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JOWST releases “Everybody Knows…”, the song rejected by the BBC

[AdSense-B] UKxJOWST will be a familiar story to most Eurovision fans who follow the artist on Twitter, or indeed follow the contest’s latest developments on the social media site. Late in 2018, it was confirmed by JOWST, the Norwegian producer who finished 10th in Kyiv 2017 with “Grab The Moment”, that he had had his applications for the British national …

Remembering the Eurovision stars we lost in 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we remember and honor Eurovision stars who passed away this year. Stars whose participation and performances provided so much joy to Eurovision fans at the contest and beyond. Lys Assia In 2018, we lost the First Lady of Eurovision herself, Lys Assia. Born Rosa Mina Scharer in 1924, Assia started off as a dancer …

I wish it could be Eurovision every day – Wizzard’s Roy Wood enters A Song for Europe 1972

[AdSense-B] 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. As the national finals begin rolling out for Eurovision 2019, we take a look at some highlights from national contests past and artists who went on to achieve success after their participation. …

United Kingdom: ‘You Decide’ in February 2019 with a change to format

[AdSense-B] The national broadcaster of the United Kingdom, the BBC, has confirmed this morning in a teaser video that next year’s Eurovision: You Decide will take place in Salford in February 2019, but that there will be a slight tweak to the format. Eurovision You Decide 2019 NEWS about Eurovision: You Decide 2019 🇬🇧🎤Your Hosts: Mel Giedroyc and Måns Zelmerlöw🎤Six …

The push to a culture of safety at the Eurovision Song Contest

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] Injury prevention. When I am not captivated by all things Eurovision, this is my day job. As a researcher, epidemiologist, and professor at a university located in the Southern United States, this …

Golden Boy: Brendan Murray to Judge’s Houses! The latest X Factor roundup

[AdSense-B] So, with the 2018 edition of The X Factor UK well underway we have had three Eurovision stars taking part; Brendan Murray (Ireland 2017), Cezar (Romania 2013), and Gaia Cauchi (Malta JESC Winner 2013). How did these artists get on over the weekend? Over recent weeks we have seen these three acts progress from the auditions, however, for one …

United Kingdom: JOWST keen to compose 2019 entry

[AdSense-B] Eurovision 2018 was certainly an eventful edition of the contest for many countries involved, but for none moreso perhaps than the United Kingdom, whose participation was interrupted by a stage invader at the contest’s final. SuRie, performing the British entry “Storm”, had the microphone snatched out of her hand by an activist with a backpack, prompting a backlash and …

Lisbon LIVE – Portugal, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy & France reviews (Day 6)

[AdSense-B] Yesterday’s last two sessions were exciting ones for the Eurovision community as it was the first chance we had to see the performances from this year’s pre-qualified finalists; our host nation Portugal and the Big 5 countries of United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. Did #YOU miss their rehearsals? Make sure to check out our live stream archives …

Eurovision In Concert – View From The Audience

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] Last weekend, over three quarters of this year’s Eurovision acts headed to Amsterdam and the AFAS Live arena for the tenth Eurovision in Concert. I’m sure many of you will have seen …

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