In a new series of articles, we will be looking at the 2017 participants and how they began their Eurovision journey. Not their 2017 journey, but from the first time they tried to take part in Eurovision. Basically we will be looking at the artists – Now and Then. Last time we looked at Claudia Faniello who will represent Malta …

[AdSense-B] The below editorial is based solely on the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of escYOUnited as a whole, its editors or the EBU. For the past month it can be said that it has been uneasy viewing being a fan of the contest, with the music and upcoming festivities taking a back seat to …

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In a new series of articles, we will be looking at the 2017 participants and how they began their Eurovision journey. Not their 2017 journey, but from the first time they tried to take part in Eurovision. Basically we will be looking at the artists – Now and Then. The first act we will be taking a look at is …

This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. Eurovision has its “facts” when it comes to running order; there are death spots and there are places which make people go “ooo, they’ve got the perfect spot”. Surely success doesn’t depend that …

Whilst it is believed by many to have begun in 1956 in Switzerland, the Eurovision Song Contest has, in fact, existed in one form or another for a number of years. Recent research by Prof. A. Prillis from Valetta University has uncovered a surprising sequence of events throughout the ages. It seems that the contest can be traced as far …

The opinions expressed here are solely the views of the author; it speaks for neither escYOUnited as a site, the EBU, nor any delegation nor writers therein.   Now that the semifinal draw has been released, the Eurovision world is abuzz asking who’s gotten a boost and who’s gotten the short end of things. Let’s take a look at each semi …

This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. In my previous article, I discussed how Sweden, Slovenia and Spain managed to select songs which were far from being the televoters’ favourites despite there being nominal 50% jury/50% televote voting systems. What …

Wishing the best for Salvador Sobral (Portugal) – But how much can we trust the initial news source? [AdSense-B] This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. On March 15, 2017, Flash.PT alongside many other Portuguese online gossip websites, posted news …

This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. 2017 seems to have certainly had its fair share of controversial National Final decisions. The first to really hit the headlines was the Spanish selection “Objetivo Eurovisión 2017” where the jury votes and …