The Danish broadcaster DR has just announced that Copenhagen will be the host city of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. The B&W Hallerne at the Refshaleøen was chosen as the venue. The European broadcasting Union and Reference Group have already approved of the broadcaster’s decision. Pernille Gaardbo, Executive Producer of the 2014 contest said: “”We are looking forward to welcoming …
The Big 5 rule – Justified or nonsense?
In 2000 a new rule was implemented giving the highest financial contributors of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) a guaranteed spot in the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. At that time they were called the “Big Four”. Prior to the introduction of the Semi Final system in 2004, the EBU used a relegation system to determine which countries would …
ESCUNITED Ranking Game 2013 – Round 9 Results
Every week all songs selected either via NF or internal selection are up for a vote and our members give points to their favorite songs. At the end of the week the host will tally up the points and post the results. This is Week 9 and six songs were added, let’s have a look at this week’s ranking of …
Cezar wins the Romanian National Final
In a very close race, Cezar won the Romanian national Final with his song “It’s my life”. It was a nail biter until the very end with the juries and televoting not seeing eye to eye. [vsw id=”N0mba0g7Esk” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Please let us know your thoughts by visiting our Forum HERE Cezar will take part in …
Three minute Eurovision songs? Too short or just right?
What is the “3 minute rule”? It means that no song in the Eurovision Song Contest can be longer than that. This rule was adopted in 1960 due to time constraints and to avoid extremely long entries such as Italy’s song from 1957 which was 5 minutes 9 seconds long. So for 53 years, this rule remains intact and …
Norway: Semi Final 2 – Meet the three Qualifiers
The second Semi Final is over and Norway has voted 3 more songs into the Final show. Let’s find out who they are: Annsofi – I’m with you [vsw id=”LYXSXx6GNWk” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Fjellfolk – Ulvetuva [vsw id=”5e0MqdRROCA” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Margaret Berger – I feed you my love [vsw id=”bgGiBRj0yns” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]
Key Changes in ESC – A Eurovision strategy?
What components make up a memorable and successful Eurovision Song Contest entry? In the recent era of Eurovision, there have been a number of strategies entries have utilized, including: – Wind machines (France 2012; Denmark 2010) – On-stage costume changes (Croatia 2011; Latvia 2002; Netherlands 2000) – Drag queens (Denmark 2007; Ukraine 2007; Slovenia 2002) – Break dancers (almost every …
Sticking with the studio version: Songs more appreciated in recorded than live form
In 1975, Joy Fleming sang, “Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein.” Yes, a song can be a bridge, but given the singing quality of some of the acts today, a song can be a dam too. As one looks back to all 58 Eurovision Song Contests one may see a theme. Note that in the early days, when many …
Interview with Danne Attlerud, Swedish composer
Danne Attlerud has composed numerous songs that have competed in the Swedish Melodifestivalen and Eurovision Song Contest including the 2004 Norwegian entry “High”. Danne is also a co-composer of Kevin Borg’s entry in this year’s Maltese National Selection, “Needing You”. ESC UNITED had the opportunity to interview him to learn more. ESC UNITED: Hello Danne. You …
Naughty Eurovision – A Top 10 of “dirty” Eurovision lines
The Eurovision Song Contest is known among fans and casual viewers for its lyrics, for better or worse. While maybe not the most sophisticated, the ESC has provided us with unique lyrics that are memorable and a big reason why this contest is so popular among the die hard fans. Over the next few weeks I’m going to take …