The representatives of the United Kingdom in the 2008 (Andy Abraham) and 2009 (Jade Ewen) Eurovision Song Contests are taking to the stage together in a Rock Musical entitled ‘Godspell’. The show will run from April and till conclude in May. The show which gained five star reviews, and achieved success in London’s West End, is now embarking on a …
London Preview Party: Four acts confirmed
Four acts have already been confirmed for this year’s London Eurovision Party, known as one of the two major pre-Eurovision events for this year’s participants. Mélanie René (Switzerland), Giannis Karagiannis (Cyprus) and Marta Jandová and Václav Noid Bárta (Czech Republic) will all be performing at the event in London, with special guest Sarbel (Greece 2007) joining them on the line-up. …
United Kingdom: Entry announced on March 7th
It’s the moment many UK fans have been anxious for – the BBC has this morning confirmed that the United Kingdom’s entry for Eurovision 2015 will be revealed on Saturday 7th March in a special show on the BBC Red Button. The show will also be simulcast on eurovision.tv just like last year. In a blog for the broadcaster’s website, …
United Kingdom: Eurovision course offered in London
Fancy taking a more academic approach to Eurovision? Well if you happen to be in the London area of the United Kingdom, now’s your chance! City Literary Institute (better known as City Lit) in Covent Garden, London is offering a short course in Eurovision to celebrate the contest’s 60th anniversary. The course will be tutored by Paul Jordan, better known …
United Kingdom: Speculation reaches new heights
It’s been a quiet year as far as the usual speculation over the United Kingdom’s entry is concerned but many fans are beginning to grow anxious over what the BBC has in store for their entry. As a result Twitter is starting to crop up with rumours and hints towards the entry, as seen below; UK Eurovision entry ‘ready for …
United Kingdom: BBC filming a documentary with Bond composer?
In at riverside studios doing a filmed interview about the Eurovision Song Contest . Seriously . — DavidGArnold (@DavidGArnold) February 18, 2015 In a curious piece of news, it appears that there might be some new Eurovision programming coming to British viewers this year. But why is David Arnold taking part? The British composer, well known for scoring five James …
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits: Lineup complete, tickets sell out in minutes
The BBC has today completed the lineup of the EBU’s 60th anniversary special, set to take place on 31st March 2015. Loreen, Dana International, Brotherhood of Man and Dima Bilan are set to join the already lucrative lineup of stars from Eurovision’s past and present in a celebratory show at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. Following the announcement tickets …
Blue’s new album “Colours” to be released March 2nd
The English band Blue is getting ready to release their 5th album “Colours”. We all remember them as the boyband from the 00’s and when they reunited in 2011 to represent the United Kingdom, we were all happy to have them back. Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe continue to make music and are eager to …
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits: Latest acts announced
The BBC has announced four more acts set to perform in London on March 31st. Rosa López of Spain, Ireland’s legendary Johnny Logan, Denmark’s second winners The Olsen Brothers and Luxembourg’s Anne-Marie David will join the likes of Lordi, Conchita and Emmelie de Forest at the concert, which is being broadcast by more than 20 countries worldwide. The full list …
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits: 3 countries decline to show celebration
Three countries have already announced their intention not to show the BBC’s celebration of 60 years of Eurovision, with a further broadcaster still very much undecided on whether it will show the special programme. Netherlands’ AVROTROS, Luxembourg’s RTL and Ukraine’s NTU will not show the programme, being hosted on March 31st in London, United Kingdom. The latter two may not …