Melodifestivalen is arguably the most popular Pre Selection Format for the Eurovision Song Contest. Every year, fans from all around the world watch this entertaning show to find out who Sweden is going to pick as their representative. Composers have now the opportunity to submit their songs to SVT which is the broadcaster in charge. The deadline for submission is …
Eurovision 2014 Slogan: “Join us”
Jan Lagermand Lundme, the Head of Show for DR said “We cam up with (the slogan) during the first workshop we held. I got goosebumps when I heard it and thought straight away: This has to be our slogan”. The rather short and simple “Join us” will become a major part of the live shows as well as for the …
Russia: National Final on New Year’s Eve
Russia announced the first details for their National Final selection process HERE . The Russian broadcaster RTR posted the press release asking singers to apply and become the Russian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Artists interested have two months to send in their application to Project “Kto” (Who). The show will be held on December …
ESC 2014 in Copenhagen!
The Danish broadcaster DR has just announced that Copenhagen will be the host city of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. The B&W Hallerne at the Refshaleøen was chosen as the venue. The European broadcasting Union and Reference Group have already approved of the broadcaster’s decision. Pernille Gaardbo, Executive Producer of the 2014 contest said: “”We are looking forward to welcoming …
Tijana Dapčević to represent FYR Macedonia
Tijana Dapčević aka Tijana will represent FYR Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark. The decision was once again made internally by the broadcaster. An early announcement like this will give the country the opportunity to start the promotion for the artist early hoping for a good result next year. The 37 year old singer won the “Sunčane skale” …
Belgium’s unique National Final approach
Over the past few years, the Belgian National Finals have been rather small and uneventful but that’s about to change. The Flemish broadcaster VRT just announced their plans for the 2014 selection process of the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurosong 2014 will give anyone in Belgium the opportunity to become the next representative. Candidates will have to send in a clip performing …
Denmark wants to win again – National Final news
Even though we don’t even know yet where in Denmark the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 will take place, the National broadcaster DR already commented on the 2014 selection process. According to Rasmus Ladegofed they “want to win it again” and will do the best they can to achieve that goal. “”The last time Denmark hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, we …
Three’s a charm – Valentina Monetta to represent San Marino in Denmark
The Sanmarinese broadcaster advised that Valentina Monetta has signed a pre-agreement to reprsent the small nation San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark. She is the first act to be confirmed for next year. This is the third time in a row that Valentina is trying her luck. Her first attempt was with “The Social Network Song” …
2014: Which countries have confirmed participation?
The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest eason ended three days ago and the focus immediately shifted to 2014. Since Denmark won the contest we will be heading to Copenhagen, Herning or any Danish city that will join the bidding war to host the most popular music event in the world. While several countries left Malmo disappointed with the outcome, a lot …