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Contest: Eurovision 2014

Jun
22
2020
interview
The creative side of Eurovision 2014 – The shipyard extravaganza by Nicoline Refsing
Eurovision Denmark Spain

The creative side of Eurovision 2014 – The shipyard extravaganza by Nicoline Refsing

Her previous knowledge and experience on the field allowed her to make up a plan and design the video content which was set to be displayed on stage in Copenhagen …

Jun
07
2020
interview
Get to know Nicoline Refsing – the creative mind behind Dami Im & Aminata’s stage performances at Eurovision
Eurovision Australia Denmark Ireland

Get to know Nicoline Refsing – the creative mind behind Dami Im & Aminata’s stage performances at Eurovision

Based in London and having moved from her native Denmark to develop her artistic career, Refsing was appointed to be the stage director for Blas Canto’s ‘Universo’ at Eurovision 2020 …

Feb
05
2020
Italy: Audience figures show Sanremo’s first night was a huge hit
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Audience figures show Sanremo’s first night was a huge hit

Joey Sigona

By all accounts, it’s turning out to be a special year for the Sanremo song festival. After the debut of the festival last night, which marks the 70th edition of …

May
21
2019
Listen: Conchita Wurst new single, ‘To The Beat’
Eurovision Austria

Listen: Conchita Wurst new single, ‘To The Beat’

Joey Sigona

Fuente: YouTube

Jun
25
2018
New Single: Cleo (Poland 2014) – “Łowcy”
Eurostars Poland

New Single: Cleo (Poland 2014) – “Łowcy”

Old Editor
Jan
23
2018
Sergej Ćetković reveals new single for hit television series
Eurostars Montenegro

Sergej Ćetković reveals new single for hit television series

Shima Trisna (Indonesia)

He is the tall Balkan man who sang for Montenegro in Eurovision 2014. After a long and successful tour around the Balkan states, Sergej Ćetković is back with a brand new …

Feb
24
2017
Croatia: HRT releases teaser of “My Friend”, song release on March 2
Eurovision Croatia

Croatia: HRT releases teaser of “My Friend”, song release on March 2

Belén García (Spain)

The Croatian broadcaster has just released a snippet of the song Jacques Houdek will perform at Eurovision 2017. The artist was chosen internally to represent his homeland in Kyiv, after …

Feb
17
2017
Slovenia start Eurovision search tonight!
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia start Eurovision search tonight!

Belén García (Spain)

EMA 2017 kicks off today with the first out of three shows aimed to select the Slovenian act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. 16 acts will compete at this …

Jan
12
2017
Sebalter (Switzerland 2014) to release new album
Eurostars Switzerland

Sebalter (Switzerland 2014) to release new album

Penny Kuang (USA)

Sebalter, Switzerland’s 2014 Eurovision entrant, has been posting updates about a new album on Instagram in the past three months. His second album, “Awakening”, will be released on 20 January …

Dec
21
2016
Aarzemnieki (Latvia 2014) release new song “Tomēr braucu mājās”
Eurostars Latvia

Aarzemnieki (Latvia 2014) release new song “Tomēr braucu mājās”

Penny Kuang (USA)

Two and a half years after representing Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest, Aarzemnieki are still channeling the same friendly/folky acoustic guitar feeling. Their new song,  “Tomēr braucu mājās” (“Still, …

Dec
01
2016
Armenia: Aram Mp3 & MIKA release new song Time to Dance
Eurostars Armenia

Armenia: Aram Mp3 & MIKA release new song Time to Dance

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

An interesting Armenian cooperation of adult and junior artist has been recently released. Aram MP3, who represented Armenia at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, and Mika, from the 2015 Junior …

Oct
24
2016
Spanish Eurovision artists gather at Madrid’s Barclaycard Center for charity event ”Por Ellas” (Exclusive Coverage)
Eurostars

Spanish Eurovision artists gather at Madrid’s Barclaycard Center for charity event ”Por Ellas” (Exclusive Coverage)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Ruth Lorenzo & Barei went on stage to showcase their support to the motion and the movement against Cancer. The event ”Por Ellas”, organized by Spanish radio-station Cadena 100 and …

Oct
18
2016
interview
Ruth Lorenzo: ”I’m open for a Eurovision return” – but still loves new talents to be discovered (Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Spain

Ruth Lorenzo: ”I’m open for a Eurovision return” – but still loves new talents to be discovered (Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus recently met Spanish 33 year-old singer Ruth Lorenzo, who represented Spain at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. Ruth is currently involved into a lot of projects which …

Oct
14
2016
Ruth Lorenzo is back in the game with ”Voces”, what is she currently up to?
Eurovision Spain

Ruth Lorenzo is back in the game with ”Voces”, what is she currently up to?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The 33 year-old singer from Murcia (Spain), Ruth Lorenzo, is back to the music business with new material which looks far from having disappointed. Having already made an impact topping …

Dec
05
2015
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo impersonates Conchita Wurst, watch video!
Eurostars Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo impersonates Conchita Wurst, watch video!

Belén García (Spain)

The 2014 Spanish Eurovision representative Ruth Lorenzo has just impersonated her friend Conchita Wurst at the Spanish version of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” (“Tu Cara Me Suena”), where she is …

Aug
28
2015
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo releases brand new single, ”99”!
Eurostars Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo releases brand new single, ”99”!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The beautiful and stunning girl who represented Spain at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest has released her first track in English language after her first debut album, which was released …

May
21
2015
Sanna Nielsen: “Hosting Eurovision is a tempting proposal” (Swedish commentator at Eurovision 2015)
Eurostars Sweden

Sanna Nielsen: “Hosting Eurovision is a tempting proposal” (Swedish commentator at Eurovision 2015)

Belén García (Spain)

Sweden picked Sanna Nielsen to the Eurovision Song Contest last year in Copenhagen after winning Melodifestivalen, their yearly national selection. This year, she even hosted the contest and now SVT, …

Apr
23
2015
Conchita releases video for “You Are Unstoppable”
Eurovision Austria

Conchita releases video for “You Are Unstoppable”

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Conchita released today her music video for the song “You Are Unstoppable”! After posting photo teasers of the video all week in her official Facebook page, today was the official …

Apr
13
2015
Albania: Hersi Matmuja and Italian musician Pietro Roffi join forces!
Eurostars Albania

Albania: Hersi Matmuja and Italian musician Pietro Roffi join forces!

Belén García (Spain)

The Albanian representative at Eurovision 2014 Hersi Matmuja is involved in a new musical project along with the Italian musician Pietro Roffi! Pietro Roffi is a 22-year old talented accordionist winner of …

Mar
31
2015
Conchita wins at Amadeus Music Awards and releases her first album in May!
Eurovision Austria

Conchita wins at Amadeus Music Awards and releases her first album in May!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Conchita Wurst, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, was nominated in three categories at Amadeus Music Awards in Austria. The awards are very prestigious in Europe and being …

Jan
20
2015
Join Glen’s Eurovision marathon against Blood Cancer!
Eurostars United Kingdom

Join Glen’s Eurovision marathon against Blood Cancer!

Belén García (Spain)

ESC+Plus wants to invite you to this amazing Eurovision marathon! Welsh Eurovision fan Glen Bartlett (W12P – Eurovision in Wales) will be hosting a 24 hour radio show dedicated to Europe’s …

Dec
12
2014
Listen to Tolmachevy twins brand new track! (Russia 2014)
Eurostars Russia

Listen to Tolmachevy twins brand new track! (Russia 2014)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Russian twins, who waved the colours of their country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen after winning the Junior version in 2006, have just released a new …

Dec
03
2014
Denmark: Basim releases new music!
Eurostars Denmark

Denmark: Basim releases new music!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Basim, who represented the host country Denmark at this years’s Eurovision, has released some brand new music for his fans to enjoy, as two days ago, the follow up single …

Nov
26
2014
Ukraine: Mariya Yaremchuk releases new song!
Eurostars Ukraine

Ukraine: Mariya Yaremchuk releases new song!

Olaf Schaufeli (The Netherlands)

The Ukrainian singer Mariya Yaremchuk achieved an honorable 6th place in Copenhagen with her catchy  “Tick-Tock” and her hamster wheel, but Mariya doesn’t limit herself to one kind of song. …

Nov
22
2014
Malta chooses today!
Eurostars Malta

Malta chooses today!

Belén García (Spain)

Today, the Maltese national final for Eurovision 2015 will take place in the Marsa Shipbuilding! 14 finalists qualified from yesterday’s semi-final will compete to carry the Maltese flag in Vienna. …

Nov
21
2014
The Netherlands: Waylon releases new song!
Eurostars Netherlands

The Netherlands: Waylon releases new song!

Panagiotis Naris (Greece)

“Love me” is Waylon’s (The Netherlands 2014) new single featured on his debut album “Heaven after Midnight”. The album, headlined by the single “Love Drunk”, is having a massive success …

Nov
19
2014
gallery
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014: Final
Junior Eurovision

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014: Final

Final

Nov
06
2014
Denmark: Watch exclusive video performances from the OGAE Denmark party!
Eurostars Ireland Malta Portugal

Denmark: Watch exclusive video performances from the OGAE Denmark party!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Last Saturday, the OGAE fan club from Denmark, that is also the biggest OGAE fan club with more than 900 members. held their annual party, which included some very special …

Nov
05
2014
Montenegro: Sergej Ćetković releases new single
Eurostars Montenegro

Montenegro: Sergej Ćetković releases new single

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Sergej Ćetković, who represented Montenegro at Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen, and gave the country their first ever qualification to the final, has released his first single since his Eurovision hit …

Oct
23
2014
UK: Molly gives out song for free
Eurostars United Kingdom

UK: Molly gives out song for free

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Molly Smitten-Downes, who represented United Kingdom at this year’s Eurovision in Copenhagen, surprised her fans today with a gift, as she has decided to give out her song Lock Up Your …

Oct
21
2014
Spain: Mrs Lorenzo releases two brand new songs!
Eurostars Spain

Spain: Mrs Lorenzo releases two brand new songs!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Her upcoming new album, Planeta Azul (Blue Planet), will see the light on Monday but her fans can’t stand waiting any longer so the Spanish señorita and her record label, …

Oct
17
2014
Finland: Softengine releases debut album
Eurostars Finland

Finland: Softengine releases debut album

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Softengine have released their brand new album We Created The World today. The band represented Finland at Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with Something Better, and reached a respectable 11th place, Finland’s best …

Oct
06
2014
Abania: Hersi Matmuja to perform in a very special concert!
Eurostars Albania

Abania: Hersi Matmuja to perform in a very special concert!

Belén García (Spain)

“Trip of the memory”, an unforgettable trip to remember those who can never be forgotten. The Government of Italy and the mayor of Commune of Rome who will be present …

Oct
02
2014
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo releases new single “Gigantes”
Eurostars Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo releases new single “Gigantes”

Tony Rojas (Spain)

Spanish representative at Eurovision 2014 Ruth Lorenzo has just released “Gigantes”, the new single included in her debut album “Planeta Azul” to be released the 27th of October. According to Roster …

Sep
05
2014
Softengine´s debut album to be released on 16th of October!
Eurostars Finland

Softengine´s debut album to be released on 16th of October!

Dani Panizo (Spain)

This afternoon the Finnish band Softengine, which represented their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, have announced that their debut album will be released on 16th of the next …

Aug
18
2014
Denmark: Emmelie de Forest releases new single “Drunk Tonight”
Eurostars Denmark

Denmark: Emmelie de Forest releases new single “Drunk Tonight”

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Emmelie de Forest, who won Eurovision 2013 for Denmark, and brought the show to Copenhagen this year, has released a new single called Drunk Tonight. The single has been recorded …

Aug
07
2014
Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters release new single
Eurostars Russia

Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters release new single

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The Tolmachevy Sisters, Anastasiya and Maria, who represented Russia at Eurovision this year, and won Junior Eurovision in 2006, have released a new single yesterday, called Уходи (Ukhodi) which can …

Jul
31
2014
Official Eurovision logo revamped
Eurovision

Official Eurovision logo revamped

Belén García (Spain)

As the Eurovision Song Contest is heading for its 60th anniversary in 2015, the EBU is presenting a revamped version of the logo. The evolution comes 10 years after the …

Jul
23
2014
Estonia: Listen to Tanja’s new single, Forevermore!
Eurostars Estonia

Estonia: Listen to Tanja’s new single, Forevermore!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tanja’s would try her best at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen with her impressive Amazing and its choreography but missed out on winning a ticket for Saturday’s final …

Jul
19
2014
Malta: Jessika (NF 2014) releases videoclip for Hypnotica!
National Final Malta

Malta: Jessika (NF 2014) releases videoclip for Hypnotica!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Maltese singer, actress and TV host, Jessica Muscat who already entered the Maltese selection from 2011 till 2014, have released a videoclip for one of their MESC songs for the …

Jul
07
2014
interview
Conchita: ”I always wanted my life to be like this” (Exclusive Video Interview)
Eurostars

Conchita: ”I always wanted my life to be like this” (Exclusive Video Interview)

ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the winner of Eurovision 2014 Conchita Wurst at the official photocall of the Shangay pride anniversary in Madrid. Find out what she told us! …

Jun
02
2014
Israel: Mei Finegold releases new song and video!
Eurostars Israel

Israel: Mei Finegold releases new song and video!

Moshe Melman (Israel)

Mei Finegold releases a new song to the world! After Mei Finegold “beat from the same heart” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, she now “come together in sweet harmony” …

May
20
2014
Gaia Cauchi: “I still can’t believe that I won Junior Eurovision, it’s a dream!” (Video Interview)
Eurostars Malta

Gaia Cauchi: “I still can’t believe that I won Junior Eurovision, it’s a dream!” (Video Interview)

Belén García (Spain)

As you already know, the Junior Eurovision 2013 winner Gaia Cauchi travelled to Copenhagen (Denmark) in order to appear at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final. Moreover, she was …

May
11
2014
Results of the 2nd Semifinal online!
Eurovision Austria

Results of the 2nd Semifinal online!

Iván Trejo

And finally, the results of the 2nd semifinal are available too, with Austria at the lead: Austria – 169 Romania – 125 Finland – 97 Switzerland – 92 Belarus – …

May
11
2014
Results of the 1st Semifinal available!
Eurovision

Results of the 1st Semifinal available!

Iván Trejo

Here we have the results of the 1st semifinal, last Tuesday one: Netherlands – 150 Sweden – 131 Hungary – 127 Armenia – 121 Ukraine – 118 Russia – 63 …

May
11
2014
Breaking! Austria is the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014!
Eurovision Austria

Breaking! Austria is the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014!

