Good evening, Eurovision fans! Do you have whiplash from switching between Estonia, Norway and Belgium’s national finals yet? In case you missed anything, here’s a recap of Eesti Laul Semi-Final 2. Tonight’s running order included the following entries: Inger – “Awaiting You” Linalakk & Bonzo – “Aeg” Meelik- “Tuju” Elysa – “Bad Philosophy” Robin Juhkental – “Kurbuse matused” m els …
With the new year comes a renewed sense of optimism, hope for the future and of course… national final shows! And with this Saturday’s arrival, no less than three shows will be taking place across Europe as the build-up to Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool really begins to hot up! Tonight, Belgium will become the third country to select their song …
Earlier this week, we asked #YOU to vote for your favourite songs of the first semi-final in Norway’s annual extravaganza, Melodi Grand Prix. The results are now in! There seemed to be two pretty clear favourites in this semi-final, suggesting the third slot in the 4th February finale is very much up for grabs; the two front runners according to …
This week, UMK released the names of the artists competing in this year’s contest. The daily release of songs continues today. Today, we hear Benjamin’s song “Hoida Mut”. Benjamin is one of the more established artists at UMK 2023. His career kicked off on social media in 2012 with his English language music taking off across the world. His single …
Our next Melodi Grand Prix interview is with MGP 1987 winner and former Eurovision artist Kate Gulbrandsen who is set to compete this weekend in the first semi-final. Kate has represented Norway internationally for a number of years outside of Eurovision, including in 1986 when she competed in the Yamaha Song Festival in Tokyo. Following her MGP win, Kate would …
Today, Wednesday the 11th of January, SVT and Melodifestivalen released the running order for each heat of Melfest 2023. The running order is as follows; Deltavling 1 Deltavling 2 1.Tone Sekelius – Rhythm Of My Show 1.Wiktoria – All My Life 2.Loulou LaMotte – Inga Sorger 2.Eden – Comfortable 3.Rehjan – Haunted 3.Uje Brandelius – Grytan 4.Elov & Beny – …
After weeks of speculation and hints released by UMK, the artists competing in the 2023 contest have finally been released. The final takes place on the 25th of February in Turku. The participants are; Keira – No Business on the Dance Floor Benjamin – Hoida Mut Robin – Girls Like You Lxandra – Something to Lose Käärijä – Cha Cha …
Tonight we saw the second national final of the Eurovision 2023 season come to an official close. A total of 21 finalists took to the stage in Tirana’s Palace of Congresses for Festivali i Këngës 61 and represent their country in Liverpool this coming May. Five of the ten emerging artists from the semi-finals were eliminated after the second night. …
Umk is due to release its chosen artists for the 2023 national selection on the 11th of January. Finnish newspaper Iltalehti is beginning their rumours for possible artists at the contest, much like we reported for Melodifestivalen. Yle has given small tips of the artists but their names are tightly kept secret. With 7 artists participating, the newspaper has revealed …
The below editorial features the opinions and views of the quoted reviewer and do not necessarily represent the views of #escYOUnited as a whole, Eurovision or the EBU. Ukraine’s Eurovision season begins today and we are determined to continue reviewing songs for this Vibir selection. The selection is expected to take place this year in Kyiv on December 17th and …
