It’s been a call made by many fans for several years, but it appears it will now be a reality. The first major change rung in by SVT for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will see Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom recieve extra exposure with performance videos shown of their rehearsals during live shows, currently set …
OGAE: Three Big 5 clubs in fourth set of votes
It’s time for some more votes. Macedonia, France, Italy and United Kingdom have their votes revealed by OGAE International today and here are their votes! Macedonia 12 Italy 10 Spain 8 Sweden 7 Albania 6 Slovenia 5 Estonia 4 Belgium 3 Australia 2 Israel 1 Azerbaijan France France’s club votes had been revealed by us earlier on but they have …
OGAE France gives 12 points to Sweden
In seemingly the first poll results from an OGAE fanclub this year, France’s network of Eurovision fans has given their 12 points to Sweden. The full Top 10 from the club is as follows: 12 Sweden 10 Italy 8 Estonia 7 Israel 6 Spain 5 Norway 4 Slovenia 3 Australia 2 Belgium 1 Azerbaijan As France are the first club …
TONIGHT: Eurovision in Concert
So aside from the main show in May what would you say is the biggest event of the Eurovision calendar? Melfest? The semi-final draw? Some would in fact argue that the first big meeting of the cast of the year would be that moment, and tonight sees just that happening in the Dutch capital. 24 of the 40 performers in …
The 2015 “Expert” Panel – FRANCE
The ESC United “Expert” Panel is back once again reviewing all Eurovision songs and rank them accordingly. You are probably asking yourself on how we pick our panel and the criteria. We looked at people from all walks of life to bring together a unique group of panelists with a wide range in taste. They all bring different skills and …
France: Lisa Angell ‘Noubliez Pas’ Watch The First Performance
Although it has been a number of weeks since the French Entry was revealed, it was not until this weekend when people got to see a live performance of the song ‘N’oubliez Pas’ performed by the French representative, Lisa Angell. The first live performance was performed on a show called ‘Grand Show’, which was broadcast on France 2 last night. …
TONIGHT: Super Saturday
Tonight will see the next round of ‘Super Saturday’ we will see four countries select their representative, one final ‘heat’, and one premiere of a song.. Here is what to expect tonight: Finland – UMK Final: Norlan “El Misionario” ‘No voy a llorar por ti’ Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät ‘Aina mun pitää’ Satin Circus ‘Crossroads’ Shava ‘Ostarilla’ Opera Skaala ‘Heart …
Top 5 ‘What Ifs’ of Eurovision
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, when we look back at things and ask ourselves, what would have happened if we did things differently. So let’s take a look back at the top 5 ‘What Ifs’ of Eurovision, and take a look at how things could have panned out if we did things slightly differently. 1969 1969 was a very strange …
France: Lisa Angell to Vienna
In a surprise move, the French broadcaster France 2 announced its entrant for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest this morning. The chanson singer Lisa Angell has been chosen to represent France with the song N’oubliez pas. Full Version N’oubliez pas was written by Robert Goldman who has already worked with Céline Dion. The song tells a story …
France will return to an internal selection
France 2, the new home for Eurovision in French television, has announced that they will not be asking for the public’s decision regarding next year’s French entry and will revert to the internal selection process used between 2008 and 2013. “We will be criticised whatever we do” joked Nathalie André, head of entertainment at France 2; “We are seeking a …