Manizha opens up about her Eurovision 2021 experience
Russia’s representative in this years Eurovision Song Contest, Manizha, has spoken about her Eurovision experience, turning 30 and life after Eurovision in an interview with ria.ru. Eurovision: an unplanned destination Manizha revealed in her interview that she did not expect to win the national final, and that initially, she did not want to go to […]
“L’Homme et L’oiseau” is the New Song by Barbara Pravi
Et voi lá! More than a month and a half after the Eurovision Song Contest, Barbara Pravi is back in releases. Last week arrived on digital platforms L’ Homme et l’ Oiseau (meaning in English, “The Man and the Bird” . Written by Barbara with the collaboration of Vincha, the song is available both in […]
17 cities have submitted a bid to host Eurovision 2022
After the bidding window closed just last night, RAI have now announced that a total of 17 cities and regions across Italy have officially submitted their bid to host The Eurovision Song Contest 2022. A total of 7 cities, 5 provincial capitals and 5 municipalities have all submitted a bid. Bologna Genoa Florence Milan Rome […]
Greece will start Preparing for Eurovision 2022 in October
Greece’s state broadcaster revealed that it will begin preparations for Eurovision 2022 in October, with the first phase of the process being based on the decision between the internal selection, something that has been happening since 2016, or the holding of a national final, whose desire had previously manifested. More announcements will be made by […]
“Ljeto Je” is the New Song by Boris Novković
“Ljeto Je” was recently released in the official channel of the record label – “Croatia Records”. The title of the song means “It’s Summer” in English. “Ljeto Je “ is a well-known music video, in its country, that took placements in popular top charts, such as Top 100 Croatia Music Chart , Top 40 Croatian […]
Bologna and Pesaro are the latest cities to confirm their bid to host Eurovision 2022
After Turin officially put in a bid to host Eurovision 2022 at the end of June, Bologna and Pesaro are the latest Italian cities to also confirm their bid. Matteo Ricci, mayor of Pesaro confirmed on social media that his city would be officially bidding to host next years contest. If Pesaro were to win […]
Eurovision 2022: Mahmood would like to perform as a guest
The 2019 Italian representative has expressed his interest in performing at Eurovision 2022 as a guest. During an interview with Formula TV, the Italian artist known for his song “Soldi”, mentioned the upcoming Eurovision 2022 organized by Italy. Asked by the Spanish presenters if he was going to present the next edition of Eurovision, Mahmood replied […]
“I’m finally finding the producer with who I want to work for my album”
Gjon Muharremaj, known professionally as Gjon’s Tears, is a Swiss singer-songwriter who represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “Tout l’Univers”. He finished third with 432 points, the best place for Switzerland since 1993. Gjon’s Tears showed his satisfaction, in his most recent Instagram post, with his new producer – “I […]
The Black Mamba are back to the Netherlands
The Black Mamba were last May in Rotterdam, to represent Portugal with the song Love Is On My Side, having ranked 12th in the grand final. The band will return to the Netherlands, this time to Amsterdam, in order to present their next album which will be called The Last Night In Amsterdam. This band’s […]
“Telika I Zoi Sinehizetai” is Elena Tsagrinou’s new song feat Dimitris Tatarakis
“Eventually Life Goes On”, thats the meaning of Elena’s song in greek called Telika I Zoi Sinehizetai. In this song Elena Tsagrinou collaborates with singer Dimitris Takarakis and is the latest song from the finalist of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 for Cyprus. It’s a song written by Anastasios Rammos, Dimitris Kontopoulos, Diveno Beltsos, Gabriel […]
Slovenia out of Junior Eurovision in 2021
One more country confirms that it is out of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021: Slovenia. As we know the event will be on December 19th at La Seine Musicale in Paris. According to the website eurofestivales.blogspot.com, the press department of the RTVSLO station confirms this decision, without further explanations. Slovenia only participated in 2014 […]
“Este Meu Jeito”, Elisa’s New Song
Elisa, winner of Festival da Canção 2020, has a new song. Este Meu Jeito (means “This way of mine”) arrived with an official video and you can see it right below. It is authored by the portuguese singer and with MINX, who signs the production together with Mikkel Solnado It’s a soft song that perfectly […]
Irish band Picture This interested in writing Eurovision entry
Ireland have had a rather rough few years in Eurovision lately, but the contest’s most decorated country might get a significant boost soon. The members of Picture This, a pop-rock band from the Irish town of Athy, recently expressed their interest in writing their country’s entry for a future edition of the song contest. Speaking […]
Her not so Impossible Dream: Glennis Grace is the new judge on The Voice Of Holland
While we are still thinking about the amazing act by Dutch dj Afrojack and Glennis Grace at this years Eurovision, the singer confirmed on her Instagram she will be the new face on the judge-panel of the popular TV show The Voice Of Holland. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Glennis Grace […]
