The views expressed in this editorial are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of ESC United, its editorial board, its readers, or any other person, entity, or organization. My view with Eurovision has always been “the more, the merrier,” and I’m happy that more countries are confirming their participation for 2015. But, …
New Eurovision logo!
Today the EBU announced a surprising piece of news: After 10 years, the Eurovision Song Contest logo has received a makeover! Back in 2004, the generic logotype was introduced. Since then it has been altered for official purposes as well as by fans all over Europe. Jon Ola Sand, the Executive Supervisor of the contest, made an official statement regarding …
Austrian press: Is Vienna the big favourite?
It’s only a matter of days now. Very soon (“late July/early August”) we will get to know the host city of the 60th Eurovision Song Contest that will either take place in Vienna, Innsbruck or Graz. Whereas Innsbruck looked like a dark horse for quite a while, Austrian media seem to suggest Vienna is the big favourite now. We asked …
2015: Countries can withdraw late without penalty, deadline set
Surprising news from the EBU headquarters – it appears that according to 12points.gr broadcasters have been notified of the deadline for confirming their participation in 2015, and that for the first time should a broadcaster wish to withdraw after these deadlines then no penalty will be imposed on the broadcaster. The EBU has set the deadlines to confirm participation for …
Close race in Semi 1 according to Executive Supervisor
This article serves as a reminder that every single vote counts. The Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest Jon Ola Sand tweeted the following message today: Difference between no. 10 and 12 in the first Semi-Final was just 3 points. Every vote counts! #eurovision — Jon Ola Sand (@jonolasand) May 7, 2014 We don’t know who ended …
LIVE COVERAGE: Day 5 rehearsals
ESC United is live at the Eurovision 2014 Press Centre, where we will give you updates throughout the day’s rehearsals. Come back regularly and refresh for updates. We’ll be documenting today’s events right as they happen, as well as our personal impression. Yesterday was May 1st and no rehearsals or press conferences were held. We are now entering the next phase …
EBU’s Response to Cheating Allegations: Is it Enough?
The content of this editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of ESC United, its editorial board or its readers. The EBU recently discussed the issue of cheating and as one of our writers has already reported, there was a lot of buzz around the internet about it. The EBU said it thoroughly investigated the allegations but couldn’t …
EBU Cheating Prevention – The Internet reacts
The content of this editorial does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of ESC United, its editorial board or its readers. A couple of days ago the European Broadcasting Union announced that they would tighten measures to ensure voting integrity. I am not going to repeat everything that has been said so feel free to read more HERE as well …
Eurovision Cheating Scandal Intensifies: What Must Be Done
Just when you thought things were starting to die down, the Eurovision Song Contest vote rigging controversy saga adds another piece of anonymously sourced information to an already long list of allegations. Torbjörn Wester of Swedish news organization Skånska Dagbladet reported Sunday on an undisclosed source from a national delegation at the 2013 contest who revealed new information about the cheating …
The Eurovision Voting Drama
While most fans & delegations are approving of the winning song, there seems to be a lot of uproar and confusion by the media, fans & politicians over the voting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. It seems every day there is something else happening so if you’re one of those that is confused about what’s going on, here is …