Category: Country

Wales and Scotland will not participate in Junior Eurovision 2024

Wales and Scotland will not be making an appearance in Spain for Junior Eurovision 2024. It has been confirmed to Eurofestivales that both Wales and Scotland will not be participating in this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Spain. At the present time, no specific reason has been given for their non-participation. Due to the […]

The United Kingdom will not participate in Junior Eurovision 2024

The United Kingdom will not be competing in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The United Kingdom will be withdrawing from Junior Eurovision 2024, as reported by Adrian Bradley on X. Whilst no specific reason has been given at this stage, it is likely that viewing figures and scheduling clashes would be the main reasons […]

Auditions begin to find North Macedonia’s Junior Eurovision 2024 representative

North Macedonia have begun the search for their Junior Eurovision 2024 representative. After confirming their Junior Eurovision 2024 participation at the beginning of June, the broadcaster put out an open call for singers. Auditions have been taking place today at MRT Studios in Skopje for the upcoming contest. The open call was open to all […]

Basel Stadium Expansion Delayed but Eurovision 2025 Enthusiasm Remains High

The anticipated expansion of Basel’s iconic St. Jakob-Park, affectionately known as “Joggeli,” has encountered unforeseen delays. Despite these setbacks, the stadium’s management remains enthusiastic about the possibility of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in the near future. This enthusiasm is shared widely within the community and among city officials, who view the ESC as […]

Junior Songfestival 2024 finalists revealed

The finalists for this years Junior Songfestival have been revealed. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS have revealed the finalists that will be competing in this years Junior Songfestival. There are nine finalists in total, who have all either been put into a group, or who have been left out of the groups to compete as a soloist. […]

Zurich Steps Up to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Zurich’s city council has officially launched its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. With resolute support from multiple political parties, the council has endorsed two motions urging the city government to nominate Zurich as the candidate city. These proposals highlight Zurich’s potential to host a major international event that promises not only […]

Saint Gall Withdraws Eurovision 2025 Host Bid Due to Financial Constraints

Saint Gall has officially withdrawn its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, citing excessive financial demands and technical limitations as the primary reasons. This decision has disappointed many fans who were eager to see the city host the prestigious event. According to local media, the financial requirements set forth by the European Broadcasting […]

Nemo Announces 2025 European Tour: “Breaking The Code”

Swiss Eurovision sensation Nemo has announced his highly anticipated 2025 European tour, titled “Breaking The Code.” Following his spectacular win at the Eurovision Song Contest with the hit single “The Code,” Nemo is set to take Europe by storm with a series of electrifying performances in some of the continent’s most prestigious concert halls. Tour […]

Nemo to Perform at Zürich Pride 2024

Zurich Pride 2024 is set to be an electrifying celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and music, and this year, it features a special performance by Nemo. The Swiss sensation, who recently captivated audiences with his Eurovision-winning song “The Code,” will take the stage on Friday evening, June 14th, marking a significant highlight of the festival. A […]

In Memoriam: Françoise Hardy, Icon of the Yé-Yé Movement

The world mourns the loss of Françoise Hardy, the beloved French singer and songwriter, who passed away at the age of 80. Known as an icon of the Yé-Yé movement, Hardy’s influence on music and culture spanned several decades, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and in the hearts of her fans. A Musical […]

Carlo Conti announced to be the 2025 and 2026 Sanremo host and creative director

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The Netherlands to keep future Eurovision participation under consideration

AVROTROS release new statement about the ongoing situations surrounding Eurovision 2024. The Dutch broadcaster have released a new statement regarding the ongoing issues that occured during Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, and the ongoing investigation into Joost Klein’s disqualification from the Eurovision 2024 grand final. AVROTROS initially made a statament regarding the Joost Klein incident on […]

NDR to continue organising Germany’s Eurovision participation in 2025

NDR to remain responsible for the selection of Germany’s Eurovision 2025 representative. Despite reports last September in which it was stated that NDR will no longer be working on Germany’s Eurovision participation beyond 2024, these reports seem to have been quashed as they are confirmed to be working on finding Germany’s Eurovision representative for 2025, […]