John Lawton of Les Humphries Singers Passed Away
The former member of Les Humphries Singers, John Lawton, died at the age of 74. The group from the United Kingdom represented Germany at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) with the theme Sing Sang Song. The band Uriah Heep, which John Lawton joined, announced the death on social media: “It is with deep regret […]
Romania Confirms Absence from Junior Eurovision 2021
Romania is another country that will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021. The news was confirmed to Eurofestivales. TVR’s press department confirms that it will not compete in the juvenile event this year. This decision turns out not to be a surprise because from 2010, Romania have not entered the competition. Romania […]
Switzerland to open submissions for Eurovision 2022 on September 1st
After confirming their participation for Eurovision 2022 back in April, and launching their search for jury members to help chose their entry, Switzerland’s broadcaster has now confirmed that they will open their submissions for Eurovision 2022 on September 1st. At the present time, we do not know any more information about Switzerland’s selection method for […]
Jury members for Poland’s “Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2021” have been revealed
Well-known jury members will be a part of the Polish selection for Eurovision Junior 2021 Poland is preparing to choose its candidate for Eurovision 2021 to be held in Paris in December. Poland, which has won the competition twice in a row (2018 and 2019), is organizing its national selection across three semi-finals and a […]
Måneskin debut on Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US
Måneskin’s fast march towards international superstardom reaches another gigantic milestone this week, as the Eurovision 2021 winners debut on the Billboard Hot 100, the flagship chart measuring the most popular songs in the US each week. Interestingly, the Italian rockers didn’t enter the chart with their winning song “Zitti e buoni”, but with their recording […]
Djivan Gasparyan has died aged 92
The artist was part of the Armenian performance during Eurovision 2010. The string of calamities continues. After the tragic death of Raffaella Carrà, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Djivan Gasparyan. The famous Armenian duduk player has died at the age of 92, as his grandson reported to the Armenian media. Who […]
Danish Broadcaster reveals error with some televotes in the Eurovision 2021 final
Danish Broadcaster DR have revealed that there were some errors with televoting in the Eurovision 2021 grand final, meaning that some viewers votes were not counted for. It has been reported that a small number of viewers votes were not counted, with these viewers receiving messages saying that they had already voted and would not […]
Måneskin’s ‘Beggin’ hits No.1 on Spotify’s Global 50 Chart
2021 Eurovision winners Måneskin have taken the top spot on Spotify’s Global Top 50 Chart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Måneskin (@maneskinofficial) Their 2017 hit Beggin’ now sits at #1 on the chart, finally dethroning Olivia Rodrigo’s Good 4 U, which had held the top spot since May. Måneskin’s viral hit I Wanna Be […]
Prince Charles names Eimear Quinn’s “The Voice” as one of his favourite songs
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, has revealed some of his favourite songs to the BBC, and among them, is Ireland’s winning entry from Eurovision 1996, “The Voice” by Eimear Quinn. He will share his favourite songs in a special show on hospital radio that will air at midday on July 4th, 2021. Givin’ Up, Givin’ […]
Polish Musicians Union calls for Polish songwriters for Eurovision
Whilst Poland is yet to officially confirm their participation in Eurovision 2022, the Polish broadcaster TVP has given some big hints as to how the Polish entry will be chosen. Following calls from the Polish Musicians Union to TVP prior to Eurovision 2021 that the next entry should be written by Polish songwriters, Jacek Kurski, […]
Italy will not participate in Junior Eurovision 2021
Italian broadcaster RAI have confirmed to Eurofestivales that Italy will not be participating in the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest, due to take place on December 19th in Paris. Luca Milano, who is in charge of children’s content for RAI, has confirmed this news. Italy’s absence from Junior Eurovision 2021 will mark the second year […]
Clara Klingenström admits Returning to Melodifestivalen… but not in 2022
Clara Klingenström was this year’s fifth-placed Melodifestivalen, but despite the respectable result she refuses to return in 2022 to Sweden’s selection event for the Eurovision Song Contest. To the newspaper Aftonbladet, Clara Klingenström assured that she wants to return to Melodifestivalen in the future, but that will not happen immediately: “I will not [go back] […]
Ed Sheeran would try Eurovison but…”England has to be loved by Europe again”
In an interview to Dutch radio and television presenter Humberto Tan, Ed Sheeran claimed to be a follower of the Eurovision Song Contest: “Eurovision is my favorite thing to see every year. I love it.” The British singer also says he is tempted to participate in the competition: “I get drunk every year when I […]
Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022? Check!
