[AdSense-B] Yesterday was the first day in which the press were allowed to enter the arena and see the Eurovision stage, and it was certainly a big occasion for us all! We were on hand to film the rehearsals as well as take photos and you can see our photography from yesterday’s action below! Which photo do #YOU like the …
Poll: Who will qualify from Semi-Final 1?
We’ve seen and heard the rehearsals for all countries in the first semi-final, teaser clips have been released and full videos of the performances are now available. So it’s the perfect time to ask the all-important question – which songs will qualify from the first semi-final? We’ve created a poll with all 18 participants in the semi-final and you can …
Which rehearsal is the most promising? Day 1
[AdSense-B] So the first day of rehearsals from Kyiv have concluded and this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has already surprised, excited and shocked us in equal measure. With only nine songs performed today, we’ve already had horse men on ladders, wild hair twirling, spinning platforms and some long, long, long notes and big vocals. Of course, for those of you …
Nathan Trent takes on Elhaida Dani
This year’s Austrian representative, Nathan Trent, has recently been covering some previous Eurovision songs. The latest song he has taken on is the 2015 song from Albania, Elhaida Dani “I’m Alive”. Elhaida ended in 17th place in the final in Vienna, Nathan will be hoping to go 17 placed better and take the Eurovision crown back to Vienna after trips to …
Lindita (Albania) Interview: “We all have battles we fight for”
[AdSense-B] We recently had a chance to meet Lindita, who are going to represent Albania at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine this May. During our chat, Lindita talked about why she chose to sing in English over Albanian and what Singing means to her. In case you didn’t know, the talented singer is already getting ready to …
Scandalous Selections Part 2: How DO You Do A National Final?
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 …
Who do #YOU want to win Eurovision 2017?
[AdSense-B] We have finally made it to this point of the year, an exciting time for all – all 43 entries fighting to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest have been released! Because of this, there’s only one question on everyone’s lips… Who is likely to see the end credits rolling over their entry late on May 13th? There are …
A Little Bit of English In My Song
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. After reaching their best result since 2002 with Amir and “J’ai cherché” in Stockholm, France have certainly found an entry which looks likely to challenge for another top 10 placing in May with …
Albania: Lindita Halimi Is Going To Kyiv!
Despite it is still 2016, then it already feels like we’re in 2017. The conclusion of Festivali i Këngës has come and we have a winner, as well as another name on who we shall see in Kyiv. In total, 14 songs competed in this 4 hour and 30 minute long show, hopefully we don’t have shows that last this long …
Albania: Meet Agnesa & Fabiola whom will participate in the 55th edition of Festivali i Këngës
RTSH, the national broadcaster of Albania, will organise the 55th edition of Festivali i Këngës. The winner of this competition is expected to win the ticket to represent Albania in the next Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv. Today, Agnesa and Fabiola have found time to have a chat with us! First of all How are you? Can you introduce …