The EBU has confirmed that 39 countries will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, hosted between 19-23 May in Vienna, Austria. The number is two up on last year, representing the first increase in participation since Germany’s hosting in 2011. Amongst the participants is a surprising return from Czech Republic, who will take part for the first time …
Slovenia: EMA is back
The Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO announced that the Slovenian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 will be chosen through the popular National Selection EMA. This is how it’s going to work: In a dual approach, songs can be entered in an open selection. The deadline to do so is December 21st 2014, At the same time, entries will be commissioned from …
Slovenia to Use EMA National Selection for 2015
Slovenia’s national broadcaster, RTVSLO, will once again use the national selection Evrovizijska Melodija (EMA) to determine who will represent Slovenia in Vienna next year. RTVSLO will release the rules and regulations for the national selection in November. Slovenia has used EMA to select their representatives 18 times since 1996; Slovenia did not participate in 2000 and in 2013 the Slovenian …
JESC: Slovenian entry revealed
Ula Ložar will represent Slovenia in their very first Junior Eurovision this year in Malta. The song was revealed earlier today in a talk show Nedeljsko popoldne z Ulo. First ever Slovenian Junior Eurovision entry entitled Nisi Sam (Your Light) is a ballad that Ula composed herself with the help of Raay and her music teacher, Marjetka Vovk, while the lyrics were written …
JESC: 16 Countries To Participate
After a number of months speculation it appears that the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will consist of a total or 16 participating countries. Armenia Belarus Bulgaria (Return) Croatia (Return) Cyprus (Return) Georgia Italy (Debut) Malta Montenegro (Debut) Russia San Marino Serbia (Return) Slovenia (Debut) Sweden Netherlands Ukraine Meaning that unless there are some last minute changes to be made, …
Slovenia join 2015
Slovenia’s national broadcaster has confirmed it has signed preliminary papers for the EBU to continue Slovenia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, suggesting that it is highly likely the nation will join a much more bolstered Balkan showing next year. Slovenia joins 35 other countries expected to take part in the contest next year, despite continued worries that the Central …
JESC: Slovenia Send Ula Ložar
RTVSLO, tha national broadcaster of Slovenia, have today announced the debut representative of Slovenia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The Slovene broadcaster have named Ula Ložar as the singer who will fly their flag in Marsa, Malta. Ula is no stranger to the stage, she has performed in the Slovenian Elementary School Contest and also Europop contest. The 12 year …
What would you ask to Maja Keuc?
Maja Keuc, the Slovenian 2011 voice has accepted an interview with us. Yes, you are invited to the interview as well. What you have to do is to send your questions to adrian@escunited.com We are waiting for your questions. The deadline to send your questions is 11th September at 23:59 CET. Also, we would like to tell you that questions …
Live from Copenhagen: Interview with Tinkara Kovač (Slovenia)
The lovely Tinkara is representing Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 and we were able to talk to her before her big day to find out what’s on her mind. Watch the clip below and keep your fingers crossed for her on Thursday when she gets to perform in the Second Semi Final. You can talk to us and …
The 2014 “Expert” Panel – SLOVENIA
Every year our “Expert” Panel comes together to judge all entries for the Eurovision Song Contest and they’re back to take apart the 2014 entries and rank them accordingly. While their characters and comments may be wacky, the scores are dead serious. All 7 panelists will comment on the song and rank them accordingly giving it points using a scale …