It is all a matter of taste. That much I know, but last night I saw one of my favourite countries sink down to a level I could never have imagined. The Norwegians started their selection with a bunch of bad songs – and the single one worth listen to, kicked out. For many Eurovision… Read more
10 acts will compete to represent Denmark at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Some of them are declared fans while others never saw themselves as a part of that – until now. Let’s take a look at their favourite Melodi Grand Prix and Eurovision moments. 1. Frederikke Vedel – Jeg Har Hele Tiden Vidst Det… Read more
Denmark in semi-final one, Norway in semi-final two. That we already knew, but what about the remaining countries? Today the so-called allocation draw, which decides in which semi-final the various participating countries will perform, was held today. The allocation draw this year was a little different than usual as it had already been decided that… Read more
At a press conference, held at the arena that will be hosting the national final, the 10 participants for the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix was presented today. As usual it is quite a mix of newcomers and well known names that will fight to represent Denmark in Malmö in May. Today it was revealed which… Read more
Today Danish broadcaster, DR, releaved the names who will be in the jury, that together with the TV viewers will decide who will be representing the country at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö in May. At the same time a rumour about a participant can be destroyed as he turned out to be among… Read more
After many speculations Lys Assia has now issued a press release stating that she will not be representing another country, as things looks right now, but that she is negotiating about playing some kind of role at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Lys Assia failed to reach the final in Switzerland with the Ralph Siegel… Read more
The Olsen Brothers were asked if they would like to be interval act at the Danish final in a few weeks, where a bunch of former Eurovision winners will be performing. They declined the offer due to a US trip getting inspiration for a new album that should bring them back to their rock sound.… Read more
Today the Danish broadcaster announced three Eurovision Song Contest winners as interval act for the national final, that will take place on the 26th of January. British Brotherhood of Man, Irish Johnny Logan and Swedish Herreys are ready to throw some star quality over the final, that will be Denmark’s largest ever. On the 16th… Read more
The 2012 Eurovision season will soon be history as the calendar writes 2013 in just a few hours. The past year gave us a lot of great moments, which we will store in our memory while we look forward to what the new season will bring. EuroVisionary’s journalists wish you a happy new year with… Read more
Many of our readers will in the coming days be celebrating Christmas, though there is a big difference between how it is celebrated in the various countries. From EuroVisionary we would however like to wish you all a merry Christmas. We hope that you, sourounded by your loved ones, will have a nice holiday. With… Read more
The second of three hectic days in Albania have come to an end with yet another nine qualifiers for the national final tomorrow evening. The nine qualifiers from tonight’s semi-final are: Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko – Identitet Hersi Matmuja – Kush ta dha këtë emër LYNX – Si ty askush Anjeza Shahini – Love… Read more
With many countries having announced that they wouldn’t be able to participate at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest today came the list many have been waiting for: The total list of participating countries. Now it was revealed exactly who is in and who is out. The past month we have seen a long list of… Read more
Tonight Albania kicked off their national final selection. Three hectic days will decide who will represent the country at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Among the participants tonight fighting for a spot in the final was Kejsi Tola who won the national final in 2009. Tonight’s first semi-final featured a total of 13… Read more
Here you can keep track of which songs have been selected to compete at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. We update frequently as new songs are ready. Selected in February 2013: Finland: Krista Siegfrids – Marry me Finland picked its participant for the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday the 9th of February. 8 songs had… Read more
The very first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Lys Assia failed to reach this season’s Swiss national final and thereby it looked like 2013 wouldn’t be the year where we saw Lys back on the Eurovision stage fighting to win the trophy. Yesterday rumours however spread fast claiming her to represent San Marino instead,… Read more
Sanne Salomonsen might suffer some flashback in the coming months as she will now be starring in the musical Hair – something she also did in 1971. Back then it started her career… we can only hope that it won’t be a ring closing that fantastic career now she is back. The play will also… Read more
The past few days an uncomfortable case for DR has taken a lot of focus away from next months national final. The final show will be hosted in Herning, but 7 other cities spread over the country was offered to be a part of it. As promises failed DR first refused to compensate, but after… Read more
As the first country Belarus tonight held its national final to select the entry that will, probably, represent them at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Among 10 songs Alena Lanskaya won and is, as things stand right now, ready for Malmö. Tonight show featured performances from several former Eurovision participants. Previous experience have shown that in Belarus… Read more
As Christmas is approaching it is time to get into the right spirit. Several Eurovision Song Contest participants have released albums singing Christmas carols. Maybe one of them is just what you are looking for here in the cold months. Alexander Rybak – Christmas Tales Brand new Christmas album from the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.… Read more
They got their European breakthrough in Germany when they finished 5th at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest and now A Friend In London’s Tim Schou and Sebastian Winther Olsen will come back for an intimate concert in support of charity. The concert takes place in Landau on the 1st of December. A few days ago… Read more
The conclusion was clear after the presentation of the first half of the participants in the 2013 edition of Melodifestivalen: Fans felt that SVT owed them some bigger and more experienced names. Would they get that today when the remaining artist was announced? Few minutes ago the Swedish broadcaster, SVT, presented the participants for heat… Read more
The 2009 Eurovision Song Contest winner Alexander Rybak releases his Christmas album today. The album contains 12 classic Christmas songs, all in English, and is likely to put his fans into the right spirit leading up to the big holiday in just one month. Alexander Rybak, now 26 years old, won the Eurovision Song Contest… Read more
Today it was announced that the ticket sale for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest starts on Monday. Tickets will be available for a total of 9 shows priced between 90 and 1950 Swedish kronor. Standing tickets for the fans and seating tickets for the ordinary audience. The tickets will be put for sale from Monday… Read more
When the annuly Norwegian Christmas tour Stille Natt Hellige Natt kicks off on the 27th of November it will be with three former Eurovision Song Contest participants involved, two of them winners. Tor Endresen, Elisabeth Andreassen and Alexander Rybak will bring the Norwegian into the right spirit. The concert tour starts on the 27th of… Read more
For many Eurovision fans the Swedish selection stands as something magical. The participating names are awaited with even more eager than a 5 year old looking forward to his Christmas presents. Few minutes ago the first half of these names were announced revealing several interesting names. Swedish media have been speculating in which names would… Read more
Should anyone be in doubt about the level of English in next year’s host country then a quick look at the latest edition of the English Proficiency Index will settle that matter. Sweden tops the list followed closely by neighbouring country Denmark. Where it last year was a matter of concern to some how the… Read more