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. This is the first in a two-part reflection on how accessibility has had a varied and complex history at the Eurovision Song Contest. This first article will focus on past …
Joost Klein has announced four concerts in the United States next year. The Dutch contestant from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will perform at Irving Plaza in New York City on March 31 and April 1. The April 1 show was originally scheduled for the Gramercy Theatre, which has a capacity of 650. However, due to popular demand, the venue …
It has now been a number of weeks since the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest ended, and while the contest has officially ended, conversations about what transpired in Malmo continue to occur. The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has released an official statement in an effort to share whatever information that they can while the EBU launches a formal and independent investigation into …
It has been one eventful week in Eurovision and in Malmö, to say the least. During the Danish live broadcast of Eurovision 2024, announcer Ole Tøpholm shared the five members of the Danish jury. These five were: Jesper Groth (member of the music duo “Fyr & Flamme” and contestant at Eurovision 2021) Søren Torpegaard Lund (musicalperformer and former contestant at …
Congratulations are in order to Switzerland and Nemo, the winner of this edition of the Eurovision Song Contest! They made history as the first non-binary singer to claim victory in the contest, captivating audiences with their song “The Code,” a fusion of drum-and-bass, opera, rap, and rock, which delves into the journey of self-discovery as a non-binary individual. Upon receiving …
Breaking news coming to us as of noon today: it has been decided that Joost Klein, previously representating the Netherlands with his song “Europapa” in Eurovision 2024 – will no longer participate in this year’s contest. The EBU has released a statement regarding his participation after a day of investigation and deliberation into an incident involving a member of the …
Once again we asked you to predict who will qualify for the grand final during tonight’s semi-final, and a total of 1,875 votes were cast by 252 readers. And now it’s time to reveal the results! It should come at no surprise that Switzerland’s very own Nemo topped our poll tonight collecting a total of 195 votes from users – …
As the second semi-final rapidly approaches, it’s time for us to discover who YOU believe will advance to the grand final tomorrow. A total of 16 acts are slated to compete in the semi-final, vying for 10 coveted spots. Now, it’s your turn, the readers of ESC United, to share your predictions on which acts will qualify for the grand …
As the first semi-final quickly approaches, it’s time for us to learn who YOU think will qualify into the grand final tomorrow. A total of 15 acts are set to compete in the semi-final but a total of 10 spots are on the line. Now it’s time for you, the readers of ESC United, to tell us who YOU think …
In our exclusive interview with Marina Satti, Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2024, we delved into the unique aspects of her stage preparation and the creative process behind her performance. From her candid admission about the pleasure she finds in snacking to her insights into the innovative concept behind her performance, Marina offered a personal perspective on her Eurovision journey. She …
