Sanremo 2021: winner gets first refusal for Eurovision
Italian broadcaster RAI have released the rules for Sanremo 2021, and have confirmed that the winner of of the Campioni category will have first refusal for Eurovision 2021. These rules mean that if Diodato wants to represent his country again, in Eurovision 2021, he would need to compete in Sanremo again. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 […]
Confirmed: Montenegro withdraws from Eurovision 2021
Montenegro’s official broadcaster, RTCG, confirmed today that Montenegro will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, due to be held in Rotterdam next May. This will be the 2nd consecutive year that Montenegro will be absent from the Eurovision Song Contest after their withdrawal in 2020 due to limited funds available for the […]
Bye Bye Baby: will we ever see these countries return to Eurovision?
As we all know, Eurovision includes dozens of countries every year, from the small San Marino through to the isolated Iceland, up to the big mother of Russia. The diversity of countries may be one of the best part of Eurovision since it’s connecting many different people with different nationalities all coming together. However, the […]
Music video of Petar Aničić’s “Heartbeat” is released
We had the artist, now we have the song and the music video! It has been previously announced that Petar Aničić would be representing Serbia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Warsaw this November with the song Heartbeat. On Friday 9th October, the song and the music video for the song got released. You […]
Valentina for France in Junior Eurovision 2020!
Valentina for France in Junior Eurovision 2020 It’s Valentina for France in Junior Eurovision. Valentina has been chosen internally by the broadcaster France Télévisions in the hope of winning the Junior Eurovision 2021 title and hosting next year’s edition in France. The French entry will be announced at a later date. We can’t wait to […]
Arina Pehtereva will represent Belarus at this years Junior Eurovision
Belarus have gone internal! For the first time in their Junior Eurovision history, Belarus have internally selected their act for the contest, and this year, the honours go to 12 year old Arina Pehtereva who will sing “Aliens”. Born in March 2008 in Mogilev, Arina has been singing since she was 6 years old. She […]
Junior Eurovision 2020 will be held at TVP Headquarters
The 18th edition of The Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live from the TVP Headquarters in Warsaw on Sunday 29th November. During a press conference on TVP yesterday, the three Junior Eurovision 2020 hosts gave many interviews. In one of these interviews, with JastrzabPost, Rafał Brzozowski revealed that the TVP Headquarters would play […]
David Sundin won’t host Melodifestivalen 2021
Earlier in a famous Swedish newspaper it was rumoured that David Sundin will host Melodifestivalen again in 2021. It was also rumoured that he will be joined by another co-host. However, on the 30th September, David himself confirmed to fellow Eurovision news site escxtra, that, that he will NOT host Melodifestivalen again in 2021. In […]
Joining Team Ding-Dong: VAL announces they are getting married!
‘Tis the season to get engaged! On their official Instagram account Valeria Gribusova and Vladislav Pashkevich (VAL) announced they are engaged. Vladislav asked Valeria the big question on a mountain in Montenegro. The couple has been there for holidays as the current situation in their home country still stays the same. After being in discussions […]
No Lovewave in 2021: Iveta was considered for 2021 but ruled out by the German broadcaster
In a post on Instagram, 2016 Armenian representative Iveta Mukuchyan has now announced she was considered to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 which will be held in Rotterdam. Earlier this year Iveta got a call from the German broadcaster that she was voted by the experts without even knowing she was […]
Junior Eurovision 2020: Some delegations will record their performances on stage in Warsaw!
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Today it was announced that a few of the thirteen participating countries in this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest will fly to Warsaw to record their performances in the polish capital. This opportunity was given to all the competing countries but not all […]
Meet the 3 presenters of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020!
