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Contest: Eurovision 2017

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 …

Jul
08
2019
Watch: New video from Triana Park (Latvia 2017)
Eurostars Latvia

Watch: New video from Triana Park (Latvia 2017)

Joey Sigona

Fuente: youtube

Jun
04
2019
Austria: Watch new video from Nathan Trent (Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Austria

Austria: Watch new video from Nathan Trent (Eurovision 2017)

Joey Sigona

Fuente: YouTube

Apr
24
2019
Moldova: Watch new video for ‘Mango’ from Sunstroke Project
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: Watch new video for ‘Mango’ from Sunstroke Project

Joey Sigona

Fuente: YouTube

Dec
13
2018
Listen to Ireland’s Brendan Murray sing ‘Last Christmas’
Eurostars Ireland

Listen to Ireland’s Brendan Murray sing ‘Last Christmas’

Joey Sigona

Brendan represented Ireland in 2017 in Kiev finishing 13th in his semi-final with his song ‘Dying to Try’. Recently, Brendan participated in the X Factor UK, finishing fifth. He released …

Nov
18
2018
Video: Eurovision 2017 participants Sunstroke Project and Timebelle team up on new single ‘Tócame’
Eurostars Moldova Switzerland

Video: Eurovision 2017 participants Sunstroke Project and Timebelle team up on new single ‘Tócame’

Joey Sigona

Kiev representative from Moldova and Switzerland have teamed us to bring us the summery latin infused single built for your 2019 beach playlist. Check out the recently released lyric video …

Nov
16
2018
Belgium: Blanche releases brand new video, “Moment”
Eurostars Belgium

Belgium: Blanche releases brand new video, “Moment”

Joey Sigona

It has been over a year since Blanche dazzled the stage in Kiev with her performance of ‘City Lights’.  The previous Belgium representative released a new video to accompany her …

Jul
08
2018
New Album: Tijana Bogićević (Serbia 2017) – “Cudo”
Eurostars Serbia

New Album: Tijana Bogićević (Serbia 2017) – “Cudo”

Old Editor
Jul
08
2018
New Single: Salvador Sobral (Portugal 2017) – “Cerca del Mar”
Eurostars Portugal

New Single: Salvador Sobral (Portugal 2017) – “Cerca del Mar”

Old Editor
May
29
2018
Eurovision Collaboration: Kasia Moś feat. Norma John – Wild Eyes (Poland & Finland 2017)
Eurostars Finland Poland

Eurovision Collaboration: Kasia Moś feat. Norma John – Wild Eyes (Poland & Finland 2017)

Belén García (Spain)
Feb
10
2018
Tonight: Watch Sanremo 2018 final live from Italy
Eurovision Italy

Tonight: Watch Sanremo 2018 final live from Italy

Belén García (Spain)

Today the Sanremo Music Festival 2018 will come to an end after four nights of guesses. The Duo Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro, band Lo Stato Sociale, Ron and Max Gazzé …

Feb
01
2018
Iceland: Emmelie De Forest and Robin Bengtsson to guest star at Söngvakeppnin
Eurostars Iceland

Iceland: Emmelie De Forest and Robin Bengtsson to guest star at Söngvakeppnin

Shima Trisna (Indonesia)

Talk about double treats! You can’t deny the cavalcade of musical talent on Söngvakeppnin, but it’s also come to be known for its wealth of Eurovision alumni guest appearances. From …

Dec
05
2017
Spain reveals selection method for Eurovision 2018
Eurovision Spain

Spain reveals selection method for Eurovision 2018

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just announced the selection method through which they will select the next Spanish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster has revealed that the reality television talent …

Oct
17
2017
Brendan Murray joins Madrid’s “Coca Cola Music Experience” on Saturday
Eurovision Spain

Brendan Murray joins Madrid’s “Coca Cola Music Experience” on Saturday

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

2017 Irish Eurovision entrant Brendan Murray will join the line-up as well, as several artists in the line-up have been hot fan and strong favorites to represent Spain in Eurovision!  …

