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What To Expect From Tonight’s Eurovision Semi-Final

May 16, 2019

Greetings once again from sunny Tel Aviv, as we reach the business end of Eurovision week. On Tuesday, ten countries qualified for the final including Iceland and San Marino for the first time since 2014, and seven went home including the departure of Eurovision veteran Joci Papai from Hungary and Darude from Finland.

Five Things To Expect From The First Eurovision Semi-Final

May 13, 2019

Eurovision week is finally here! Whether you look at it as the World Cup for pop music, the gay Oscars or just an incredibly high budget holiday camp show, there is no doubt that it is one of the biggest spectacles on television and brings a real sense of occasion with it.

When UK Eurovision Entries Charted At Number 1

April 25, 2019

The UK certainly hasn’t had much success at Eurovision over the last couple of decades – the last win was in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves; and the last runners-up place was in 1998 with Imaani. In the 21st century, the UK has only reached the top 10 twice (third in 2002 and fifth in 2009). In fact, since 2003, more often than not, the UK has finished outside of the top 20, including three last-placed finishes and a famous nul-points for Jemini in 2003.

Six Quick Questions With Jamala

April 17, 2019

Last week we wrote about the new single, ‘Solo’, from Ukrainian vocalist Jamala. The song’s release was accompanied by a package of seven remixes,…

2016 Eurovision Superstar Jamala Teams Up With Grammy Award Winning Producer To Create Pop Banger ‘Solo’

April 12, 2019

‘Solo’ is the new pop anthem by world famous and award winning vocalist Jamala, which comes with a package of remixes by Slim Jim, Steve Mac, These Machines, and Damon Hess that is already smashing the club charts. ‘Solo’ is produced by multi-platinum producer and Grammy Award nominee, Bryan Todd.

DAVID DOBKIN TO DIRECT ‘EUROVISION’ FOR NETFLIX

March 8, 2019

American film director David Dobkin, known for his work on ‘Clay Pigeons’, ‘Shanghai Knights’, ‘Wedding Crashers’, and ‘The Judge’, has been signed to direct ‘Eurovision’, a comedy set around the Eurovision Song Contest.

#Jedward Announce May UK Tour Dates

March 8, 2019

With Ireland today finally revealing that they’re sending Sarah McTernan as their entry to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, two time entrants Jedward – to date the holders of the best result this century for Ireland – have announced they will be performing 6 UK concert dates this May. Further dates, including the possibility of Dublin shows, are yet to be confirmed.

Darude Unveils Second Of Three Eurovision Song Contest Contenders Via Armada Music – ‘Superman’

February 18, 2019

Darude has released the second of his three Eurovision Song Contest contenders. The latest is ‘Superman’, and like its predecessor, ‘Release Me‘, it’s also…

Darude Drops First Of Three Possible Eurovision Song Contest Entries On Armada Music

February 14, 2019

Not long after accepting the invitation to represent Finland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, the platinum selling, award-winning DJ/Producer Darude has released the first of three possible entries for the global song contest. Along with two other tracks, Darude and vocalist Sebastian Rejman will perform ‘Release Me’ at UMK, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision entry.

Are Jedward Returning To Eurovision This Year? We Address The Rumours

February 4, 2019

If like us you enjoy a bit of Eurovision, you’ll also know that ever since their two time tilt at the contest in 2011 and 2012, Dublin’s favourite twins Jedward have been rumoured to return. 2019 is no different, with the whispers once again starting up, wondering if John and Edward Grimes will be back this year, and if so, representing which country.

Could one of these songs win Eurovision this May?

January 26, 2019

The Eurovision season is well underway, with songs from Albania and Spain already chosen and the six UK hopefuls unveiled to the world. There’s plenty of activity elsewhere in the continent (and beyond) and here we take a look at some of the songs that you could well be seeing on your television on a Saturday this May.

Who will represent the UK at Eurovision 2019?

January 25, 2019

The Eurovision Song Contest in May might seem a long way away, but for all-year-round fans it is just around the corner. Even more pressing is the job of selecting the UK entry, which falls upon the British public in two weeks’ time. Earlier this week, the six competing entries were unveiled for the first time.