Taking into account that the rules can always change, what will happen this year with the pre-recorded backing vocals that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has allowed since 2021? The answer appears to be that they will remain once again according to the recently uploaded rules for the upcoming contest. Fans will remember that pre-recorded backing vocals were allowed for the …
Earlier than ever we have our first look on Greece’s way of finding it’s next superstar to represent the country in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. ERT made public yesterday an official press release on how things will be handled from now on for this year’s edition. The statement can be found below as such: “Within the context of ERT’s …
News from Georgia today, as the national broadcaster (GPB) has today opened their registration form to take part in the upcoming season of “The Voice of Georgia“. The prize is even listed on the broadcaster’s website, being a trip to “Eurovision 2023”. The Voice of Georgia This means, that Georgia will once again return to a talent show, when it …
Brussels, 20 August 2022 VRT’s commentator for the contest, Peter Van de Veire confirmed tonight that Belgium will revert back to a national selection for the 2023 contest, to be held somewhere in the United Kingdom. In previous years VRT, who are the Dutch-speaking Flemish broadcaster, have resorted to internally selecting their entrant. Sennek (Laura Groeseneken) and Hooverphonic were the …
After previously confirming the return of its new national format, Una Voce per San Marino, for the 2023 Eurovision season, Sammarinese broadcaster RTV announced further details today and put out an open call for submissions. Like in the 2022 edition, performers of all nationalities are invited to throw their hats into the ring. (Last year’s semi-finals included acts from Italy, …
Each of the seven cities on the BBC’s host city short list have begun crafting their formal bids to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. As each city looks to make their case, some are choosing to keep details tightly under wraps, such as Leeds, who has simply promised, “Eurovision in Leeds for Ukraine will be outstanding” according to Councillor …
They might not be hosting the contest next year, but they will play an influential role in the contest next year, and therefor they are going all in early. Ukrainian national broadcaster (Suspline) has today opened it’s song submission period for the next two months, and will by December be able to tell who will represent the defending champions in …
The below editorial is the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily represent the views of ESC United as a whole and its staff members, and does not represent the views of anyone associated with the EBU and Eurovision. 22 May 2021. I sit in my bedroom, thrilled to have seen the Eurovision Song Contest return to our screens …
The remaining cities in contention to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, held in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine, have been revealed! As announced on BBC Radio 2 this morning, the search for our 2023 host city has been narrowed down to: Glasgow Birmingham Leeds Liverpool Manchester Newcastle Sheffield These cities passed the initial round of checks. Their …
News that Noa Kirel would be going to Eurovision broke last month from KAN, but contract negotiations had not been finalized prior to the announcement. When asked about the opportunity immediately after the announcement, Kirel said in an interview that she was excited about the opportunity, but needed time to “brainstorm her approach to this thing”. However, it seems that …