Sep
17
2017
Francesco Gabbani releases new song “Pachidermi e Pappagalli”
Eurostars Italy

Francesco Gabbani releases new song “Pachidermi e Pappagalli”

Alexander Sánchez (Spain)

The Italian representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is still enjoying a big success. Francesco Gabbani has released the third single of his album “Magellano”. The album has already …

Aug
18
2017
EBU reveals Eurovision Asia is well underway as official site is launched
Eurovision Australia

EBU reveals Eurovision Asia is well underway as official site is launched

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

For several months now, it’s been a fact that the Eurovision Song Contest will also be embraced by another region of our planet due to its huge success throughout the …

Aug
05
2017
Slovenian representative Omar Naber releases new song
ESCplus Slovenia

Slovenian representative Omar Naber releases new song

Alexander Sánchez (Spain)

Omar Naber, the last participant in Eurovision for Slovenia, has just released a new song in a style we have never heard from him.  The Slovenian singer was born on …

Jul
13
2017
The Netherlands: OG3NE’s mother passes away after battle with cancer
Eurovision Netherlands

The Netherlands: OG3NE’s mother passes away after battle with cancer

Calli Abisognio (USA)

I can only hope once you fly, you’ll be free. Yesterday, it was revealed through OG3NE’s Facebook page that mother Isolde Vol has passed away after her long battle with cancer. …

Jul
05
2017
ESC+Plus Awards: Winners announced!
ESCplus Awards

ESC+Plus Awards: Winners announced!

Iván Trejo

It’s been a month since the first voting started and we finally know who are the winners of the twelve categories our ESC+Plus Awards consisted of. The first eight winners …

Jun
29
2017
EBU sanctions UA:PBC after Russian Eurovision row
Eurovision Russia Ukraine

EBU sanctions UA:PBC after Russian Eurovision row

Belén García (Spain)

EBU has revealed today the Ukrainian broadcaster and organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 now faces a substantial fine as a consequence of barring the Russian entrant Yulia Samoilova from …

Jun
28
2017
Blanche (Belgium 2017) goes platinum with City Lights
Eurostars Belgium

Blanche (Belgium 2017) goes platinum with City Lights

Alexander Sánchez (Spain)

The 2017 Belgian singer Blanche has just got her first platinum for her Eurovision song “City Lights” in her home country Belgium. The song has already spent 15 weeks in …

Jun
01
2017
ESC+Plus Awards: Start Voting Now!
ESCplus Awards

ESC+Plus Awards: Start Voting Now!

Iván Trejo

The first edition of the ESC+Plus Awards is launching today! From this week forward you, along with a professional jury panel, will be able to decide the best of this year’s …

May
25
2017
Israel: New broadcaster IPBC applies for EBU membership
Eurovision Israel

Israel: New broadcaster IPBC applies for EBU membership

Belén García (Spain)

Following the closure of IBA, the brand new Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has applied for the European Broadcasting Union membership, which will allow them to participate at the Eurovision events. …

May
24
2017
ESC+Plus Awards coming soon!
ESCplus Awards

ESC+Plus Awards coming soon!

Iván Trejo

Suffering from “Post Eurovision Depression”? ESC+Plus brings you a remedy for the Eurovision hangover, the ESC+Plus Awards! From next week forward you, along with a professional jury panel, will be …

May
17
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch stand-in rehearsal of Slavador Sobral’s “Amar Pelos Dois”
Eurovision Portugal

Eurovision 2017: Watch stand-in rehearsal of Slavador Sobral’s “Amar Pelos Dois”

Belén García (Spain)

Yesterday the Ukrainian singer who performed as Salvador Sobral during the stand-in rehearsals released his performance on-line. Art Demur was the singer who had the big responsibility to perform “Amar Pelos …

May
14
2017
Full split results of Eurovision 2017 semifinals released
Eurovision Ukraine

