Another day means another edition of our Melodi Grand Prix interview series, this time featuring Ella! Ella is an artist who moved to Norway from Brazil when she was just 12 years old, and has been splitting her time between both places since. This year will be her first time competing in Melodi Grand Prix, but she does have some …
Our Melodi Grand Prix interview series continues as we speak to one of the second semi-final contestants and 1920’s style jazz band Swing’It! Swing’it was first formed back in 2014 as street performers, who have quickly taken over the jazz scene with their Gatsby and Prohibition parties. The band also made an appearance on Norway’s Got Talent back in 2018, …
Our next Melodi Grand Prix interview is with MGP 1987 winner and former Eurovision artist Kate Gulbrandsen who is set to compete this weekend in the first semi-final. Kate has represented Norway internationally for a number of years outside of Eurovision, including in 1986 when she competed in the Yamaha Song Festival in Tokyo. Following her MGP win, Kate would …
We continue our Melodi Grand Prix interview series today following a very lucky conversation with MGP 2020 winner and should-have-been Eurovision artist Ulrikke. “Honestly” we can’t believe it happened! Ulrikke’s musical talent was first found when she won a local singing contest and acted in productions of Pippi Longstocking and Reisen til julestjernen. Her love of the theater would continue …
For the first time since 2016 Belgium has returned to a national final format to select their new Eurovision artist, which means we got an opportunity to interview some of the national final participants! Our first interview features up-and-coming artist Chérine, who prior to Eurosong has competed on both The Voice Flanders in 2017 and The Voice France in 2022. …
We’re back with another edition of our Eurovision 2023 Interview series, this time featuring Melodi Grand Prix semi-final one contestant Rasmus Thall. Last night we had the chance to sit down with Rasmus and talk about his participation in Melodi Grand Prix as an artist, his musical inspiration for his song “Tresko”, and about his connection to Eurovision 1963. Hello …
Hello there Nicolas, welcome to ESCUnited! How are you doing today? I’m doing fine, in general a bit nervous because the day of the show is coming closer but I am extremely happy. Let’s help our readers get to know you a bit better. What is one thing people might be surprised to learn about you? I always get a …
Rehearsals begin today in Yerevan for Junior Eurovision, and before hitting the stage we managed to grab Mariam Bigvava of Georgia for a quick chat. Learn more about her long-time dream to participate in JESC and her love of football below! Hello there Mariam, thanks for taking time to interview with us! How are you doing today? Hey, I am …
Preparations for Junior Eurovision have been happening for weeks now, and as of today all of the delegations have touched down in Yerevan for rehearsals and the opening ceremony. Just before hitting the red carpet we had an opportunity to talk with Katarina Savić from Serbia and learn more about her as an artist. Greetings Katarina! How are you doing …
Rehearsals for Junior Eurovision are quickly approaching, but this week we were able to grab Sophie Lennon from Ireland for a quick interview! Together we discussed her excitement for the contest and to represent her country, balancing her demanding schedule, and what she hopes to accomplish after the contest. Hello there Sophie, thanks for taking some time out of your …
