It has been revealed today that the announcement of the participating countries is about to be announced by the EBU. The list is currently consisting of 41 countries. We have already had confirmation of 40 countries, so who could the 41st country be? The 41st country could possibly be the country who had the role as a ‘special guest’ in 2015, Australia, which seems …
Why Turkey left the contest and more EBU drama on the way – ESC United Podcast
Matt and Adam are back with another edition of the ESC Podcast discussing the latest and greatest news, developments and general Eurovision related info. We are joined by our member Robert aka Lupus who is a new fan of the contest. The following topics were up for debate: – Turkey is out again…why?!? – Minus One and Thomas G:SON for …
Ireland: New Plans For Ireland
It was previously announced by ourselves, after speaking with RTE, that the Irish announcement of plans for Stockholm would be made in September / October. Today in another conversation with RTE, they have explained the reason for this delay. RTE have revealed that their initial plan to reveal their plans for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest have been delayed, they …
Finland: Krista Siegfrids and Roope Salminen to Host UMK
Today, YLE, had a big announcement to make regarding UMK 2016, the show that will select the Finnish representative for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. The announcement that was made is that the hosts for this year’s national final will be no other than the 2013 Finnish representative Krista Siegfrids, alongside Roope Salminen who hosted UMK 2015. The actual finalists will …
Estonia: Eesti Laul Singers and Songs Announced
Moments ago, ERR, the Estonian broadcaster announced the 20 songs that will participate in Eesti Laul 2016. The jury included Anne Mill, Paid Olaf Erik Morna, Thomas Red Ingrid Kohtla, Eve Talsi, Owe Parsley, eisi Mäeots, Siim Nestor, Valner Valme and Kira Evve. The 20 songs and performers are: Põhja-Tallinn “Ei ole mul olla” Indrek Ventmann “Hispaania tüdruk” Zebra Island “How …
Cyprus: Minus One To Represent Cyprus in Stockholm
A few days ago it was rumoured that the rock band Minus One would represent Cyprus in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm next May. Today it has been officially revealed that the rumours were in fact true! Minus One are a well-known rock group in Cyprus and have been for a number of years. You may know them …
Turkey will not return to Eurovision in 2016
After some back and forth over the past few months, the Turkish broadcaster has announced that Turkey will not return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. A screenshot has been floating around on several websites dedicated to the Song Contest with the following translation: Turkey decided to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013. TRT, the national …
Estonia: Record number of submissions
A record-breaking 238 submissions were recieved by the Estonian national broadcaster, ERR, for Eesti Laul 2016. Up on the previous year by 19 songs, the great success of Elina Born and Stig Rästä in Vienna has inspired a record high amount of artists to put themselves forward for the contest, which coincides with the Estonian final’s move to the 2002 …
Switzerland: Start Voting Now!
Today the voting begun for the SRF part of the Swiss national final for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. The online portal was opened last month and closed for submissions last week. Today people from all over the world are able to vote for their favourites, these votes will be combined with that of the professional jury to decide which …
Lebanon possibly in Stockholm and somebody at the EBU was fired – ESC United Podcast
Matt and Adam are back with another edition of the ESC Podcast discussing the latest and greatest news, developments and general Eurovision related info. We are joined by our member RomanFromRussia who shared some great insights with us. The following topics were up for debate: – Lebanon in Eurovision?!? – Somebody at the EBU was fired, what happened – Belarus …