As previously announced, France is hosting its first national final in six years to allow for the public selection of the 2014 representative. The three candidates, who were approved after two rounds of the special “listening committee,” have been announced as Destan, Joanna Lagrave or Twin Twin. Destan is a relatively new pop group consisting of members Kilian, Quentin and …
Malta: 20 Semi Finalists announcement
Malta is announcing the 20 Semi Finalists live out of a list of 70. The local programme Xarabank is being used to reveal the candidates that were chosen by PBS, the Maltese broadcaster. The qualifiers will get to perform a short version of their entry with the full songs being released at a later point. You can watch all 20 …
Belarus Announces National Finalists
Belarus national broadcaster BTRC has chosen fifteen national finalists today. After having received over 100 entries, a jury has chosen 15 to vie for Belarus’ spot on the Eurovision stage in Copenhagen. The 15 selected contestants are: Matvej Bondarenko Yuri Vashchuk Aleksey Gross (Update 12/8: Gross has been disqualified.) Daria Zhanet Max Lorens & DiDyuLya Anastasia Malashkevich Artem Mikhalenko Alina …
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2014 Semi 3 & 4 participants
A few days ago, SVT revealed the first half of participants of Melodifestivalen, one of the most popular shows in Sweden and the winner will move on to represent that country at the Eurovision song contest. Here is the list of the remaining participants: Semi Final 3 (Feb 15th) State of Drama – All We Are (Göran Werner, Sanken Sandqvist, Emil …
First 16 Melodifestivalen acts revealed
Today the Swedish National broadcaster, SVT revealed the first 16 acts in a press conference they held in Stockholm. Among the acts are some very familiar faces. Semifinal 1/Malmo February 1: Artist Song (English translation) Lyrics (l) / Music (m) Mahan Moin “Aleo” Mahan Moin, Anderz Wrethov Alvaro Estrella “Bedroom” Jakke Erixson, Jon Bordon, Lauren Francis, Kristofer Östergren …
The Common Linnets – The video interview
Ilse DeLange and Waylon, the duo that make up The Common Linnets, have recorded an insightful video interview for Eurovision.TV, in which they share some pointers as to what they will be presenting in Copenhagen next year, for The Netherlands. The two solo artists, put together for Eurovision, have 32 years of experience between them, and are very eager to …
Eurovision 2014 graphic teaser
Here is a quick sneak peek fo the TV graphics that will be used the by broadcaster DR for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen Denmark. Show Producer Jan Lagermand Lundme: “It is not the finished theme art, but a preview of the graphics that includes some of the important elements that we work with,” “The idea is that …
Eurovision & OGAE tickets for Eurovison 2014 for Rest of the World members
This article outlines the sale of public tickets as well as OGAE tickets. Please scroll down to the section you’re interested in: Public sale Tickets will go on Sale, Friday November 29th, 2013 for the two Semi Finals as well as the Final Show. In addition, tickets to the 2nd rehearsal shows a.k.a. The “jury shows” are for sale …
EXCLUSIVE: Slovenia heading to Copenhagen (kind of)!
In yet another surprising Eurovision twist, RTV SLO has announced today that Slovenia has actually submitted their application for participation in Copenhagen! The unexpected news was published on the broadcaster’s website, noting that they sent in their application at eve of the deadline. However, the confirmation is only semi-official. Just like last year, the Slovene broadcaster is using one of …
Bulgaria will not be going to Copenhagen
The Bulgarian broadcaster just released the following statement: Bulgarian National Television will not take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2014 . Motivated by the desire to promote Bulgarian music and Bulgarian artists, BNT has send participants to the prestigious competition for 9 years. In order to participate, BNT is obliged to pay a licence fee , which has gone up …