This editorial is written from the opinion of the author and does not represent the views of the other editors, the EBU or escYOUnited as a whole. Eurovision has its “facts” when it comes to running order; there are death spots and there are places which make people go “ooo, they’ve got the perfect spot”. Surely success doesn’t depend that …
[AdSense-B] In less then a month our Eurovision Fever will be high. The 43 countries are expected to start the rehearsals in Kyiv where eventually one of them will win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. San Marino, is the small nation in this competition, with a population of 30,000 people, whom managed to pass to final for the first time …
[AdSense-B] Two of the participating broadcasters in this year’s contest have spoken out to condemn the approaches of both Russia and Ukraine regarding the Yulia Samoylova banning situation. Denmark’s DR has spoken out against the “political battleground” developing in the east, with Jan Lagermand Lundme, the head of entertainment, stating “It is practically unbearable. I know that the EBU takes …
[AdSense-B] Most of the Eurovision Fans around Europe are excited to watch Valentina performing again for San Marino. As previously announced this time she will be accompanied by Jimmie Wilson. The duet will be performing Spirit of the Night. As with previous participations, Ralph Siegel composed this entry, with lyrics by Jutta Staudenmayer and Steven Barnacle. The music video was filmed …
[AdSense-B] We have finally made it to this point of the year, an exciting time for all – all 43 entries fighting to win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest have been released! Because of this, there’s only one question on everyone’s lips… Who is likely to see the end credits rolling over their entry late on May 13th? There are …
Moments ago the Sammarinese broadcaster revealed their song for Kiev. Valentina Monetta will take part in Eurovision for the fourth time! This time she will be joined by Jimmy Wilson. The song “Spirit of the Night” was written by Ralph Siegel, Steven Barnacle and Jutta Staudenmayer. It is a disco tune which will bring Kiev alive! This will be the eighth entry …
And we have some movement in the Sammarinese camp. SMTV have announced that they will reveal their artist and song today at 6pm (CET). There has been no official confirmation regarding who might be flying the flag in May, but we have just a few hours left until we know. Many Eurovision fans will be praying that they will see …
[AdSense-B] The last week of the national finals season is here. Some of the countries that are still to present us their entries opted to an internal selection, but it all comes down to this week. Jana Burceska will present her entry this Friday at MRT’s show Stisni Play at 20.15h CET. We also finally got some news from San …
Year after year and build-up after build-up for each Eurovision sees fans discussing whether a record number of participating countries will be present at the competition and every year we seem to fall short. But the signs this year seem promising with only a handful of the usual nations declining the EBU’s kind invitation to take part. With Turkey and …
This has come a little out of nowhere! San Marino look all set to announce their participation in Eurovision 2017 this weekend after some scepticism over the voting process was raised by the microstate in 2016. Even better, it looks like we may be getting their songs straight away! SMRTV, the natiomal broadcaster of the tiny state nestled in Italy, …
