This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. [AdSense-B] The first national final of the Eurovision 2019 season began on December 20 with Festivali i Këngës 57. For many long-time fans, the Albania national final recalls the days of the past …

Today the Norwegian broadcaster NRK has announced their plans for the upcoming Melodi Grand Prix. This year, the traditional national final will undergo quite some changes. NRK decided to drop the semi finals – instead, the national final will only consist of one show with 10 participants. A special jury will pick the contestants out of a pool of about …