Massive Police Operation for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö Costs Over 22 Million SEK

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö saw an extensive police operation, with approximately 1,500 officers deployed to ensure security during the event. The total cost of this massive operation amounted to at least 22 million SEK, making it one of the largest police operations in Swedish history, as reported by Sveriges Radios Ekoredaktion. Security […]

Finland Confirms Eurovision 2025 Participation and UMK Selection

Finland is gearing up for an exciting Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, with the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) confirming the country’s participation and the continuation of the popular UMK (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu) as the selection method for their Eurovision entry. UMK: The Pathway to Eurovision UMK has been a successful platform for discovering and promoting […]

Nemo to Shine at Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024

Dive into the electric swirl of Eurovision magic as we welcome Nemo to Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024! Fresh off their stunning victory with “The Code,” this Swiss sensation is set to capture the Ziggo Dome with a voice that commands the airwaves and a charisma that owns the stage. Nemo’s triumph at Eurovision 2024 with […]

Joeri Fransen Criticizes VRT’s Eurosong Procedure

Joeri Fransen, a well-known artist from the show “Sing Again,” has publicly criticized the Flemish public broadcaster VRT over its handling of the selection procedure for Eurosong. In a recent interview with HLN, Fransen expressed his frustration and disappointment with VRT’s approach, calling it “unfair and disrespectful.” Fransen’s comments come in the wake of VRT’s […]

Executive Producers Named for Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) has announced the appointment of Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler as the co-executive producers for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This significant step comes as Switzerland gears up to host the world-renowned music event following Nemo’s victory with “The Code” in Malmö. Reto Peritz, currently the Director of Entertainment […]

Eurovision 2025: Bakel Walden Emphasizes the Contest’s True Purpose

Following Nemo’s victory for Switzerland with the song “The Code” at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, discussions have intensified about the role and scope of the Eurovision Song Contest. Bakel Walden, Director of Development and Offer at SRF, recently spoke out about the event’s primary focus and the expectations placed upon it. In an interview with […]

Swiss Cities Bid launch to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2025

With Switzerland confirmed as the host country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, the race is now on to determine which Swiss city will have the honor of hosting this iconic event. Following Nemo’s triumphant win with “The Code” at Eurovision 2024, cities across Switzerland are vying for the chance to showcase their charm, infrastructure, […]

Marcus and Martinus prove to be “Unforgettable” with new album release

Marcus and Martinus are back with a brand new album, “Unforgettable”. The Norwegian twins, who recently represented Sweden at Eurovision 2024 with “Unforgettable” are back with a brand new album of the same name, and their first album in six years. The album is available on Spotify. “We’re so excited to release our first album […]

Zurich Favored to Host Eurovision 2025 Amid Swiss City Competition

Following Nemo’s victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with the song “The Code,” Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Several Swiss cities are vying for the opportunity to host this prestigious event, with Zurich emerging as the clear favorite among experts and bookmakers. According to predictions from OLBG, a community of knowledgeable […]

Zurich City Council to Decide on Hosting Eurovision 2025 in June

Zurich is in the spotlight as a potential host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The Zurich City Council is scheduled to make a final decision by the end of June on whether to submit an official bid to host the event. This decision comes as part of a standard procedure to evaluate the […]

President Erdoğan and MHP Leader Bahçeli Criticize Eurovision and Nemo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli have made controversial statements regarding the Eurovision Song Contest and Switzerland’s representative, Nemo. Their remarks have sparked significant backlash and have cast a shadow over Turkey’s potential return to the competition. Erdoğan’s comments came during a press conference following a cabinet meeting, where he harshly criticized […]

Kosovo set to apply to participate in Eurovision 2025 in June

Kosovo is gearing up for a potential Eurovision debut next year. The Chairman of the Board of Kosovan broadcaster RTK, Besnik Boletini, has confirmed that in June, they will be applying to the European Broadcasting Union in the hopes of being able to apply to compete in Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland. “In June, we will […]

