Posts by Charlotte

First four acts ready for Hungarian final

Tonight Hungary kicked off for its first of two semi-finals. Nine acts went on stage fighting for four places in the final. The lucky ones are still in with a chance to represent the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Tomorrow the second semi-final takes place. The songs: (You can read more about the… Read more

Eurosong 2013: Irish national finalists to be aired tomorrow

After Jedward has represented the country at the Eurovision Song Contest the past two years it was today made clear that there won’t be a third time for the twins in 2013. The five acts for the national final was confirmed today and already tomorrow they will be released. Ireland stick to its ususual well… Read more

Sam Gray releases Too Much Of A Good Thing

Shortly after his participation in this year’s Danish final Sam Gray flew back to the UK in order to release his second album. The album that hit the stores two days ago includes his Dansk Melodi Grand Prix entry where he performed together with Jack Rowan. It was an unusual duo that performed song number… Read more

New album from Birthe Kjær released next month

She celebrated her 40 years anniversary 5 years ago, later this year she turns 65, but Birthe Kjær appears nowhere near her pension as she is about to release yet another new album. The singer who came third in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1989 is also back touring. For many Melodi Grand Prix and… Read more

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix overwhelms the chart in Denmark

The official album with all ten participating songs from the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013 is once again a well selling album. The same is the recently released debut album from A Friend In London. Three of the singles from the national final went straight into the charts as well.  Saturday evening Emmelie de Forest… Read more

Petra Mede to host 2013 Eurovision Song Contest

On a press conference just ended SVT presented the host for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Petra Mede, stand up comedian and former Melodifestivalen host, got the task. At the press conference she proved herself to be quite a Eurovision fan.  Petra Maria Mede is 42 years old and mainly known as stand up comedian,… Read more

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013 – Simone top favourite to win

The bookmakers have tipped her as the winner and DR’s online visitors are not in any disagreement. Simone Egeriis is the absolute top favourite to win the Danish final on Saturday – and thereby represent Denmark at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Already before anything was heard from the 10 competing songs for Dansk Melodi… Read more

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013: Get to know the participants

In a few days Denmark will chose its participant for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest via the national final called Melodi Grand Prix. Let’s take a closer look at the 10 acts competing for this honour – as usual a mix of well known names and hopeful newcomers.   1. Frederikke Vedel – Jeg Har… Read more