Iván Trejo

Austria, with Conchita Wurst has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song Rise Like a Phoenix. After an exciting final with 26 songs, some countries competed for the …

May
10
2014
Eurovision 2014: FINAL LIVE
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: FINAL LIVE

Iván Trejo
May
10
2014
Basim: “They’ve told me Eurovision is only for crazy people”
Eurovision Denmark

Basim: “They’ve told me Eurovision is only for crazy people”

Iván Trejo

Our team members in Copenhagen talked to the representative of the home country, Basim!. He talks about his journey to the contest and his preparations, take a look:   He …

May
10
2014
interview
Emma Marrone: “Austria, France, Spain and UK are my favourite entries” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus Italy

Emma Marrone: “Austria, France, Spain and UK are my favourite entries” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

The Italian superstar has talked with our team in Copenhagen hours before the Big Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. She feels tired after an intense week rehearsing and …

May
10
2014
interview
Mariya Yaremchuk: “There were seven versions of Tick Tock” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Interviews Ukraine

Mariya Yaremchuk: “There were seven versions of Tick Tock” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

We talked to Mariya Yaremchuk, the Ukrainian singer of Eurovision 2014.  She told us that she has not stopped since was chosen in the Ukrainian national selection, she has been rehearsing and singing …

May
10
2014
interview
Aram MP3: “it’s a great feeling being favourite” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Interviews Armenia

Aram MP3: “it’s a great feeling being favourite” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

The day after de first semi-final we interviewed Aram MP3 from Amenia, the very first in the on bets month ago, and now still one of the favourites. He told us …

May
10
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Second Semi-Final – Press Conference
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Second Semi-Final – Press Conference

Second Semi-Final – Press Conference

May
09
2014
interview
Valentina Monetta: “Fourth time at Eurovision? Maybe…” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus San Marino

Valentina Monetta: “Fourth time at Eurovision? Maybe…” (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

The Sanmarinese diva has spent some minutes with our team in Copenhagen. After getting the historic pass through the Grand Finale last Tuesday, at the third attempt, she feels more …

May
09
2014
Running Order announced!
Eurovision Armenia Austria Azerbaijan

Running Order announced!

Cristina Méndez Barón

After announcing in which half of the grand Final will take part the participants of the first and second semi-final, and also the countries of the Big 5, the TV …

May
09
2014
Half of the second semifinal participants announced!
Eurovision

Half of the second semifinal participants announced!

Iván Trejo

After the second semifinal, a draw has been done to select the half in which the participants will sing in the final on Saturday. Everything was done on a Press …

May
08
2014
Breaking! Semifinal 2: 10 New qualifiers!
Eurovision

Breaking! Semifinal 2: 10 New qualifiers!

Iván Trejo

It’s almost the end of the second semifinal, and the last qualifiers are being announced! 15 countries competed in the last semifinal to get one of the 10 places in …

May
08
2014
Eurovision 2014: SEMI-FINAL 2 LIVE
ESCplus

Eurovision 2014: SEMI-FINAL 2 LIVE

Iván Trejo
May
08
2014
Reactions after the First Semifinal (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus

Reactions after the First Semifinal (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Iván Trejo

Last Tuesday, our team members recorded the reactions of the participants in the arena and the reactios of the press in the press centre, we’ve finally edited them and published …

May
08
2014
A look at the press centre!! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus

A look at the press centre!! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

David Carros

A few days ago our correspondents in Copenhagen made ​​a tour to show the press center, where all the journalists work and publish latest news on their websites. In the …

May
08
2014
Eurovision 2014: Where to watch the second semifinal?
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Where to watch the second semifinal?

Iván Trejo

Tonight at 21.00 CET we have the second semifinal of Europe’s favorite tv show, where 15 countries will compite for a place in the final. You will be able to …

May
08
2014
Eurovision 2014: The Semi Final 2 Prediction
ESCplus

Eurovision 2014: The Semi Final 2 Prediction

Iván Trejo

It’s only some hours until the 2nd semifinal and everyone is very excited, all the rehearsals are done, the juries have decided, we only have tonight’s show. Eurovoix and ESC+Plus …

May
08
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Second Semi-Final – Dress Rehearsal
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Second Semi-Final – Dress Rehearsal

Eurovision 2014: Second Semi-Final – Dress Rehearsal

May
07
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – Press Conference
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – Press Conference

First Semi-Final – Press Conference

May
07
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – 2nd Dress Rehearsal
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – 2nd Dress Rehearsal

First Semi-Final – 2nd Dress Rehearsal

May
07
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Big 5 – Second Dress Rehearsal
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Big 5 – Second Dress Rehearsal

Big 5 – Second Dress Rehearsal

May
06
2014
Breaking!! Eurovision 2014: First 10 finalists revealed!
Eurovision

Breaking!! Eurovision 2014: First 10 finalists revealed!

Iván Trejo

After an exciting show, the first semifinal is coming to an end, and the ten finalist are being revealed! 16 Countries competed in this semifinal to win a place in …

May
06
2014
Eurovision 2014: SEMI-FINAL 1 LIVE
Events

Eurovision 2014: SEMI-FINAL 1 LIVE

Iván Trejo
May
06
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – 1st Dress Rehearsal
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: First Semi-Final – 1st Dress Rehearsal

First Semi-Final – 1st Dress Rehearsal

May
06
2014
Eurovision 2014: The Semifinal 1 Prediction
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: The Semifinal 1 Prediction

Iván Trejo

It’s only some hours until the first semifinal and everyone is very excited, all the rehearsals are done, the juries have decided, we only have tonight’s show. Eurovoix and ESC+Plus …

May
06
2014
Watch how the 1st semi-final will be! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Eurovision

Watch how the 1st semi-final will be! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Yesterday, the jury rehearsal of the 1st semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest took place. In that, it was able to see how the show will be, excepting the …

May
06
2014
Eurovision 2014: Where to watch the first semifinal?
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Where to watch the first semifinal?

Iván Trejo

It’s time, it’s Tuesday, it’s May 6! Welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest 2014!!!!! Tonight at 21.00 CET we have the first semifinal of Europe’s favorite tv show, where 16 …

May
06
2014
BIG 5 final halfs revealed! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Eurovision France Germany Italy

BIG 5 final halfs revealed! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Today, the third rehearsal of the first semi-final will take place at 15:00 CET, moreover, the first semi-final of Eurovision 2014 will start at 21:00 CET. On the other hand, …

May
06
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 7)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 7)

David Carros

Today the BIG 5 + Denmark will rehearshal again. 10:30-10:50 – Germany   10:55-11:15 – United Kingdom   11:20-11:40 France   11:45-12:05 Denmark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlT7PsxWCQw 12:10-12:30 Italy 12:35-12:55 Spain    They …

May
06
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Wellcome Party – Red Carpet
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Wellcome Party – Red Carpet

Red Carpet

May
05
2014
LIVE: Semi-Final 1- First Dress Rehearsal (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus

LIVE: Semi-Final 1- First Dress Rehearsal (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Belén García (Spain)

The Semi Final 1 First Dress Rehearsal is about to start! ESC+Plus.com, as a part of our live coverage from Copenhagen, provides you all the information on spot: exclusive videos …

May
05
2014
interview
Pernille Gaardbo speaks to ESC+Plus! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Interviews

Pernille Gaardbo speaks to ESC+Plus! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

The ESC+Plus’s team in Copenhagen has had the honour to interview this year’s Eurovision executive producer, Pernille Gaardbo. She has told us the preparations for all three shows are going …

May
05
2014
interview
Interview with Paula & OVI from Romania! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Interviews Romania

Interview with Paula & OVI from Romania! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Today, our team in Copenhagen has interviewed this year’s Romanian representatives, Paula and OVI. They’ve explained us what’s “Miracle” about. They’re working a lot, not partying too much. Paula and …

May
05
2014
Junior Eurovision: Press conference in Copenhagen (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Eurovision Malta

Junior Eurovision: Press conference in Copenhagen (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Belén García (Spain)

The Junior Eurovision team is in Copenhagen in order to promote the contest among the non-participating countries! A specially created Format Group is currently looking into revamping the contest for …

May
05
2014
Copenhagen 2014: The Welcome Party has taken place! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
Events

Copenhagen 2014: The Welcome Party has taken place! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

This afternoon at 17:50 CET has taken place the official opening act of Eurovision: the Welcome Party. To start the event, the 2000’s winners, the Olsen Brothers, have sung for …

May
04
2014
interview
Tinkara from Slovenia talks to us! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)
ESCplus Slovenia

Tinkara from Slovenia talks to us! (ESC+Plus in Copenhagen)

Some minutes ago, our team in Copenhagen has interviewed, in two parts, this year’s Slovenian representative, Tinkara. In the first part, she has explained us her feeling about her rehearsals, …

May
04
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Molly (United Kingdom)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Molly (United Kingdom)

Molly

May
04
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Photoshots
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Photoshots

Photoshots

May
04
2014
gallery
Eurovision 2014: Tinkara Kovač (Slovenia)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014: Tinkara Kovač (Slovenia)

Tinkara Kovač

May
03
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 5 – Evening)
Eurovision Belarus Finland Greece

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 5 – Evening)

Cristina Méndez Barón

After the break, the acts continue in the B&W Hallerne. Only a few countries left to go on the stage, these are the participants in the second half of the …

May
03
2014
Ruth Lorenzo way to Copenhagen
Eurovision Spain

Ruth Lorenzo way to Copenhagen

Tono Gisbert

Ruth Lorenzo, the singer that will represent Spain in the next Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Copenhagen, have left her country this morning for start her way …

May
03
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 5 – Morning)
Eurovision Austria Georgia Israel

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 5 – Morning)

Cristina Méndez Barón

Today is the second time in the B&W Hallerne’s stage for the countries who performance in the second semi final on May 8th. In this morning, participants of the first …

May
02
2014
Rehearsals Schedule (Saturday, 3 May)
Eurovision Austria Belarus Finland

Rehearsals Schedule (Saturday, 3 May)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

The second round of rehearsals will continue tomorrow. All the second semi-final participants will go on stage for the second time, these rehearsals will be opened for the accredited press; …

May
02
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 4 – Evening)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 4 – Evening)

Cristina Méndez Barón

Participants of the second half of the first semi final perform  this evening on the B&W Hallerne. This time the acts are open to the press. Ukraine Belgium Moldova San Marino …

May
02
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 4 – Morning)
Events

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 4 – Morning)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The first set of today’s rehearsals is coming in a few minutes. Today it’s time for all the 1st semifinal participants to go up on stage inside B&W Hallerne. These rehearsals …

May
01
2014
Rehearsals Schedule (Friday, May 2)
Eurovision Albania Armenia Azerbaijan

Rehearsals Schedule (Friday, May 2)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

After a gap day, the second round of rehearsals is set to take place tomorrow. All the first semi-final participants will go on stage for the second time and the …

May
01
2014
Eurovision 2014: Juries out!
Events

Eurovision 2014: Juries out!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

5 music professionals from each of the 37 participating countries have been revealed by the EBU for the first time ever. They will be in charge of deciding 50% of …

Apr
30
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 3 – Evening)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 3 – Evening)

Belén García (Spain)

The second set of today’s rehearsals has just started . Only a few second semi-final participants left to go on stage for the first time in the B&W Hallerne. Those rehearsals …

Apr
30
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 3 – Morning)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 3 – Morning)

Belén García (Spain)

Today is the Third day of rehearsals . The rest of the second semi-final participants will go on stage for the first time in the B&W Hallerne. Those rehearsals continue being …

Apr
29
2014
Rehearsals Schedule (Wednesday, April 30)
Events Austria Belarus Finland

Rehearsals Schedule (Wednesday, April 30)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

The Third day of rehearsals will take place tomorrow. The rest of the second semi-final participants will go on stage for the first time in the B&W Hallerne. Those rehearsals continue …

Apr
29
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 2 – Evening)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 2 – Evening)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2014 rehearsals are moving on! The first Semi-Final participants will finish rehearsing on stage throughout the day and Semi 2 participants will start up to do so, here on …

Apr
29
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 2 – Morning)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 2 – Morning)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2014 rehearsals are moving on! The first Semi-Final participants will finish rehearsing on stage throughout the day and Semi 2 participants will start up to do so, here on …

Apr
28
2014
First day of rehearsals in Copenhagen
Eurovision

First day of rehearsals in Copenhagen

Tono Gisbert

Today, the 28th of April, the first day of rehearsals has taken place in the B&W Hallerne in Copenhagen, Denmark. The first ten countries of the first semifinal have stepped …

Apr
28
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 1 – Evening)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 1 – Evening)

Belén García (Spain)

The Eurovision 2014 rehearsals kick of today! The First Semi-Final participants will first step on the stage during the day and we will be posting the different videos of  this …

Apr
28
2014
Rehearsals Schedule (Tuesday , April 29)
Eurovision Georgia Hungary Israel

Rehearsals Schedule (Tuesday , April 29)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

The second day of rehearsals will take place tomorrow. This time, there will be a combination of first semi-final participants plus second semi-final ones who will also go on stage …

Apr
28
2014
Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 1 – Morning)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Rehearsals (Day 1 – Morning)

Miguel Pons

The Eurovision 2014 rehearsals kick of today! The First Semi-Final participants will first step on the stage during the day and we will be posting the different videos of  this …

Apr
27
2014
Rehearsals Schedule (Monday, April 28)
Eurovision Albania Armenia Azerbaijan

Rehearsals Schedule (Monday, April 28)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

Most of the delegations are on their way to Copenhagen right now and by the end of the week all of them will have arrived in the Danish capital. The …

Apr
27
2014
Romania: Paula & Ovi release videoclip for Miracle
Eurovision Romania

Romania: Paula & Ovi release videoclip for Miracle

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

It’s now  just a single day away from the first set of rehearsals to start up inside the B&W Hallerne in Copenhagen. Paula and Ovi were filming a special videoclip …

Apr
25
2014
Germany: Is It Right videoclip released
Eurovision Germany

Germany: Is It Right videoclip released

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

German entrant at this year’s Eurovision, Elaiza who won the national final in Cologne fighting out acts like Unheilig or Santiano with more than 50% of the total voting porcentage, …

Apr
25
2014
Israel: Mei Finegold in the annual OGAE meeting (Exclusive Report)
Events Israel

Israel: Mei Finegold in the annual OGAE meeting (Exclusive Report)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

ESC+Plus.com team attended yesterday’s party which took place in the Euphoria Club of the Israeli city Tel-Aviv. The annual meeting of OGAE Israel took place yesterday night and Mei Finegld …

Apr
24
2014
Molly and Tolmachevy Twins have a surprise for you!
Eurovision Russia United Kingdom

Molly and Tolmachevy Twins have a surprise for you!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Time for the United Kingdom and Russia to preview what is going to be their presentation scene for the entries both countries are set to perform on B&W Hallerne stage …

Apr
23
2014
Sweden: Sanna releases official videoclip for Undo
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Sanna releases official videoclip for Undo

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

This year’s Swedish Eurovision entrant. Sanna Nielsen, have today previewed the videoclip she’s been filming for Undo, the winning entry of Melodifestivalen 2014 and the one she is set to …

Apr
23
2014
Eurovision 2014 stage presented today!
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 stage presented today!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Just a few moments back, according to DR news on its official Eurovision website, the stage located inside B&W Halls in Refshaleoen, Copenhagen for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest has …

Apr
16
2014
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo covers Eurovision winning entries
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo covers Eurovision winning entries

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Spanish entrant at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen hast just uploaded to her official YouTube account a brand new multi-cover where she shows her vocal abilities at …

Apr
16
2014
interview
Aarzemnieki: ”The most important thing is the purity of the song” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Latvia

Aarzemnieki: ”The most important thing is the purity of the song” (Exclusive video interview)

The last interview we have from Amsterdam for you is with with Jöran and Raitis from the group Aarzemnieki, who are representing Latvia this year. They told us about how …

Apr
15
2014
interview
Twin Twin: ”We want to do a very great show” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars France

Twin Twin: ”We want to do a very great show” (Exclusive video interview)

We have yet another interview from Amsterdam for you as we also talked to Twin Twin who is representing France in this year’s Eurovision. They told us about their musical …

Apr
15
2014
The Eurovision 2014 stage is ready!
Eurovision Denmark

The Eurovision 2014 stage is ready!

Belén García (Spain)

The Eurovision 2014 stage has been finished and this is how it looks! The lighting designer Kasper Lange and his team (46) have been actively working to bring Eurovision 2014 the best …

Apr
15
2014
JESC winner Gaia Cauchi at London Eurovision Party!
Eurovision Malta

JESC winner Gaia Cauchi at London Eurovision Party!

