Planning a trip to JESC? Belarus announces tourists can travel 30 days visa free!
Are you planning a trip to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Minsk, Belarus? If the answer is yes, then we've got good news for you! It has been officially announced today that Belarus will allow tourists to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa, as long as they arrive and leave through Minsk National Airport. This decree was signed by the Belarussian president, Alexander Lukashenko on July 24th 2018. There are currently 80 countries worldwide that can
RTE Reveal Eurovision 2018 Participation Cost
Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest host broadcaster, RTE has revealed the staggering cost of the country's participation in the 2018 contest in Lisbon - with the final bill coming in at €304,000.
The full breakdown of costs includes the likes of €83,000 EBU participation fee, €42,000 accommodation costs, over €27,000 for staging/production and almost €14,000 for food - all of which sounds excessive, until you appreciate that Ireland's Eurovision delegation reportedly compris
Blanche releases next single 'Soon'
For Belgium's 2017 Eurovision representative Blanche, 'City Lights' was always going to be a tough act to follow as the eventual fourth place finisher charted across Europe. Back in May, Blanche released her follow-up single 'Wrong Turn' and as of midnight she has now released her third single 'Soon'. With her beautiful and unique tones, 'Soon' is an emotive track with chillingly wispy and smooth vocals. The song offers a mesmerising and melodic vibe and as soon as you hear i
Lindita gives us that feeling with new song 'Murda'
A year on from representing Albania in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, Kosovo-Albanian powerhouse Lindita Halimi has just dropped hew new song 'Murda'. Last year she blew us away with her insane vocal ability on her track 'World' but Lindita's new release strays from her previous power ballad instead taking us on a trip to a tropical and summery beat more similar to her last song 'Rock Whine'. The sizzling and sensual melodies definitely make this a song to add to your summ
Switzerland Announce Eurovision 2019 Selection Revamp
This morning Switzerland announced their participation to compete in Eurovision 2019, along with their selection method for the forthcoming contest, and there are a few changes in store for the nations selection format. Last year they used their tried and tested selection show "Diegrosse Entscheidungsshow" which has been in effect since 2011, however after failing to qualify for the Grand Final again for the fourth consecutive year, despite popularity for the Swiss entry "Sto
Aisel serves 'More Emotion' with new release
Earlier this year Aisel represented Azerbaijan in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with her pop track 'X My Heart' and now she is back with her new release titled 'More Emotion'. Straying from her recent pop performance, her new single incorporates her sultry jazz and soul roots, overlaying this with a melodic house music beat. The song, which oozes class, was both composed and written by Aisel herself before being produced by Azerbaijani producer STKHA with the music video,
Lea Sirk releases a new single called 'Moj Profil'
At Eurovision 2018 she said 'no thank you' in her own inimitable way, but now Slovenia's Lea Sirk is back with a new single called 'Moj Profil' ('My Profile'), a new vocal style and a new look. Lea's new single is the latest addition to a career which started in 2006 and has, to date, seen thirteen singles, one studio album, multiple awards in her native Slovenia, as well as being a mother to two daughters - and she is still only 28 years old.
'Moj Profil' represents a sign
Kalomira was in talks for a Eurovision 2018 return!
Greek-American singer Kalomira has revealed in an interview with People Magazine that she was in discussions to potentially represent Greece at The Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, but eventually ruled out on returning to the contest, explaining that: "Everything seemed positive, but my instinct told me not to do it. What I have made clear to my mind is that my priority is my children and my husband. Whatever I do, in singing but also in television, should not affect a
Tina Karol criticises Alekseev's ESC 2018 participation
Ukraine's 2006 Eurovision Song Contest singer, Tina Karol, has hit out at her fellow Eurovision singer Alekseev, who represented Belarus at Eurovision 2018. Speaking to Komsomolskaya Pravda, a Russian tabloid newspaper, Tina Karol said of Alekseev that:"Eurovision singers should represent their home country and that Belarus already has enough singers to be able to choose one of their own". She also went on to say that “Belarus should be represented by an artist who holds a Be
Eleni Foureira sets Tel-Aviv on Fire as she continues her tour
Last Friday, Albanian-Cypriot Goddess that is Eleni Foureira bought the "Fuego" to Haoman club in Tel-Aviv when she gave a concert there, and the public went crazy!
Eleni sang her Eurovision entry "Fuego" and already established hits, including "Tikitas" and the Greek version of "Golden Boy". Her latest hit "Caramela" written by Israeli Doron Madale, (who co-wrote "Toy" alongside Stav Beger) was performed as well. Eleni saluted to Netta's victory in Lisbon and said she will