Full split results of Eurovision 2017 semifinals released

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Several minutes after this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final concluded, EBU has made public the official combined and split votes from the semifinals held on Tuesday and Thursday this …

May
14
2017
Portugal wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2017!
Eurovision

Portugal wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 has just come to an end with the winner being crowned after an exciting show broadcast live from Kyiv, Ukraine. 26 countries have competed at today’s show aimed …

May
13
2017
Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 Final online
Eurovision

Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 Final online

Miguel Pons

Tonight the Grand Final of Europe’s favorite TV show will be held live from Kyiv. 26 countries will compete for the crystal microphone with Italy, Portugal and Bulgaria among the big …

May
13
2017
Eurovision 2017 Grand Final takes place today in Kyiv!
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017 Grand Final takes place today in Kyiv!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision lovers, it’s almost time to get loads of flags, food and drinks to get ready for Europe’s favourite TV show, which is reaching its highest peak tonight after months …

May
12
2017
EBU reveals important details on Junior Eurovision 2017, “Shine Bright” logo design presented!
Eurovision

EBU reveals important details on Junior Eurovision 2017, “Shine Bright” logo design presented!

Belén García (Spain)

The European Broadcasting Union has just hold the annual Junior Eurovision press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. Preparations have started for the 15th edition of the song contest for children which …

May
12
2017
Running order for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final revealed
Eurovision

Running order for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final revealed

Belén García (Spain)

EBU has just officially revealed the running order for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, decided by the producers of the show to ensure an enjoyable final …

May
11
2017
Eurovision 2017: Check results of allocation draw for Semi-Final 2 qualifiers
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Check results of allocation draw for Semi-Final 2 qualifiers

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

UA:PBC and the EBU have just held the press conference of the second semi-final’s qualifiers. After all 10 acts gave their first impressions, it was drawn in which half of …

May
11
2017
Line-up for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final completed!
Eurovision

Line-up for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final completed!

Belén García (Spain)

After an exciting Second Semi-Final we have just got to know the last 10 countries that complete the line-up for Saturday’s Grand Final. The show has been broadcast live from the …

May
11
2017
Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 Second Semi-Final online
Eurovision

Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 Second Semi-Final online

Miguel Pons

Tonight the Second Semi-Final of Europe’s favorite TV show will be held live from Kyiv. 18 countries will compete for one of the 10 spots available in the Grand Final, set …

May
11
2017
Second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 tonight
Eurovision

Second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 tonight

Belén García (Spain)

The Second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be held today live from Kyiv, Ukraine. 18 countries will compete for one of the 10 spots left in the Grand …

May
10
2017
Read Google’s prediction on Eurovision 2017 results, who will win?
Eurovision France

Read Google’s prediction on Eurovision 2017 results, who will win?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Google already seems to know who will win this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev and take the crystal-microphone after the voting procedure on Saturday. Four days prior to the …

May
10
2017
Today: Tune into our live-stream for Semi-Final 1 results and Semi-Final 2 acts review
Eurovision

Today: Tune into our live-stream for Semi-Final 1 results and Semi-Final 2 acts review

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

ESC+Plus could not be in Kiev this year, that is a fact. Anyway, last Monday, whilst the jury dress rehearsal was taking place live at Kiev’s International Exhibition Centre, we …

May
10
2017
Eurovision 2017 continues with Semi-Final 2 Jury and Dress Rehearsals
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017 continues with Semi-Final 2 Jury and Dress Rehearsals

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Last night, the first semi-final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest gave us the first 10 finalists for Saturday’s Grand Final, but it is big time to continue the journey and …

May
10
2017
Eurovision 2017: Check results of running order draw for Semi-Final 1 qualifiers
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Check results of running order draw for Semi-Final 1 qualifiers

Belén García (Spain)

After an exciting First Semi-Final we have just got to know the first lucky 10 countries that will be competing at Saturday’s Grand Final. Right after the show, all qualifiers have …

May
09
2017
First qualifiers for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final decided!
Eurovision

First qualifiers for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final decided!

