beaten by Harry Styles and his song “As It Was” to the top spot. With this achievement, Sam Ryder and his song “SPACE […]
Go-A: Ukraine Eurovision 2021 act to perform at Glastonbury
Ukrainian band and Eurovision 2021 act Go-A have announced they will performing at the iconic British music festival Glastonbury. The band will be performing on June 25th on the John Peel Stage, also referred to as “Stage of New Music”. Go-A confirmed their participation at the festival across their social media platforms. “We’re unbelievably excited […]
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 […]
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 […]
Australia decided! Courtney Act is Australia’s spokesperson for ESC 2022!
Only 4 more days until the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Grand Final is here! So we can look forward to making the journey around the wold to gather the points of all contesting countries. This year, Courtney Act will be Australia’s spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest! Just 3 years ago, Courtney Act decided to […]
Meet the German jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022!
Eurovision week is upon us! In the excitement that comes with Eurovision week, Germany have revealed their jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022! Let’s meet the German jury that consists of Michelle, Max Giesinger, Tokunbo, Jess Schöne en Christian Brost. German jury – Michelle Welcome back to 2001, where Michelle represented Germany in the […]
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 […]
Remaining Big 5 countries complete half allocation for Eurovision 2022 final
While Italy already knew their final slot, the remaining 4 automatic qualifiers drew which half they would be competing in the Eurovision 2022 final. France, Germany and Spain were all drawn into the first half, while United Kingdom will perform in the second half. With Italy already being announced to be performing slot 9, it […]
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 […]