Eurovision 2024 sees 163 million viewers tuning in to the conest

The three live shows of Eurovision 2024 saw a viewership of 163 million. The European Broadcasting Union have crunched the numbers and revealed the viewing figures and other data for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The EBU have revealed that all three live shows for this years contest saw 163 million people tuning in from […]

Joost Klein’s Lawyer: “He Denies the Charges”

Joost Klein lawyer has come forward to firmly deny the allegations against him. According to a report by SVT, Klein’s attorney has stated that the artist unequivocally denies any wrongdoing. Klein, known for his eclectic music and vibrant online presence, has been thrust into the spotlight for reasons other than his artistic endeavors. The specifics […]

Nemo’s “The Code” Climbs the Charts Following Eurovision Smash

Nemo, Switzerland’s Eurovision sensation, has taken the music world by storm with their hit song “The Code.” Following an electrifying winning performance at Eurovision 2024, “The Code” has rapidly climbed the charts. “The Code,” a unique blend of rap, drum ‘n’ bass, and opera, captivated audiences and juries alike, earning widespread acclaim for its innovative […]

RTVE opens submissions window for Benidorm Fest 2025

The Spanish broadcaster has opened the submissions window for Benidorm Fest 2025. The submissions window for the 2025 edition of Benidorm Fest opened on May 20th, and will remain open until 10:00 CET on October 10th, 2024. You can fill out the submissions form here. The broadcaster has outlined the rules and regulations for Beniform […]

Baby Lasanga donates award money from Croatian government to charity

Baby Lasagna says goodbye to award money as he donates it to charity. In the wake of Baby Lasagna achieving Croatia’s best ever result in the Eurovision Song Contest, the Croatian government awarded him 50,000 euros as a special recognition for his contribution to promotion and international visibility of Croatia through his Eurovision 2024 participation […]

RÚV Re-evaluating Söngvakeppnin Format for Eurovision 2025

RÚV, Iceland’s national broadcaster, has announced that it is re-evaluating the format of Söngvakeppnin, the country’s national selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest. This decision comes as part of a continuous effort to enhance the competition and ensure it remains relevant and engaging for both participants and viewers. Runar Freyr, a representative from RÚV, […]

ORF to Internally Select Austria’s Eurovision Act for 2025

The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) has announced that it will continue its tradition of internally selecting Austria’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) act for the 2025 competition. This decision follows a similar approach taken in recent years and aims to streamline the selection process while ensuring a high-quality representation for Austria at the prestigious event. By […]

Liverpool 2023 wins a BAFTA

Liverpool’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has garnered yet another accolade, this time in the form of a prestigious BAFTA award. The recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the event, which has been celebrated for its exceptional organization, entertainment value, and impact. The BAFTA, awarded for the production’s excellence in […]

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Lugano? “It Would Be Nice, But…”

The possibility of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Lugano has sparked interest and excitement among local residents and officials. However, while the idea of bringing the prestigious event to the city is appealing, various challenges and considerations need to be addressed before it can become a reality. At this point, the city hosting […]

Possible Rule Violation by Norwegian Jury Sparks Controversy at Eurovision

The Norwegian Eurovision jury is under scrutiny following allegations of a potential rule violation during the voting process. This controversy has raised questions about the integrity and transparency of the jury’s role in the competition, potentially impacting the credibility of the results. According to a report by NRK, there are concerns that the Norwegian jury […]

EBU Criticized for Banning EU Flags at Eurovision Final

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is under fire for its decision to prohibit the display of European Union (EU) flags at the upcoming Eurovision Grand Final. This move has ignited a fierce backlash, with accusations that the EBU is inadvertently aiding those opposed to European unity. The controversy stems from a directive that only national […]

