The Opening Ceremony for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark took place yesterday. Between 18:00 and 20:00 the beautiful artists from all 37 participating nations walked down the Red Carpet, so Olivia and Matt from ESC United were able to briefly talk a lot different acts. This is part 2 of our Red Carpet Interview coverage, you can …
Carl Espen to Copenhagen for Norway
Melodi Grand Prix 2014 just came to a close where nine acts battled it out to become the Norwegian representative for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. Here is a list of the running order 1. El Cuero “Ain’t No Love (In This City No More)” 2. Elisabeth Carew “Sole Survivor” 3. Knut Kippersund Nesdal “Taste of You” (Super Finalist) 4. …
Norway: MGP entries released
The Norwegian broadcaster NRK released the 15 entries to take part in Melodi Grand Prix – the National Selection system in Norway. You can listen to the songs on the broadcaster’s website HERE or on Spotify. MGP 2014 will consist of 3 semi-finals, they will be held on March 7, 8 & 9 with three songs from each Semi qualifying …
Norway: Selection Dates and Participants
Norwegian broadcaster NRK has announced the names and song titles of the 15 candidates hoping to represent Norway at Copenhagen this year. The Norway selection process for their Eurovision representative has undergone a change this year. Melodi Grand Prix 2014 will now consist of four live shows: three semi-finals consisting of five acts each, followed by a grand final the …
Exclusive Interview: Tooji is here to stay with his new single “Rebels”
We recently caught up with Tooji (Norway 2012) to discuss his Eurovision days, the release of his new single “Rebels”, his personal life and future plans. “Rebels”, Tooji’s first single was recently released and is said to be “representing a new depth of Tooji both musically and visually.” According to Tooji’s label, “Rebels” Creates a dark pop landscape with artistic visuals, where …
Tooji releases video to latest single “Rebels”
Tooji who participated in the 2012 contest for Norway with the song “Stay”, has just released his new video clip to his latest single “Rebels” You can view the clip below. If you would like to purchase this you can view it over on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tooji/id492695766?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 (Depending on where you are it may not be available yet) What do you …
Rules for Melodi Grand Prix 2014
The Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2014 is an open song contest where all nationalities can submit entries. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (hereafter: NRK) reserves the right to choose performing artists, but this is usually done in collaboration with the composer. All performers must be 16 years of age at the time of the ESC Final …
2014: Which countries have confirmed participation?
The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest eason ended three days ago and the focus immediately shifted to 2014. Since Denmark won the contest we will be heading to Copenhagen, Herning or any Danish city that will join the bidding war to host the most popular music event in the world. While several countries left Malmo disappointed with the outcome, a lot …
Interviews – Day 4 Rehearsals
ESC United talked to the acts that had their first rehearsals today. They will be performing in the second half of Semi Final 2 at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. The Semi Final will take place exactly next Thursday so let’s get to know them a little better. Unfortunately we were unable to get you the Georgia interview …
News from Norway regarding 2014 Eurovision
Exclusive news from our friends in Norway. We have received confirmation from our sources in Norway that their 2014 national selection will NOT include semi-finals. That’s right! It will be ONE final show only. In this year’s national selection, Norway had 3 semi finals, with 3 songs advancing from each semi, plus one wildcard. What do you think about this? …