Danmarks Radio, the Danish national broadcaster, confirmed its presence at next year’s Eurovision, to be held in Italy, on the ESC Today website. The method of selection of the country representative has not been confirmed, but it should be, as in recent years, the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. Happy to hear this? Do we have […]
Belgium Absent (again) from Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Belgium will not return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2021. Broadcaster RTBF has confirmed that it will not enter the event this year. The website eurofestivales.blogspot.com writes that it has received confirmation from the director general of the RTBF content department, Sandrine Roustan, of the absence. Financial reasons were cited, with the cost […]
Costs take Lithuania away from Junior Eurovision in 2021
Lithuania is yet another confirmed absence from JESC 2021. Since 2011, that country has not competed in the event. The website eurofestivales.blogspot.com writes that, according to the head of the Lithuanian delegation, Audrius Giržadas, the LRT broadcaster discards the JESC due to the costs considered too high for the audience reached. Debuting in 2007, Lithuania […]
The Belorussian broadcaster has been expelled from the European Broadcasting Union
Euroradio have confirmed that the Belorussian broadcaster, Belteleradiocompany (BTRC) has been expelled from the European Broadcasting Union, effective immediatley. This comes just one month after the European Broadcasting Union suspended the Belorussian broadcaster due to the ongoing political situation in Belarus. On June 30th 2021, there was a meeting of the Executive Council of the […]
Måneskin debut on ARIA chart in Australia
Eurovision winners Måneskin have made their debut on the Australian charts this week with their cover song “Beggin’”. The 2017 hit has landed the Italian rock group at number 22 on the official ARIA charts, making Måneskin the highest placing Eurovision winning artist on the chart since Måns Zelmerlöw’s “Heroes” peaked at number 19 in […]
Romania to discuss turbulent Eurovision history live on TVR
Over the last few years, Romania did not always have luck on their side when it came to the Eurovision Song Contest. After not making it to the Grand Final this year, the national broadcaster TVR has decided to look back at their turbulent Eurovision history on National television. What can we expect from the […]
Edsilia Rombley & Numidia’s New Song “Soulmate”
The two-time Eurovision star has collaborated with fellow Dutch singer Numidia for the single “Soulmate”. Edsilia and Numidia are 20 years apart in age, but the pair show that these strong friendships can still be inter-generational things. Do you think these two are actually soulmates in music? Share your thoughts with us about this song! […]
Poland Chooses for Junior Eurovision 2021 on September 26
Telewizja Polska (TVP), Poland’s state broadcaster, announced that the Grand Final of this year’s Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior, country selective for the Eurovision Junior Song Festival (JESC) since 2019, will take place on 26th September. Eurowizja Junior 2021 will feature three semi-finals, each featuring seven young artists in competition; at each show a finalist […]
“Tanto Faz” is Cláudia Pascoal’s New Single
Cláudia Pascoal, which represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, released a new song, “Tanto Faz” – meaning “Whatever”. The official music video features the participation of the “São Pedro da Cova” Musical Band. According to the singer, the release of the new single closes the cycle of “!”, her debut album, […]
Applications for Melodifestivalen 2022 Open on August 24
The application period for Melodifestivalen 2021 will run from August 24th. The event will once again elect the Swedish entry to Eurovision Song Contest. The regulations for Melodifestivalen 2022 are already published on the event’s website. There will be 28 songs in the competition: 14 chosen by a selected jury and 14 are by artists […]
Barbara Pravi Released a New Song, “Le Jour se Lève”
Barbara Pravi released her latest song, Le jour se Lève – The day begins, in English. This comes about a month after the second place in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2021 by France. With lyrics and composition by the singer in partnership with Vincha, Le jour se lève arrives with an official video, and you […]
Dami Im to compete in Celebrity MasterChef Australia
Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Australian representative Dami Im will be competing in the new season of Celebrity MasterChef Australia this year. The Sound of Silence songstress and jury winner in 2016 will have to set her pipes to rest as she hits the kitchen and try to whip out nine other competitors which include actors […]
