SVT have just announced the first 14 artists that will be competing in Melodifestivalen 2015. At the same time they also announced which semi final they will all be taking part in. Today they revealed the lineups for the first two semi finals to take place in Göteborg and Malmö on the 7th and 14th of February respectively. Full line …
Amber to represent Malta with “Warrior”
The Maltese National Final has come to a close and Amber won the National Selection with her song “Warrior”. She was the fan favorite and won the televote as well as the jury vote. She will perform in one of the two Semi Finals in May fighting for a spot to perform again in the Grand Final. The fans appear …
Eurovision: A cold-turkey approach
Throughout my tenure with ESC United, I have been privileged to learn about the exciting fandom that Eurovision captures through its faithful followers from across the world. At the same time, it is incredible to hear that I am one of the 195 million people that were estimated to have watched the 2014 edition. My tenure at ESC United …
Deadline extended for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest is still uncertain. It was announced on official press release by BHRT that participation confirmation is lacking due to the financial difficulties. EBU granted them a deadline extension until 14 November to make a final decision considering their participation. BHRT stated that revenues of TV fees has decreased by …
Söngvakeppni 2015
Icelandic broadcaster, RUV, has announced the start of their search, ready for their national final, Söngvakeppni. They are asking for songs to be submitted by the 20th October, and the national final will be broadcast in February 2015, final date to be confirmed. Iceland have used Söngvakeppni since 1986, and after having chosen Yohanna and her beautiful ballad “Is It …