Belén García (Spain)

After an exciting First Semi-Final we have just got to know the first lucky 10 countries that will be competing at Saturday’s Grand Final. The show has been broadcast live from …

May
09
2017
Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 First Semi-Final online
Eurovision

Best sites to watch the Eurovision 2017 First Semi-Final online

Miguel Pons

Tonight the First Semi-Final of Europe’s favorite TV show will be held live from Kyiv. 18 countries will compete for one of the 10 spots available in the Grand Final, …

May
09
2017
First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 tonight
Eurovision

First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 tonight

Belén García (Spain)

The First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will be held today live from Kyiv, Ukraine. 18 countries will compete for one of the 10 spots available in the Grand …

May
08
2017
Europanel 2017: We have a winner, check it now!
EuroPanel

Europanel 2017: We have a winner, check it now!

Miguel Pons

Only a few days left until the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final and EUROPanel has come to an end.  Twenty seven different juries have sent their votes and we have …

May
08
2017
Eurovision 2017 begins today with Semi-Final 1 Jury and Dress Rehearsals
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017 begins today with Semi-Final 1 Jury and Dress Rehearsals

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Finally, that time of the year has already arrived! Today the Eurovision week of shows is officially starting with the two first dress rehearsals for the Semi-Final 1. At 15:00 …

May
07
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Vahe Tilbian from Armenia
EuroPanel Armenia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Vahe Tilbian from Armenia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Vahe Tilbian from Armenia. The Netherlands – 1 point Hungary – 2 points Israel – 3 points Austria – 4 points Greece …

May
07
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Niki Rizova from Bulgaria
EuroPanel Bulgaria

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Niki Rizova from Bulgaria

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Niki Rizova from Bulgaria. Norway – 1 point Portugal – 2 points Germany – 3 points Cyprus – 4 points Belgium – …

May
07
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Christina Magrin from Malta
EuroPanel Malta

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Christina Magrin from Malta

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Christina Magrin from Malta. Cyprus – 1 point Bulgaria – 2 points Moldova – 3 points Finland – 4 points Georgia – 5 points France – 6 points Italy – 7 points …

May
07
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ivana Petkovska from FYR Macedonia
EuroPanel

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ivana Petkovska from FYR Macedonia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Ivana Petkovska from FYR Macedonia. Azerbaijan – 1 point Israel – 2 points Switzerland – 3 points Bulgaria – 4 points France …

May
07
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Minus One from Cyprus
EuroPanel Cyprus

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Minus One from Cyprus

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Minus One from Cyprus. Australia – 1 point Czech Republic – 2 points Portugal – 3 points Bulgaria – 4 points Switzerland …

May
07
2017
Eurovision 2017: Follow the Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony today
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Follow the Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony today

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

EBU and UA:PBC are now half way through the two Eurovision weeks which Kiev is currently fully immersed with. So, that means it is big time for the Opening Ceremony …

May
07
2017
Eurovision 2017: Allocation draw for Big 5 countries takes place in Kyiv
Eurovision France Germany Italy

Eurovision 2017: Allocation draw for Big 5 countries takes place in Kyiv

Belén García (Spain)

The round of individual rehearsals will conclude today with the Big 5 countries and Ukraine going on stage for the second time in order to put the finishing touches to …

May
07
2017
Eurovision 2017: Individual rehearsals conclude today with Big 5 and Ukraine
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Individual rehearsals conclude today with Big 5 and Ukraine

Belén García (Spain)

The round of individual rehearsals will conclude today with the Big 5 countries and Ukraine going on stage for the second time in order to put the finishing touches to their …

May
06
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Simona Sivanio from Bulgaria
EuroPanel Bulgaria

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Simona Sivanio from Bulgaria

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Simona Sivanio from Bulgaria. Serbia – 1 point Iceland – 2 points Italy – 3 points Estonia – 4 points Belarus – …

May
06
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Martina Majerle from Croatia
EuroPanel Croatia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Martina Majerle from Croatia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Martina Majerle from Croatia. Cyprus – 1 point Bulgaria – 2 points Belarus – 3 points Australia – 4 points Italy – …