Miguel Pons

The winner of Junior Eurovision 2013 Gaia Cauchi was performing at last night’s London Eurovision Party! She was there as guest of the special event where some of the Eurovision …

Apr
15
2014
interview
Valentina Monetta: ”I am very happy to be here once again” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars San Marino

Valentina Monetta: ”I am very happy to be here once again” (Exclusive video interview)

In our next interivew from Amsterdam we have talked to Valentina Monetta, who is representing San Marino at Eurovision for the 3rd year in a row. Valentina told us why …

Apr
14
2014
interview
Basim: ”I’m just gonna be myself on stage” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Denmark

Basim: ”I’m just gonna be myself on stage” (Exclusive video interview)

We got another interview for you from our trip to Amsterdam for Eurovision in concert. This time we talked to Basim, who is representing this year’s host country, Denmark. Basim …

Apr
13
2014
interview
Dilara Kazimova: ”My song has a deep touching meaning” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars

Dilara Kazimova: ”My song has a deep touching meaning” (Exclusive video interview)

We were lucky enough to have a chat with the Azeri entrant Dilara Kazimova when we visited Amsterdam for Eurovision in Concert. Dilara told us that she is working very …

Apr
13
2014
interview
Molly: ”I’m literally on cloud nine at the minute” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars United Kingdom

Molly: ”I’m literally on cloud nine at the minute” (Exclusive video interview)

The first interview that we’ll put up from Amsterdam for today, is with Molly from the United Kingdom. Molly spoke to us about how her preparations for Eurovision are going, …

Apr
12
2014
Eurojury: The Netherlands Calling
Eurovision

Eurojury: The Netherlands Calling

Iván Trejo

  From Macedonia we head to the lowlands of Europe and to the Netherlands. The Netherlands last year qualified for the final for the first time since 2005 with the …

Apr
12
2014
interview
Ruth Lorenzo: ”I’m just hoping to be a little ray of light” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Spain

Ruth Lorenzo: ”I’m just hoping to be a little ray of light” (Exclusive video interview)

The next interview from Amsterdam we have for you is with the Spanish entrant, Ruth Lorenzo. Ruth talked to us about how busy she has been since winning the Spanish …

Apr
12
2014
The Eurofalsh Band will be the Euroclub 2014 House Dance Group
Eurovision Israel

The Eurofalsh Band will be the Euroclub 2014 House Dance Group

Moshe Melman (Israel)

The Eurofalsh dance group will be the Euroclub House Dance Group this year in Copenhagen. Falsh means false and it explains the motto of this group: they try to imitate Eurovision …

Apr
12
2014
London Eurovision Party 2014 tomorrow!
Eurovision United Kingdom

London Eurovision Party 2014 tomorrow!

Moshe Melman (Israel)

Tomorrow, April 13, the second preview Eurovision event is going to be held in London.  The event will take place place in the “Cafe De Paris” where doors will be …

Apr
12
2014
interview
Hersi: ”For me it’s very important that the lyrics are understood by people” (Exclusive Video Interview)
Eurostars Albania

Hersi: ”For me it’s very important that the lyrics are understood by people” (Exclusive Video Interview)

Today we’re bringing you a couple more interviews from our trip to Amsterdam for Eurovision in concert, and first up is Hersi, the Albanian representative for Eurovision 2014. Hersi talked …

Apr
11
2014
interview
Conchita Wurst: ”I’m really looking forward to meeting as many fans as possible” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars

Conchita Wurst: ”I’m really looking forward to meeting as many fans as possible” (Exclusive video interview)

We have yet another interview from Amsterdam, this time with the Austrian Eurovision 2014 representative, Conchita Wurst. We sat down with Conchita and got to hear her why she took …

Apr
11
2014
FYR Macedonia: Tijana premieres To The Sky videoclip
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia: Tijana premieres To The Sky videoclip

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Just a few moments ago, Tijana Dapcevic, who will be representing FYR Macedonia at the 2nd semifinal of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark, has just premiered the official …

Apr
11
2014
interview
Carl Espen: ”It involves some kind of preassure being a big favorite” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Norway

Carl Espen: ”It involves some kind of preassure being a big favorite” (Exclusive video interview)

As most of you propably know by now esc+plus were in Amsterdam last week for the Eurovision in Concert and in that occasion we got to have a short talk …

Apr
10
2014
interview
Suzy: ”It would be a dream come true if Portugal went to the final” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Portugal

Suzy: ”It would be a dream come true if Portugal went to the final” (Exclusive video interview)

Our next interview from our trip to Amsterdam is Suzy, the Portugese representative at Eurovision 2014. Suzy told us about how busy she has been lately, how she has loved …

Apr
10
2014
interview
Vilija Matačiūnaitė: The staging at Eurovision will be cute, cozy, fun and teenagerish” (Exclusive video interview)
Eurostars Lithuania

Vilija Matačiūnaitė: The staging at Eurovision will be cute, cozy, fun and teenagerish” (Exclusive video interview)

At the Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam ESC+Plus was lucky enough to get to speak to several of the artists that attended the concert, and first up we have an …

Apr
10
2014
This is how the Eurovision 2014 Green-Room looks like!
Eurovision Denmark

This is how the Eurovision 2014 Green-Room looks like!

Belén García (Spain)

DR has just introduced the Eurovision 2014 Green-Room. It has been during a video where the head of the contest  Jan Lagermand has explained (in Danish) details about the venue construction …

Apr
10
2014
Watch the Eurovision 2014 first rehearsals!
Eurovision Albania Georgia Iceland

Watch the Eurovision 2014 first rehearsals!

Belén García (Spain)

The first Eurovision 2014 rehearsals with extras have just started in Copenhagen, the DR team is now working with the different stagings each artist will bring to the B&H Hallerne …

Apr
10
2014
Slovenia: Watch the official video!
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Watch the official video!

Belén García (Spain)

Tinkara’s official video has been presented! ESC+Plus.com exclusively launched the official trailer of the clip some days ago and the full video has now been released on the official Eurovision Youtube …

Apr
06
2014
interview
Interview: Aarzemnieki (Latvia 2014) talks to ESC+Plus!
Eurovision Latvia

Interview: Aarzemnieki (Latvia 2014) talks to ESC+Plus!

ESC+Plus.com has talked to Katrīna Dimanta violinist and vocalist from Aarzemnieki! Check what she has told us below: ESC+Plus: Congratulations on winning the ticket which will lead you to the Eurovision …

Apr
06
2014
Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters record Russian version
Eurovision Russia

Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters record Russian version

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

 

Apr
04
2014
Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam tomorrow and we are here!
Eurostars Albania Armenia Austria

Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam tomorrow and we are here!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

For the 6th year in a row the biggest Eurovision pre-event, Eurovision in Concert will be organized in Amsterdam. A total of none less than 25 of this year’s participants …

Apr
04
2014
Latvia: First Eurovision pre-party in Riga
Eurostars Latvia

Latvia: First Eurovision pre-party in Riga

Belén García (Spain)

The First Eurovision pre-party took place last Saturday in Riga organized by the Eurovision Club Latvia. Austrian Conchita Wurst and Polish Donatan and Cleo were there as guests to perform …

Mar
31
2014
interview
Cristina: “You will definitely see a new show and dress in May!” (Interview – Eurovision 2014 Moldova)
Eurovision Moldova

Cristina: “You will definitely see a new show and dress in May!” (Interview – Eurovision 2014 Moldova)

Hello Cristina! First of all, congratulations on winning the Moldovan selection for Eurovision! ESC+Plus: How did you feel when you were finally announced as the winner of O Melodie Pentru …

Mar
31
2014
Preparations for London’s Party in full-swing!
Events

Preparations for London’s Party in full-swing!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

London Eurovision Party 2014 organizers report: We are delighted to announce that the United Kingdom’s entrant Molly Smitten-Downes will be the headline artist at this year’s London Eurovision Party on13th April at Café De …

Mar
31
2014
Last Eurovision tickets to go on sale this Friday!
Events Denmark

Last Eurovision tickets to go on sale this Friday!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Eurovision.tv and Danish broadcaster DR revealed today that the last bunch of tickest for Eurovision 2014, that will be held in B&W hallerne in Copenhagen, will go on sale on …

Mar
30
2014
Austria: Conchita shines at Madrid’s Euroschlager party!
Exclusives Austria

Austria: Conchita shines at Madrid’s Euroschlager party!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Last Saturday night it was time for Conchita Wurst, the Austrian act in Copenhagen, to perform at one of OGAE’s most successful events in charge of the Spanish club, the …

Mar
29
2014
DR reveals stage construction pictures and information
Eurovision Denmark

DR reveals stage construction pictures and information

Belén García (Spain)

DR has just published some pictures of the Eurovision 2014 stage construction via Instagram along with some new information about the area and materials used in the construction. The lighting designer Kasper Lange …

Mar
29
2014
Malta: Firelight launches Selfie’s Competition!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: Firelight launches Selfie’s Competition!

Belén García (Spain)

Are you far away from home? Would you like to join Firelight on the Eurovision Song Contest stage? Would you like to be seen by over 100 million viewers?  Maltese …

Mar
25
2014
Australia enters Eurovision 2014!
Eurovision Australia

Australia enters Eurovision 2014!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

DR in cooperation with the European Broadcasting Union (UER), in charge of producing this year’s show, have allowed a non-European country to perform in the very same way as the …

Mar
25
2014
Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters release videoclip
Eurostars Russia

Russia: Tolmachevy Sisters release videoclip

Belén García (Spain)

Russian official videoclip has just been released, check it out below!   The Tolmachevy Sister will represent Russia at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Shine” composed by Philipp Kirkorov, Dimitris …

Mar
25
2014
interview
Interview with Softengine (Finland at Eurovision 2014)
Eurovision Finland

Interview with Softengine (Finland at Eurovision 2014)

Hello guys! First of all thank you so much for giving us this interview as Finnish representatives for Eurovision 2014 and congratulations on winning UMK 2014!!! Can you introduce yourselves? …

Mar
23
2014
interview
Valentina: “I will sing in English” (Exclusive Interview)
Eurostars

Valentina: “I will sing in English” (Exclusive Interview)

Hello Valentina!  First of all, congratulations on having been selected to represent San Marino at Eurovision once more time!  ESC+Plus: How was the procedure until you were finally named as …

Mar
20
2014
interview
Interview: Mei Finegold (Israel 2014) talks to ESC+Plus!
Interviews Israel

Interview: Mei Finegold (Israel 2014) talks to ESC+Plus!

ESC+Plus have had the chance to catch up next Israeli’s Eurovision representative Mei Finegold who pleased told us what her upcoming plans before heading to Copenhagen are. Find out below …

Mar
19
2014
Russia: Listen to “Shine”!
Eurostars Russia

Russia: Listen to “Shine”!

Belén García (Spain)

Russian song for Eurovision has been leaked and it is now available to listen on Youtube, that is how “Shine” by Sisters Tolmachevy sounds:   The Tolmachevy sisters were selected …

Mar
18
2014
Austria: listen to Conchita’s “Rise like a Phoenix”
Eurovision Austria

Austria: listen to Conchita’s “Rise like a Phoenix”

Belén García (Spain)

Austrian entry has been finally presented! After months since Conchita was internally selected, we can now listen to one of the last Eurovision entries to be presented. This is “Rise …

Mar
16
2014
Belgium: Axel wins with “Mother”
Eurovision Belgium

Belgium: Axel wins with “Mother”

Belén García (Spain)

Belgian Eurosong 2014 has just ended and Axel Hirsoux will be carring the Belgian flag with the song “Mother”:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8jaHtmn38 Axel has won by a combination of jury (international …

Mar
16
2014
interview
Tinkara: “I will sing the Slovenian-English version” (Exclusive Audio Interview)
Eurovision

Tinkara: “I will sing the Slovenian-English version” (Exclusive Audio Interview)

The Slovenian representative Tinkara Kovač has exclusively talked to us in a 30 minutes Skype conversation where she has told us a lot of things about her preparations for the contest and …

Mar
16
2014
Azerbaijan: Listen to “Start a Fire”
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Listen to “Start a Fire”

Belén García (Spain)

Azerbaijan’s song for Eurovision 2014 has just been presented, listen to “Start a Fire” below:   Dilara Kazimova will represent Azerbaijan after winning “Böyük Səhnə” 2014 two weeks ago. She will perform …

Mar
16
2014
Suzy wins in Portugal!
Eurovision Portugal

Suzy wins in Portugal!

Belén García (Spain)

Festival da Cançao has just ended and Suzy will represent Portugal with the song Quero ser Tua composed by Emanuel:   The winner has been chosen by a mix of …

Mar
15
2014
Carl Espen for Norway!
Eurovision Norway

Carl Espen for Norway!

Belén García (Spain)

The Norsk Melodi Grand Prix final show has just ended and Carl Espen will represent Norway with the Ballad “Silent Storm”:   The show has been broadcasted in two different …

Mar
15
2014
Moldova has selected, Cristina Scarlat  to Copenhagen!
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova has selected, Cristina Scarlat to Copenhagen!

Miguel Pons

The public television of Moldova held tonight, after two semi-finals, the grand final of “O Melodie Pentru Europa 2014”. That has been the selection procedure used by TRM to choose their …

Mar
15
2014
Portugal: Festival da Cançao 2014 final tonight
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Festival da Cançao 2014 final tonight

Belén García (Spain)

Portuguese final for Eurovision 2014 will take place tonight live from the Convento do Beato, 5 finalists qualified from the last week’s semi-final will compete at this night’s show: Rui …

Mar
15
2014
Norway: Melodi Grand Prix final today!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: Melodi Grand Prix final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Norway will be the last Nordic country choosing representative! The Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix 2014 final will take place tonight, 9 finalists qualified from three previous semi-finals will compete at …

Mar
15
2014
Moldova: National Final today!
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: National Final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Moldovan final for Eurovision will take place today at 19.00 CET, 16 acts will compete to represent Moldova in Copenhagen: The winner will be chosen by a combination of jury …

Mar
15
2014
The Tolmachevy Twins for Russia!
Eurostars Russia

The Tolmachevy Twins for Russia!

Belén García (Spain)

After some days plenty of rumours it has been officially confirmed, the winners of Junior Eurovision 2006 will represent Russia at Eurovision eight years later, they will sing a song …

Mar
14
2014
San Marino: “Maybe” for Valentina!
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino: “Maybe” for Valentina!

Iván Trejo

SMRTV has selected internally Valentina Monetta (again) to represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark with the song “Maybe”. It was presented some minutes ago in …

Mar
14
2014
Armenia: Aram MP3 to sing “Not Alone”
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia: Aram MP3 to sing “Not Alone”

Miguel Pons

Armenian song for Eurovision has just been premiered where the official video has been played for the first time, Aram MP3 will sing the song “Not Alone”   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbUEZpcjfNg The …

Mar
14
2014
Spain: Videoclip and final version released!
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Videoclip and final version released!

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just presented the official videoclip for the Eurovision 2014 Spanish entry “Dancing in the Rain”. The videoclip also contains the final version of the song to be performed …

Mar
14
2014
Georgia: Listen to “Three Minutes to Earth”!
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: Listen to “Three Minutes to Earth”!

Belén García (Spain)

Georgian entry for Eurovision 2014 has been presented this morning in “Day” magazine, a program broadcasted on the GPB First Channel, watch the video and listen to the song below: …

Mar
14
2014
Elaiza wins in Germany!
Eurovision Germany

Elaiza wins in Germany!

