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Russia Has Officially Withdrawn From Eurovision 2017

A conclusion has finally been reached, and a decision has been made. Russia will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Kyiv this year. The decision comes after a long lasting negotiation between the EBU, the Ukrainian national broadcaster and host of this years contest (UA:PBC) and this years Russian broadcaster (Channel 1). How Did …

Throwback Thursday: Tricia Penrose

Many moons ago, in 2002, a well known lady, Tricia Penrose, took part in the UK final for Eurovision with her song “DJ Romeo”. Tricia didn’t quite make it to Eurovision in Estonia, but ended a respectable 2nd place in the UK final. Let’s take a look at what Tricia has been up to recently! Tricia now has two sons, …

Ukraine: Stage bursts into life in Kyiv

[AdSense-B] The latest updates from the International Exhibition Centre in eastern Kiev, Ukraine, have finally given us the glory shot that fans have been craving since construction began; today the first full shot of the stage was released, alongside further pictures from yesterday’s visit of Viacheslav Kyrylenko, the vice president of Ukraine and various members of press. The stage is …

Kasia Mos (Poland) Interview: “Animals are very important in my life”

[AdSense-B] We recently had a chance to meet Kasia Mos, who is going to represent Poland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine this May. We talked to her about her entry “Flashlight” and how important animal rights are to her. The singer also talks about the Staging and how her brother is going to be joining her …

Eurovision rehearsals set to begin on a Sunday?

[AdSense-B] Some Eurovision fan blogs across the net have been spreading rumours of a different rehearsal schedule to the usual rota journalists and avid fans have become accustomed to over the years. Now it seems that the rumour does indeed have some credence – the Eurovision 2017 rehearsals look set to begin on Sunday 30th April, pending EBU confirmation. A …

Hovig (Cyprus) Interview: “I’m Happy to be part of the Eurovision Family”

[AdSense-B] We recently had a chance to meet Hovig, who is going to represent Cyprus at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine this May. We talked to him about his entry “Gravity” and working with Eurovision Legend Thomas G:Son and preparing for his big performance at the contest. The singer also shared with us what title he’d use …

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