Germany’s Free European Song Contest is back!
The alternative show #FreeESC (Free European Song Contest) goes into the second round! You can watch it on the German TV channel ProSieben on Saturday, May 15th at 8:15 pm. The #FreeESC was launched by Stefan Raab after the original Eurovision Song Contest got cancelled last year. The show this year will be hosted again […]
Sietse Bakker aims for Eurovision 2021 final to be no longer than 3 hours 45 minutes
In an interview with RTL nieuws, Executive Producer of Eurovision 2021, Sietse Bakker, has said that he would like to keep the grand final of this years contest to a minimum of at least 3 hours and 45 minutes. Sietse mentions that he and his production team are aiming for the final to be shorter […]
Eurovision 2021: The French delegation delivers a moving press conference
The French delegation held an emotional press conference, in which they shared a lot of information. Barbara Pravi is a charming and very emotional young woman, as her fans know. She is also very excited by Eurovision 2021. She once again proved it during the press conference of the French delegation on April 19th. The […]
France opens casting for Junior Eurovision 2021
The casting to find the French representative for Junior Eurovision 2021 is now open. The announcement was made during the press conference of the French delegation on Monday April 19. The head of the French delegation, Alexandra Redde Amiel, announces that France is now looking for its representative for this years Junior Eurovision. France Télévisions […]
Australia’s Montaigne will not be performing in Rotterdam – will use live on tape performance for Eurovision 2021
It has been announced a few hours ago that the Australian representative, Montaigne, will not be flying over to Rotterdam to perform her song Technicolor live. Therefore, Australia will be presenting their “live-on-tape” performance instead. All of the Australian delegation will not be travelling to Rotterdam also. This announcement makes Montaigne the first artist confirmed to […]
Bim Bam Toi! Carla will be the French spokesperson for Eurovision 2021
It has been announced that the young singer Carla Lazzari, professionally known as Carla, will be the spokesperson for France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. You may remember her from the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 when she was the representative for France that year. She sung the song Bim Bam Toi, placing […]
James Newman talks about “Embers” and his Eurovision journey
Several days ago James Newman, this year’s British representative stated in an interview with Planet Radio, a couple of things about his dance-pop song “Embers” and his Eurovision journey. James showed the difference between this year’s Eurovision and last year’s cancelled Eurovision, which he also was going to compete in: “Obviously, last year, when I […]
“The Power of Water” is coming to the first semi final of Eurovision 2021
The official Eurovision website has confirmed that “The Power of Water”, featuring singer Davina Michelle and actress Thekla Reuten, will be the opening act for the first semi final of Eurovision 2021. Gerben Bakker, Head of Show, has explained that “The Power of Water” will tell the story of the link between water and The […]
German broadcaster to show Eurovision 2011 again in lead up to contest
Das Erste will take Germans back in time to 2011 Germany is ready for the upcoming Eurovision week. In order to get excited for Eurovision, the German national broadcaster “Das Erste” has decided to show the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 once again in their main program. The date will be May 21st which is one […]
Press Conference and Online hosts for Eurovision 2021 have been revealed
The Press Conference and online hosts for this years Eurovision Song Contest have been revealed. Hila Noorzai, Koos van Plateringen, Rutger Vink and Samya Hafsaoui will all host the Press Conferences as well as providing content for the online press centre. Hila, Koos and Samya will moderate all of the press conferences for Eurovision 2021. […]
“Arcade” debuts on US Billboard Hot 100
The streak of success for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest victor Duncan Laurence and his multi-platinum certified hit Arcade does not seem to settle yet as it has managed to find its way to popularity in the United States where it entered the Billboard Hot 100 this week, following his performance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show […]
Will Montaigne make it to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2021?
In just a few weeks time, all of the delegations from 39 countries are expected to be travelling to Rotterdam in preparation for this years contest. However for one country, this may not be the case. Speaking to AD.nl, Executive Producer Sietse Bakker talks about all of the delegations that will be travelling to Rotterdam […]
Get ready for the Adriatic Pre Party coming on May 1st
The first Croatian Eurovision Pre Party is coming! On May 1st at 21:00 CET, the Croatian Eurovision Club will present the Adriatic PreParty. It will be taking place live online and will be hosted by Emily Lauren Brewin, a YouTuber. At the present time, we do not know which artists from Eurovision 2021 will be […]
Embers – James Newman’s choice out of 15 songs plus some staging hints!