Belén García (Spain)

Elaiza has just won “Unser Song für Dänemark” and they will represent Germany at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Is it Right”:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeZ1GwedM3o The winner of the German selection …

Mar
13
2014
San Marino: “Maybe” snippet revealed
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino: “Maybe” snippet revealed

Belén García (Spain)

Valentina Monetta’s song for Eurovision 2014 will be premiered tomorrow at 21.00 CET but you already can listen to a short snippet on Amazon.com by clicking here.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gWpszcnbCc Other versions …

Mar
13
2014
The Netherlands: Listen to “Calm After The Storm” final version
Eurovision Netherlands

The Netherlands: Listen to “Calm After The Storm” final version

Belén García (Spain)

The final version of the Dutch entry has been officially presented:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBHTotJdabI The Common Linnets have presented the final studio version this morning during a special radio broadcast, Ilse DeLange …

Mar
12
2014
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo films Eurovision postcard!
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo films Eurovision postcard!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After a busy week finishing up recording Dancing In The Rain’s final version in the studio and its videoclip, which will be used to promote her Eurovision entry, Ruth Lorenzo …

Mar
11
2014
Moldova: 1st heat results
National Final Moldova

Moldova: 1st heat results

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

TRM just held the 1st heat out of the 3 shows which are previewed in order to pick this year’s Moldovan act for Copenhagen. The show was presented by Evelina Vîrlan …

Mar
11
2014
Freaky Fortune feat. Riskykidd win in Greece!
Eurovision Greece

Freaky Fortune feat. Riskykidd win in Greece!

Belén García (Spain)

Greek national final has just ended and we have a winner, Freaky Fortune feat. Riskykidd will represent Greece in Copenhagen. They will perform the song “Rise Up”:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbs-wcSE_w The winner …

Mar
11
2014
Greece: National Final today!
Eurovision Greece

Greece: National Final today!

Belén García (Spain)

It’s time for Greece! Greek national final will take place today at 20.00 CET and it will be broadcasted live from the Acro Music Hall in Athens. These are the four …

Mar
09
2014
Belgium: Final line-up complete!
Eurovision Belgium

Belgium: Final line-up complete!

Belén García (Spain)

The last Belgian semi-final has just ended and now we have the full line-up for the national final on March 16: Eva Jacobs – Nothing Is Impossible Udo – Hero (In Flanders …

Mar
09
2014
FYR Macedonia: Tijana to perform in English
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia: Tijana to perform in English

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Head of Delegation from FYR Macedonia, Meri Popova, just announced in a popular tv show “Stisni Plej” (Press Play) on MKRT, that Tijana Dapčević is going to perform her Eurovision …

Mar
09
2014
Listen to Moj Svijet by Sergej (Montenegro 2014)!
Eurovision Montenegro

Listen to Moj Svijet by Sergej (Montenegro 2014)!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Some minutes ago Sergej Cetkovic presented the song he will be performing at B&W Hallerne in May. Both versions in English and local language were recorded, still undecided about the …

Mar
09
2014
Norway: 3 last qualifiers decided!
National Final Norway

Norway: 3 last qualifiers decided!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The last of the 3 semifinals broadcast by the NRK have just concluded and we have got the 3 acts which will be taking the 3 remaining spots for the …

Mar
09
2014
Belgium: 3 and last heat to be held tonight!
National Final Belgium

Belgium: 3 and last heat to be held tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The third and last semifinal of Eurosong 2014, the Belgian national final, will take place after the first and second semi-final of the past weeks which Eva Jacobs, Udo, Sil …

Mar
09
2014
Norway: 3rd and last semifinal tonight
National Final Norway

Norway: 3rd and last semifinal tonight

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After 2 previous semifinals, NRK will be holding the last of this year’s Melodi Grand Prix semifinals in order to pick 3 more acts which will be making it through …

Mar
09
2014
Montenegro: Song presentation tonight!
Events Montenegro

Montenegro: Song presentation tonight!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Back in November Montengrin broadcater RTCG revealed that Sergej Ćetković would represent the country at Eurovision 2014. Tonight it’s finally time to hear Sergej’s song which will be called Moj Svijet …

Mar
08
2014
Slovenia: Tinkara to Copenhagen!
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Tinkara to Copenhagen!

Belén García (Spain)

EMA 2014 has just ended! Tinkara and her flute will represent Slovenia at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Round and Round”:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR99Ery73fM SLOVENIAN VERSION:   Tinkara gas won after …

Mar
08
2014
Basim to represent Denmark!
Eurovision Denmark

Basim to represent Denmark!

Iván Trejo

The Danish audience has chosen tonight on their national final Basim with “Cliché love song” in order to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Louise Wolff and Jacob Riising were …

Mar
08
2014
Lucky seventh-time Sanna Nielsen for Sweden!
National Final Sweden

Lucky seventh-time Sanna Nielsen for Sweden!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, for once and for all, the time came for Swedish singer Sanna Nielsen to win Europe’s favourite preselection, Melodifestivalen.  It took her 7 times to achieve it but finally …

Mar
08
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Michael Rune from DMGP 2014: “I will be dancing on stage”
Eurostars

Exclusive video interview with Michael Rune from DMGP 2014: “I will be dancing on stage”

We have finally reach our 10th and last part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we have been introducing the 10 artst competing. We hope you …

Mar
08
2014
Sweden: Melodifestivalen final today!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen final today!

Belén García (Spain)

The most popular Eurovision selection is coming to an end. After four semi-finals and a second chance show Melodifestivalen 2014 ends tonight and Sweden will finally select representative during a …

Mar
08
2014
Slovenia: EMA final today!
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: EMA final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Slovenia chooses today! The broadcaster has run an external selection after the last year’s internal selection of Hannah. Eurovizija Mizija will take place this night at 20.00 CET and here …

Mar
08
2014
Denmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 tonight!
Events Denmark

Denmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 tonight!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight it’s finally time for the Eurovision host country Denmark to pick their  representative for Eurovision in the national final Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014. 10 acts and song will …

Mar
07
2014
Norway: Dina, Linnea and Mo to the final!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: Dina, Linnea and Mo to the final!

Belén García (Spain)

The Norsk MGP first semi-final has taken place today and three contenders have qualified for the Norwegian final to take place on March 15th: Dina Misund – Needs Linnea Dale …

Mar
07
2014
interview
Interview: Can-Linn feat. Kasey Smith (Ireland 2014) speak to ESC+Plus!
Eurovision Ireland

Interview: Can-Linn feat. Kasey Smith (Ireland 2014) speak to ESC+Plus!

Irish representatives Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith’s manager and mentor Hazel Kaneswaran has spoken with us a week after winning the national final. Check out what she has told us! Hello guys! …

Mar
07
2014
Belarus: TEO lauches covers’ competition
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: TEO lauches covers’ competition

Belén García (Spain)

Teo’s come up with a competition with the support of TV station BTRC! Record a cover version of Teo’s song and win a ticket to Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen! Belarussian entrant …

Mar
06
2014
interview
Exclusive audio interview with Jan Lagermand Lundme (Head of Eurovision 2014)
ESCplus Denmark

Exclusive audio interview with Jan Lagermand Lundme (Head of Eurovision 2014)

Alberto Baeyens, editor and reporter of ESC+Plus.com Spain, has interviewed the Head of Eurovision 2014 Jan Lagermand Lundme. Jan Lagermand has told us about DR’s preparations for the contest, check …

Mar
06
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Anna David from DMGP: “I’m participating because it’s one of the biggest events we have”
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Anna David from DMGP: “I’m participating because it’s one of the biggest events we have”

We have reached the 9th part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we’re introducing the 10 artists competing. It’s time for Anna David today! Anna David …

Mar
05
2014
Israel: Mei Feingold will sing “Same heart”!
Eurovision Israel

Israel: Mei Feingold will sing “Same heart”!

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

The Israeli broadcaster, IBA, has just celebrated the national final where the song which will sing Mei in Copenhagen has been picked. During the show, we have been able to …

Mar
05
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Basim from DMGP 2014: “Cliche Love Song is a party song”
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Basim from DMGP 2014: “Cliche Love Song is a party song”

We have now reached the 8th part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we are introducing the competing artists. Today it’s time for Basim! Basim will …

Mar
05
2014
Greece: Listen to the four candidate songs!
Eurovision Greece

Greece: Listen to the four candidate songs!

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

This morning, the Greek broadcaster MADTV has presented, through its YouTube’s channel, the four songs which will compete in the Greek national final for representing the Hellenic country in Copenhagen. …

Mar
04
2014
Slovenia: 7 songs available
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: 7 songs available

Iván Trejo

Slovenian broadcaster RTV SLO has presented the  songs for its national final, EMA. Next Saturday 8, at 20.00 CET; the national final will be held from the first studio of the …

Mar
04
2014
Austria: Plans to release Conchita’s entry on 18 March
Eurovision Austria

Austria: Plans to release Conchita’s entry on 18 March

Belén García (Spain)

ORF,the national Austrian broadcaster has confirmed to  esctoday.com that it is planning to release the 2014 Austrian entry on 18 March. Austrian entry is planned to be presented during a …

Mar
03
2014
interview
Interview: TEO (Belarus 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!
Eurostars

Interview: TEO (Belarus 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!

Hello TEO! First of all thank you so much for giving us this interview as Belarusian representative for Eurovision 2014 and congratulations on winning the national final! ESC+Plus: What were your …

Mar
03
2014
UK: Listen to Molly’s “Children Of The Universe”!
Eurovision United Kingdom

UK: Listen to Molly’s “Children Of The Universe”!

Belén García (Spain)

United Kingdom’s entry for Eurovision has just been presented! As ESC+Plus.com published yesterday, Molly Smitten-Downes has been internally selected by BBC and she will represent the United Kingdom with her …

Mar
03
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Nadia Malm from DMGP 2014: “My fans are going to recognize me in the song”
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Nadia Malm from DMGP 2014: “My fans are going to recognize me in the song”

We have now reached part 7 of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we are introducing the 10 artist that will compete in Odense on March 8th. …

Mar
03
2014
BBC picks Molly Smitten-Downes for Copenhagen!
Exclusives United Kingdom

BBC picks Molly Smitten-Downes for Copenhagen!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Latest strongest rumours have come out on who is going to be carrying out the British flag in Copenhagen. Apparently, no other than Molly Smitten-Downes is the one who will …

Mar
02
2014
Belgium: Sil and Yass reach the final!
Eurovision Belgium

Belgium: Sil and Yass reach the final!

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

The 2nd semi-final of Belgium’s Eurosong 2014 has ended some minutes ago. 4 acts have performed today but only two of them have won the ticket to the Belgian final for …

Mar
02
2014
Dilarə Kazımova to represent Azerbaijan!
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Dilarə Kazımova to represent Azerbaijan!

Belén García (Spain)

“Böyük Səhnə 2014” final has just ended and Dilarə Kazımova will represent Azerbaijan at the upcoming Eurovision 2014 to take place in Copenhague.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRyVW28TxMA The finalists have ended as it …

Mar
02
2014
France: Twin Twin to Copenhagen!
Eurovision France

France: Twin Twin to Copenhagen!

Belén García (Spain)

After abount a month of public televote, the winners of French selection for Eurovision has just been announced during today’s “Les Chansons D’Abord” magazine. The group Twin Twin will represent …

Mar
02
2014
interview
Interview: Pollapönk (Iceland 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!
Interviews Iceland

Interview: Pollapönk (Iceland 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!

One of the acts everyone has been talking about since they won the national final  is the one which comes from Iceland called Pollapönk with Enga Fordóma. We have had …

Mar
02
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with GlamboyP from DMGP 2014: “I have something to say with my song”
Events Denmark

Exclusive video interview with GlamboyP from DMGP 2014: “I have something to say with my song”

We’re now at the 6th part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 intoduction series, where we are introducing all of the 10 competing artist. Next up is GlamboyP who …

Mar
01
2014
Tanja to represent Estonia!
Eurovision Estonia

Tanja to represent Estonia!

Belén García (Spain)

After two semi finals and this night’s final, Eesti Laul 2014 has come to an end and we have a winner! Tanja has won the ticket to Copenhagen with the …

Mar
01
2014
Lithuania: Find out who will sing Attention in Copenhagen!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Find out who will sing Attention in Copenhagen!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Another country which was determined to pick its entrant for Copenhagen tonight is Lithunia. They already selected Attention as the song which Vaidas, Vilija or Mia would battle out tonight …

Mar
01
2014
Sweden: Helena Paparizou & Linus till finalen!
National Final Sweden

Sweden: Helena Paparizou & Linus till finalen!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Last 2 finalists have tonight been chosen to sing on next heat’s stage of Melodifestivalen at Friends Arena, where the final of the most successful contest among the participating countries …

Mar
01
2014
Paula Seling & Ovi win in Romania!
Events Romania

Paula Seling & Ovi win in Romania!

Belén García (Spain)

Selectia Nationala 2014 has just ended and Paula Seling and Ovi will represent Romania at Eurovision 2014 with the song”Miracle”:   12 contenders have taken part in the competition which …

Mar
01
2014
Can-linn feat. Kasey Smith to represent Ireland!
Eurovision Ireland

Can-linn feat. Kasey Smith to represent Ireland!

Belén García (Spain)

Can-linn feat. Kasey Smith have been selected to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2014 during the Late Late Show special “Eurosong 2014”. They will perform the song “Heartbeat”:   The scoreboard of …

Feb
28
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Ruth Lorenzo (Spain at Eurovision 2014)
Eurovision Spain

Exclusive video interview with Ruth Lorenzo (Spain at Eurovision 2014)

Spanish representative for Eurovision 2014 Ruth Lorenzo has spoken to us after the winner’s press conference which took place the 24th of February in Madrid. Check what she told us: …

Feb
28
2014
Spain: Ruth won with the 30,97% of public televote
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Ruth won with the 30,97% of public televote

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just published the amount of votes each participant received from the public televote during the last Saturday’s Spanish final. The results have been published via percentages which ended …

Feb
28
2014
Irish final today!
Eurovision Ireland

Irish final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Ireland will choose song tonight during the Late Late Show special “Eurosong 2014”. The running order of performances will be as it follows: Patricia Roe, mentored by sister Valerie, will sing …

Feb
27
2014
Israel: Listen to the songs
Eurovision Israel

Israel: Listen to the songs

Belén García (Spain)

IBA has just presented on TV the three candidate songs performed by Mei Finegold, official videos have been recorded for each song: Same Heart:   Nisheret iti / Staying with …

Feb
27
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Emilie Moldow from DMGP 2014: “I think singing in Danish could be an advantage”
Events Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Emilie Moldow from DMGP 2014: “I think singing in Danish could be an advantage”

We have reached the fifth part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we will introduce the 10 competing artists in the order they will perform on …

Feb
27
2014
interview
Interview: Firelight (Malta 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!
Eurovision

Interview: Firelight (Malta 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!

Next Eurovision act who has an interview with us to show off is well-known Malta’s Firelight, they will enjoying the 2nd semifinal on the 8th of May at B&W Hallerne …

Feb
25
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Danni Elmo from DMGP 2014: “My song isn’t similar to anything I have ever done before”
Events Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Danni Elmo from DMGP 2014: “My song isn’t similar to anything I have ever done before”

It’s time for the 4th part of our Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 intro series, where we are introducing the 10 artists competing in the weeks up to the competition. …

Feb
25
2014
Donatan ft. Cleo for Poland!
Eurovision Poland

Donatan ft. Cleo for Poland!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Breaking news from Poland, it has been confirmed the country will return to the contest with Donatan & Cleo who will be performing the track My Slowianie or Slavic Girl …

Feb
24
2014
Lithuania: Attention is the song!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Attention is the song!

