The below editorial features the opinions and views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of #escYOUnited as a whole, Eurovision or the EBU. Here we go again. The United Kingdom comes in dead last at Eurovision 2021, though the novelty this time is that James Newman’s “Embers” is the first “null points” since the new Jury …

With the semi-finals now complete, and the confirmation of which entry will perform in which half, the producer-selected running order for the grand final has just been revealed by the EBU! Here is where each country will be performing in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 on Saturday! 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇱 Albania 🇮🇱 Israel 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇷🇺 …

All photos used in this article credited to the EBU/AVROTROS – Nathan Reinds, Andres Putting, Thomas Hanses. Yes, we know you are probably still reeling from the aftermath of Tuesday night, but Eurovision week moves quickly and today our attention turns to the second semi-final of this year’s contest! On Thursday evening, the second semi-final of the 2021 contest will …

As rehearsals get underway in Rotterdam, we continue to profile all 39 participants in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Next up, we take a look at the band that broke Portugal’s streak of native language tracks to bring Europe some laid-back vibes in Rotterdam. Effortlessly blending blues, soul and funk, it’s The Black Mamba’s time to shine! Who are The …

All photo credits: EBU/AVROTROS With the first four days of rehearsals now behind us, and each semi-final participant having had their first run through, the picture of Eurovision 2021 now looks at least a little clearer. So, we wanted to know how #YOU are feeling about the songs in this year’s semi-finals! Which act in each semi do #YOU feel …

Rotterdam, 11 May 2021 The Black Mamba took the stage in Rotterdam, producing a true class act. Read more about it in our report below. Country: Portugal (#PRT) Act: The Black Mamba Song: “Love is on my side” Semifinal: Second (20/05/2021) Position in Running Order: 12/17 Portugal’s The Black Mamba were, safe to say, not a favourite going into the rehearsals. …

The below editorial features the opinions and views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of #escYOUnited as a whole, Eurovision or the EBU. We are rapidly coming up on Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and with 2020’s cancellation and the modifications for 2021, we feel as if we’re entering a new era. So what better …

While everyone is currently focusing on the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam, Portugal already decided to announce their representative at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in France! Simão Oliveira will represent Portugal at this year’s contest. He was granted the honour after winning the Portuguese version of The Voice Kids. This also means that Portugal will return this …

We’re now finally at the stage where we have our completed line-up for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021! After a prolonged selection season, 39 countries remain in the running for the title in Rotterdam. With this now being the case, we want to launch one of our big polls of the year for YOUR personal preference. Which country do #YOU …

Lisbon, 6 March 2021. One more super Saturday under our belt! As Europe is taken by (Clara Klingen)storm, we head towards Portugal, and its surprising winner. 2021 marks the first time Portugal will be represented by a song performed fully in English. Surely most people believe San Remo is the place to be, but us cool kids know Portugal is …