The Latvian National Final is tonight and if it were up to the ESCUNITED readers, Samanta Tina would become the next Latvian representative. 35% of the votes went to “I need a hero” securing Samanta a healthy lead over Grupa PeR’s “Here we go” which received 17% of the votes, so a significant difference there. The only other song that …

Natalia Kelly’s song “Shine” won the Austrian National Final tonight receiving the televotes 1st place and 2nd from the juries. Natalia was the favorite going into tonight’s show and she delivered. Congratulations to Natalia and her team. The Song [vsw id=”XKpqQplDVP0″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   What are your thoughts? Do you like that song or did Austria made the …

The poll results are in and a clear majority wants to see “Shine” by Natalia Kelly. The song received 42% leaving the competition in the dust. Austria is going to choose their song fuer Malmo tonight and after last year’s failure to qualify there will be a bit more pressure on this year representative. The Bandaloop finished 2nd receiving 27% of …

The Greek National Final is only a few days away and ESC UNITED would like to see who your favorites are. This year there are only four acts in the running and Greece wants to return to the Top 10 again after missing it for the first time in 8 years. The poll will close Sunday night and the results …

After an exciting and unpredictable vote between the radio votes, televote and Juries the fan favorite “Cascada” is flying the flag for Germany this May in Malmo.   Good luck to Germany, here is the video for you, let us know what you think. Thumbs up or thumbs down?   [vsw id=”Y77A9-hQAp0″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]    

Despina’s ballad “An Me Thimase” was reavealed by the broadcaster today. The singer, who is quite known in Greece and Cyprus and the entry has been composed by Andreas Giorgallis and penned by Xenon Zindilis.   [vsw id=”gSvv7ie0Hio” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]   Let us know what you think, the ESC UNITED community is already talking among themselves and you can …

Slovenia made their song for Malmo available online. Let us know what you think, thumbs up or thumbs down? To listen to the song click HERE. You can also watch the YouTube clip [vsw id=”O_6s44-lBKk” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]

The poll results are in. With over 100 votes received we have a pretty clear winner. The majority of viewers want to see Cascada and “Glorious” represent Germany in Malmo. 33% felt that this is the strongest song in the running leaving the competition far behind. With a big fan following the odds are in her favor but it’s not …

  As part of our special coverage for the Hungarian Road to Malmo series,  ESC UNITED was lucky enough to interview Compact Disco. Last year they managed to take Hungary to the Finals with their entry “Sound of our hearts”. Csaba Walkó, the lead singer of the band, is currently a judge on A Dal and has a say in who …

Alexander Rybak, the winner of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow is coming to North America. For the first time he is goig to perform in Canada (Toronto) so if you are from Canada or USA, don’t miss the chance to experience a live concert or if you know people living there, tell them about that concert. Go to …