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United Kingdom: BBC filming a documentary with Bond composer?

In at riverside studios doing a filmed interview about the Eurovision Song Contest . Seriously . — DavidGArnold (@DavidGArnold) February 18, 2015 In a curious piece of news, it appears that there might be some new Eurovision programming coming to British viewers this year. But why is David Arnold taking part? The British composer, well known for scoring five James …

Drama! Azerbaijani brodcaster criticising Armenia’s act

Drama! Azerbaijani brodcaster criticising Armenia’s act! Armenia announced a couple of days ago that the newly formed project Genealogy woul fly the Armenian flag in Vienna this year. The title of their song is “Don’t Deny”, neither the actual song nor the lyrics have been made available as of today. ITV, the Azerbaijani Broadcaster has already criticized the choice. To …

Jedward to represent AUSTRALIA at Eurovision???

At least, that’s according to Jedward themselves. While the two hyperactive twins won’t represent Ireland this year, they’re hoping to fly the Australian flag instead. As you are probably aware by now, Australia is going to compete this year in Vienna for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest.  And the twins from Ireland are allegedly eager to return to the contest. “John and Edward …

Australia: Petition to reform TISM for Eurovision

The Australian public have already taken well to the Eurovision fever, and many are beginning to think about who could be the special Australian entrant. One person already has a pretty good idea of who they want! Andrew Wade, a resident of Australia, has begun a petition to reform quirky cult band TISM (This Is Serious, Mum) to represent the …

Anne Gadegaard (DMGP Runner-Up) is quite angry with the juries

  Anne Gadegaard  and Eurovision favorite is annoyed that it was not her to win it all.  Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, the Danish Selection Show for the Eurovision Song Contest, took place yesterday where the band Anti Social Media won the ticket to Vienna and Runner-Up Anne Gadegaard did not try to hide her disappointment: “I am disappointed that it was …

Voting Drama in Sweden – SVT admits issues but denies it affects outcome

The first Melodifestivalen Semi Final took place last night and Eric Saade  and Jessica Andersson qualified for the Finals. As it turns out, several voting app users complained about voting issues resulting in some to question the outcome. SVT admitted while there have been some bugs with the voting app, it didn’t affect the overall results.  For the first time, the public was able to vote using …

Rumors about Edyta Górniak representing Poland are getting even more interesting

The Polish rumor his has been really active regarding Edyta Górniak‘s possible return to the Eurovision Song Contest and now she is clearing her calendar during that time. Coincidence or not?!? Edyta is no stranger to the Eurovision fans. But some of our younger readers may not be familiar with her. The 42-year old singer was representing Poland when it …

Ireland: First Eurosong participant leaked?

The Irish broadcaster RTÉ has been rather silent about artist information regarding their national selection this year so far. It has been confirmed, however, that this year the mentor system will be replaced with an open selection method. The national final will take place on 27 February – possibly integrated in the Late Late Show again. Now it appears the …

Turkey back in 2016

Turkish national broadcaster TRT appears to have confirmed the Eurasian country will return to Eurovision next year after three years of non-participation. The previous management of the broadcaster who had publically criticised the competition’s rules are no longer controllers of TRT. The new head of the broadcaster, Senol Gökan, has now announced that Turkey intends to return to the competition …

Czech Republic: Monika Bagárová and Ezy to Vienna?

It’s purely speculation at this point but recent rumours of a male and female duet for the Czech Republic’s Eurovision return have set fans into a frenzy recently. The latest rumour now suggests that it will be Monika Bagárová and Ezdráš “Ezy” Hýbl who might be singing Ondřej Soukup’s song in Vienna, with Bagárová teasing “big news” coming soon on …

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