“Out of the embers You and I are gonna light up the room Out of the embers There’s a fire burning for you” This up-tempo song will be United Kingdom’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 held at Rotterdam between 18 May to 22 May. Why Embers? James revealed in a recent interview that […]
The story of Sugar: Natalia Gordienko talks about how her Eurovision entry came to be
In an interview with Adevărul, Natalia Gordienko has revealed how her Eurovision 2021 was created, and how she ended up with Sugar for Rotterdam. As we already know, Sugar was written and composed by The Dream Team – Philip Kirkorov, Dimitris Kontopoulos and Sharon Vaughn (English lyrics), (Russian lyrics by Mikhail Gutseriev), and with choreography […]
Eurovision winning songwriter Shay Healy has passed away
Irish songwriter, broadcaster and journalist Shay Healy has sadly passed away aged 78. Shay Healy was born in Sandymount, a suburb of Dublin, in 1943. He started his career as a cameraman for RTÉ, but soon went on to bigger and better things. Throughout his varied career, he has tried his hand at song writing, musical […]
Ireland’s Lesley Roy Excited about her “Different” Staging
Lesley Roy appeared on morning show ‘Ireland:AM’ on Ireland’s Virgin Media One this weekend to discuss her Eurovision preparations. Appearing via video link from Stockholm, Lesley explained how she is busy rehearsing every day for next month’s performance in Rotterdam. Pressed to reveal some details of her staging, Lesley remained tight-lipped, except to reveal some […]
Lithuania: LRT launches campaign to support The Roop
LRT, Lithuanian national broadcaster, has started a campaign all over the social media in order to support their Eurovision Song Contest 2021 representatives. They decided to hype up their hopefuls in many different ways, such as creating some dance routines, finger tricks or to color something in yellow as homage to their Discotheque costumes. The […]
Albania to decide about Junior Eurovision in June
The International Relations department of the Albanian public broadcaster RTSH has announced that they will decide if Albania will participate in Junior Eurovision 2021 in France in June 2021. One of the most important factors for consideration might be the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, last year this country withdrew from the contest. https://youtu.be/94QCQgIC_vI […]
Greece: Speculation over Stefania’s Eurovision 2021 staging “Something never seen at the contest”
Speculation about Stefania’s performance roam around Dutch media As we edge closer to the contest in Rotterdam, we start thinking about how entries will be staged. Now, how Greek representative Stefania’s staging will be like has been roaming around Dutch media. The rumour mill started when Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen, the head of the organizing […]
Manizha reacts to critics in an interview with The Guardian
“I have a certain message which I am going to carry through to the end”. In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, the Russian singer reveals her feelings and what she’s been going through since her selection in March. She is the target of criticism and even insults from elected officials and conservative […]
She is destined for greatness! Destiny signs deal with Sony Music
It’s been confirmed that Destiny has signed a worldwide record deal with Sony Music in Sweden. The news has been confirmed by her management team in a press release. “It’s with great pleasure that we confirm our signing of Sony music Sweden with the talented artist Destiny for the song ‘Je me Casse’. Sony Music […]
Belgium says no to Junior Eurovision 2021 whilst Slovakia is still undecided
Belgian broadcaster VRT have confirmed that they have no intentions of returning to Junior Eurovision. The news has been confirmed to Eurofestivales by Birgit Simal, Head of Delegation for VRT. However, RTBF, the broadcaster responsible for the Waloon part of Belgium, has not ruled out a return to the contest in the future. Belgium made their […]
More acts confirmed for PrePartyES
Last week it was announced that four countries are going to perform in the Spanish Eurovision pre-party, PrePartyES. On the 5th of April, eurovision-spain posted on Twitter, that another 8 acts are planning to join them. [ÚLTIMA HORA] Destiny, Lesley Roy, Samanta Tina y Vasil actuarán en la #PrePartyES21 que confirma, de momento, 12 países […]
Tix considered withdrawing from Melodi Grand Prix after semi final performance
In a recent interview with NRK, Tix has confirmed that he contemplated withdrawing from Melodi Grand Prix following his performance in the first semi final. He mentions that after his semi final performance, he contacted his record label and the Norwegian broadcaster, explaining that he wanted to withdraw from the contest. “It was so much […]
Afrojack, Glennis Grace and Wulf to perform at the Eurovision 2021 grand final
“The act is called ‘Music Binds Us’. Music connects, especially in these times. Our DJ’s used to fly all over the world to connect with their audience which is now different unfortunately. With this act we would like to send energy from Rotterdam to Europe and literally reconnect. Not only with the viewers but also […]
Switzerland: Gjon’s Tears talks about how Tout l’Univers came to be
The Swiss representative gives his impressions and explains his work for Eurovision 2021. In an interview to the French edition of 20 Minutes, the 22-year-old Swiss singer reveals the preparatory work around his song Tout l’Univers. Gjon’s Tears, who was one of the favourites of last year, achieves the feat of being once again one […]
Barbara Pravi follows in the footsteps of Gjon’s Tears and is invited to perform in Spain this Sunday
Barbara Pravi will sing her song “Voilà” during the broadcast of a new episode of the documentary “Rocío: Contar la verdad para seguir viva” (“Rocío: Tell the truth to stay alive”) on Spanish TV channel Telecinco. She will be the second Eurovision artist to appear on the show, after Swiss Gjon’s Tears did so at […]
Daði Freyr has launched his world tour – and you can join him!
