Germany have been misfiring for a few years despite a new, bold and star-studded approach to the contest. Perhaps it’s just the wrong songs being chosen? You decided on a singer to save German hopes, but who could it be? Despite the large number of suggestions for Germany there was only ever one winner in this contest. Schlager queen Helene …
OGAE: Penultimate votes revealed
The penultimate set of votes to be revealed by the OGAE International network have been posted. This batch includes Turkey, Netherlands and Azerbaijan as well as the votes from the EC fanclub in Germany. EC Germany 12 Slovenia 10 Sweden 8 Australia 7 Norway 6 Belgium 5 Estonia 4 Italy 3 Israel 2 France 1 Azerbaijan Turkey 12 Italy 10 …
OGAE: What will Sweden’s votes do?
Four more clubs today including two nations in the Top 10! The clubs of Spain and Sweden vote today alongside Germany and Finland, so let’s see what they can do… Spain 12 Italy 10 Norway 8 Estonia 7 Sweden 6 Slovenia 5 Australia 4 Israel 3 Russia 2 France 1 Albania Germany 12 Estonia 10 Sweden 8 Norway 7 Slovenia …
The 2015 “Expert” Panel – GERMANY
The ESC United “Expert” Panel is back once again reviewing all Eurovision songs and rank them accordingly. You are probably asking yourself on how we pick our panel and the criteria. We looked at people from all walks of life to bring together a unique group of panelists with a wide range in taste. They all bring different skills and …
Winner declines: Germany sends Ann Sophie
The German national final Unser Song für Österreich just ended with a bang! Andreas Kümmert won the preselection with the Song Heart of Stone after three rounds of voting. However, after having being announced as the winner, he announced that he declines and doesn’t want to go to Vienna. Therefore the runner-up Ann Sophie has been declared as the winner. …
TONIGHT: Germany decide, Portugal semi-final
Tonight sees two Eurovision shows taking place across Europe – quite the busy Thursday night for Euro fans! Germany – Unser Song für Österreich – 20:15 CET Germany’s final for Eurovision 2015 takes place tonight in Hannover and in a show that promises to be spectacular, eight acts will be vying to represent the country in neighbouring Austria. The acts …
Germany: Ann Sophie wins the wildcard
The German club concert has just ended and the line-up for the German preselection Unser Song für Österreich is complete now! Ann Sophie has won the wildcard in tonight’s show that took place in Hamburg. Full results: 1. Ann Sophie – “Jump The Gun” 2. Ason – “We’re on Fire” 3. Moonjos – “Haggard Heart” 4. Klangpoet – “4 U” …
TONIGHT: Germany Club Concert
Tonight sees one of the biggest national finals of the Eurovision calendar kick off in Hamburg as the wildcard round of the German selection takes place! Unser Song für Österreich’s club concert round will see ten acts performing to a live audience at Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg as one act will win the wildcard to the grand final. Last year, …
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits: 3 countries decline to show celebration
Three countries have already announced their intention not to show the BBC’s celebration of 60 years of Eurovision, with a further broadcaster still very much undecided on whether it will show the special programme. Netherlands’ AVROTROS, Luxembourg’s RTL and Ukraine’s NTU will not show the programme, being hosted on March 31st in London, United Kingdom. The latter two may not …
Germany: Seven artists announced
Seven of the eight artists taking part in the national selection, Unser Song für Österreich, have been announced today by the German broadcaster NDR. Amongst the artists are popular pagan folk band Faun, X Factor winners Mrs. Greenbird and notable DJ and remixer Noize Generation. ‘Nature pop’ project Fahrenhaidt, pianist Alexa Feser, The Voice winner Andreas Kümmert and girl group …