On one of the last days that broadcasters could register interest in joining Eurovision 2015 we have had some fantastic news, as both Serbia and Bulgaria look set to return to the contest after taking a break in 2014, making it highly plausible the number of participants next year will exceed 40 for the first time since 2012. Serbia’s …
Peret, the Spanish voice in Eurovision 1974 passed away
Pedro Pubill Calaf, also known as Peret has passed away at the age of 79. The Spanish singer that represented Spain in 1974 could not win the battle against a lung cancer that was diagnosed few weeks ago. Shortly ago, the artist said in his site that he was fighting against that long illness with strength and hopefulness. Peret’s last …
Spain, Poland hint towards 2015 confirmation
The social media account of the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE has tweeted about the confirmation of the Eurovision 2015 dates, suggesting that Spain will indeed be present at the contest in Vienna. Of course, this would be seen as no surprise since Spain is part of the Big 5 countries and has taken part every year since their debut in …
Lucía Pérez launches Quitapenas
Lucía Pérez, the Spanish ambassador in Düsseldorf 2011 has released “Quitapenas”. This album has been prouced by Chema Purón. Eurovision fans who were born last century, specially the Spanish ones will remember Purón’s Eurovision entries. The Spanish producer created “Vuelve conmigo” being the runner up in 1995 with Anabel Conde. Besides his experience in the late 90’s, the Spanish composer …
TVE turns Spain’s microphone off in Junior Eurovision
Televisón Española, the Spanish TV public broadcaster has decided not to take part of the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest edition. Federico Llano, head of delegation of TVE confirmed that the junior song contest is not in their schedule neither in a short nor an intermediate term. Recently, the head of kids programs department, Yago Fandiño commented that the Spanish …
Anabel Conde releases Toda una mujer
The runner up of 1995 Eurovision Song Contest edition with “vuelve conmigo” (come back to me) has launched her new project. “Toda una mujer”, which translated in English means “a truly woman”, has been chosen as the title of her album after years of silence. Her new album has been recorded by the label Feel noise. The reason why her fans …
Live From Copenhagen: Day 9 – Big 5 & host rehearsal and SEMI 1 show
Today is a busy day here at the press center. In the morning, the Big Five and the host country will all rehearse for the second time and we will be attending them all to make sure you’ll get to see everything. In the afternoon, the third dress rehearsal will take place, and tonight you all get to see the …
Ruth Lorenzo in hospital
Ruth Lorenzo has been diagnosed with fatigue after weeks of hard work and stress. She has also cancelled all events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week. Doctors have advised her complete rest for the next 48 hours. A couple of days ago the Spanish entrant told the press that she is going for gold in this year’s Eurovision …
Spain: Ruth soaking wet in her video!
“Dancing in the rain” was selected as the Spanish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest on a televised show last month. Recorded in Barcelona, the video features famous dancer and choreographer Giuseppe Di Bella. It sees shiny Ruth walk on what seems an abandoned studio to his encounter. Di Bella and Lorenzo dance with great sensuality and embrace under water …
Spain Poll: What present to give to Ruth Lorenzo in Copenhagen?
ESC United is going to the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen and hope that we can represent our readers in a worthy manner. As a result, we are asking you to help us find the best questions to ask the singers and their delegations. We have created a new section in the 2014 ESC section of our popular forum …