Gåte almost considered withdrawing from Eurovision 2024 whilst in Malmö

Gåte reveal they almost withdrew from Eurovision 2024 at the last minute. Norway’s representatives at this years Eurovision Song Contest, Gåte, have revealed to Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten that they almost withdrew from Eurovision 2024, whilst in Malmö. The band’s guitarist Magnus Børmark has said that he had a strong confrontation with the EBU over the events […]

RTP question delay in publication of Iolanda’s grand final performance

The Portuguese broadcaster are questioning the delay in uploading Iolanda’s grand final performance. Every year at Eurovision, short clips of every acts performances in the semi finals and grand final are uploaded to the Eurovision Song Contest’s official social media accounts. However, at this years grand final, Portugal’s clip was uploaded late (more than one […]

BREAKING: AVROTROS releases statement: disagrees with Dutch disqualification

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS release statement on Joost Klein incident. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, who are the competing broadcaster for The Netherlands in Eurovision have released a statement in regards to the incident surrounding Joost Klein. “An incident occured after last Thursday’s performance. Against clearly made agreements, Joost was filmed when he had just gotten of stage […]

Alessandra Refuses to Present Eurovision Points

In a striking move at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Norwegian spokesperson Alessandra chose not to present the points for Norway. This decision is part of a broader series of protests by various participants against the ongoing political tensions involving Israel and Hamas. This year, the Eurovision stage has seen an unusual convergence of cultural […]

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. […]

BREAKING: Joost Klein will not perform at Eurovision 2024 final

Joost Klein will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final. The EBU have released a statement confirming that the Dutch representative in Eurovision 2024, Joost Klein, will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final. The statement from the EBU is as follows: “The Dutch artist Joost Klein […]

Joost Klein not performing at the Jury Show Amid Investigation

In a surprising turn of events at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Dutch artist Joost Klein has been excluded from participating in the crucial jury show, which determines half of the contest’s final points. The decision was made following an undisclosed incident, currently under investigation by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). According to AVROTROS, the […]

BREAKING: Madrid to host Junior Eurovision 2024 on November 16th

Junior Eurovision is coming to Madrid on November 16th, 2024! In a press conference held earlier today by RTVE, it has been confirmed that Madrid has won the Junior Eurovision 2024 host city bidding, and that they will be hosting the contest on Saturday 16th November at Caja Mágica. This marks the first time since […]

BREAKING: EBU statement on Joost Klein incident

Earlier today, the European Broadcasting Union released a statement regarding the Dutch representative for Eurovision 2024, Joost Klein. The statement is as follows: “We are currently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not be rehearsing until further notice. We have further comment at this time and will […]

Former Eurovision winners to pay tribute to ABBA in Eurovision 2024 final

Three former Eurovision winners to take to the Eurovision 2024 stage for ABBA tribute. It’s time to put on your dancing shoes as three iconic Eurovision stars are coming together to pay tribute to four even more iconic Eurovision stars. Carola Häggkvist (Sweden 1983 & 1991), Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014) and Charlotte Perrelli (Sweden 1999 […]

Alcazar to re-unite for one off performance in Eurovision 2024 grand final

Swedish icons Alcazar are set to re-unite for Eurovision 2024 grand final performance. There will be no Crying At The Discoteque as it has been confirmed that iconic Swedish trio Alcazar will be re-uniting and performing at the grand final of Eurovision 2024 on May 11th. Alcazar, who ultimatley ran on and off between 1998 […]

Eurovision 2024 in Malmö: Ensuring Safety Amidst Global Tensions

As the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 approaches, Malmö, Sweden, is taking unprecedented security measures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for an estimated 100,000 international visitors and performers. In response to the elevated security concerns across Europe and the specific challenges posed by political tensions and the potential for protests linked to the participation […]

Further performers announced for Eurovision 2024 semi final two

Semi final two set to be a true Nordic party as interval acts have been confifmed. The interval acts for semi final two of Eurovision 2024 have been confirmed, and we have some fellow Nordic participants gracing the stage once again. Eurovision 2023 runner-up Käärijä will be returning to the stage alongside Eurovision 1984 winners […]