Austria | Vincent Bueno to return for Austria in 2021
It has officially been confirmed that Austria's Vincent Bueno will be returning as their Eurovision act for 2021. He will join several other artists from this year's cancelled contest in returning in 2021 for another chance at representing their nation. Vincent commented on him returning, stating "I am incredibly happy that I can be there next year and thank the ORF for its trust… ‘Alive’ was a strong number for me, and we set the bar very high. My goal is to surpass this for
Norway | Melodi Grand Prix to select act for 2021
It has been revealed that the Norwegian selection process, Melodi Grand Prix, will be returning in 2021 and will be choosing the artist that will represent Norway. As a result, the 2020 artist Ulrikke Brandstorp will not be internally selected to represent Norway. Next year's contest will run similar to this year's edition, with a number of semi-finals as well as a grand final. The head of entertainment for NRK, Christina Rezk Resar, clarified the decision to bring Melodi Gra
Eurovision 2021 | Announcements, confirmations and other news surrounding Eurovision 2021
There has been a lot of news that has been announced over the past couple of days. So ICYMI, here's a summary of the news over the past couple of days. Songs of 2020 will not be eligible for Eurovision 2021 A few days ago, the EBU made an official statement stating that after a discussing with the reference group, the decision has been made to make the 2020 songs ineligible for 2021. You can see the statement below: The reaction to this announcement has been somewhat mixed. T
Belgium | It's Hooverphonic for Eurovision 2021!
Belgian broadcasters VRT and RTBF have both agreed that Hooverphonic will fly the flag for Belgium at Eurovision 2021. Oliver Goris from VRT has had this to say on the announcenement: "The cancellation of The Eurovision Song Contest was a blow to everyone, but also an understandable and correct decision. It only shows what exceptional and difficult times we are experiencing. We are very grateful to our colleagues at RTBF that they are willing to submit the VRT entry next year
Switzerland | Gjon's Tears to fly the Swiss flag in 2021
Tonight we turn our attention to Switzerland, where it has been confirmed that Gjon's Tears will be representing the country again in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Although, sadly, the 2020 edition has been cancelled, many countries have confirmed that they will send the same artists in 2021, in an honourable attempt to respect their work and dedication. The artist himself confirmed the news on Instagram. He said: 'So happy that I will be back for 2021! See you soon! And
Eurovision 2021 | Efendi confirms return in 2021
After the cancellation of this year's contest in Rotterdam, many countries and artists have confirmed that their 2020 artist will compete again in 2021. Today, Efendi has announced that she will return in 2021 as Azerbaijan's entrant. She announced her return in an Instagram post which you can check out below: She now joins the likes of Blas Cantó, Jeangu Macrooy, Stefania, Tornike Kipiani and Go_A in the list of artists from the class of 2020 that will be returning in 2021.
Eurovision 2021 | Everything is being done to try and keep Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam
The director of The Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Jolanda Jansen has stated that she, and the Ahoy Arena, are doing everything they can to ensure that Eurovision 2021 will be held in Rotterdam. Speaking to AD.nl, Jolanda has said stated she accepts that Eurovision 2020 had to be cancelled. "You know, there was no choice... everything is relative in the current climate." As of last Thursday (12th March), The Netherlands banned all public gatherings of over 100 people. However, desp
Latvia | Samanta Tīna will release 'Still Breathing' remix
As of 3rd of March 2020, Samanta Tīna, on her Live Instagram, announced that "Still Breathing" will be remixed by Latvian DJ Monsta. DJ Monsta (Uldis Cīrulis) is one of the most experienced DJ's in Latvia, and also an electronic musician, scratch DJ, turntablist and producer. DJ Monsta archivements: 2014 RedBullThre3Style Latvian Champion. Album "Sauli Sēju" won Latgalian culture Award "Boņuks 2013" as "Best work in folk music”. 2011 Grand Music Award in category “Year Specta
Eurovision 2021 | Returning artists confirmed for 2021
After the unfortunate announcement yesterday of the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 due to the current COVID-19 pandemic happening in the world, there were many questions up in the air about if the artists that were to participate this year. After the cancellation announcement, some countries have confirmed that their chosen 2020 artists will be representing them again in 2021. Blas Cantó was one of the first artists confirmed to be returning in 2021, with t
Eurovision 2020 | Eurovision 2020 is cancelled
Eurovision will not be held in 2020. The European Broadcasting Union has made this decision in the face of the coronavirus pandemic occurring in the world right now . The organisation will continue in talks with the Rotterdam city council in order to maintain the city host next 2021 and hopes to give new information in the coming days and weeks. Over the past few weeks, Eurovision organisers have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahe
