Today marks the final day for any broadcaster with an active membership in the European Broadcasting Union to apply for participation in Eurovision 2023. After this, no additional broadcaster will be able to participate in the contest that did not originally apply – but broadcasters who submitted an application can still withdraw prior to October 11th without financial penalty. Any …
The BBC has released a new press statement confirming their selection plans for Eurovision 2023: and it seems that they are looking to TaP into the UK’s potential once again. Following their immensely successful Eurovision debut last year, the management group TaP Music will again be involved in selecting the UK’s Eurovision entry. In collaboration with the BBC, it is …
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. Armenia’s Rosa Linn has officially become the 12th member of an elite Eurovision club. “Snap,” which came in 20th for Armenia at Eurovision 2022, entered the United States’ Billboard Hot 100 chart yesterday, …
All opinions expressed in this article are those of the person quoted and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the other team members or ESC United as a whole. Three weeks ago, the world lost one of its biggest stars when Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away due to cancer at the age of 73. Newton-John, who came in fourth …
Rumors of the United Kingdom returning to Junior Eurovision started back in 2020 when Wales pulled out of the contest and elected not to return for 2021. When Welsh broadcaster announced that they had no intention to compete in Yeveran in 2022 either, signs seemed clear that the UK might choose to return to the contest if there was interest …
Each of the seven cities on the BBC’s host city short list have begun crafting their formal bids to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. As each city looks to make their case, some are choosing to keep details tightly under wraps, such as Leeds, who has simply promised, “Eurovision in Leeds for Ukraine will be outstanding” according to Councillor …
Sam Ryder, this year’s runner-up at Eurovision 2022 for the United Kingdom, has released his hotly anticipated follow-up single “Somebody”. The piano-driven upbeat pop song marks a departure from his style for Eurovision entry “Space Man” but still bears many of the hallmarks of Ryder’s music, including showcasing his impressive vocal range. Sam will also make an appearance on Ken …
The below editorial is the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily represent the views of ESC United as a whole and its staff members, and does not represent the views of anyone associated with the EBU and Eurovision. 22 May 2021. I sit in my bedroom, thrilled to have seen the Eurovision Song Contest return to our screens …
The remaining cities in contention to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, held in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine, have been revealed! As announced on BBC Radio 2 this morning, the search for our 2023 host city has been narrowed down to: Glasgow Birmingham Leeds Liverpool Manchester Newcastle Sheffield These cities passed the initial round of checks. Their …
Portugal’s national broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP) has once again dipped into the Voice Kids Portugal contestant well to select their entrant for Junior Eurovision 2022, with 13-year-old runner-up Nicolas Alves being picked. The Voice Kids Portugal winner Maria Gil was unfortunately ineligible to enter the contest on December 11, 2022, in Armenia, as she turns 15 in November …