“Demos” it’s Vincent Bueno’s New EP with Songs that were Possibilities for ESC 2021
Vincent Bueno has released a new EP, Demos. This one has only two songs, and both were part of the possibilities for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 – where he represented Austria with the song Amen. In this EP, there are Parachute and Dumb Human Bias. As Vincent Bueno wrote on social media, they were […]
Eurovision Choir 2021 Edition Canceled
Interkultur, an organization that, in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union, organized the 2017 and 2019 editions of the Eurovision Choir, announced that the 2021 edition of the choir event will not be held, not revealing the exact reasons for such cancellation. To date, only Wales had shown interest in participating in the competition. For […]
Stefania releases New Single ‘Mucho Calor’
The Greek and Dutch singer who represented Greece a couple of weeks ago in Rotterdam at The Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has just released a brand new summery single named ‘Mucho Calor’ which translates into ‘Much Hot’ in Spanish. This up-tempo, Mediterranean pop song is produced by Dimitris Kontopoulos and ARCADE, who were in the production […]
San Marino Selection for Eurovision 2022 Kicks off in December
There are new details about “Una voce per San Marino”, San Marino’s selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. After internal choices in recent years, the public will once again have a say. The Secretary of State for Tourism, Federico Pedini Amati, revealed on SMRTV that “Una voce per San Marino” starts in December 2021 […]
French Singer Alma Pops Up With a New Song
Alexandra Maquet, professionally known as “Alma”, is a French singer and songwriter. She represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song “Requiem”, finishing twelfth. Since her participation in Eurovision, the singer has’nt stopped, and recently released another song, entirely sung in English, “Don’t Let me Go Back”. Let me go back (with […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina unlikely to return to Eurovision as long as funding issue can’t be fixed
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s official broadcaster BHRT has confirmed that it is unlikely to return to Eurovision due to financial reasons. BHRT explained in a statement that they do not have the financial means to finance the participation of representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina in ”this most spectacular and expensive TV show in the world”. The […]
The EBU is in discussions with TRT to bring Turkey back to Eurovision
Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about the possibility of Turkey considering a Eurovision return. As of today, the European Broadcasting Union has weighed in on this matter, and are currently in talks with the Turkish broadcaster to secure their return to the contest. “Although the EBU’s Turkish member […]
Vanilla Ninja Release Single “Gotta Get It Right” after 13 years!
In the end of 2020, Vanilla Ninja announced there were plans to reunite after more than a decade and release new music. “Gotta Get It Right” is released in collaboration with German music producer and the author of Vanilla Ninja’s two previous international albums, David Brandes. “I haven’t been so excited and anxious about something […]
Benny Cristo releases New Song “Sbohem”
Benny Cristo, or Ben Cristóvão, has a new theme. Less than a month after participating in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2021 by the Czech Republic, the artist released “Sbohem” a few days ago. The interpreter signs the lyrics of the song, composed by Filip Vlcek. “Sbohem”, which means “Goodbye”, is available on streaming platforms […]
UA:PBC confirms Ukrainian Junior Eurovision 2021 participation
UA:PBC has confirmed participation The Ukrainian public broadcaster UA:PBC has confirmed their participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021. This year’s contest will be held in Paris after Valentina’s victory with the song J’imagine. Currently, we have 10 confirmed countries for the contest: France (host) Georgia Germany Ireland Netherlands Poland Portugal Russia Spain Ukraine […]
Submissions open for “Eurovision c’est vous qui décidez!” 2022
An announcement was made for the Fête de la Musique, an important day of the music festivities in France. The head of the French delegation in Rotterdam, Alexandra Redde-Amiel celebrated the success of their national final in 2021 and confirmed that Eurovision France: C’est vous qui décidez! would return in 2022. It is now official […]