Belén García (Spain)

Lithuanian public/jury have decided that “Attention” will be the song to represent Lithuania at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest! Mia, Vilija and Vaidas are still among Lithuanian hopefuls, as a …

Feb
23
2014
Denmark: Introducing Sonny from Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014
Events Denmark

Denmark: Introducing Sonny from Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

We have reached the 3rd part of our small Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 introduction series, where we’re introducing the 10 artists competing. Next up is Sonny! Unfortunately Sonny was …

Feb
22
2014
Ruth Lorenzo to represent Spain!
Eurovision Spain

Ruth Lorenzo to represent Spain!

Belén García (Spain)

Spanish final for Eurovision 2014 has just ended and Ruth Lorenzo is the winner! After months of rumours about an internal selection or an opened one, the singer has been …

Feb
22
2014
Aarzemnieki to represent Latvia!
Eurovision Latvia

Aarzemnieki to represent Latvia!

Miguel Pons

Aarzemnieki group is the winner of Dziesma 2014 with the song “Cake to Bake”:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMmPSAYFrjA Twelve songs initially took to the stage in the Ventspils Theatre, with three of …

Feb
22
2014
Kállay-Saunders András to represent Hungary!
Eurovision Hungary

Kállay-Saunders András to represent Hungary!

Miguel Pons

In an exciting final, András Kállay-Saunders was crowned the winner of A Dal 2014. He gained the highest number of calls in the televoting and thus will go on to represent …

Feb
22
2014
FYR Macedonia: Listen to Tijana’s “To the Sky”
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia: Listen to Tijana’s “To the Sky”

Belén García (Spain)

In tonight’s show The Hit Of The Month, Tijana Dapčević, presented her Eurovision entry “To the Sky”: MACEDONIAN:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhDFG_em06s ENGLISH:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grZ7vPQ_y8M The singer performed her entry in English and …

Feb
22
2014
Hungary: A Dal Final Today!
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: A Dal Final Today!

Belén García (Spain)

Over the past weeks, a huge audience has been following A Dal 2014, the series of shows to select the Hungarian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. It all …

Feb
22
2014
Latvia: Dziesma’s final today!
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Dziesma’s final today!

Belén García (Spain)

After staging two semi-finals which took place in Riga, Latvia on the 1st and 2nd February, when 24 songs were reduced down to 12 songs, the final now moves to …

Feb
22
2014
Spain is Ready for Today’s National Final!
Eurovision Spain

Spain is Ready for Today’s National Final!

Belén García (Spain)

Spanish national final will take place today in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), all finalists have already rehearsed for the first time in the studio and they are ready for tonight’s show! …

Feb
21
2014
Estonia: Final line-up completed
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Final line-up completed

Belén García (Spain)

Tonight, the second Semi-Final of the Estonian national selection, Eesti Laul 2014 took place where five further acts qualified to the Grand Final, thus completing the line-up. The following five acts qualified …

Feb
21
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Rebekka Thornbech from DMGP 2014: ”What you can expect from us is authenticity, closeness and intimacy”
Events Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Rebekka Thornbech from DMGP 2014: ”What you can expect from us is authenticity, closeness and intimacy”

In the Coming weeks we are introducing the 10 artists that will participate in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 and today we will continue the with second contestant. It’s Rebekka …

Feb
20
2014
Romania: These are the 12 finalists!
Eurovision Romania

Romania: These are the 12 finalists!

Belén García (Spain)

Romanian broadcaster TVR has just published the list of the 12 finalist to compete at Selecţia Naţională Eurovision 2014 final: Ştefan Stan feat. Teddy K –  Breath Naomy – Daca tu iube Bere …

Feb
19
2014
interview
Exclusive video interview with Bryan Rice from DMGP 2014: “I always knew that I would try to turn my silver medal into gold”
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Bryan Rice from DMGP 2014: “I always knew that I would try to turn my silver medal into gold”

In a little more than 2 weeks time, the national selection of the Eurovision host country Denmark will take place, on the 8th of March to be more exact. 10 …

Feb
18
2014
Spain: Running order announced
Eurostars Spain

Spain: Running order announced

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just revealed via Twitter the performance’s running order of the Spanish national final for Eurovision 2014, final versions of the songs can also be listened below: Brequette – …

Feb
17
2014
Denmark: Listen to the Snippets
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Listen to the Snippets

Belén García (Spain)

DR has just published the songs’ snippets which will compete at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014: Anna David – It hurts Basim – Cliche love song Bryan Rice – I choose u …

Feb
16
2014
Hungary: All finalists known
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: All finalists known

Belén García (Spain)

Now that both semi-finals have concluded, we know the eight songs that will compete in the Hungarian national final next Saturday: Bogi – We All Depresszió – Csak a zene Király Viktor …

Feb
16
2014
Belgium: Callback round tonight
National Final Belgium

Belgium: Callback round tonight

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After taking the contest for the 2014 edition, Eén (VRT), the flemish broadcaster in Belgium decided to organise a preselection proccess to pick their representative for Copenhagen. Eurosong 2014 started …

Feb
16
2014
Azerbaijan: Böyük Səhnə goes on tonight!
National Final Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Böyük Səhnə goes on tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Ictimai TV, the TV station in charge of the Azerbaijani participation at the Eurovision Song Contest, will be airing the 2nd of the set of shows planned in order to …

Feb
16
2014
Hungary: Second semifinal of A Dal tonight
Events Hungary

Hungary: Second semifinal of A Dal tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After last night’s first semifinal, it’s time for the second semifinal of A Dal, the Hungarian national final tonight. Just as was the case yesterday, 9 acts, that have earlier …

Feb
15
2014
Pollaponk to represent Iceland!
Eurovision Iceland

Pollaponk to represent Iceland!

Belén García (Spain)

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 has coming to an end and we have a winner. Pollaponk with the song No Prejudice will represent Iceland at Eurovision 2014:   The first round of …

Feb
15
2014
Hungary: Results of the 1st semifinal
Events Hungary

Hungary: Results of the 1st semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The first semifinal of the Hungarian national final A Dal was just concluded. 4 of the 9 acts went on to qualify for the final. The first 2 acts were …

Feb
15
2014
Lithuania: Results of heat 9
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: Results of heat 9

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The 9th heat of Eurovizijos 2014, the Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision has just ended, with one of the 4 remaining act being eliminated. It was Monika Linkytė that had to …

Feb
15
2014
Sweden: Results of the 3rd semifinal
Events Sweden

Sweden: Results of the 3rd semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The 3rd semifinal of the Swedish national final Melodifestivalen 2014 just finished. 8 songs were performed with 2 going straight to the final, 2 going to ”Andra Chansen” and the …

Feb
15
2014
Hungary: First semifinal of A Dal tonight
Events Hungary

Hungary: First semifinal of A Dal tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After 3 heats where 18 songs made it through, it’s the time for the 1st semifinal of the Hungarian selection for Eurovision, A Dal. Tonight 9 act will compete for …

Feb
15
2014
Sweden: 3rd semifinal of Melodifestivalen tonight
Events Sweden

Sweden: 3rd semifinal of Melodifestivalen tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Sweden’s popular national final Melodifestivalen 2014 will continue tonight with the 3rd semifinal. 8 acts will perform, with 2 of them going straight to the final, and another two going …

Feb
15
2014
Lithuania: 9th heat tonight
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: 9th heat tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

We have reached the 9th show of the Lithuanian national selection Evrovizijos 2014. Only 4 acts and 8 songs are left, and tonight the remaining acts will each perform two …

Feb
15
2014
Iceland: National final tonight
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: National final tonight

Belén García (Spain)

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 is coming to an end, Iceland will choose representative tonight during a show which will be broadcasted live at 20.45 CET. These are the 6 finalists for …

Feb
14
2014
Estonia: Results of the first semifinal
Events Estonia

Estonia: Results of the first semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the first semifinal of the Estonian national final Eesti Laul took place. 10 acts performed their entries and after the jury and televoting was counted, 5 artists went on …

Feb
14
2014
Estonia: First semifinal tonight
Events Estonia

Estonia: First semifinal tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the first semifinal of Eesti Laul, the Estonian national selection for Eurovision will be held. 10 artist will compete with 5 of them going through to the final, which …

Feb
13
2014
Spain: Anne Igartiburu to host national final
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Anne Igartiburu to host national final

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just revealed that Anne Igartiburu will host this year’s national final for Eurovision 2014 called “Mira quién va a Eurovisión”. Anne is not new in the Eurovision scene, …

Feb
11
2014
Greece: Candidates announced!
Eurovision Greece

Greece: Candidates announced!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The four candidates of the Greek national final were announced today. The NF will once again be a collaboration of the Greek national tv, MAD TV, Panik and Platinum Records. …

Feb
11
2014
Portugal: Candidates and songs announced!
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Candidates and songs announced!

Belén García (Spain)

RTP has just published the names of the 10 participants to compete at Festival da Cançao 2014: Rui Andrade – Ao teu encontro (Marc Paelinck) Suzy – Quero ser tua (como a lua é do luar) …

Feb
10
2014
Spain: National Final on February 22 in Barcelona
Eurovision

Spain: National Final on February 22 in Barcelona

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just announced that the Spanish representative for Eurovision 2014 will be chosen on February 22 during a show which will take place in Barcelona. 5 candidates will compete …

Feb
10
2014
Junior Eurovision: Gaia Cauchi awarded in Malta
Eurostars Malta

Junior Eurovision: Gaia Cauchi awarded in Malta

Belén García (Spain)

It’s been a busy weekend for the Junior Eurovision 2013 winner Gaia Cauchi, after performing at Maltese final for Eurovision 2014, she has been awarded at the Malta Music Awards – …

Feb
10
2014
Eurovision 2014: Weekend summary
Eurovision Hungary Iceland Lithuania

Eurovision 2014: Weekend summary

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After another super weekend, where some countries kept on holding their selection proccesses in order to choose who’s gonna represent them in Denmark, ESC+Plus.com brings you all further details about …

Feb
09
2014
It’s Firelight for Malta!
Eurovision Malta

It’s Firelight for Malta!

Iván Trejo

Malta has chosen tonight and Firelight will perform the song “Coming Home” in the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeamcyknLZM The winner has been chosen by a mix of public vote …

Feb
07
2014
Malta: Semifinal of MESC tonight
Events Malta

Malta: Semifinal of MESC tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the first semifinal of the Maltese selection Malta Eurovision Song Contest will be held. 20 finalist will present their song with 14 of them making it to the final, …

Feb
07
2014
Slovenia: EMA candidates revealed
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: EMA candidates revealed

Belén García (Spain)

RTVSLO has just revealed the names of the candidates to represent Slovenia at Eurovision 2014: BILBI MUFF  NERMIN PUŠKAR & SAMUEL LUCAS NUDE OMAR NABER RUDI BUČAR & ELEVATORS TINKARA …

Feb
07
2014
Emmelie to sing “Rainmaker” theme song with all Eurovision finalists
Eurostars Denmark Malta

Emmelie to sing “Rainmaker” theme song with all Eurovision finalists

Belén García (Spain)

The winner of Eurovision 2013 Emmelie de Forest has self-written the #JoinUs theme song for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, she will perform the song with the 26 finalists on …

Feb
06
2014
Ireland: Listen to the songs!
Eurovision Ireland

Ireland: Listen to the songs!

Belén García (Spain)

Irish songs for Eurovision 2014 have just been presented, listen to them below: Patricia Roe, mentored by sister Valerie, will sing her self-penned song Don’t Hold On. Eoghan Quigg, mentored by Mark Murphy, …

Feb
05
2014
Ireland: Candidates revealed, songs to be presented tomorrow
Eurovision Ireland

Ireland: Candidates revealed, songs to be presented tomorrow

Belén García (Spain)

RTÉ has just announced the names of the candidates to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014: Roe, mentored by sister Valerie, will sing her self-penned song Don’t Hold On. …

Feb
04
2014
Georgia: Mariko Ebralidze and The Shin to Copenhagen
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: Mariko Ebralidze and The Shin to Copenhagen

Iván Trejo

Group The Shin and Mariko Ebralidze will represent Georgia at 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, Denmark. This year, Georgian Public Broadcaster used its right to name the Georgian entry, …

Feb
04
2014
Lise Rønne, Nikolaj Coppel and Pilou Asbæk to host Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Events Denmark

Lise Rønne, Nikolaj Coppel and Pilou Asbæk to host Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After much speculation and guessing for the last couple of months, the wait is finally over. Danish broadcaster DR has finally revealed who will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. …

Feb
03
2014
Georgia: GPB to choose internally
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: GPB to choose internally

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

The Georgian national broadcaster has announced today they will choose internally the entry that will represent the Caucasian country at the stage of Copenhagen. The date when the decision will …

Feb
03
2014
Germany: 7 Snippets already out!
National Final Germany

Germany: 7 Snippets already out!

Iván Trejo

Some moments ago, the official website for Unser Song für Dänemark have published 30sec. snippets for 7 of the songs. You can hear them by clicking here. 8 participants will take …

Feb
03
2014
Iceland: Listen to the second semi-final songs
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Listen to the second semi-final songs

Belén García (Spain)

The 5 songs to compete at first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 have been presented, listen to them below: Guðbjörg Magnúsdóttir – Aðeins ætluð þér Music and Lyrics: María Björk Sverrisdóttir and …

Feb
03
2014
Spain: Listen to the songs
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Listen to the songs

Iván Trejo

Spanish broadcaster RTVE has just launched the 5 candidate songs to represent Spain at Eurovisión 2014, listen to them below:  Brequette — “Run (Más)”  La Dama — “Estrella fugaz”  Raul …

Feb
02
2014
Latvia: Results of the second semifinal
Events Latvia

Latvia: Results of the second semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the second semifinal of the Latvian national selection Dziesma 2014 was held. 12 acts perfomed their songs and after a combination of jury and televoting, it was decided which …

Feb
02
2014
Belgium: Results of the first casting show.
Events Belgium

Belgium: Results of the first casting show.

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The first casting show of the Belgian selection Eurosong 2014 was just held, and the first 4 semfinalists were found. 15 acts performed covers of Eurovision songs for the jury, and …

Feb
02
2014
Belgium: First casting show tonight
Events Belgium

Belgium: First casting show tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the Belgian broadcaster VRT will kick off the selection Eurosong 2014, that will find the Belgian representative for Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Back in the fall VRT asked …

Feb
02
2014
Latvia: 2nd semifinal tonight
Events Latvia

Latvia: 2nd semifinal tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After last night’s first semifinal of the Latvian selction for Euroviosn, Dziesma 2014, it’s time for the second semifinal tonight. Once again 12 acts will compete for 6 places in the …

Feb
02
2014
Lithuania: Ieva Zasimauskaitė leaves Eurovizijos 2014
National Final Lithuania

Lithuania: Ieva Zasimauskaitė leaves Eurovizijos 2014

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Another great show from the 2014 series of Eurovizijos, the Lithuanian national selection for Copenhagen, has taken place from the LRT studios in Vilnius. It was the 8th show out …

Feb
02
2014
Hungary: 6 more acts to the next phase!
National Final Hungary

Hungary: 6 more acts to the next phase!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, it was time for another European country to carry on its proccess on choosing the best act for Copenhagen. Hungarian broadcaster from MTV studios in Budapest held another big …

Feb
01
2014
Latvia: Results of the 1st Semifinal
National Final Latvia

Latvia: Results of the 1st Semifinal

Iván Trejo

Tonight, 6 participants had been qualified for the Grand Final of Dziesma 2014. This Final will be held on 22 February. 12 Participants were participating in the semifinal and the …

Feb
01
2014
Iceland: First finalists chosen
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: First finalists chosen

Belén García (Spain)

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 first semi-final has taken place this night and we have the first two semi-finalists: Gréta Mjöll Samúelsdóttir – Eftir eitt lag Music: Ásta Björg Björgvinsdóttir Gissur Páll Gissurarson – …

Feb
01
2014
It’s Sebalter for Switzerland!
Eurovision Switzerland

It’s Sebalter for Switzerland!