We have our contest that is Junior Eurovision 2020, we have a date, now all we need are presenters to frontman this contest. Well, it has recently been announced that the competition will be hosted by 3 presenters! Ida Nowakowska-Herndon, Rafał Brzozowski and Małgorzata Tomaszewska will all be presenting the 2020 edition of the contest […]
Duncan Laurence says YES to American songwriter boyfriend
Wedding bells are in the air for Duncan Laurence and his American songwriter boyfriend Jordan Garfield. The 2019 Eurovision champion revealed on social media that he is engaged to his boyfriend with a black and white photo of an engagement ring on his finger and the words “I love you”. Garfield posted a similar heartfelt […]
Empty Room… Melodifestivalen 2021 to proceed with no audience
What we know about Melodifestivalen 2021 so far Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) has announced that Melodifestivalen 2021 will continue to be broadcasted but without a live audience. This announcement comes as part of Sweden’s combat against COVID-19. Previously, SVT also announced that the traditional Melodifestivalen tour around the country will be dropped and all […]
Another song released! Spain releases Soleá’s “Palante” for Junior Eurovision 2020
Time to add another song to the Junior Eurovision 2020 playlist! Spain has released today the song that Soleá will sing next November at the competition: Palante. An urban pop song with a very modern sound and a message of optimism. We already heard it in the preview… The rhythm fills Spain’s entry in Junior […]
RTVE has revealed technical details of the Junior Eurovision 2020 stage
The Spanish broadcaster RTVE has revealed technical details for their Junior Eurovision stage this year. Every participant has to perform from a stage in their home country. All the different performances will be pre-recorded and shows during the show, which is going to be held in Warsaw, Poland. The following details of the stage are […]
Unsurprising but still sad: Bosnia & Herzegovina will not be returning in 2021
Fans from Bosnia & Herzegovina in Eurovision have to be strong now: The country will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest next year. According to a news article on ESC Today, the Bosnian national broadcaster BHRT has confirmed that Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. […]
The New format for Junior Eurovision 2020 not known to all countries
New format for Junior Eurovision not known to all countries As 2020 ends, that only means one thing… time for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest! This year, being held on November 29, the contest will look different than years prior. With the COVID pandemic still upon us, the format this year has been changed to […]
Buonasera Italia! Italy confirms Eurovision participation for 2021
We have another country confirmed for next year’s contest! Italy, one of the most successful Eurovision countries of the decade, has confirmed its participation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam. The Italian broadcaster RAI is going to use the Sanremo Festival for the national selection process as it has been the majority of […]
Paenda finds the “Perfect Fit” with new single
Paenda, the Austrian representative from 2019, has released her new single “Perfect Fit”. This marks her third single release since Eurovision, and comes after “Like A Domino” in 2019 and “Want Me Not To Want You” in August 2020. This electro-pop track is about herself singing about her attraction to someone else. While having massive […]
In The Distance: Polina Gagarina drops new single “На расстоянии”
Summer is over and it’s time to prepare for the darker seasons, and nothing is more suitable than Polina’s new single “На расстоянии” which is about missing someone who is far away. Her song has been released for a week and has already reached 1.9 million views on YouTube. Polina, who represented Russia at Eurovision […]
Måns Zelmerlöw to Star in a Swedish Christmas Show Special.
Eurovision icon, Måns Zelmerlöw, will unite with fellow Swedish native comedian, Per Andersson to star in a Christmas show in his home country. The show will be called ‘Tomten Och Bocken – En slags Julshow’ or ‘Santa and the Goat – A kind of Christmas Show’ in English. It will be a comedy show featuring […]
Thomas Scheriber set to leave NDR within the next year
Long time Head of Department at NDR, Thomas Scheriber, will be leaving the broadcaster for another role at ARD (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) within the next year. Thomas has been the Head of Entertainment at NDR since 2007. It is not known who will take over Thomas’ role at NDR yet. Since […]
Will Italy make an appearance at Junior Eurovision 2020?
Will Italy be set to #movetheworld at this years Junior Eurovision? The Head of Delegation for Italy has reported that Italian Radio and Television (RAI) has yet to make a final decision about their participation at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Speaking to Eurofestivales, Simona Martorelli mentioned that: “Unfortunately Rai has not made his […]
Soleá films music video for Palante
A few days ago, we heard a preview of “Palante”, the song that Soleá will sing at Junior Eurovision 2020. Today, Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has shown the making of the official video for the song. In the images, we see that the production team of the broadcaster has travelled to Seville, Soleá’s hometown, to […]
Moscow calling! Natalia Gordienko travels to the capital to record 2021 entry
It is Moscow calling for Natalia Gordienko! Natalia is set to work with Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos on her Eurovision 2021 entry in Russia’s capital city, after travel bans changed their original plans of recording the video in Athens, Greece. But, if you are expecting “Prison” part 2, then you might be left feeling […]
Ana Soklič has 191 songs to chose from for Eurovision 2021!
