Sandie Shaw gave the United Kingdom their first victory back in 1967 when her song “Puppet on a string” convinced the jury. But it certainly did not convince the artist as Shaw recently said that the ‘uncool’ contest stopped her being taken seriously. This is according to her interview with magazine MOJO. She was only 20 years when she took …

Prior to Copenhagen 2014 there was talks already about an anniversary show to celebrate 60 years of Eurovision. At first we all thought it was going to be in Berlin, when German broadcaster, NDR, expressed their wishes to host a spectacular show. However it seems that BBC is now the front runner to be organising and producing the 60th anniversary …

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 …

Today brought with it some sad news; Lynsey de Paul has died of a suspected brain haemorrhage, aged 64. de Paul will be best known to our readers as one half of the duo that represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977, held that year in London following Brotherhood of Man’s win in the previous year. She …

The Best of British Unsigned Music award has been running since 2012 and so far has helped unsigned artists in the United Kingdom gain further exposure through its radio programming and award ceremonies. But what does this have to do with Eurovision? It might be more than you think! The Best of British award for Unsigned Female Artist in 2013 …

  Two-time Eurovision participant Cliff Richard has had his home searched today in relation to historical allegations made against him. The singer has been accused on a sexual offence which he vehemently denies today; For many months I have been aware of allegations against me of historic impropriety, which have been circulating online. The allegations are completely false. Up until …

As any Eurovision fan who has been following the contest for the last few years will know, the United Kingdom has been one of the major underachievers of the new millenium. Despite a rich history of 5 wins and far too many second places, since the turn of the century things have taken a turn for the worst, particularly in …

Do you have a burning question you’d like to ask this year’s United Kingdom entrant, Molly? She will be doing a Q&A session on her official Twitter page tonight at 7.30 GMT (8.30 CET). If you’d like to ask her any questions remember to use the hashtag #askmolly when you send her a tweet! ESC United will be monitoring the …

In case you missed the recent news, Molly – the United Kingdom’s representative this year – performed at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage. Unfortunately prevailing weather conditions meant that she could only perform one song on the stage before resorting to an acoustic set in the middle of the tent but it appears the song she did perform will …

It’s a highly contentious issue and one of the major talking points in British politics and current affairs. In just over two months Scotland will take to the polls and vote on a referendum to decide on secession from the United Kingdom. Should Scotland become the world’s youngest country there would be a lot of issues that need ironing out …