The list has finally dropped, and thankfully it did. With recent news about the withdrawal of Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia, there were fears of possibly more withdrawals to come, but those speculations are now over, as the EBU has finally confirmed that 37 countries will participate in the upcoming contest. 37 countries it is! In the end, it is …
Once again, the news are getting more and more lively and interesting, when it comes to the 2023 season. Now out of nowhere, Cyprus had decided to spice things up and announce their act, for the upcoming contest. Keeping it internal for 2023 To those with a great memory, this might come as a surprise, but to those that have …
The deadline for participation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest has already passed, meaning that at the current moment, only the EBU know for certain, who they can expect to see in Liverpool next year. Unfortunately, this also means, that broadcasters that haven’t yet publicly announced their participation, are speculated to have considered withdrawal from the contest, and today that …
The deadline for record labels and production teams to submit plans for Eurovision 2023 ended yesterday. We are seeing a great variety of participants who wish to represent Greece in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest following the country’s good track record and high expectations. Two months ago EPT began the selection process to find its next representative for the 2023 …
After months and months of waiting, we finally know where we are going in 2023. It’s taken a while, considering the unique situation and challenge that 2022 proved to be, but the wait if finally over! Host Selection for 2023 As a reminder, the selection for next year’s host city has been more difficult than previous years. Back in May, …
Not to long ago, Sweden revealed their host and some of their details, and even Denmark revealed their host city for next year, so now it’s time for Norway to reveal some of their own details, of what we can expect from 2023. Melodi Grand Prix 2023 Hosts Recently, Norwegian national broadcaster (NRK) could confirm, that they have found their …
RTÉ has announced that Ireland’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will again be selected through an episode of the Late Late Show. The special episode, ‘The Eurosong Late Late Special,’ will air live in early 2023. In their announcement, RTÉ outlines what they are seeking in an entry: A “contemporary” artist who is “an accomplished songwriter with a …
The BBC’s preparations for Eurovision 2023 are well underway! The broadcaster are currently advertising two Eurovision-related opportunities. Firstly, today marks the closure of applications for independent production companies who wish to film the Insignia Handover and Allocation Draw. Production companies may apply to the BBC before 7PM GMT today to register their interest. The Insignia Handover is an ongoing tradition …
The 2023 season is slowly approaching day by day, and it sure feels like that when the heavy Eurovision countries are getting their word out. Sweden just recently revealed how many songs were received and now, we even know who will guide us through 28 of the selected songs, when we approach the month of February. Melodifestival 2023 Hosts Before …
Then, there were two. The BBC has announced that the shortlist of potential Eurovision host cities has been narrowed down to two candidates: Glasgow and Liverpool. These cities have satisfied the BBC and EBU’s criteria for a host city, including: Possession of a roofed venue with a capacity of over 10,000. Strong hotel availability. Suitable locations for a press centre …