After announcing that Eurovision 2020 representative, Ana Soklič, will be returning to Eurovision 2021, the Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO sent out a call for songs from all interested songwriters and composers, and after the deadline closed on September 30th, it was revealed that a record 191 entries had been submitted. View this post on Instagram Na […]
Ireland explain why they withdrew from Junior Eurovision 2020
The Irish-language owned television production company and broadcaster, TG4, have explained their reason for withdrawing from Junior Eurovision 2020. TG4 decided that despite the EBUs decision to broadcast from small venues in each country, did they decide that they would still be withdrawing. TG4 representative Laura Ní Cheallaigh made a statement about their final call […]
Eden Alene’s national final songs to be revealed in November
According to Marriv, a Hebrew-language daily newspaper, the sixteen songs that will be a part of Eden Alene’s national final for Eurovision 2021, will be revealed in November, which will make them one of the first countries to reveal their songs for the 2021 national final season. All sixteen songs that will be performed in […]
The first 14 songs are ready for Melodifestivalen 2021!
First 14 songs are chosen for Melodifestivalen SVT have announced that they have chosen 14 songs (out of 28) that will compete in next year’s Melodifestivalen in the hopes of winning and taking the trophy to Rotterdam. The songs have been selected by a special jury, with people who have various knowledge of the industry […]
Russia confirms participation for Eurovision 2021
Eurovision 2021| Russia Party for everybody, dance! It’s Russia that has been named as the latest country that wants to compete for the winning title in Rotterdam next year. Channel One was the one to confirm this news that Russia will be participating in Eurovision 2021! Channel One, who internally selected Little Big for Eurovision […]
Senhit continues her #freakytriptorotterdam with ‘Congratulations’ cover
Congratulations and celebrations to Senhit, who celebrates her birthday with a new release! The San Marinese singer has treated us all to a cover of Cliff Richard’s iconic song from Eurovision 1968, Congratulations. This is not the first Eurovision cover that Senhit has done in her #freakytriptorotterdam series. In fact, it’s cover song number 4, […]
Malta has chosen! Chanel Monseigneur to represent Malta in Junior Eurovision 2020
We have a result from Malta! It’s Chanel Monseigneur that will represent the country next month in Warsaw, Poland. She won with her song Chasing Sunsets, which was written by Emil Calleja Bayliss and is composed by her own cousin Aleandro Spiteri Monseigneur, Peter Borg and Joe Roscoe. Chanel was born February 2nd 2011, making her […]
Can’t get enough of Željko Joksimović? Learn more about him with his new game PopStar Adventure!
You surely all remember Željko Joksimović, one of the greatest composers in the history of Eurovision, and who is responsible for many successful entries? Well now you now have the chance to learn more about his past with his new game PopStar Adventure, which is available for Apple and Android. His game, PopStar Adventure, is […]
Reports say Melodifestivalen tour in 2021 cancelled, will only be in Stockholm
Melodifestivalen is one of the highlights of the national final season for many Eurovision fans. However, next year’s Melfest may look a bit different than we’re used to. The Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet reported earlier today that Melodifestivalen 2021 will not consist of the usual tour all over Sweden, which has been a tradition since 2002. […]
Soleá will sing “Palante” for Spain at Junior Eurovision 2020
It has just been announced that Palante is the song that Soleá will sing at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020. An urban pop song with a very modern sound that has been infused with the personality of the 9-year-old Sevillian artist. Spain has published today the title and one minute of the song that […]
Could she be back? Helena Paparizou considering Eurovision return
2005 Eurovision winner, Helena Paparizou has confirmed that she would not rule out a return to the contest if she had the right song. There has been significant rumours throughout the last few years in the Eurovision community about a potential return from Helena, especially considering her mixed heritage and previous involvement in National Finals […]
Alicja Tracz to fly the Polish flag for Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2020
It is official! Poland has chosen the successor to Viki Gabor today and it is Alicja Tracz! The final of the Polish national selection for Junior Eurovision 2020 Szansa na sukces took place today (27/09/2020) and witnessed 3 acts performing two songs each. The 1st song performed by the participants was chosen by the producers while […]
Kazakhstan have chosen Karakat Başanova to represent them at Junior Eurovision 2020
It’s Karakat Başanova for Kazakhstan! She will represent them in this years edition of Junior Eurovision. She took the crown among 12 competing acts in the hope to win the whole contest in November. Karat Başanova – Forever – 25,9% Aıım Mukıtanova – Celebrate – 25,7% Aykerim Tleubek – Winner – 24,2% Adııa Burhanova – […]
“Best Friends” Unity will sing for The Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2020
The Netherlands have spoken! It’s Unity to Junior Eurovision 2020 with their song “Best Friends”. The Netherlands held a live national final in which we saw three acts battling it out to become The Netherland’s representatives at Junior Eurovision 2020. Originally, there were supposed to be four acts competing, but Robin had to withdraw due […]
The Evolution of John & Edward Grimes…Ireland’s Jedward are all grown up and have a lot to say!
