Ukraine’s national selection comes to a close this weekend, as Vidbir 2020’s final takes place in Kyiv. With six excellent songs in the running to represent Ukraine on their return to the contest, what did our team think of the hopefuls? This time, it’s Daniel, James, Melanie, Roy and Sean who take on reviewing duties. Krutь – 99 Daniel – …

10 days ago, it was announced that Roxen would represent Romania in Rotterdam, in a collaboration between Global Records and TVR (Romania’s national broadcaster). In less than 10 days, we’ll know what song Roxen will sing in Rotterdam, but today, we get to hear the songs! Selectia Nationala 2020 Despite TVR has selected their singer internally this year, that doesn’t …

As the Serbian national final, Beovizija, is approaching we continue to bring you exclusive interviews with local participants. Next in line is young, aspiring and a star in rising – Lazar Živanović. Here’s what he had to say regarding his song, Beovizija participation, Eurovision, and himself. Hello Lazar, onca again, thank you for having this chat with us! First of …

Pearl Carr, one half of one of the most revered husband and wife singing acts in the United Kingdom, passed away at age 98 at her home at Brinsworth House, London, yesterday on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Carr, who came in 2nd for the United Kingdom with her husband Teddy Johnson at Eurovision 1959 with “Sing, Little Birdie.” That song …

Another weekend of Eurovision shows has passed, so to over come the days till next one, we are bringing you another exclusive interview with Beovizija participants. Now it is time to hear what Ivana Jordan has to say regarding her upcoming participation, Eurovision and something about herself too. As you probably know, Ivana has already participated at Beovizija – back in …

[UPDATE]: Tom Leeb’s song for Eurovision 2020, “The Best in Me”, has now been released ahead of its official performance later this evening. #YOU can listen to the French entry for Eurovision 2020 below; Ahead of this evening’s reveal of the French entry for Rotterdam, the newly-appointed head of the French delegation, Alexandra Redde-Amiel, has confirmed some details on the …

The second round of our annual Forum Ranking Game has concluded following the deadline for votes on Saturday 15th February, and we have a new leader – it’s Latvia! A new entry straight in at number one this week, Samanta Tīna’s “Still Breathing” earned the most points out of the six entries from the voting members of our forum to …

It’s easy to miss things over the course of a busy Saturday in Eurovision land, but those who tuned into events in Ukraine tonight at the second semi-final of Vidbir would have also noticed a familiar face as part of the show’s interval act. Czech Republic’s Benny Cristo was in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday night to perform his Eurovision …

After Hatari’s shenanigans last year in Tel Aviv, Israel, it appears that Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RUV) opted to pick ten of the nicest acts in the country for Söngvakeppnin 2020, making you feel a lot of sympathy for the acts who do not make it to the Grand Final. But choose Iceland must and from Semi-Final 2, returning synth-pop group …

This year marks the 60th anniversary since Norway joined the Eurovision family, so it was decided that Melodi Grand Prix will be extended to five semifinals. As you already know, each semifinal had one winner who joined the five pre-qualified. For the first time in over 30 years, the grand final of MGP is being held outside of Oslo, as …