As we approach the long-anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and the excitement is sizzling in the air, we were lucky to catch a moment with the Finnish Head of Delegation, Annastiina Paavola. Described as a”people-oriented producer who calls for diversity, inclusion and emotional leadership”, Annastiina sat down with us for a little chit chat ahead of the contest. Hello there …
There’s an audience quickly growing outside the window of the press centre. All along the street, onlookers are beginning to notice that something must be happening inside London’s Outernet — a massive entertainment district, bedecked in the vibrant yellow of the Eurovision 2023 branding. Most of the crowd are here for the London Eurovision Party, queueing around the corner despite …
The OGAE Poll 2023 continues day by day and the latest voters are OGAE Austria and OGAE Andorra. Both national OGAE clubs agree on their winner: it is Käärijä representing Finland with Cha Cha Cha. It started three weeks ago and as of today, 17 countries awarded their points. Each of the national OGAE club reveals their points from 1 …
Bulgaria has just revealed its points for the OGAE Poll 2023 and gives the infamous 12 points to Finland! It is Käärijä’s first twelve points from this year’s OGAE poll. In the latest weeks before the Eurovision Song Contest, the OGAE clubs all around Europe and the world reveal their points from their national voting. France kicked off the 2023 …
Tonight Finland has decided who they want to send to Liverpool for the Eurovision Song Contest. The next of the Nordic national finals rounded of UMK’s selection process. After weeks of hype the tough competition came to a close and gave us our 22nd artist of Eurovision 2023! Turku’s Logomo played host to the steller show where 7 acts competed …
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. It’s finally time. This weekend, and after much anticipation, Finland will select its act for Eurovision 2023 in Turku! Finland are still looking for their second win since Lordi and …
Our next interview from this year’s UMK selection comes from Lxandra, who had nothing to lose by chatting with us! Lxandra is a singer and songwriter from Suomenlinna, Finland and the daughter of the Finnish bassist and composer Pekka Lehti. She first appeared in the music scene in 2017 with her first singles “Hush Hush Baby” and “Flicker”, and also …
We’re excited to bring you a new interview with Finnish star and UMK contestant Robin Packalen! Robin is a well-known and listened to artist in Finland, whose music has sold over 370,000 copies as of 2014 alone. He first popped up in the music scene in 2008 when he won the Finnish youth singing contest Staraskaba, and then competed for the …
UMK’s final is fast approaching on the 25th of February, and no show is complete without great interval acts. Last year’s winner The Rasmus will perform their latest single ‘Live and Never Die’ from their 10th studio album that was released last year. They are glad to be back after winning UMK last year and looking forward to seeing the …
UMK is just a week away, so YLE has now released the running order amongst other things for the program. Other announcements included commentator and production information. The running order on the 25th of February will be as follows Robin Packalen – “Girls Like You“ KUUMMA – “Ylivoimainen” Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha“ Keira – “No Business on the Dancefloor“ …
