After some months of speculation, regarding everything that happened during and on the lead-up to the 2024 contest, Iceland finally decided to stay in the competition, and are now preparing for the 2025 contest, but there will be some slight changes to certain things. Söngvakeppnin 2025 For now, the Icelandic broadcaster (RÚV) has decided to open for the submission period. …
Just moments ago RÚV confirmed their plans to participate in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The decision to participate comes with a variety of reasons which were explained in a public statement by the broadcaster that highlighted it’s value to Icelandic society, the joy it brings to the population, and it’s significance to supporting the music industry in Iceland. In …
The decision regarding participation in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has been postponed, according to the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV. The broadcaster initially claimed that it would announce it’s participation decision on September 5th. Iceland’s Head of Delegation, Rúnar Freyr, cited additional meetings between various countries’ representatives and the EBU as the cause for the delay. In a statement to Icelandic media, …
For the second year in a row, the semi-finals were purely decided by the televote – well, with the exception of San Marino – however, the final is still decided by both the jurors and the televote, which has been the case, since 2009 now. Once again this year, the EBU revealed the full list of all the jurors from …
Today rehearsals continue within the Malmö arena, with all fifteen acts from the first semi-final getting another twenty minutes to rehearse on stage. These rehearsals are important to help the artist be more comfortable on stage ahead of the full dress rehearsals next week, but also allow any delegation to make minor edits to their performances (outfit changes, camera angles, …
A total of 8 countries and artists have taken the stage in Malmo to rehearse their Eurovision performances – Iceland, Slovenia, Finland, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Australia, Portugal and Luxembourg. And now as is tradition here at ESCUnited we want to hear who stood out to YOU most via our flash poll! Below you will find a listing of all 8 acts …
Day 2 of Eurovision 2024 rehearsals kicks off with a diverse lineup of countries taking the stage! Today, get ready to be swept away by the musical talents of Iceland, Slovenia, Finland, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Australia, Portugal, and Luxembourg. Iceland 🇮🇸 – We felt it coming, it’s Hera Bjork with Scared of Heists: @eurovision All that glitters is indeed gold when …
Following the results of Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s national selection, the RÚV broadcaster has confirmed that Iceland will be participating at Eurovision this year in Malmö. In addition, Hera Björk will be the country’s representative with the song “Scared of Heights”. After Söngvakeppnin concluded on 2 March, the selection has been filled with drama following Hera Björk’s win and subsequently Bashar Murad’s …
It was a fun night in Reykjavík at Laugardalshöll, the location for the final of Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s traditional selection method for the Eurovision Song Contest. After two semi-finals, five acts competed in the final. All acts had to perform in the Icelandic language in the semi-finals, and if they qualified for the final, then they could choose the language they …
The second semi-final for Söngvakeppnin in Iceland is now over. Five acts competed in the second semi-final of Iceland’s national selection and at the end of the night, only two qualified for the final. Per usual, all songs are sung in Icelandic in the semi-finals. Any songs that qualify for the final will then be sung in the intended language …
