Eurovision 2019 Semi-final 1 – just how accurate were the bookmakers
The ten qualifiers have been decided. Some were easy to predict, others a bit harder and the bookmakers managed to score 8 of of 10 correct. Read more
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10 lucky qualifiers draw their approximate starting position for Eurovision 2019 final
After reaching the final, the 10 qualifiers from the first semi-final has now taken part in a draw that placed them in either first or second half of the grand final. Let’s be honest, most were hoping for second half. Read more
10 lucky qualifiers advance to Eurovision 2019 final
Congratulations to Greece, Belarus, Serbia, Cyprus, Estonia, Czech Republic, Australia, Iceland, San Marino and Slovenia. Tonight, these 10 countries can celebrate that they qualified for the grand final on Saturday. Read more
Eurovision 2019: Semi-final 1 in photos
A fierce Cypriot woman, Icelandic BDSM punk, flying Australian opera or maybe a Greek flower bath? That and much else is offered in the first semi-final for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Check out pictures from the fantastic show in this gallery. Read more
Eurovision 2019: Change in odds after all standard rehearsals
All 41 acts have now been through their regular rehearsals twice. The dress rehearsals are ready to begin – tonight, the juries will vote, and tomorrow, the first of three live shows will take place. As rehearsals came to an end, bookmakers adjusted their odds. Read more
How will it look on TV: Second rehearsal for Big 5 and Israel + allocation draw
Rehearsals have come to an end. With the six pre-qualified finalists rehearsing for the second time today, all 41 acts now need to be ready for dress rehearsals starting Monday. Take a look at the unique footage showing how the last six acts will look on TV. Read more
How will it look on TV: Second rehearsal for participants in Semi-final 2
The participants in the second semi-final have now rehearsed twice. It was last chance to fix whatever might not be working yet. Are they ready for the live show? You can judge for yourself based on the videos which show how their performances will look on TV. Read more
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2020 to be held in Copenhagen on the 7th March
The Danish final is returning to the capital. Next year, the newly build Royal Arena will host the Danish Melodi Grand Prix final. Ticket sale have already started. Read more
How will it look on TV: Second rehearsal for participants in Semi-final 1
Time is running out for the semi-finalists. Today, they started their second and last rehearsal slot before they need to have their performances ready for the live shows. Special video footage released shows just how it is suppose to look on TV Read more
Eurovision 2019: Change in odds after first four days with rehearsals
The acts taking part in the two semi-finals have all rehearsed on stage for the first time. Now that their performance plans are known, odds have changed. Some really jumped or dropped a lot, other’s remain the same. Read more
Eurovision participants enjoying the warm weather in Tel Aviv
While many fans in Europe are freezing, the weather in Tel Aviv is extremely nice. Many of the participants use the time between rehearsals to get a nice sun tan and even build sand castles at the beach. Read more
Croatia’s Roko covers 2019 entries from Russia, the Netherlands and Switzerland
What a voice, that man has! In a fantastic medley, Roko shows extremely strong vocals. He delivers a keyboard medley which includes the entries from three of the top contenders this year. Read more
Day 1 continued with first rehearsals from Slovenia, Montenegro, Hungary, Belarus and Serbia
We are at the Expo Tel Aviv, and five more countries have now been on stage for their first rehearsal. Some of them nailed it to nearly 100% perfection, while others have a lot more work to do. Read more
Eurovision 2019 kicks off: First rehearsals from Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland and Poland
Tamta took the stage this morning for her first rehearsal. She was followed by Lake Malawi, Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman and finally Polish Tulia. After a dinner break, another five acts from the first semi-final will appear on stage. Read more
Eurovision 2019 without me – taking a break after 16 years!
With rehearsals starting tomorrow morning, it feels weird that I am not already on my way to the airport. I have been going to the Eurovision Song Contest every year since 2003, but this year I am staying home. Though I need a break, I have mixed feelings about it. Read more
5 Eurovision comebacks for 2019 – but who can improve their results?
Sergey Lazarev, Tamara Todevska, Joci Pápai, Serhat and Nevena Božović. Those five artists will return to the Eurovision Song Contest this year. Are they likely to get a better result this time? We take a closer look at these five artists and their entries. Read more
Playlist: Eurovision In Concert 2019 performance videos
High quality 4K videos from Saturday night’s Eurovision In Concert are now available. Who is ready to deliver a top result in Tel Aviv, Israel next month and who has a lot more work to do? Check out our playlist with all the videos. Read more
Eurovision In Concert features 28 acts from Eurovision 2019 plus special guests
Amsterdam kicks off the 2019 pre-party season with the 11th edition of Eurovision In Concert. Tomorrow evening, fans get to enjoy a line-up which features 28 of this year’s participants. Several special gusts will make their appearance too. Read more
Eurovision 2019: Running order for semi-finals revealed
Cyprus kicks off the first semi-final while Armenia is first to take the stage in the second semi-final. Today, the actual running order for the two semi-finals were revealed. Read more
Israel 2019: Kobi Marimi’s “Home” official video released
Being on home soil, the song title “Home” fits Kobi Marimi quite well. Today, this year’s Israeli Eurovision entry was released. This is the 41st and last entry to be released for this year’s contest. Read more
Armenia 2019: Srbuk’s Eurovision entry finally revealed
The long wait is over! Armenia broadcaster revealed today the entry which Srbut will compete with at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Can “Walking Out” bring Armenia back into the final of the contest after failing to qualify last year? Read more
Michela Pace’s Eurovision entry released – it’s Chameleon for Tel Aviv
After winning X-Factor Malta back in January, Michela Pace is now ready for the Eurovision Song Contest. Today, this year’s Maltese entry was released, and pressure is high on the 18 year old girl to improve recent bad results. Read more
Russia 2019: Sergey Lazarev’s Eurovision entry Scream finally revealed
He has been the bookmaker favourite to win ever since Sergey Lazarev confirmed his Eurovision comeback about a month ago. He finished third in 2016 so expectations were high for him to return with another smash hit. Read more
North Macedonia: Tamara Todevska release Eurovision entry Proud
Today, Tamara’s entry for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest was released. The song is titled “Proud” and it will be the fourth experience experience for Tamara – but first time as a solo artist. Read more
Folk music with a modern touch: Tulia’s Eurovion entry released
Expectations were really high for the release of this year’s Polish Eurovision entry. A lot of it though, coming from fans who had, based on the outfit of the band alone, predicted something in the style of the milkmaids from 2014. This isn’t that. Read more
Azerbaijan 2019: Listen to Chingiz’s Eurovision Truth
27 year old Chingiz will sing the song “Truth” at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He was internally selected though the songwriter was worried that he didn’t fit the song as his style was different. Read more