They’re the twin brothers who reached 8th place in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Dusseldorf, landing Ireland’s only top 10 finish since 2000. Thanks to their slick performance and the pop anthem ‘Lipstick’, the brothers earned a legion of devoted fans across the continent. Such was their popularity that they returned to the 2012 […]
VAL will not be singing for Belarus at Eurovision 2021
It has been confirmed that Belorussian duo VAL will not be returning to Eurovision 2021 for Belarus after relations between the duo and the Belorussian broadcaster BTRC have broken down due to political reasons surrounding the situation that is ongoing in Belarus at the current time, as well issues regarding their contract. VAL and BTRC […]
Sofia Feskova to fly the Russian flag at Junior Eurovision 2020
Sofia Feskova has won the ticket to Junior Eurovision 2020! She will represent Russia with her song “Moy Novyy Den” (My New Day). Russia’s national final for Junior Eurovision 2020 took place tonight in Moscow. A total of 11 acts took to the stage in the hopes of becoming Russia’s next Junior Eurovision participant. Sofia […]
Petar Ančić will be flying the Serbian flag in Junior Eurovision 2020
Junior Eurovision has a new artist! It has just been announced that the 14 year old singer Petar Aničić will be representing Serbia in the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Warsaw this November. It has also been announced that he will be singing the love ballad Heartbeart in this year’s competition. The song was […]
The more the merrier! Sanremo to occur in 2021 with an audience
Questions always circulate about if and how a national final can occur with an audience in the middle of a pandemic. Eurovision organisers has already laid out different plans to accommodate such issues. Now, the long running national selection of Italy, the Sanremo Music Festival, have also laid out their own plans to ensure that […]
“In a foreign body” – Helena Paparizou releases dramatic ballad “Se Xeno Soma”
The “My Number One” singer welcomes Autumn in by presenting her brand new single “Se Xeno Soma”(In a Foreign Body). Helena Paparizou’s new single is expected to be included in her upcoming full-length album entitled “Shades”, which will be released in November by Minos EMI, a Universal Music Company. In the song, which is a […]
Eldar is Ready To Catch If You Fall with new single release
Eurovision 2011 winner Eldar Gasimov has released his brand new single “Catch If You Can” alongside an official music video. The song, which could be described as an emotional pop song, has been written by Eldar himself alongside Omar Abdulkarimov and Farhad Musayev, who also mixed and mastered the song. The original version of the […]
Elina Nechayeva flies like a bird in new single ‘Lind’!
Elina Nechayeva, who represented Estonia in Eurovision 2018, where she finished 8th, has released her new song Lind. It is her first song written and composed by herself! Elina Nechayeva wrote Lind thinking about the person most precious to her, her grandmother. ‘We all think of our loved ones who have left this world, and hope that their […]
New details on Eurovision 2021 announced!
The EBU has once again ensured that Eurovision 2021 will go on no matter that. Today in a press conference Eurovision’s producer Sietse Bakker announced 4 ways for Eurovision 2021 to continue. A: A normal Eurovision including 9 shows from Rotterdam with a packed venue, delegations in Rotterdam, numerous activities in and around Rotterdam. B: […]
New label, New music, New Dami
Dami Im has released her eagerly awaited single Paper Dragon. This marks her first release after signing with ABC Music label recently. The song was slated to be her entry in Eurovision – Australia Decides 2021, which has been postponed until 2022. In an interview with amnplify.com.au, she said “Paper Dragon marks the beginning of […]