Frostrósir has become something of an annual tradition in Iceland, with 2012 being the 11th time the popular tour takes place. What started off as a small event, has evolved into the largest Christmas performance in Europe, touring all over Iceland. Spreading their own brand of festive cheer and bringing joy to countless fans, the… Read more
Unknown artist Elin Petersson was the clear winner of the jury with her entry Island, sweeping all competition aside. She was therefore awarded the second spot in the line up for next year’s Melodifestivalen, joining Terese Fredenwall, winner of the Svensktoppen Nästa comptetition. SVT decided to scrap the use of wild cards in next year’s… Read more
Both fans of Anouk and of Dutch Eurovision probably choked on their coffee this morning when reading that rock star Anouk has apparently confirmed her participation as the Dutch entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö next year. The statement has finally been officially verified by TROS, and so the first entrant for 2013 is already… Read more
Figures just released by Icelandic broadcaster RÚV show that interest in the small country on the edge of Europe is as explosive as Eyjafjallajökull, with a record number of entries received. The small saga nation just goes to show that size isn’t everything. Whereas some countries are experiencing a noticeable downturn in the number of… Read more
Christmas is getting closer, and with preparations for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö in full swing, there is one Christmas present both SVT and many of us had hoped to find under our tree – the news that ABBA would be reunited on stage for one last time at next year’s contest. The… Read more
The Euphoria continues as Swedish broadcaster and host of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö have just made an announcement concerning one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for many Eurovision fans – tickets for the Swedish selection Melodifestivalen will go on sale from the 25th of October. Expect a stampede… Read more
Since winning Eurovision in 2009, you’d have thought Alexander Rybak had quite literally lived the fairytale. With fame however, comes attention, some of it most unwanted. Rybak’s newest single, out tomorrow, tells of the nightmare he has been experiencing lately with an obsessed fan trying to get too close. Since his Eurovision victory, young charmer… Read more
Dutch music stalwarts 3JS have finally decided to release the concert they held at the open air theatre Caprera Bloemendaal this summer on DVD. The trio have also announced a comprehensive theatre tour kicking off on the 10th of January. In other words, fans of their own particular brand of pop rock have a lot… Read more
The deadline for submissions for the Swiss national selections came to a close yesterday, with a sizeable downturn in entries registered compared to last year. The list of submitted entries includes some suprising names and shows considerable overseas interest. Reviewal of all submitted entries by Swiss German broadcaster SF will commence shortly, and a reported… Read more
Prior to the release of Loreen’s debut album Heal on the 24th of October, the Swedish songstress releases not one, but two singles simultaneously, making her fans undoubtedly even more euphoric. Following her sweeping victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with the monster hit Euphoria, Europe seemingly can’t get enough of the Sweden’s newest… Read more
Gordon will try anything to return to the Eurovision stage. He was one third of the trio De Toppers who shone in Moscow for the Netherlands in 2009 and has since attempted to represent the Netherlands last year with his other project LA The Voices. Determined to let nothing stand in his way, Gordon is trying again,… Read more
Ukranian broadcaster NTU has got their search underway to find the successor of this year’s entrant Gaitana by releasing details for next year’s national selection. NTU are currently inviting all candidates to submit demos with a closing date for submissions set for the 22nd of December. In compliance with general rules laid out by the EBU for… Read more
2011 was the last time Austria reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest with Nadine Beiler. A fresh, modern rap entry last year by Trackshittaz failed to secure Austria a spot in the final for a second consecutive year, but ORF are now determined to change that as they open for the submission of… Read more
Despite never representing her native Norway at Eurovision, Wenche Myhre remains one of the most popular artists in the country. With dedicated fans who have faithfully followed her career since she first came to be known in the early sixties, the release of her biography entitled 66 will no doubt be found under many a Christmas tree this… Read more
Anggun has enjoyed considerable success in France, depsite a disappointing result with her entry Echo (You And I). Her latest album Echoes has been well received both at home and abroad, earning her a gold disc. To promote her latest album, the exotic beauty is about to embark on a tour, with dates in France,… Read more
Tone Damli Aaberge came oh so close to representing her native Norway back in 2009, but was stopped in her tracks by the overwhelming victory of Alexander Rybak and Fairytale. She did however go on to achieve some success in the US wtih her second placed entry Butterflies. Now, she feels it’s time to give… Read more
You’ve got to admire her chutzpah, Eurovision’s first lady Lys Assia doesn’t take defeat lying down. Not content with an eight place in the Swiss national final last year, the Grand Dame is apparently planning a return to the Eurovision stage for 2013. Swiss news site Blick reports today on a story that probably made many choke… Read more
NRK announced the new presenters of next year’s Melodi Grand Prix today in quite an unexpected way that gave the audience present quite a surprise! People who were gathered together at the NRK studios today for what they though was your average run of the mill recording of a prime time talk show named Lindmo… Read more
Forward to Reality is the title of the third release from former Irish entrant and multi talented musician Mickey Harte. Released today on his own Swerve Music Ltd. label, Eurovisionary has had the privilege to be given a sneak peek at what’s in store for his fans. The much anticipated follow up to his commercially… Read more
Iceland opened for entry submissions mere weeks after the 2012 edition of the contest was done and dusted. Eager to find the successor to Greta Salóme and Jónsi’s Never Forget, broadcaster RÚV is one step closer now with the final being confirmed as the 9th og February. Hera Ólafsdóttir from RÚV revealed to Icelandic news… Read more
Eager to emulate her success with the music for the play Veggen (The Wall) , which was nominated for and also won the prestigious Nopa prize in Norway, former entrant Karoline Krüger is ready to tread the boards once more in the newest play by Tore Vagn Lid entitled Straff (Punishment). Fresh faced Karoline Krüger… Read more
Fans of Eurovision will remember Martin Stenmarck for his rather steamy performance of Las Vegas, the Swedish entry for Eurovision in Kiev in 2005. Since then, his career reached new heights in his homeland with multiple #1 albums. His career is about to diversify this autumn when the star makes his acting debut. The closest… Read more
Poor Justine Pelmelay, it really hasn’t been her week. Following excruciating pains and fever, the popular former Eurovision artist was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery, with three major operations performed on her within a week. Justine’s partner and manager Ronald van Driel spoke to Dutch tabloid Telegraaf about the last week, which has given… Read more
OGAE Finland played host to fans from all across Europe and beyond for the third edition of the Eurovision Cruise this weekend, experiencing a record turn out and an event which can only be described as an immense success. OGAE Finland arranged its annual Eurovision bash for the third time last weekend; the event has… Read more
Heart throb Andreas Lundstedt could do no wrong. He seemed to have it all – a successful solo career, followed by even greater popularity with the supergroup Alcazar. Things soon turned sour however, with his life hit by a series of personal tragedies. Lundstedt lifts the lid on his life, warts and all, in his… Read more
Today marks what would have been the 38th birthday of deceased Icelandic artist Sjonni Brink. It’s been a long and painful grieving process for his widow, Þórunn Clausen, who has used songwriting as a means of coping with her loss. She spoke recently to Icelandic news site Vísir about her experiences. The death of Sjonni… Read more