Belén García (Spain)

Switzerland has chosen and Sebalter will perform the song “Hunter of Stars” in Copenhagen:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwTAaF1rFNg The winner have been chosen by a mix of public vote and professional jury. …

Feb
01
2014
Softengine to represent Finland!
Eurovision Finland

Softengine to represent Finland!

Belén García (Spain)

UMK 2014 has coming to and end and Softengine will represent Finland at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Something Better”:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAdz2HKz1PA The winner had been chosen by a mix …

Feb
01
2014
Finland: UMK final tonight!
Eurovision Finland

Finland: UMK final tonight!

Belén García (Spain)

Finland’s national final, UMK, takes place tonight at the Barona Arena in Espoo. The show will be aired on YLE and eurovision.tv at 20.00 CET. These are the 8 finalists …

Feb
01
2014
Switzerland to select entry today!
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland to select entry today!

Belén García (Spain)

Switzerland will be chosing representative tonight during a live show to be aired live at 20.10 CET on SRF and eurovision.tv. These are the 6 hopefuls to compete at Die Grosse …

Jan
31
2014
Spain: Songs to be presented on February 3rd
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Songs to be presented on February 3rd

Belén García (Spain)

Spanish broadcaster has just announced that the 5 candidate songs will be officially presented on Monday. The songs will be available to listen in full length on the official website …

Jan
30
2014
Sweden: Listen to the first Melodifestivalen 2014 entries
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to the first Melodifestivalen 2014 entries

Belén García (Spain)

Preview clips of the Melodfestivalen 2014 Deltävling 1 rehearsals have just been published, watch them and listen to the snippets below: Yohio – To the End Mahan Moin – Aleo …

Jan
28
2014
Portugal: 10 composers ready to fight!
National Final Portugal

Portugal: 10 composers ready to fight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today RTP has finally revealed the names of the 10 composers that will be joining the Portuguese Festival Da Cançao in March. Some of them already enjoyed recognisement by entering …

Jan
28
2014
Moldova: Listen to the songs
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: Listen to the songs

Belén García (Spain)

TRMD has just published the 40 songs which have qualified for the second stage of Moldovan selection. They can be listened by clicking here.  Esperanza — „The Breakthrough“;  Brescan Diana …

Jan
28
2014
Denmark: 10 artists revealed for DMGP 2014
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: 10 artists revealed for DMGP 2014

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

This year’s host country of Eurovision, Denmark has revealed, who are going to participate in the highly anticipated national final Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014, which will be held on March 8 …

Jan
27
2014
Iceland: Listen to the first semi-final songs
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Listen to the first semi-final songs

Belén García (Spain)

The 5 songs to compete at first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 have been presented, listen to them below: Ásdís María Viðarsdóttir – Amor Music and Lyrics: Haukur Johnson Sverrir Bergmann …

Jan
27
2014
Norway: MGP artists and songs revealed!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: MGP artists and songs revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

NRK has just revealed the 15 participants and songs to compete at Norsk MGP 2014: FIRST SEMI-FINAL, 7th MARCH  Hilda & Thea Leora – “Best Friend’s Boyfriend” (Composers: Martin Kleveland, …

Jan
26
2014
France: Listen to the songs in full lenght
Events France

France: Listen to the songs in full lenght

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Ealier today, the 3 entries ,that are competing to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, were performed for the first time in the Les Chansons D’Aboard show. The …

Jan
26
2014
France: Songs to presented in full lenght today
Events France

France: Songs to presented in full lenght today

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Today at 16.40 CET the three songs that are competing to represent France at the Eurovision 2014 will be presented in a show called Les Chansons D’Aboard. After the songs …

Jan
26
2014
Hungary: 6 acts qualify for the semifinal
Events Hungary

Hungary: 6 acts qualify for the semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Last night the first heat of the Hungarian selection for Eurovision A Dal was held, and 6 of the 10 acts went on to qualify for the semifinals. The 3 …

Jan
25
2014
Lithuania: Results of the 6th heat
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: Results of the 6th heat

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the semifinal of the Lithuanian Evrovizijos 2014 selection took place. The 7 remaining acts each sang one of their two potential songs for Eurovision, and after a combination of …

Jan
25
2014
Finland: Results of the semifinal
Events Finland

Finland: Results of the semifinal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the semifinal of the Finnish national final UMK was held, where the 8 acts artists, that have qualified for the final performed. This time there was no jury voting, …

Jan
25
2014
Finland: Semifinal of UMK tonight
Events Finland

Finland: Semifinal of UMK tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

In the first two live shows of the Finnish national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK),  Softengine and Hanna Sky qualified directly for the final on February 1st, while Lili Lambert and …

Jan
25
2014
Lithuania: 6th heat tonight
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: 6th heat tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The Lithuanian selection Evrovizijos 2014 is in full swing, and we have now reached the 6th heat, which will take place tonight at 20.00 CET. Last Saturday the acts sang …

Jan
25
2014
Watch Tonight: 1st heat of Hungarian ‘A Dal’
Events Hungary

Watch Tonight: 1st heat of Hungarian ‘A Dal’

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today the first one of the 6 shows planned by the Hungarian broadcaster MTV, in order to choose the act who will represent Hungary in Copenhagen, will be broadcasted from …

Jan
24
2014
Italy: Emma Marrone to sing “La mia città”
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Emma Marrone to sing “La mia città”

Belén García (Spain)

Italian representative for Eurovision 2014 has just confirmed that she will perform the song “La mia città” in Copenhagen. The song in included in her last album called “Schiena vs …

Jan
24
2014
France: Snippets published
Eurovision France

France: Snippets published

Belén García (Spain)

Due the leak of Joanna’s song “Ma Liberté”, France 3 has published snippets of the three entries which will compete to represent France at Eurovision 2014: DESTAN “Sans Toi” https://soundcloud.com/france3/destan-sans-toi-extrait?in=france3/sets/eurovision-2014-1 …

Jan
23
2014
Sweden: Returning artists in Melodifestivalen 2014
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Returning artists in Melodifestivalen 2014

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Melodifestivalen’s 2014 kick off is really close so it’s a good time to take a look at the returning artists this year. How many times have they entered Melodifestivalen? Veterans …

Jan
23
2014
Slovenia: EMA to decide on March 8
National Final Slovenia

Slovenia: EMA to decide on March 8

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

 Tradional EMA is back in order to pick next Slovenian act for Eurovision after Hanna’s broke down in Malmö, so on the leading team at RTVSLO has formally asked out …

Jan
22
2014
Austria: Entry to be performed on March 7th
National Final Austria

Austria: Entry to be performed on March 7th

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Austrian singer Conchita Wurst, penned by ORF to represent the country in Denmark, will perform live his Eurovision track on the 7th of March according to be staged on Dancing …

Jan
22
2014
Italy: Emma Marrone to represent Italy
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Emma Marrone to represent Italy

Belén García (Spain)

It is official! The rumour has just been confirmed by RAI and Emma Marrone will be representing Italy at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen (Denmark). Emma has been …

Jan
21
2014
Estonia: Eesti Laul 2014 songs on-line!
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Eesti Laul 2014 songs on-line!

Belén García (Spain)

Estonian broadcaster has just published the candidate songs to take part at national selection for Eurovision 2014 (Only one left). Listen to the Eesti Laul 2014 songs below: Tanja – Amazing (Timo …

Jan
20
2014
interview
Interview: Maria Yaremchuk (Ukraine 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!
Interviews Ukraine

Interview: Maria Yaremchuk (Ukraine 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus!

The first chosen contender for next edition of Europe’s TV favourite production has exclusively given some statements to our website, a month after her victory in Kyiv. Get to know …

Jan
20
2014
Spain: RTVE officially launches preselection, meet the candidates
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE officially launches preselection, meet the candidates

Belén García (Spain)

As ESC+Plus.com exclusively revealed some days ago, Spanish broadcaster TVE has decided to choose Its representative for Eurovision 2014 using an external procedure and these are the candidates: Brequette – “Más” …

Jan
20
2014
LIVE FROM COPENHAGEN: Semi-Final Allocation Draw
Events

LIVE FROM COPENHAGEN: Semi-Final Allocation Draw

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The Semi-Final Allocation Draw will begin shortly at 14.00 CET The countries will be allocated in the two semifinals and it will be decided in which semifinals the BIG 5 …

Jan
19
2014
Lithuania: Results of the 5th heat
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: Results of the 5th heat

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Last night the 5th heat of Lihuanian national selection Euvrovizijos 2014. The 8 remaining finalists had each been assigned two of the 16 songs, that are competing in the selection, …

Jan
18
2014
Finland: Results of 2nd live show
Events Finland

Finland: Results of 2nd live show

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the second live show of the Finnish selection for Eurovision UMK was held. After a mix of public and jury votes, 1 act qualified straight to the final, 4 …

Jan
18
2014
Spain: Roser withdraws from national selection
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Roser withdraws from national selection

Belén García (Spain)

Despite the fact the Spanish broadcaster hasn’t officially launched a national selection, all rumours, sources and even the participating artists have confirmed the decision of RTVE of running an opened …

Jan
18
2014
Finland: Second live show tonight
Events Finland

Finland: Second live show tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the second live show of the Finnish national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) will take place. The last 6 acts will perform their entries, with one of them qualifying …

Jan
18
2014
Lithuania: 5th heat of Eurovizijos 2014 tonight
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: 5th heat of Eurovizijos 2014 tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

In the first 4 heats of the Lithuania national selection Eurovizijos 2014, we got to hear the participants sing former Eurovision songs and big international and Lithuanian hits. Tonight it’s …

Jan
17
2014
Slovenia confirms participation in Copenhagen.
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia confirms participation in Copenhagen.

Katja Marie (Slovenia)

RTVSLO has just confirmed its’ participation in Eurovision 2014 and becomes the 37th country to confirm its’ participation in Copenhagen. Some days ago, ESC+Plus.com informed about a possible confirmation from Slovenian …

Jan
17
2014
Hosts for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 revealed
Eurovision Denmark

Hosts for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 revealed

Belén García (Spain)

Two strong personalities have been chosen to lead Denmark through their national final, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, which takes place in Odense on the 8th of March. For the past …

Jan
17
2014
Lithuania: Finalists songs and singers published
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Finalists songs and singers published

Belén García (Spain)

The eight candidate songs to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2014 have been chosen and assigned to the  eight finalists to compete at the second stage of “Eurovizijos 2014”: Vaidas Baumila – Dying Mia – Take …

Jan
16
2014
All ready for the allocation draw next Monday
Eurovision

All ready for the allocation draw next Monday

Belén García (Spain)

The allocation draw for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest will take place next Monday, January 20th.  EBU has already distributed the semifinal participants into 6 different groups for the draw: …

Jan
15
2014
Romania: Paula Seling and Ovi’s Miracle released full
Eurostars Romania

Romania: Paula Seling and Ovi’s Miracle released full

Belén García (Spain)

The full final version of the Paula Seling and Ovi’s new song for Eurovision 2014 has been released! Selecția Națională will take place next March 1st while the submission time …

Jan
15
2014
Portugal launches selection “Festival da Cançao 2014”
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal launches selection “Festival da Cançao 2014”

Belén García (Spain)

RTP has just revealed the selection method for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. After a gap year, Portugal is back to the competition and “Festival da Cançao” will be the show …

Jan
15
2014
Georgia to chose internally!
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia to chose internally!

Belén García (Spain)

GPB has announced that the Georgian representative for Eurovision 2014 will be chosen internally once again. No presentation date has been given, moreover It hasn’t been confirmed If the song will …

Jan
12
2014
Lithuania: Listen and vote for your favourite song
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Listen and vote for your favourite song

Belén García (Spain)

LRT has just published the candidate songs to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2014: Attention Blowing Out Cobwebs Breakaway Dying Worlds Apart In The Rain It‘s All About A Boy It‘s …

Jan
11
2014
Lithuania: Results of the 4th heat
Events

Lithuania: Results of the 4th heat

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the 4th heat of the Lituanania selection Evrovizijos 2014 was held, resulting in another act leaving the competition. 9 act competed tonight, singing popular international hits and after the …

Jan
11
2014
Mei Finegold to represent Israel!
Eurovision Israel

Mei Finegold to represent Israel!

Belén García (Spain)

Israeli broadcaster IBA has just confirmed that Mei Finegold will represent Israel at Eurovision 2014. Mei Finegold has accepted the purpose of IBA and will be in Copenhagen. The singer is …

Jan
11
2014
Finland: Results of the first live show!
Events Finland

Finland: Results of the first live show!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight the first live show of the Finnish national final UMK 2014 took place, as 6 act performed their entries. After the jury and televotes were counted, one song qualified …

Jan
11
2014
Finland: First UMK live show tonight!
Events Finland

Finland: First UMK live show tonight!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After two heats, where the songs of the Finnish national final UMK was introduced to the jury, it’s finally time for the first live show tonight. 6 of the 12 acts …

Jan
11
2014
Lithuania: 4th heat of Eurovizijos 2014 tonight
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: 4th heat of Eurovizijos 2014 tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight at 20.00 CET the Lithuanian national final Eurovizijos 2014 will continue, and one of the 9 remaining acts will be eliminated after tonight’s performances. The artists are going to …

Jan
10
2014
Belarus: TEO goes to Copenhagen!
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: TEO goes to Copenhagen!

Iván Trejo

After a 14 songs show, and a long time with Interval Acts, TEO has been selected as the Belarusian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, with the song Cheesecake. …

Jan
10
2014
EXCLUSIVE – Spain: More information revealed
Eurostars Spain

EXCLUSIVE – Spain: More information revealed

Belén García (Spain)

IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED YET BY TVE – WAITING FOR AN OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION After the announcement by El Corte Inglés on-line magazine that Spain will choose externally this year, some sources …

Jan
10
2014
Belarusian final today!
Eurostars Belarus

Belarusian final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Belarusian final will take place today at 20.00 CET! 14 contestants will compete to represent Belarus during a show hosted by Olga Ryzhykova y Denis Dudinskiy: Natalia Tamelo – Not What I’ve Been Looking …

Jan
10
2014
Spain to choose externally
Eurovision Spain

Spain to choose externally

Belén García (Spain)

According to El Corte Inglés on-line magazine, the web site which exclusively announced El Sueño de Morfeo had been selected to represent Spain in 2013 and knew about Pastora Soler before …

Jan
09
2014
Azerbaijan: Casting 2014 starts
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Casting 2014 starts

Belén García (Spain)

Azerbaijani broadcaster Ictimai will choose the national qualifier for Eurovision in a new format in 2014. ITV is going to launch the main vocal program of 2014 ‘Big stage’ in January. …

Jan
09
2014
At least 36 countries to compete in Copenhagen!
Events Denmark

At least 36 countries to compete in Copenhagen!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Moments ago, on Eurovision.tv, EBU published the list of the countries that will compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in May. 36 countries have signed up for competing in …

Jan
08
2014
Belarus: Running Order decided
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: Running Order decided

Belén García (Spain)

The running order for the Belarusian final for Eurovision 2014 has been decided! 14 contestants will compete to represent Belarus the next Friday during a show hosted by Olga Ryzhykova y Denis Dudinskiy: …

Jan
08
2014
Romania: National Final set on the 1st of March
National Final Romania

Romania: National Final set on the 1st of March

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Romanian national broadcaster (TVR) has decided to do Eurovision once more, as they’ve been doing continuously since 2002. The method in order to choose its act for Copenhagen is not …

Jan
08
2014
France: Candidates revealed!
Eurovision France

France: Candidates revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

French broadcaster France 3 has revealed the names of the 3 songs to compete at national selection for Eurovision 2014: Destan: Sans Toi Joanna: Ma Liberté Twin Twin: Moustache The …

Jan
07
2014
Listen to the Hungarian songs!
Eurovision Hungary

Listen to the Hungarian songs!

