The deadline for submitting entries for O Melodie Pentru Europa, the Moldovan Eurovision national selection, expired today with a reported 47 songs having been received. Some of the songs have already been made available online but an insufficient number of entries will probably necessitate slight changes to the intended selection procedure. Read more
It was announced back in October that Armenia had selected Iveta Mukuchyan to represent it in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. It now appears that the Armenian broadcaster’s quest for a song for Iveta has been met with success if the number of submitted entries is anything to go by… Read more
Radio Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina, BHRT, announced today that they have internally chosen Dalal Midhat-Talakić and Deen to represent the country in Eurovision 2016. This will be Deen’s second time in Eurovision and the duo, to be joined on stage by cellist Ana Rucner, appeared enthusiastic in their statements. Read more
It was announced earlier tonight on FYR Macedonia’s television that the country will be represented by established singer Kaliopi. This will be the third time that the singer will represent her country in Eurovision and fans are in anticipation as to how she is going to follow up her 2012 effort Crno I Belo. Read more
A few minutes ago, Australia’s inaugural entry to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest was released online. It is called My Girls and it is sung by Bella Paige. See what you think of the Australian song for Sofia! Read more
From Krakozia joining the contest to Svante Stockselius to the controversial incident that led to his departure from Eurovision. EuroVisionary caught up with Jarmo Siim, former Communications Co-ordinator for the Eurovision Song Contest, at Eurobash 2015 last Saturday. Read more
As Eurovisionary reported earlier, the BBC is going back to a national final for the selection of its Stockholm 2016 entry. In the last few hours, there were more details released about the format as well as the application procedure for the broadcaster’s X-Factor inspired national selection. Read more
UK placings have not lived up to the British broadcaster’s expectations in recent years. However, a newspaper article published earlier today raised Eurovision fans’ hopes for next year reporting that the BBC plans to go X-Factor for their Stockholm 2016 entry. Read more
Lara Fabian recently announced a concert in Famagusta, attracting criticism from fans who consider that such events legitimize the Turkish ‘occupation’ of northern Cyprus. Artists such as Julio Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna have previously found themselves embroiled in similar controversy and had to pull out from performing in the region. Read more
Tamta was widely rumoured to participate in the Greek national final this year. In the end, her record company sent Maria Elena Kyriakou instead. What were the reasons behind it? Would Tamta’s newly released single have done better in Vienna? Read more
There were no reasons to assume that the United Kingdom would not be represented in Eurovision 2016 but it has now been reported that the BBC has confirmed their intention to participate in next year’s contest indeed. Is the broadcaster also intending to organize the selection process for the British entry however? Read more
After British entrants, Electro Velvet, came fourth from the bottom in this year’s Eurovision, there has been some criticism of the country’s entry being selected internally. Simon Cowell, the music mogul behind talent shows like global phenomenon The X-Factor, joined the voices of those who want a return to the format of a national selection… Read more
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, the BBC decided to carry out a poll for Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 show where people could vote for their favourite Eurovision winning song. Beating other obvious favourites, Helena Paparizou’s Greek winning song from 2005 once more did justice to its name as My Number… Read more
Newcomer Australia will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Guy Sebastian with the song Tonight Again. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting… Read more
France will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Lisa Angell with the song N’oubliez Pas. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting live… Read more
The United Kingdom will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Electro Velvet with the song Still In Love With You. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to… Read more
Germany will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Ann Sophie with the song Black Smoke. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting live… Read more
Spain will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Edurne with the song Amanecer. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting live from inside… Read more
Austria will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by The Makemakes with the song I Am Yours. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting… Read more
Italy will be performing straight into the grand final this Saturday. The country is represented by Il Volo with the song Grande Amore. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? Does it look is if they are in with a chance for a good result? We try to answer your questions reporting live from… Read more
We have now seen the 16 countries competing in their 2nd dress rehearsal for the 1st semi final. Not only did we get to see what is in store for the televised program later today, the 2nd dress rehearsal is also when the juries from each country cast their vote. It is only when the… Read more
We have now seen on stage all the songs competing in the semi finals but what about the countries that automatically qualify for the final? This morning, we’ll have the chance to get a first glimpse of the songs from Italy, Austria, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom and newcomer from down under, Australia. Read more
Poland will be performing 17th in the upcoming Second Semi Final this Thursday. The country is represented by Monika Kuszyńska with the song In The Name Of Love. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? What is the impression left by the song amongst the other entries in the running order? We try… Read more
Slovenia will be performing 16th in the upcoming Second Semi Final this Thursday. The country is represented by Maraaya with the song Here For You. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? What is the impression left by the song amongst the other entries in the running order? We try to answer your… Read more
Cyprus will be performing 15th in the upcoming Second Semi Final this Thursday. The country is represented by John Karayiannis with the song One Thing I Should Have Done. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? What is the impression left by the song amongst the other entries in the running order? We… Read more
Switzerland will be performing 14th in the upcoming Second Semi Final this Thursday. The country is represented by Mélanie René with the song Time To Shine. Are there any changes since the country’s first rehearsal? What is the impression left by the song amongst the other entries in the running order? We try to answer your… Read more