The love was real as the Georgian public made it known that Liza Kalandadze was the winner of Georgian Idol’s third live show with her rendition of Sergi Gvarjaladze’s “Artificial Love.” Heading into this weekend, Kalandadze looked to have the toughest assignment with deep voiced crooner Gvarjaladze’s ballad, but she nailed it. Assignments outside of a singer’s comfort zone have …

The Eurovision fever is currently spreading throughout all of Europe, and so it does on Iceland. The first Semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2019 has just concluded. [AdSense-B] With only 10 songs competing in the Icelandic national final this year, you’d think that it might be easiest to hold one grand final with 10 songs, but no, Iceland wants the Eurovision fever to …

[AdSense-B] The Hungarian national final, A Dal, is coming to its peak. After three heats, the first semifinal was held tonight, and nine acts took the stage in MTVA studios in Budapest. Just like in previous years, the jury gave their scores in the first round of voting along with people through SMS, mobile app and online voting to choose three …

[AdSense-B] Iceland’s perennial selection Söngvakeppnin kicks off once again this evening as five acts will take to the stage to fight for a slot at Eurovision 2019. With an interesting array of styles in this year’s show, which act will prevail? Here’s what myself and James thought of the first batch… Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra James – 5 – “The …

[AdSense-B] In an unusual turn of events, Europe woke up this morning to the first EVER Australia Decides – Australia’s debut national selection for Eurovision! The time zones meant that we Europeans got to enjoy the show just after breakfast and boy did we love it! The show launched with a spectacular rendition of “Tonight Again” by Casey Donovan before our …

[AdSense-B] The Lithuanian selection is hotting up, and with just 24 acts remaining in the competition from the initial sixty, our editor James reviewed the remaining contestants from the first semi-final. Which acts should make it through to the final of the competition? Twosome – 1000 James – 2 – Apart from the guy who sounds like the Crash Test …

[AdSense-B] Ukraine’s national selection Vidbir begins for 2019 this weekend, as the collaboration between UA:PBC and the private channel STB continues its successful partnership. With an intriguing and alternative mix of songs in this year’s competition, there’s certainly a lot to sink our teeth into. So, what did our editors think of this weekend’s tracks? The Hypnotunez – Hey James …

[AdSense-B] Tonight, Montenegro will become the seventh country to select their entry for Tel Aviv, with the second consecutive year of Montevizija being held in Podgorica. Five acts are set to take to the stage including some familiar faces, but which of the acts do we feel have the best chance to bring Montenegro back to the Eurovision final? Our …

[AdSense-B] Earlier this week, we asked #YOU to tell us who your favourite act in “Australia Decides” was, and the response was astounding! With over 500 votes cast in the poll, here’s what #YOU have decided… In first place we have Electric Fields with “2000 and Whatever”, whose blend of Pitjantjara lyrics, wild vocals and electronic beats impressed 32% of …

[AdSense-B] On Saturday, Australia take us to the land down under for the first ever national selection to be held outside of the European Broadcasting Area. While this will certainly be a breakfast treat for most of Europe, the Gold Coast prepares for a historic evening in Australian Eurovision history. Who should come out victorious in this landmark selection? Our …