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Blue to return with a new album

He may be busy with his dancing schedule for BBC’s strictly come dancing, but Simon Webbe, member of Blue, has announced that they have finished recording a new album. Stay tuned for more details on this release coming soon. The follow up to Roulette, which had great songs such as “Hurt Lovers” and Eurovisin 2011 entry “I Can” on, will …

Söngvakeppni 2015

Icelandic broadcaster, RUV, has announced the start of their search, ready for their national final, Söngvakeppni. They are asking for songs to be submitted by the 20th October, and the national final will be broadcast in February 2015, final date to be confirmed. Iceland have used Söngvakeppni since 1986, and after having chosen Yohanna and her beautiful ballad “Is It …

United Kingdom Calling: Song submissions wanted

United Kingdom broadcaster, BBC, has today announced that they are now actively seeking their entry to send to Vienna, for Eurovision 2015. Executive producer of the BBC, Guy Freeman, today said “We’re keen to provide as many routes into the selection process as possible, whilst remaining realistic about the proven amount of experience required by anyone wishing to put themselves …

The EBU’s Insufficient Response to the Georgian Jury Vote

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 organization. My view with Eurovision has always been “the more, the merrier,” and I’m happy that more countries are confirming their participation for 2015. But, …

Return to Copenhagen

So it has been over 4 months since we were in Copenhagen for the Eurovision. And I’m back, to see what the city is up to. Gone is the feel of #joinus , especially so when I get off the metro at Kongens Nytorv. If you were in Copenhagen back in May and used the metro system then you’ll probably …

Eurovision 2015 Slogan: Building Bridges

The Eurovision host broadcaster, ORF,  released the official 2015 slogan: Building Bridges!  “Building Bridges” was selected from hundreds of possible slogans, with the creative agency, PKP BBDO, behind the idea.  Over the next few weeks they will come up with the logo and graphics for the slogan. The Director General of ORF, Dr. Alexander Wrabetz, said of the choice, “With …

Russia Will Not Host Intervision 2014

Russia announced that it will not host its own rival to Eurovision, the Intervision Song Contest, in 2014, according to the Russian news source Rusnovosti. Intervision was supposed to be the “family-friendly” alternative to Eurovision following Conchita’s victory and the supposed “end of Europe.”  The shows producers decided not to host the contest owing to the “political situation” in Russia; …

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 …

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