Daði Freyr has announced on his Twitter account that he is launching his world tour that will start in Reykjavik and end in Rotterdam on May 19th, just in time for Eurovision. I am launching my world tour today in Reykjavík where you watch my holographic performance for the next 72 hours via https://t.co/Z3MGY4H9Dd. Each […]
Lesley Roy to be alone on stage in Rotterdam
“It will be just me on stage, and what we’re trying to do, I’ve never seen on the Eurovision stage before.” In an interview with the Official Charts Company, Lesley Roy has revealed that she will be alone on stage for her performance of “Maps” at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam. Lesley Roy has been working […]
Switzerland begins Eurovision 2022 selection
Germany has started it, Switzerland continues: The Alp nation is the second country who is looking for 100 juror members to determine their representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 as reported by Eurovision Switzerland. Even though the 2021 edition is yet to come, Switzerland has indirectly confirmed their participation for the upcoming year already. […]
Montaigne and Hurricane among first four acts announced for PreParty ES
The first four acts for this years PreParty ES have been announced. Montaigne from Australia, Barbara Pravi from France, Senhit from San Marino and Hurricane from Serbia have all been confirmed as performing in the online party, which takes place on April 24th at 22:00 CEST. [ÚLTIMA HORA] ¡Barbara Pravi, Hurricane, Montaigne y Senhit, primeras […]
Croatia: Opatija agrees on increased deal to continue hosting DORA
Croatian broadcaster HRT and the coast city of Opatija have decided that it will be the host for Dora for at least the next three years until 2024 (according to eurosong.hr). Since the return of Dora in 2019, Opatija has been used as the host city. Even though the Croatian Dora, just as Sanremo from […]
Calling all Canadians! Eurovision 2021 is coming to OMNI Television!
OMNI Television, a multi-cultural broadcaster has confirmed that they will be broadcasting this years Eurovision Song Contest. This is the second time the contest comes to OMNI, the first being in 2019. As has been the case in previous years, the 2021 contest will mostly likely be broadcast to Canada with a delay. This year, […]
Duncan Laurence to perform at Eurovision 2021
The winner of Eurovision 2019, after performing in the United States of America, is not going to be one of the hosts of the contest in his home country, however he will surely be present there during two nights. We are going to see Duncan Laurence during the very first performance of Eurovision 2021: the […]
This is the running order for the semi-finals of Eurovision 2021!
Running orders of the 2 semi finals revealed! 15 days after the official deadline for song submissions to the EBU, the running order for the semi-finals has been released. Before that, only the general allocation to the semifinal as well as the first or second half had been determined. Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song […]
Petra Mede to host Let’s Dance in Sweden
Former Eurovision presenter Petra Mede announced on her Instagram channel that she will be one of the two main hosts of Sweden’s Let’s Dance. Together with David Lindgren, she is going to be hosting season 16 of the well-known dancing show which is gonna be aired on TV 4. Petra Mede is a well-known presenter […]
It’s time to celebrate as The Roop take home four M.A.M.A awards!
