Eurovision 2020 | Estonian broadcaster announces details for Eesti Laul 2020
Tartu and Tallinn have again been announced as the semi-final and final destinations for the Estonian selection show in 2020. Both semi-finals will be held on the 13th and 15th of February at the University of Tartu Sports Hall and the Saku Suurhall in Tallinn remains the venue for the Grand Final on the 29th of February. The submission period for songs is still ongoing, with the deadline being set for the 6th November 2019. ERR, the Estonian broadcaster, also announced that
Eurovision 2020 | Hooverphonic will sing for Belgium in Rotterdam
It has been announced that Hooverphonic will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam. This marks the fourth year in a row that the Belgian representative has been chosen internally. Hooverphonic is a Belgian band that was formed in 1995. They released their first album in 1996, and have since gone on to release nine more albums, with the most recent in 2018. Their sound can be described as a mixture of alternative, electronica, electropop and rock. Hooverphonic will
Ireland | RTÉ begin call for songs and artists to compete in Eurovision 2020
Irish broadcaster RTÉ announced today that they have begun their call for songs and artists to represent Ireland in Rotterdam next May. For songwriters and artists to be eligible, you must have a proven track record and already be established in the industry. The hopeful entries that the RTÉ receive from songwriters will be considered and viewed by a panel of industry experts. In terms of artists, they are looking for someone already established who 'wish to showcase their ta
ESC 2020 | Daniël Dekker quits Eurovision selection committee
Daniël Dekker, who has been a part of the Dutch Eurovision team since the early 1990's announced on his Facebook yesterday that he would step away from the selection committee after 10 great years of commitment. On his Facebook, the radio DJ announced he would no longer be part of the Dutch selection committee. He wrote in his announcement: 'After 10 years of pleasure, passion, music, friendship and above all results I conclude my involvement with the Eurovision Song Contest.
ESC 2020 | Romania confirms participation for Eurovision 2020
Romania has confirmed its participation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam! According to official sources, earlier today, TVR's Council of Administration approved Romania's participation, however no details regarding the method of selecting the artist(s) and the song were mentioned. But we will find out all the details in due time. Romania in The Eurovision Song Contest: Unfortunately, Romania failed to qualify in 2019, following on from the non-qualification o
ESC 2020 | EBU has no plans to invite Kazakhstan to Eurovision 2020
The EBU has confirmed they have 'no plans' to invite Kazakhstan to the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. Because Kazakhstan is only an associate member of the EBU, and not a full member, they must be invited to participate in the contest, the same as Australia, who waited until 2015 before being invited to take part. Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand has previously stated in a press conference in Minsk 2018 that Kazakhstan's participation in Eurovision is "something that needs to