Belén García (Spain)

Hungarian broadcaster has released the 30 entries to compete at national selection for Eurovision “A Dal 2014”. Listen to them below: Kállay Saunders – Running Bálint Gájer – Elmaradt pillanatok …

Jan
07
2014
Estonia: Semi finals participants and runner-up decided
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Semi finals participants and runner-up decided

Belén García (Spain)

Estonian broadcaster ERR has revealed the runner-up of the semi-finals’ contenders for Eesti Laul 2014 (song, performer, composer): Semifinal 1 (February 14): 1.  “Amazing” /Tanja/ Timo Vendt, Tatjana Mihhailova 2.  …

Jan
02
2014
interview
Interview: Hersi Matmuja (Albania 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)
Eurovision Albania

Interview: Hersi Matmuja (Albania 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)

The recently chosen Albanian representative at Eurovision 2014 Hersiana Matmuja has exclusively talked to ESC+Plus.com just a few days after her victory at “Festivali i Këngës”. Get to know more about …

Jan
01
2014
Aram mp3 to represent Armenia
Eurovision Armenia

Aram mp3 to represent Armenia

Belén García (Spain)

Armenian broadcaster AMPTV has announced the name of his representative at Eurovision 2014: Aram mp3 will be carrying the Armenian flag in Copenhagen! Aram Mp3 is one of the most beloved …

Dec
29
2013
Slovenia: Has RTVSLO confirmed its participation in Copenhagen?
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Has RTVSLO confirmed its participation in Copenhagen?

Katja Marie (Slovenia)

Today, the Slovenian national broadcaster published an article in style of music review of this year. When writing about Eurovision, RTVSLO pointed out the following: “Slovenia, despite the withdrawals of …

Dec
29
2013
Herciana Matmuja to represent Albania!
Eurovision Albania

Herciana Matmuja to represent Albania!

Belén García (Spain)

Albanian final has come to an end and we have a winner, Herciana Matmuja will represent Albania at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Zemërimi i një nate” composed by Genti Lako …

Dec
28
2013
Lithuania: Another 5 finalists chosen
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: Another 5 finalists chosen

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight broadcaster LRT held the second heat of the Lithuanian national final Eurovizijos. The last 10 finalists did their best with covering former Eurovision songs to impress the viewers and …

Dec
28
2013
Finland: 1st introduction show available on YLE
Events Finland

Finland: 1st introduction show available on YLE

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Update: You can watch the show now by clicking here Tonight at 20.00 CET, half of the 12 entries that were chosen for the Finnish national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu …

Dec
28
2013
Lithuania: 2nd heat tonight!
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: 2nd heat tonight!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Last Saturday, the first heat of the Lithuanian national selection Eurovizijos 2014 was held, where the first 10 singers was introduced, with only 5 of them qualifying for the next …

Dec
28
2013
Albania: National Final Today!
Eurovision Albania

Albania: National Final Today!

Belén García (Spain)

After two semi-finals, the grand final of the Albanian selection for Eurovision 2014 will take place tonight.  The winner of the 52nd edition of the “Festivali i Këngës” to carry the …

Dec
27
2013
Albania: 2nd night of Festivali i Kënges tonight
Events Albania

Albania: 2nd night of Festivali i Kënges tonight

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Yesterday, the first 8 finalists of the Albanian national final Festivali i Kënges (FIK) was introduced to the public, singing their entries as well as singing a big Albanian hit …

Dec
26
2013
Albania: Festivali i Kënges starts tonight!
Events Albania

Albania: Festivali i Kënges starts tonight!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight at 20.45 CET, Albania will kick off the search for who will represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest next year in Copenhagen, when the 52nd edition of Festivali …

Dec
22
2013
Finland: First 6 songs song for UMK released in full length
Events

Finland: First 6 songs song for UMK released in full length

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

On December 10th, Finnish broadcaster YLE revealed the 12 artist that will compete in the nation final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) 2014, that will kick off with the first heat …

Dec
22
2013
Malta: Listen to the 20 finalists
Events Malta

Malta: Listen to the 20 finalists

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Back in November, the 20 Maltese finalists for their national selection Malta Eurovision Song Contest were announced along with small snippets of the songs. Now, broadcaster PBS has released the …

Dec
21
2013
Lithuania: First 5 acts qualifies
Events Lithuania Luxembourg

Lithuania: First 5 acts qualifies

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonigh broadcaster LRT held the first heat of the Lithuanian national final Eurovizijos. 10 of the 20 contestants sang covers of former Eurovision songs to impress the viewers and the …

Dec
21
2013
San Marino: Valentina to reveal Eurovision song on Christmas eve?
Eurostars San Marino

San Marino: Valentina to reveal Eurovision song on Christmas eve?

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Tonight Valentina Monetta took to her facebook profile and revealed that she has a special suprise in store for her fans on Christmas eve. Valentina has earlier stated that she …

Dec
21
2013
Ukraine: Maria Yaremchuck goes to Copenhagen!
Events Ukraine

Ukraine: Maria Yaremchuck goes to Copenhagen!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The first song that will compete at Eurovision 2014 is now known, as broadcaster NTU held the national final to decided, who will represent Ukraine in Copenhagen .this morning 20 …

Dec
21
2013
Lithuania: First Heat Tonight!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: First Heat Tonight!

Iván Trejo

Tonight, after the first show last week, we have the first qualifying round in Lithuania! The show will consist of 10 acts fighting to qualify for the 4th show, where …

Dec
21
2013
Ukraine: National final today!
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: National final today!

Belén García (Spain)

Ukranian national final will take place this morning at 11.15 CET, this is the first Eurovision 2014 entry and It will be selected among 20 candidates : Anna Maria – 5 …

Dec
19
2013
Bosnia & Herzegovina regrets and won’t be in Copenhaguen
Eurovision Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina regrets and won’t be in Copenhaguen

Belén García (Spain)

Bosnian broadcaster BHRT has finally decided they won’t be in Copenhagen! Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed they were back to the competition last month but after a meeting which have taken …

Dec
19
2013
Official Eurovision 2014 logo and theme art presented!
Eurovision Denmark

Official Eurovision 2014 logo and theme art presented!

Belén García (Spain)

DR has presented the theme art for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest! Check out the galley below: The official icon for this year’s Eurovision 2014 is the diamond: “Eurovision diamond symbolises …

Dec
18
2013
Iceland: These are the 10 candidates!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: These are the 10 candidates!

Belén García (Spain)

All selected artists and songs to take part at Icelandic selection for Eurovision 2014 have been published today. These are the 10 names to compete at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014: Ásdís María …

Dec
15
2013
Lithuania: Finalists revealed!
Events Lithuania

Lithuania: Finalists revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

All participants to compete at Lithuanian selection for Eurovision 2014 have been named: Aistė Pilvelytė Aleksandra Metalnikova Julija Jegorova Juozas Butnorius Jurijus Veklenko Justinas Lapatinskas Sasha Song Vaidas Baumila VIG …

Dec
13
2013
Germany: Finalists published!
Eurovision Germany

Germany: Finalists published!

Belén García (Spain)

Today, the seven acts fighting for the German ticket to Copenhagen have been announced: Das Gezeichnete Ich, Madeline Juno, MarieMarie, Oceana, Santiano, The Baseballs and Unheilig will compete in the …

Dec
13
2013
Romania: Paula Seling and Ovi’s Teaser for Eurovision 2014?
Eurostars Romania

Romania: Paula Seling and Ovi’s Teaser for Eurovision 2014?

Belén García (Spain)

Romanian representatives at Eurovision 2010 Paula Seling and Ovi have released a new song! According to some sources, the duet has been recently negotiating with TVR to be internally selected …

Dec
12
2013
Estonian: Eesti Laul candidates published!
Eurostars Estonia

Estonian: Eesti Laul candidates published!

Belén García (Spain)

Estonian broadcaster has revealed the names of the 20 candidates who have made it to the national selection: Eesti Laul 2014: Tanja – Amazing – Written by Timo Vendt & Tatjana Mihhailova …

Dec
10
2013
Finland: 12 finalists for UMK revealed
Eurovision Finland

Finland: 12 finalists for UMK revealed

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Today, Finnish broasdcaster YLE revealed the 12 artists and entries that will compete in the national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in …

Dec
07
2013
Ukraine: Finalists revealed
Eurovision

Ukraine: Finalists revealed

Belén García (Spain)

The 20 artists wich will compete at Ukranian final for Eurovision 2014 have been revealed: Viktor Romanchenko Anna Hodorovskaya Anatoly Shparev Neangely – “Courageous” Stas Shurins – “Why” Tatyana Shirko …

Dec
05
2013
Poland is back!
Eurovision Poland

Poland is back!

Belén García (Spain)

TVP has confirmed to ESCToday.com that Poland will take part at Eurovision 2014! Poland withdrew the competition in 2012 due to financial reasons and the organization of the football Europe Cup …

Dec
05
2013
Norway: MGP final date set on March 15th
Eurovision Norway

Norway: MGP final date set on March 15th

Belén García (Spain)

NRK has revealed more details about this year’s selection for Eurovision 2014! Norsk MGP has been revamped, 15 artists will compete to get this year’s trophy and represent Norway in …

Dec
04
2013
Hungary: National Final on February 22
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: National Final on February 22

Florin Suciu (Romania)

The Hungarian national broadcaster revealed today during a press conference important details regarding A Dal 2014. Just like last year, A Dal will contain three heats on 25 January, February 1st …

Dec
02
2013
interview
Interview: Sergej Ćetković (Montenegro 2014) speaks to Esc+Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
Eurostars Montenegro

Interview: Sergej Ćetković (Montenegro 2014) speaks to Esc+Plus (EXCLUSIVE)

On November 19th it was announced by Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG that popular singer Sergej Ćetković will represent the country at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen. Esc+Plus can now …

Dec
02
2013
Latvia: Dziesma 2014 Songs On-line
Events Latvia

Latvia: Dziesma 2014 Songs On-line

Belén García (Spain)

LTV just publish the 24 song to compete at Latvian selection for Eurovision 2014 “Dziesma 2014”. Listen to the songs below, the artists and bands names will be revealed later. …

Nov
30
2013
Belarus: 15 acts ready for Eurofest!
National Final Belarus

Belarus: 15 acts ready for Eurofest!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

More than 100 applications were submitted to the BRTC (Eurovision broadcaster in Belarus) but for the last two days, a jury panel, among the experts we came accross Alyona Lanskaya, …

Nov
30
2013
Malta: 20 semifinalists unveiled!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: 20 semifinalists unveiled!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight, from 20.45 CET live from Xarabank on TVM (Maltese Eurovision broadcaster) the final contenders to represent the mediterranean island in Copenhagen have been introduced to the audience, as they …

Nov
29
2013
Spain: Ruth Lorenzo to represent Spain?
Events Spain

Spain: Ruth Lorenzo to represent Spain?

Belén García (Spain)

Ruth Lorenzo (x-factor UK) as internally chosen by TVE rumour is even bigger now. El Corte Inglés on-line magazine, the web site which exclusively announced El Sueño de Morfeo had …

Nov
28
2013
Sweden: Last 16 artists for Melodifestivalen 2014 announced
Events Sweden

Sweden: Last 16 artists for Melodifestivalen 2014 announced

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

This morning broadcaster SVT revealed the last 16 artists who will compete in Sweden’s very popular nation selection to find their representative for Eurovision, Melodifestivalen 2014. 8 of the artists …

Nov
27
2013
First Plans of the Eurovision 2014 stage revealed
Events Denmark

First Plans of the Eurovision 2014 stage revealed

Belén García (Spain)

DR has revealed the first plans of the area where the audience and stage will be located in Refshaleøen. Tickets go on sale next Friday and the Danish broadcaster has published …

Nov
26
2013
First set of artists for Melodifestivalen 2014
Eurovision Sweden

First set of artists for Melodifestivalen 2014

Mercedes Marín Navarro (España)

The 16 entries which will compete in the first two semi finals of Melodifestivalen 2014 were named Today in a press conference live streamed by Swedish broadcaster SVT. Will start …

Nov
25
2013
First sneak peek of Eurovision 2014 graphics released!
Events Denmark

First sneak peek of Eurovision 2014 graphics released!

Belén García (Spain)

Today, the very first sneak peek of the TV graphics of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest was revealed by DR, the Host Broadcaster. “It is not the finished theme art, …

Nov
25
2013
Tickets for Eurovision 2014 on sale this Friday
Events Denmark

Tickets for Eurovision 2014 on sale this Friday

Belén García (Spain)

It’s the moment many Danish and fans from across Europe have been waiting for. The very first tickets to the three live shows and six dress rehearsals of the 2014 …

Nov
25
2013
The Netherlands: The Common Linnets selected internally
Eurovision Netherlands

The Netherlands: The Common Linnets selected internally

Belén García (Spain)

”The Common Linnets”, the duet formed by Ilse DeLange & Waylon has been internally selected by TROS to represent The Netherlands at Eurovision 2014. The announcement has been made public during …

Nov
22
2013
Romania officially confirms participation!
Eurovision Romania

Romania officially confirms participation!

Florin Suciu (Romania)

A few hours ago, the Romanian national broadcaster officially confirmed participation in Copenhagen next year. After all those rumors about Romania not taking part at Eurovision 2014 were released, TVR …

Nov
22
2013
Bulgaria and Serbia withdraw Eurovision
Events Bulgaria Serbia

Bulgaria and Serbia withdraw Eurovision

Belén García (Spain)

BNT and PTC have just confirmed that they won’t be in Copenhaguen. The first deadline to confirm participation ends today and some pending countries are announcing confirmation or withdrawing along …

Nov
20
2013
Germany: Has the line-up for Denmark been leaked!?
Eurovision Germany

Germany: Has the line-up for Denmark been leaked!?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

ARD and NDR have been approached once again to organize the German national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, this time to be held in Cologne, from Lanxess Arena …

Nov
19
2013
Malta: TVM reveals official 70 preliminary acts for Copenhagen
Eurovision Malta

Malta: TVM reveals official 70 preliminary acts for Copenhagen

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today TVM, Eurovision broadcaster in Malta, announced its 70 songs out from a breaking record of 210, which are still bidding to represent the island at the 2014 Eurovision Song …

Nov
19
2013
Montenegro: RTCG selects Sergej Ćetković for ESC 2014
Events Montenegro

Montenegro: RTCG selects Sergej Ćetković for ESC 2014

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

After several month of rumors and speculations, it’s now official: Sergej Ćetković will indeed represent Montenegro at Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen. It was revealed today at a press …

Nov
18
2013
Spain: RTVE officially confirms participation
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE officially confirms participation

Belén García (Spain)

Despite the fact Spain was already going to take part at Eurovision 2014, RTVE has officially confirmed participation today via the official web site of the broadcaster. This announcement has been …

Nov
18
2013
EXCLUSIVE: Bosnia & Herzegovina is back to Eurovision!
Events Bosnia & Herzegovina

EXCLUSIVE: Bosnia & Herzegovina is back to Eurovision!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Since Bosnia & Herzegovina didn’t participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö many fans have eagerly been waiting to hear if the country would return next year in …

Nov
14
2013
Montenegro: Artist announcement on November 19th
Events Montenegro

Montenegro: Artist announcement on November 19th

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Quite a few rumors have been going around about who will represent Montenegro at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, whereas the strongest one has been that popular singer …

Nov
14
2013
FYR Macedonia: Entry title revealed!
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia: Entry title revealed!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Well known Macedonian singer, Tijana Dapcevic, was selected late August as the entrant who will be singing for FYR Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 to take place in …

Nov
13
2013
Sweden: Melodifestivalen hosts announced
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen hosts announced

Katja Marie (Slovenia)

The press conference and announcement of host(s) of upcoming edition of Melodifestivalen 2014, Swedish national final to select Sweden’s entry for Copenhagen is about to start right now.  Martin Österdahl, …

Nov
12
2013
Poland to decide soon!
Eurovision Poland

Poland to decide soon!

