This morning SVT announced that the chronicle “Melodifestivalen 2014 – The road to Copenhagen” will have it’s premiere on Saturday (10th January 18.30) in SVT 1 and SVT Play. In 2014 Sanna Nielsen from Bromölla finally took home the grand prize in Melodifestivalen after competing seven times. Now you will be able to watch the journey Sanna Nielsen made to Copenhagen to …
Escunited interviews Mey Green
Escunited had the chance to interview one of the backing singers that represented Spain in Baku, Malmo and Copenhagen. She told us about her experiences, her first steps in music’s business and much more. Beforehand, we would like to let you know how to be the first one to know her news: @meygreenglobal (twitter) @meygreenmusic (twitter) meygreen.net (Facebook’s page) MeyGreen.MG …
Return to Copenhagen
So it has been over 4 months since we were in Copenhagen for the Eurovision. And I’m back, to see what the city is up to. Gone is the feel of #joinus , especially so when I get off the metro at Kongens Nytorv. If you were in Copenhagen back in May and used the metro system then you’ll probably …
Georgia’s voice will be announced in the upcoming weeks
The Georgian public broadcaster has announced that the Caucasian artist or band will be internally chosen. Despite the candidate to wave the Georgian flag is unknown, GPB confirmed that it will be chosen on September. Could any Eurovision voice go back to the contest ? could even a former Junior Eurovision performer have the honor to sing for Georgia in the senior category ? …
‘Wonderful Copenhagen’ chairman resigns over Eurovision debt
It was announced today that the chairman of the Danish capital’s tourism board Wonderful Copenhagen has resigned, following emerging details of the cost of Eurovision 2014. Michael Metz Mørch, head of the Danish Cultural Institute, stepped down from the role following earlier reports of the spiralling cost of Eurovision 2014 for the city of Copenhagen. We previously reported that the …
Copenhagen: ESC three times as expensive as planned
The Danish capital Copenhagen hosted the 59th Eurovision Song Contest in May this year. Almost three months after the huge spectacle, it becomes more and more evident that the event was by far more expensive than expected. Originally, the budget was defined as 4.6 million euros by the city of Copenhagen. Now it has become apparent that instead as many …
EU Demand B&W be ‘Demolished’
Hours after the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest ended the stage and seating began to be removed. Now it has came to light that due to EU rules the former shipyard now needs to be restored to its original state. The EU state that an independently owned venue cannot be renovated using public funding. Because some of the money used to …
Stage revealed for Eurovision 2014!
Pictures of the final arrangement and design have been revealed, showing of the massive, and beautiful, LED screen backing, as well as the stage layout, general lights, green room and arena. And it’s awesome. Here’s a thrilling video of the stage in action: [vsw id=”F9EjTa7LZkA” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] The design features many metal boxes as the backdrop in front …
Sanna Nielsen representing Sweden in Copenhagen
After an exciting voting, Sanna Nielsen wins MF2014 with her song Undo beating Ace Wilder with only two points in a nail-biting finish. The international jury consisting of Denmark, Estonia, France, Israel, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, UK and Germany put Sanna on 2nd place. Final results 1. (212) Sanna Nielsen – Undo 2. (210) Ace Wilder – Busy Doin’ Nothin’ 3. …
Hungary confirms 2014 Eurovision participation and keeps “A Dal” format
MTVA, The Hungarian National Broadcaster has confirmed today the country’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. It has also been announced that this year’s entry will be selected through the “A Dal” (The Song) format. This format was successfully introduced in 2012 and includes 2 national semi-finals and one grand final. Dates are yet to be confirmed. …