7 reasons why Eurovision 2016 was one of the best ever It’s been a good four months since Jamala from Ukraine took the trophy home from Stockholm, but the Eurovision Song Contest of 2016 is still fresh in fans’ minds – or at least in mine. For me, this year has been one of the best. But why? I …

We know, it’s been a long summer for us too. But take a look at the calendar and you’ll notice today is a very significant day in the Eurovision cycle; any song released from today could potentially be an entry in next year’s contest! While in practical terms this means very little, it makes fans across the continent keep a …

Fans of the craziness of the internet selection in Switzerland might not like the news from the EBU today; Switzerland’s national selection is set to have a few tweaks. The major change that will see cries of despair and delight in equal measure is that all acts who submit entries to the competition must have a connection to Switzerland. In …

Now that we’ve all had a week to let the dust and glitter settle on an incredible contest in Stockholm (how’s the PED?), our thoughts can turn to next year’s event. Ukraine were victorious in Sweden and as a result we head east in 2017 for the first time in five years. But just what can we expect from next …

Earlier today, Team Stockholm and the ESC United Readers gave a shot at predicting the outcome of Semi Final 1. Now that the results are officially in, we can share the results. The Readers got 9 out of 10 qualifiers right while the team in Stockholm got only 8 out of ten right. So this round goes to the televoters, …

  Day Five of rehearsals and we’re now able to see everything from the arena! As always ESC United is in Stockholm taking you close to the action. There is a lot going on so why not stick around and join us today as we are going to Live Stream from the Press Center. That means you’ll get to see …

  Day Two of rehearsals, are you ready to Rock’n Roll. And ESC United is in Stockholm taking you close to the action. There is a lot going on so why not stick around and join us today as we are going to Live Stream from the Press Center. That means you’ll get to see what’s going on and stay …

Now that most of the ESC United live team are here in Stockholm ready for the big day tomorrow, our thoughts turn to the events and festivities of the Eurovision Song Contest being in town. This year, the Euroclub is an all-encompassing venue with the Eurofan Café and club sections both being in the same complex in Gamla Stan. As …

It is only six days left until all of the delagations will be in Stockholm for this 61st edition of Eurovision Song Contest and they all will Come Together! SVT – Swedish national broadcaster works fully and the preparations are really looking good. This stage looks stunning and breathtaking. We do not have any doubt that Sweden will bring us an …

A two-part ceremony will officially welcome the artists and delegations of 2016 to Stockholm on Sunday 8th May, according to SVT. The glittering, glamorous occasion is one of the highlights of the Eurovision fortnight and will see two parts implemented for this year; the Red Carpet ceremony we are all familiar with and the Opening Reception for artists, with an …