Today Eurovision fans and Dutch natives alike were surprised by an unexpected announcement that NikkieTutorials (Nikkie de Jager) would not only be present in Rotterdam, but would also be an online presenter for the contest. According to the official press release, Nikkie will be recording a special YouTube series backstage with the Eurovision artists, will be reporting live from the …

Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival is one of the oldest song festivals in the world, and this year it celebrated it’s 70th birthday. Sanremo is an important part of Eurovision’s history, as the festival and it’s great success served as an inspiration to the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. The festival itself can be a behemoth to endure if …

Semi-final two of the most popular national final has come and gone, and naturally the Swedes gave us a show full of fun, music, drama, and suspense. This semi-final showcased a plethora of genres from country pop, ballads, schlager, and so much more. Tonight seven acts took to the stage in Gothenburg’s Scandinavium arena and competed for a chance to …