The views expressed in this editorial are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of ESC United, its editorial board, its readers, or any other person, entity, or organisation. Something I’ve noticed in the last few days is the amount of countries returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year, held in …
Zwette releases new single with Molly on vocals
German electronic musician Zwette has released his new single “Rush”. This might not sound like a Eurovision related piece of news but the vocalist on the track will be very familiar to fans – it’s none other than Molly from the United Kingdom! “Rush” is the first new song featuring vocals from Molly since her performance at this year’s Eurovision …
UPDATE: Eurovision 2014 stars release new music
It’s been over two months since the grand final of the 59th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Copenhagen in May. Which artists have come up with new material since then? ESC United will give you an overview of new singles and albums released by this year’s Eurovision stars! Finland: Softengine The indie rockers from Finland achieved a very decent …
JESC: Montenegro will make its debut!
Today it was announced that Montenegro will take part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014! Having participated as a part of Serbia & Montenegro back in 2005, the Balkan country debuts as an independent country this year. The Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG already signed all the necessary contracts to ensure a participation in the upcoming contest. Here’s what Vladislav Yakovlev, …
United Kingdom: Got a question for Molly?
Do you have a burning question you’d like to ask this year’s United Kingdom entrant, Molly? She will be doing a Q&A session on her official Twitter page tonight at 7.30 GMT (8.30 CET). If you’d like to ask her any questions remember to use the hashtag #askmolly when you send her a tweet! ESC United will be monitoring the …
United Kingdom: Watch Molly perform new single
In case you missed the recent news, Molly – the United Kingdom’s representative this year – performed at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage. Unfortunately prevailing weather conditions meant that she could only perform one song on the stage before resorting to an acoustic set in the middle of the tent but it appears the song she did perform will …
Austria: Conchita Wurst on the catwalk for Jean Paul Gaultier
Almost two months after her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, the buzz for Conchita Wurst still doesn’t seem to come to an end. Countless concerts, events, interviews and TV appearances have kept her busy during the last few weeks. But now a new facet of Conchita’s career has emerged – modelling! The Eurovision winner has certainly managed to …
JESC: Hungary Will Not Participate In Malta
After weeks of positivity regarding Hungary participating in the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, today MTVA, the Hungarian National Broadcaster have confirmed to ESCUnited.com that they will not be sending an entry to the 2014 edition of the contest. Many rumours have been heard with regards to the JESC Executive having high hopes for Hungary participating in Malta in November, …
JESC: Tickets on sale next month!
Today the Maltese broadcaster PBS has announced that tickets for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 will be available in August. After Gaia Cauchi’s triumph in the previous contest, the show will take place in the small Maltese town of Marsa on 15 November. Just like for the main Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen this year, the venue will be a former …
Switzerland: Sebalter plans UK tour and needs your help
Sebalter, the Swiss representative of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finished on a respectable 13th place on the final night in Copenhagen with his song “Hunter of Stars”. Now the singer is trying to focus on his international career – an extensive tour in the United Kingdom is in the works. The tour is scheduled for the upcoming autumn – …