Last night, the Muzikos Asociacijos Metų Apdovanojimai (Music Association of the Year Awards) or M.A.M.A’s took place in Lithuania, and for Eurovision representatives The Roop, it was a very successful night as they managed to scoop up four awards. The Roop were nominated in a total of five categories, and won awards in four of […]
Blas Cantó to release the English version of his Eurovision song
Not long ago, Blas Cantó recorded the English version of his Eurovision song, “Voy A Quedarme”. The English version is called: “I’ll stay”. The language is going to be changed in that version, however anything else is going to remain the same. Blas loves the English language and hopes that the message and emotions of […]
Belarus will not be taking part in Eurovision 2021
The EBU have tonight posted a statement regarding Belarus’ participation in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Earlier this month, Belarus announced Galasy ZMesta as their 2021 representatives with the song Ya Nauchu Tebya (I’ll Teach You). Just days after it’s release, the EBU disqualified the song from the contest due to the political nature, and Belarus […]
75% of back-up performances for Eurovision 2021 have been recorded
Speaking to ad.nl, Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen has confirmed that 75% of all competing countries in this years Eurovision Song Contest have already submitted their live-on-tape back-up performance. The EBU announced back in November that all acts must record a back-up performance that will be used in the event the artist(s) cannot travel to Rotterdam, […]
The Roop to be vaccinated soon? Lithuanian Minister of Culture supports this proposal!
In anticipation of Eurovision, the Minister of Culture proposes to vaccinate the Lithuanian representatives. As Lithuania reviews its vaccine strategy against Covid19, new audiences are being given priority. Among these, medical staff and students or school staff. In this perspective, the Minister of Culture proposes to vaccinate the band that will represent Lithuania in Eurovision […]
Helena Paparizou to perform revamped version of ‘My Number One’ in Rotterdam
Eurovision 2005 winner Helena Paparizou is set to be performing a revamped version of her winning song My Number One at Rock The Roof in Rotterdam, according to Eurovision Fun. Helena has been announced as one of the six artists performing at Rock The Roof, and is said to be in the process of revamping My Number One for […]
WATCH: Eden Alene reveals final “Set Me Free” version for Eurovision 2021
After many months of changes, delays, leaks and everything in between, the wait is finally truly over: The official version of Eden Alene’s “Set Me Free” has been released today. Watch the brand new music video for the song below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thfo7w_NTWA Eden will perform “Set Me Free” in Rotterdam in May – or send a […]
Former Eurovision winners to “Rock The Roof” in Eurovision 2021 interval act
Host broadcasters for Eurovision 2021, NPO, NOS and AVROTROS, have revealed that a spectacular interval act is being planned for the grand final of Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam. Dubbed “Rock The Roof”, the interval act will see former Eurovision winners taking to the stage once more. Lenny Kuhr (1969); Getty Kaspers (member of Teach-In, 1975); […]
Setting it free! New version of Israel’s Eurovision 2021 entry out tomorrow
It came sooner than we expected, and we can’t complain! Today it has been officially announced that Eden Alene’s “Set Me Free”, the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2021, will be released in its final form tomorrow at 10:00 CET. Eden herself has shared the news with a glorious post on her Instagram page. Click below […]
Spanish Head of Delegation joins Junior Eurovision Steering Group
It has been confirmed by the EBU that Spanish Head of Delegation, Ana María Bordas, has joined the Steering Group for Junior Eurovision. Ana María Bordas joins Olga Salamakha from Belarus, Alexandra Redde from France, Natia Mshvenieradze from Georgia, Marta Piekarska from Poland, Carla Bugalho from Portugal, Ekaterina Orlova from Russia, Anja Zegwaard from The […]
Duncan Laurence makes U.S. debut with performance of “Arcade” on The Today Show
Reigning Eurovision champion, Duncan Laurence, has made his debut in the United States by performing his winning song “Arcade” on NBC’s “The Today Show”. Prior to his performance, he was interviewed by the hosts, where he spoke about everything from his childhood through to winning Eurovision 2019. Two years since Arcade was released, and it […]
Israel confirms Eurovision 2022 participation
Although Eurovision 2021 is in almost two months time, Kan (Israeli public broadcaster) has announced, that the country will be represented in Eurovision 2022. On the 19th of March, Germany also confirmed its participation too. Israel began a seek for a company which will be responsible for choosing their entry, which we are going to […]
No illegal statements found in the Russian Eurovision 2021 song lyrics
A few news websites, such as The Guardian have reported, that the Manizha’s song for Eurovision has been investigated for some illegal statements. Some Russian organizations, like Russian Union of Orthodox Women and website Veteranskie Vesti (which is associated with war veterans) accused the song of “hatred towards men, which leads to the undermining of […]