[AdSense-B] A recent slice of worrying news for Eurovision fans has forums and Facebook groups buzzing with rumours after the Hungarian broadcaster MTVA refused to confirm their intentions for Eurovision 2018. In a blog post on the ESC Hungary website, the broadcaster states that all information regarding participation would be revealed with the full list of Eurovision participants in November, …
[AdSense-B] The United Kingdom has kicked off their search for a 2018 star earlier than usual, with the British broadcaster, BBC, announcing an open submission from the public today. The announcement continues a recent trend of early plans set in place by the BBC in a stark contrast to the previously late announcements regarding the UK entry for Eurovision. In …
[AdSense-B] It’s only September (!) but the first artist that will represent their country in Lisbon next May has been announced. Solo singer Laura Groeseneken will represent Belgium, eurovision.tv announces. As fans might know, Belgium has not one but two broadcasters in the European Broadcasting Union. Both stations alternate in selecting an artist and song to send to the Eurovision …
[AdSense-B] It appears that another unlikely combination might have appeared at the competition next year in Lisbon, with rumours surfacing that Bosnia & Herzegovina’s return to the contest could’ve been entirely funded by none other than Ralph Siegel, serial Eurovision composer and institution of the event. The plans for the comeback were revealed by legendary Bosnian singer Hanka Paldum who …
[AdSense-B] The hopes for a Kosovan debut in Lisbon have been dashed today with the release of a statement from the national broadcaster, RTK, echoing the sentiments of EBU releases in recent days. The Kosovan broadcaster has confirmed that the Balkan territory will not be making their Eurovision bow in Portugal, in a lengthy and fiery statement released today. …
SVT, the Swedish broadcaster in Sweden has announced the dates and venues for the upcoming Melodifestivalen season. Dates and venues as follows :- 03/02/2018: Semi-final 1 – Karlstad, Löfbergs Arena 10/02/2018: Semi-final 2 – Gothenburg, Scandinavium 17/02/2018: Semi-final 3 – Malmö, Malmö Arena 24/02/2018: Semi-final 4 – Örnsköldsvik, Fjällräven Center 03/03/2018: Andra chansen (Second chance) – Kristianstad, Kristianstad Arena 10/03/2018: Final – Stockholm, Friends Arena Tickets …
It’s going to be a hell of a party! Earmarked by fans across the continent as the pre-event of the Eurovision calendar, Eurovision in Concert has grown from strength to strength since humble beginnings in 2009, and with the 10th edition of the preview show set to take place next year, the organisers of the Dutch party have announced some …
Its been a whole year since we have been delighted by the Maltese national broadcaster, when they have given us the whittled down list – teasing us – this list will be shortened again and the final 16 songs will be announced in the coming months. The 30 songs that have been selected are: Abire – Casablanca Love Aidan – …
Yesterday in Sweden, the music contest P4 Nästa, organised by Sveriges Radio P4, was held and the winner, chosen by a professional jury, will directly participants in one of the semi-finals of Melodifestivalen. P4 Nästa takes place between new Swedish artists to give them the opportunity to show their music talent. For this competition, 8 acts took part which were the following:- Kumpaner (Vi …
[AdSense-B] A big surprise from Serbia came this morning as RTS has opened the call for songs that will be in the run for next years contest. It is a bit unclear will there be a national final, but the official rules state that the selection committee will pick up to ten songs that will be presented to the public via …
