Norway | NRK confirms Eurovision 2019 participation
Norwegian broadcaster NRK have today confirmed their participation in The Eurovision Song Contest 2019, making them the first country to do so. They have also opened up submisions for Melodi Gran Prix (MGP) 2019, and have released their rules and regulations, which you can read here: https://www.nrk.no/mgp/song-submission_-melodi-grand-prix-2019-1.13894108 Any composers and artists wishing to submit an entry to MGP 2019 can also do so via the link above. They have until Septe
Slovenia | EMA will begin February 17th
Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO have today revealed details of EMA 2018. EMA has been used to select Slovenia's act for Eurovision since their debut in 1993 (except for 2012 and 2013). EMA 2018 will consist of one semi final, taking place on February 17th, and a grand final, taking place on February 24th. Both the semi final and grand final will be hosted by Vid Valič, a Slovenian comedian, actor and television host. A total of 16 countries will be taking part in EMA. All of the
Armenia | Depi Evratesil will begin February 19th
Armenian broadcaster APMTV have today revealed details of Depi Evratesil 2018. This will be the second year running that Armenia will use Depi Evratesil to chose their act for Eurovision. APMTV have revealed the show will take place over one week and consist of two semi finals and a final. The first semi final will be on February 19th and the second semi final on February 22nd. The grand final will take place on February 25th. A total of 20 acts will compete in the selection,
Switzerland | Seven Nation International Jury For National Selection
Switzerland's national selection show - Die Entscheidungsshow is fast approaching with the show just days away on February 4th and today we learned a little more of how their act will be selected. We know the winner would be 50% jury and 50% televote, last year the winner was selected purely on the public but this year SRF have brought the jury and this year have turned to their neighbouring, and competing nations in help of finding their act. It has been revealed today, seve
Ireland | Ryan O'Shaughnessy Announced As Irish Act In Lisbon
Today Eurovision's most successful nation Ireland announced today their act and song title for Lisbon, and it is Ryan O'Shaughnessy with the song "Together" Ryan, 25 has been given the opportunity to represent his nation in Lisbon, it was announced few days prior RTE, had selected someone internal and gave more details revealing it was "A male soloist with TV experience" this also dispelled rumours it was ex Sex Pistols artist Jonny Rotten and duo Heathers as their entry, alt
Emmelie de Forest To Perform At Iceland's Söngvakeppnin 2018
Iceland seem to be bringing out all the big names, to attract viewers to watch its Eurovision national final Söngvakeppnin 2018. we recently learnt that last years Swedish entrant Robin Bengtsson would be making an appearance, but now the national broadcaster RÚV are going to make it a very Nordic affair. It has been announced that Emmelie de Forest will also be appearing at the final. Last years entrant, the very talented Svala will also be present. The Danish sweet heart
Czech Republic Releases Full Results Of National Final Voting
It has been a couple of days since the Eurovision world learnt that the Czech Republic decided to sent Mikolas Josef to Lisbon. He will be present with his song "Lie To Me", since then the full voting results of the international juries and public vote have been made known by Česká televise. The results are as follows: The International Jury 8 Points – Mikolas Josef (68 points overall from the judges) 6 Points – Debbi (54 points overall from the judges) 4 Points – Pavel Ca
Finland | It's Mel C! Saara Aalto reveals the special guest for UMK 2018
Saara Aalto, Finland's representative this year at Eurovision revealed exciting news about UMK 2018. Yesterday, she announced a big surprise for fans via social media, that at UMK there will a special guest. Early today she revealed who is it. It's Melanie C! The former Spice Girl will perform with Saara on the stage on March 3rd in Finland. This will be very exciting for Saara since she will perform with one of her childhood idols. She explained that she cannot wait to meet
Sweden | Margaret has a Swedish team behind her
She is fun, she is a pop diva, she is a Slavic beauty... she is Malgorazata Jamrozy and her stage name is Margaret. This name is no stranger to Eurovision Fans, as she has previously participated in Krajowe Eliminacje in 2016 with her great hit 'Cool me Down' (33,000,000 streams) where she was the runner-up to Michał Szpak. She has dominated the Spotify list for the past 2 years. Recently she released her new single called 'What You Do'. It seems Melodifestivalen is a great p
Spain | Amaia and Alfred will sing at Eurovision 2018
Amaia and Alfred have won Operación Trifuno with their song "Tu Cancion" (Your Song) which they will sing in the grand final of Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon. The Eurovision gala of Operación Trifuno was held in Barcelona on Monday night. In the first round, there were a total of five acts, singing two songs each, with all five finalists then singing one song together at the end. The nine competing songs were: 1. Amaia and Alfred - Tu canción" (Your Song) 2. Aitana - "Arde" (It B
