It is official: ESCUNITED is going to be in Malmo, Sweden. The merger of OGAE World and ESCFORUMS is off to a great start; three individuals have just received their press accreditation and will be reporting live from Malmo starting May 4th until May 19th. This is a big honor and it’s only appropriate to give a big THANK YOU …

We all know by now that next year’s contest will be held in Malmo, Sweden. As you can imagine, most people are not too familiar with this city so I decided to use this opportunity and introduce the host city of 2013 to our readers.    What and where in the heck is Malmo?  Malmö is the third largest city …

Many countries elect to utilize a national final to determine which artist(s) and which song will represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest.  However, like so many things with Eurovision, you never know what’s going to happen, and in some cases, the song that is originally chosen can change.  This is the second of two articles that will explore songs …

Many countries elect to utilize a national final to determine which artist(s) and which song will represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest.  However, like so many things with Eurovision, you never know what’s going to happen, and in some cases, the song that is originally chosen can change.   This is the first of two articles that will explore …

The Hungarian broadcaster MTV has released all 30 songs and for your convenience, we have them all ready for your viewing (and listening) pleasure. “A Dal” Finale will take place on March 2nd. The 30 songs will divided into three group and 6 songs from each group will move on to the Semi Finals. Click here to listen to the …

The Hungarian broadcaster MTV has released all 30 songs and for your convenience, we have them all ready for your viewing (and listening) pleasure. “A Dal” Finale will take place on March 2nd. The 30 songs will divided into three group and 6 songs from each group will move on to the Semi Finals. Here are the first 15 songs, …

    We at OGAE RoW were lucky enough to interview Anton Malmberg Hård, composer of Melodifestivalen 2013 entries “Begging” (Anton Ewald) and “Heaertstrings” (Janet Leon).  These two entries have been considered early favorites to making it to the finals!   OGAE: Hello Anton.  First off, congratulations of having not one, but two songs make it to Melodifestivalen 2013! How …

    Those were the words that came out of my mouth during Spain’s performance from the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.  Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure dressed in black come onto stage and took part in the choreography.  As he ran off stage, I motioned to my friend, Michael, who nonchalantly replied, “Saw what?” …

  The first Norwegean Semi Final took place tonight. Seven songs battled for one of the three Final spots. The three finalists are:   1st Place: Gromth feat. Emil Solli-Tangen- “Alone” 2nd Place: Datarock- “The Underground” 3rd Place: Vidar Busk- “Paid My Way”   The question is, did Norway make the right decision? Are these the songs most deserving of …

  Current Eurovision Song Contest rules allow for up to six performers on stage.  Although the majority of the attention goes towards the lead artist, today I would like to honor a very essential component of almost every Eurovision Song Contest entry – THE BACKUP SINGERS.  Despite being an integral part of many performances, these talented artists on many occasions …