Estonian broadcaster ERR has announced changes to the both the format and personnel of its national selection, Eesti Laul. Chief producer Tomi Rahula stepped down from his role after five years. Under his leadership, the contest adapted to COVID-19 challenges, introduced quarter-finals, hosted semi-finals in other cities outside of Tallinn instead of in a TV studio, and introduced Estonian artists …
During the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, we were treated with a grand surprise, which was the announcement of the return of Luxembourg. The small nation has not participated in the competition since 1993, and despite that, the small landlocked nation is set on making a grand return. Luxembourgish national final Luxembourg is one of the founding countries of the Eurovision …
One month on from Wild Youth taking to the Eurovision stage in Liverpool, RTÉ has confirmed that Ireland will again take part in 2024. Song submissions have been opened already — if you would like the opportunity to represent Ireland next year, you can fill out a form on the RTÉ website. Submissions are now open, and will close at …
It’s been one month now, since Loreen managed to become the second ever artist, to ever win the competition twice, as well as tying Sweden as the most succesful country in the contest, with Ireland. However, as most might even recall, she didn’t quite convince the televote and yesterday, the debate continued, but this time, it happened within a broadcaster. …
After much speculation, and confirmation from some ABBA members that they would not perform at Eurovision 2024, Bjorn Ulveaus has not ruled out a performance in Sweden. In an interview on SVT’s morning show, Morgonstudion, Bjorn answered questions on whether ABBA would appear at Eurovision saying; “It almost gets a little weird, doesn’t it? That it is exactly in Sweden, …
If it ain’t broke, then no need to fix it. Israel has decided to return to their former format when it comes to selecting their Eurovision entrant, which will be through the talent show “HaKokhav HaBa” which translates to “The Next Star“. Return of HaKokhav HaBa The talent show, is an Israeli produced show which made it’s debut back in …
All the glitter from the past weekend had barely fallen to the ground, before cities around in Sweden started to show interest in hosting next year’s contest, but as it stands, the front runner and expected favorite city to host the contest, might have to surrender the possibility even before things get properly started. Not Stockholm in 2024? Sweden might …
It’s the calm after the storm in most of Europe right now, as the Eurovision Song Contest is over for the rest of 2023, but not all countries see this as a time to rest, in fact, others see this as an opportunity, to be ready for the future. Return of Benidorm Fest The national broadcaster in Spain (RTVE), are …
Antonis Karatzikos, the former president of OGAE Greece, made an announcement on the television show Alpha Greece, hosted by Katerina Kainourgiou, on May 16th. During the show, Karatzikos revealed that Nikos Kokloni’s company, “Barking Well Media,” has been responsible for producing ‘Fame Story’. Both CyBC and Panik Records confirmed this agreement. The national selection method for Cyprus in Eurovision 2024 …
What a year it has been for Finland, not only did the country blow viewers out of their minds by winning the public vote, but they also achieved their officially second ever best result in their over 60 year long history. As much as a victory would’ve probably have been preferred, the Finns are not ready to give up, just …
