The EBU has confirmed that 39 countries will be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, hosted between 19-23 May in Vienna, Austria. The number is two up on last year, representing the first increase in participation since Germany’s hosting in 2011. Amongst the participants is a surprising return from Czech Republic, who will take part for the first time …

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 …

United Kingdom broadcaster, BBC, has today announced that they are now actively seeking their entry to send to Vienna, for Eurovision 2015. Executive producer of the BBC, Guy Freeman, today said “We’re keen to provide as many routes into the selection process as possible, whilst remaining realistic about the proven amount of experience required by anyone wishing to put themselves …

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 …

German electronic musician Zwette has released his new single “Rush”. This might not sound like a Eurovision related piece of news but the vocalist on the track will be very familiar to fans – it’s none other than Molly from the United Kingdom! “Rush” is the first new song featuring vocals from Molly since her performance at this year’s Eurovision …

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 …