The OGAE Poll 2024 continues, this time with results from Germany, Sweden, Serbia, and Azerbaijan, so let’s see how these clubs voted! The 353 members of OGAE Germany voted like so: Croatia – 12 points Italy – 10 points Switzerland – 8 points Austria – 7 points Sweden – 6 points France – 5 points Belgium – 4 points Lithuania …
As it happens to be the case every year, RTS has ceremoniously sent off their representative to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest to Malmö, Sweden. In addition to numerous journalists and fans, the send-off was attended by the ambassador of Sweden in Serbia, H.E. Ms Annika Ben David. She handed off the Swedish flag to Teya Dora and wished her …
The third round of Ranina, Georgia’s method of selection for Junior Eurovision, started this evening with the first five of the ten hopefuls leading famed Georgian polyphonic choir Shavnabada in song. A fan favorite round of each season of Ranina, the internationally renowned Georgian male choir showcase the nation’s unique musical tradition, with the famed ensemble playing back-up and challenging each …
In a recent statement, the Slovakian broadcasting network RTVS officially announced its decision to abstain from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. This choice, as conveyed by RTVS spokesperson Zuzana Vicelová to ta3, is attributed to financial limitations resulting from reduced budget allocations. The decision follows a decrease in state budget allocation for RTVS, leading to insufficient resources …
The second round of Ranina, Georgia’s method of selection for Junior Eurovision, concluded this evening with the second five of the ten hopefuls performing songs with young Georgian pianist and composer Beka Gochiashvili. Gochiashvili, a 28-year-old jazz pianist who has studied and performed abroad, even earning accolades from surprising figures such as former US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, led five …
Just over a year ago, German broadcaster NDR announced that Peter Urban would retire from his role as Eurovision commentator after the 2023 contest in Liverpool. This week, they revealed that Thorsten Schorn will be his replacement, talking German audiences through the three live shows in Malmö this May! Like Urban, Thorsten Schorn has a background in radio. He was …
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that eleven countries will be participating in the 21st edition of the Eurovision Young Musicians contest, to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Bodø, Norway. In a press release, the EBU listed the participating broadcasters from Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland, who will be sending …
The second round of Ranina, Georgia’s method of selection for Junior Eurovision, kicked off this evening with the first five of the ten hopefuls performing songs with young Georgian pianist and composer Giorgi Gigashvili. Gigashvili, born in Tblisi in 2000 and a student of piano in Berlin, Germany, led five Ranina kids in song, with all five contestants having successfully worked on the …
All opinions expressed in this article are those of the person quoted and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the other team members or ESC United as a whole. It is not hyperbole to say that on the weekend of April 5, 1974, popular culture was upended. On the Friday, the debut novel of horror’s greatest ever writer was …
On March 28th, the Cypriot Broadcasting Corporation began unveiling further details about their entry for Eurovision 2024. Stelios Koudounaris has been appointed as the official fashion designer tasked with creating the on-stage and official event looks for Silia Kapsis for the upcoming contest. Stelios Koudounaris, who made his debut in 2008, is no stranger to designing outfits for Eurovision. In …