Konstantin (Bulgaria)

The Polish national broadcaster TVP have informed ESC-Plus.com that they will make a final decision regarding the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 just before the official deadline for countries to submit …

Nov
11
2013
EXCLUSIVE – Cyprus: Not regretting on withdrawal yet
Eurovision Cyprus

EXCLUSIVE – Cyprus: Not regretting on withdrawal yet

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Some weeks ago back, CyBC surprisely announced its decission on not participating at the 59th running of the Eurovision Contest in Copenhagen due to financial reasons and budgets cuts implemented …

Nov
07
2013
Portugal is back to Eurovision!
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal is back to Eurovision!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

EBU’s executive supervisor Jon Ola Sand has just confirmed on his twitter profile that Portugal will return to the Eurovision in 2014 after missing out this year because of broadcaster RTP’s …

Nov
05
2013
Eurovision In Concert 2014: Dates and venue announced!
Eurovision Netherlands

Eurovision In Concert 2014: Dates and venue announced!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Fans and media will be delighted to know that one of the most important events before the contest is held, Eurovision In Concert, has now announced its details for the …

Nov
04
2013
France: New selection method set for 2014
Eurovision France

France: New selection method set for 2014

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Finally after several internal selection processes through the past years, France3 has now set its eyes on planning a new process in order to pick their act for Copenhagen. Last …

Oct
17
2013
Emmelie in B&W Hallerne (Videoreport)
Eurovision Denmark

Emmelie in B&W Hallerne (Videoreport)

Belén García (Spain)

Some days ago, the winner of Eurovision 2013 Emmelie de Forest visited the place where the next year’s venue will be located: B&W Hallerne (Refshaleøen Island). It was to shoot …

Oct
10
2013
Hungary: MTVA calls for songs for A Dal
Events Hungary

Hungary: MTVA calls for songs for A Dal

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Hungarian broadcaster MTVA has announced that “A Dal” will once again be used as a national selection to chose the Hungarian representative for Eurovision 2014, and has started searching for …

Oct
03
2013
Cyprus: The island won’t be in Copenhagen!
Eurovision Cyprus

Cyprus: The island won’t be in Copenhagen!

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Cyprus won’t participate at the 59th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, as the CyBC, the Cypriot national broadcaster, has announced. The reasons arguing this decision have been the lack …

Oct
02
2013
interview
Exclusive: Emmelie de Forest speaks to Esc+plus  (VIDEO)
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive: Emmelie de Forest speaks to Esc+plus (VIDEO)

Yesterday we spoke to the winner of this year’s Eurovision Emmelie de Forest. Emmelie told us about what she has been up to since winning the whole thing in Malmö, …

Oct
01
2013
Exclusive: Watch Emmelie’s performance at the DMGP press conference
Eurostars Denmark

Exclusive: Watch Emmelie’s performance at the DMGP press conference

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Today Odense held a press conference to officially declare that they will be the host city of the Danish National final “Dansk Melodi Grandprix“ on March 8th 2014 and the …

Sep
30
2013
Spain: Roko, the ideal Spanish representative according to the Eurovision fans
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Roko, the ideal Spanish representative according to the Eurovision fans

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Like every year, the Spanish web of reference of the Eurovision Song Contest, eurovision-spain.com, has determined the favourite Spanish artist to represent Spain at Eurovision. Since 2011, every year, eurovision-spain.com …

Sep
25
2013
Spain: Confirmation foreseen!
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Confirmation foreseen!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A total of 24 countries to date have already shown their interest in participating at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. Today, we have checked a new one has probably made …

Sep
25
2013
Events Denmark

Denmark: National final set for 8th of March in Odense

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

For the first time since 1993 the Danish National Final ‘Dansk Melodi Grandprix’ will be held in the contry’s 3rd largest city Odense which is located on the island Fyn. …

Sep
25
2013
Malta: Eurovision euphoria begins as PBS calls for song
Events Malta

Malta: Eurovision euphoria begins as PBS calls for song

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Maltese broadcaster PBS has started looking for who will represent the country at next year’s Eurovision in Copenhagen. As always the selection method will be the popular “Malta Eurovision Song …

Sep
24
2013
Finland: YLE receives 420 songs for UMK and dates announced
Events Finland

Finland: YLE receives 420 songs for UMK and dates announced

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Update: YLE revealed this morning the dates for the Uden Musiikin Kilpailu, there will be 5 heats (28/12, 04/01, 11/01, 18/01, and 25/01). The final will be on February 1st. Also, …

Sep
23
2013
Latvia to decide on February 1st!
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia to decide on February 1st!

Konstantin (Bulgaria)

The Latvian Head of Delegation Ms. Zita Kaminska informed exclusively ESC-Plus.com that the Latvian broadcaster will participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen! She added also that “Dziesma” …

Sep
20
2013
Important changes on Eurovision rules revealed!
Eurovision Denmark

Important changes on Eurovision rules revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

Earlier today, EBU/EUROVISION released the rules for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. Although the fundamentals have not changed, organisers are tightening the rules and increasing openness on the jury voting, …

Sep
19
2013
Croatia won’t be in Copenhaguen
Events Croatia

Croatia won’t be in Copenhaguen

Belén García (Spain)

Croatian Radiotelevision just announced that they have deceide not to participate in Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Hrvatska radiotelevizija, the Croatian national broadcaster, decided that Croatia will not participate at the …

Sep
17
2013
Norway: 600+ Entries for Melodi Grand Prix
Eurovision Norway

Norway: 600+ Entries for Melodi Grand Prix

Iván Trejo

Last Sunday was the deadline to submit entries for the MGP 2014. More than 600 entries were received. Vivi Stenberg (39), MGP Supervisor, is happy to say that many familiar artists, …

Sep
17
2013
Emmelie de Forest performs at B&W Hallerne for SVT
Events Denmark

Emmelie de Forest performs at B&W Hallerne for SVT

Belén García (Spain)

The winner of Eurovision 2013 Emmelie de Forest has visited the B&W Hallerne today. She and Copenhagen Drummers have been shooting a special report and interview for Swedish SVT Barnkanalen …

Sep
16
2013
interview
Interview: Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)
ESCplus

Interview: Conchita Wurst (Austria 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)

A few days ago the third Eurovision 2014 participant was announced, Conchita Wurst has been selected by ORF to represent Austria in Copenhague and here is one of her first …

Sep
14
2013
Estonia: Participation and Eesti Laul dates confirmed!
ESCplus Estonia

Estonia: Participation and Eesti Laul dates confirmed!

Belén García (Spain)

Estonian head of delegation Mart Normet just confirmed to ESC-plus that Estonia will take part at Eurovision 2014. “Eesti Laul – since the introduction 5 years ago, it has energized …

Sep
14
2013
Albania: RTSH opens for submission of songs
National Final Albania

Albania: RTSH opens for submission of songs

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The preperations for the 52nd edition of Festivali i Këngës, that has been used as the selection method for chosing the Albanian Eurovision entry since their debut in 2004, has …

Sep
12
2013
Finland: YLE asks for submissions for UMK 2014
National Final Finland

Finland: YLE asks for submissions for UMK 2014

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

Finland’s National Broadcaster YLE is looking for the successor of Krista Siegfrids! For the 3rd year in a row Uuden Musiikin Kilpailuun (UMK) will be used as the method to …

Sep
10
2013
Sweden: Melodifestivalen dates and cities announced
Events Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen dates and cities announced

Belén García (Spain)

Swedish broadcasted STV just published the dates and cities for Melodifestivalen 2014: Semi Final 1: 1 February, Malmö, Malmö Arena Semi-final 2: 8 February, Linköping, Cloetta Center Semi-final 3: 15 …

Sep
10
2013
Austria: Conchita Wurst selected internally
Exclusives Austria

Austria: Conchita Wurst selected internally

Belén García (Spain)

Conchita Wurst has been selected by ORF to represent Austria at Eurovision 2014.  After two years of non-qualifying, Austrian broadcaster would have deceided to choose internally for the forthcoming Eurovision …

Sep
07
2013
interview
Interview: Tijana (FYR Macedonia 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)
Exclusives North Macedonia

Interview: Tijana (FYR Macedonia 2014) speaks to ESC+Plus! (EXCLUSIVE)

A few days ago the second Eurovision 2014 participant was announced, Tijana Dapcevic has been selected by MRT to represent (FYR) Macedonia in Copenhague and here is one of her …

Sep
06
2013
Germany: Unser Song für Dänemark set on March 13
Events Germany

Germany: Unser Song für Dänemark set on March 13

Belén García (Spain)

German national final for Eurovision 2014’s date has been set! Unser Song für Dänemark will take place on March 13 in the city of Cologne. The show will be broadcasted live from …

Sep
06
2013
Germany: Cologne to host Unser Song Für Dänemark.
Events Germany

Germany: Cologne to host Unser Song Für Dänemark.

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Back some days ago, Germany confirmed its participation for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Copenhagen on May 6,8 and 10. Last year, NDR produced an …

Sep
03
2013
Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakepnni 2014
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakepnni 2014

Belén García (Spain)

Icelandic broadcaster RUV just open submissions for the Eurovision 2014 national preselection! All interested composers and artists can apply for the contest before October 7th by filling a formulary available …

Sep
02
2013
Eurovision 2014: Why did DR choose Copenhagen?
Events

Eurovision 2014: Why did DR choose Copenhagen?

Belén García (Spain)

Choosing a host city is always difficult and this year was no exception. Today DR and the EBU announced that Copenhagen would host the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest and the …

Sep
02
2013
Eurovision 2014: Slogan and Logo Design Leaked!
ESCplus Denmark

Eurovision 2014: Slogan and Logo Design Leaked!

Iván Trejo

Today, Eurovision.tv revealed the official slogan and the host city. Copenhagen was chosen to be the host city of the 2014 Eurovision to be held next May. A  press conference …

Sep
02
2013
Eurovision 2014… In Copenhaguen!
Eurovision Denmark

Eurovision 2014… In Copenhaguen!

Belén García (Spain)

Copenhagen has been chosen as host city of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, Danish public broadcaster DR announced this morning. The event will be held at the B&W Hallerne at …

Sep
01
2013
Russia: Submissions opened for Kto? – National Final on December 31
Eurovision Russia

Russia: Submissions opened for Kto? – National Final on December 31

Konstantin (Bulgaria)

Russian broadcaster “Rossya” announced that their national final for Eurovision 2014 will take place on the 31st of December. The new show is called ‘Kto?’ which could be translated as …

Aug
12
2013
Melodifestivalen 2014: Örnsköldsvik to hold a semifinal again
Eurovision Sweden

Melodifestivalen 2014: Örnsköldsvik to hold a semifinal again

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

After holding successively one of the semi-finals of the 2007 and 2010 Swedish Melodifestivalen, SVT has decided Örnsköldsvik will be one of the cities of the 2014 contest, celebrating its …

Aug
09
2013
Bulgaria will continue participating in Eurovision!
Eurovision Bulgaria

Bulgaria will continue participating in Eurovision!

Konstantin (Bulgaria)

The Bulgarian National Broadcaster (BNT) will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, to be held in Denmark. In the end of July Vyara Ankova was re-elected for Head …

Jul
16
2013
Switzerland: National final moves to February
Exclusives Switzerland

Switzerland: National final moves to February

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

In recent years, the Swiss audience selected their entry for Eurovision 7 months before the contest was held. This procedure will be changing for the upcoming Eurovision edition in Denmark. …

Jul
08
2013
Eurovision 2014 Grand Final on May 10th!
Eurovision

Eurovision 2014 Grand Final on May 10th!

Belén García (Spain)

Saturday, the 10th of May has been chosen as definitive date for the Grand Final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. A final decision about host city and venue is …

Jul
03
2013
Norway: NRK opens submission process
Eurovision Norway

Norway: NRK opens submission process

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After a few disappointing results for the Scandinavian country, this year’s candidate, Margaret Berger, who managed to get a 4th place in Malmö, made Norway getting proud of themselves and …

Jun
20
2013
Sweden: SVT opens submissions for Melodifestivalen 2014
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT opens submissions for Melodifestivalen 2014

Belén García (Spain)

Swedish broadcaster SVT has opened submissions for the forthcoming national preselection, Melodifestivalen 2014. This has been run together with the rules and stages to be applied during the selection procedure. …

Jun
19
2013
Denmark 2014: Which city will be hosting next year’s edition?
Exclusives

Denmark 2014: Which city will be hosting next year’s edition?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

UPDATE: It’s Copenhagen! Today the deadline for a Danish city to submit a bid to host next year’s contest has finished. Danmarks Radio has reported that there are 4 candidates: …

Jun
19
2013
San Marino: Valentina Monetta to represent her country for the third time!
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino: Valentina Monetta to represent her country for the third time!

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

This morning, the Sammarinese public television, SMTV, has witnessed a pre-agreement for the representation of the country at the Eurovision 2014. The singer Valentina Monetta, her producer Ralph Siegel, the …

Jun
17
2013
Denmark 2014: Aalborg out of the bid
Eurovision

Denmark 2014: Aalborg out of the bid

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Among the 5 Danish candidate cities to hold the Eurovision 2014 (Copenhagen, Herning, Horsens, Fredericia and Aalborg), the last one has been excluded by failing with the established requirements. Aalborg …

Jun
16
2013
Kazakhstan: Dealing incorporation to EBU
Eurovision

Kazakhstan: Dealing incorporation to EBU

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

As the Kazakh media informs, authorities from Kazakhstan could be dealing the incorporation of their country to the European Broadcasting Union as a full active member, with the main objective …

Jun
03
2013
Belgium: “Eurosong” to be the Belgian national final, again.
Events Belgium

Belgium: “Eurosong” to be the Belgian national final, again.

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Steve De Coninck-De Boeck, deputy of a network manager of the Belgian broadcaster VRT, announced in March of 2013 that it would be probably to return to the  “Eurosong” formula …

Jun
03
2013
Slovenia “most likely” to be in Denmark!
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia “most likely” to be in Denmark!

Konstantin (Bulgaria)

After the poor result scored in Malmö RTVSlo of Slovenia informed ESC-Plus.com that the broadcaster is interested in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, to be held in Denmark. …

May
30
2013
Finland: YLE has launched the UMK 2014.
Events Finland

Finland: YLE has launched the UMK 2014.

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

After the great success of the Eurovision 2013 in Finland with about 1,2 million of Finnish viewers (out of 5 million), the Finnish broadcaster YLE has opened the period of …

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