We are half way through September and of course that means that every new song we hear is eligible to be chosen to represent a country in May next year in Kyiv. After the drama with host city, we can now focus on drama about national finals. It was revealed today that Germany will select it’s representative via talent show, …
Germany: More focus on the song in 2017
Looks like two last places in a row have served enough purpose – German media has been reporting that ARD will increase the focus on the song, not the artist, in the 2017 national final. Much like the casting show which proved so successful in 2010, ARD look to find a successful song and then match this to a performer …
Germany: Roger Cicero dead at 45
Roger Cicero, the German swing performer who became famous for his performance in Eurovision 2007, died earlier this week as a result of a stroke. He was 45. The performer, who was half-Romanian as the son of pianist Eugen Cicero, saw a rise to fame by being chosen to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with …
TONIGHT: Germany decide for Stockholm
It’s always a big occasion in the Eurovision calendar when a country decides on its song for Europe, but in recent years one of the biggest decisions has been which artist will represent Germany in the contest. Following the country’s overnight success story of the 2010 victory the Big 5 member has seen a myriad of big names and plucky …
Laura is getting ready for ULFS
Young Laura Pinski, who will compete in Unser Lied Für Stockholm, which serves as German preselection, next week, have made a short visit to her family and cousins in Poland so she gets relaxed a bit and fill her batteries so she has her A game for the show. Just to remind that Laura will sing the song “Under the …
ULFS: Interview with Laura Pinski
Germany will select it’s Eurovision entry on February 25th via Unser Lied für Stockholm after canceling the participation of Xavier Naidoo. Ten acts will perform at the Köln-Mülheim Studios in Cologne and the show will be hosted by Barbara Schöneberger. The winner will be chosen solely by public televote. One of the contestants is Laura Pinski. Hello Laura! You are young and aspiring artist. Can …
Germany: Finalists Announced
After months of speculation, official announcements followed by withdrawn offers, false leaks, and rumours, the German broadcaster have now released the list of acts and songs that will be hoping to represent Germany in the Globe Arena in Stockholm in May. Unser Lied für Stockholm will select the German representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, there will be ten …
EBU sets date for semi-final allocation draw
The EBU has set the date for the semi-final allocation draw for Eurovision 2016. It has been reported that the draw to decide which semi-final the 37 eligible countries will perform in will be held on January 25th 2016, in Stockholm. The draw will include the decision on which semi-final will see the first Australian entry to go through the …
Winners of Eurovision Concert – Dortmund
On Saturday 26th March, Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany will be playing host to past Eurovision winners in this spectacular concert. The following artists have so far been confirmed: Ruslana (Ukraine 2004) Sandra Kim (Belgium 1986) Johnny Logan (Ireland 1980, 1987) Charlotte Nilsson (Sweden 1999) Nicole (Germany 1982) The Herry’s (Sweden 1984) Loreen (Sweden 2012) This concert is a real must …
Big 5 and Sweden to have rehearsals shown during live semi-finals
It’s been a call made by many fans for several years, but it appears it will now be a reality. The first major change rung in by SVT for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will see Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom recieve extra exposure with performance videos shown of their rehearsals during live shows, currently set …