May
06
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 3)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 3)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 13 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the second time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the countries that will …

May
06
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 13 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the second time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the second set of …

May
06
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Arianna Ulivi from Italy
EuroPanel Italy

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Arianna Ulivi from Italy

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Arianna Ulivi from Italy. Moldova – 1 point Serbia – 2 points Greece – 3 points Malta – 4 points Azerbaijan – …

May
06
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Saturday 6 – Part 1)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 13 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the second time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the first set of …

May
05
2017
EXCLUSIVE: Download the 2017 ESC+Plus Eurovision handbook!
ESCplus

EXCLUSIVE: Download the 2017 ESC+Plus Eurovision handbook!

Miguel Pons

Within the next few days, the 62th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Kyiv, and ESC+Plus is ready to keep all their readers informed, either on …

May
05
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Shana Pearson from Switzerland
EuroPanel Switzerland

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Shana Pearson from Switzerland

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Shana Pearson from Switzerland. United Kingdom – 1 point Iceland – 2 points France – 3 points Albania – 4 points The …

May
05
2017
Eurovision 2017: Big 5 and Ukraine step on stage for the first time today, watch videos!
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Big 5 and Ukraine step on stage for the first time today, watch videos!

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals for the Big 5 countries and Ukraine kick off today inside the International Exhibition Centre. The automatic qualifiers start their Eurovision journey this afternoon with the first rehearsals, which …

May
05
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is George Michaelides from Cyprus
Eurovision Cyprus

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is George Michaelides from Cyprus

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member George Michaelides from Cyprus. Australia – 1 point Armenia – 2 points Bulgaria – 3 points Greece – 4 points Norway – …

May
05
2017
Watch today’s second individual rehearsals for Eurovision semi-finals
Eurovision

Watch today’s second individual rehearsals for Eurovision semi-finals

Belén García (Spain)

Today participants from both semi-finals and all six automatic finalists will go on stage inside the International Exhibition Centre. This morning will see eight semifinalists rehearse for the second time, …

May
04
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ivan Ivanov from Bulgaria
EuroPanel Bulgaria

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ivan Ivanov from Bulgaria

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Ivan Ivanov from Bulgaria. The Netherlands – 1 point Denmark – 2 points Moldova – 3 points Norway – 4 points Ireland …

May
04
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 3)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 3)

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals for the Eurovision semi-finals continue today inside the International Exhibition Centre. This time, 15 participants of the first semi-final will go on stage again in order to put the finishing …

May
04
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Gevorg Harutyunyan from Armenia
EuroPanel Armenia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Gevorg Harutyunyan from Armenia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Gevorg Harutyunyan from Armenia. Bulgaria – 1 point Azerbaijan – 2 points Croatia – 3 points FYR Macedonia – 4 points Portugal …

May
04
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals for the Eurovision semi-finals continue today inside the International Exhibition Centre. This time, 15 participants of the first semi-final will go on stage again in order to put the finishing …

May
04
2017
Eurovision 2017: EBU releases sneak peek of rehearsals as shown on TV
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: EBU releases sneak peek of rehearsals as shown on TV

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 rehearsals are well underway inside the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev. Today, EBU and Eurovision.tv team have decided to tease the fans with a sneak peek of how …

May
04
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the second individual rehearsals (Thursday 4 – Part 1)

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals for the Eurovision semi-finals continue today inside the International Exhibition Centre. This time, 15 participants of the first semi-final will go on stage again in order to put the finishing …

May
04
2017
Exclusive video-interview with Slavko Kalezić (Montenegro) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty
Eurovision Montenegro Spain

Exclusive video-interview with Slavko Kalezić (Montenegro) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Montenegrin representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest during the first ever Eurovision-Spain Pre Party #ESPreParty, which took …

May
03
2017
Exclusive video-interview with Imri Ziv (Israel) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty
Eurovision Israel

Exclusive video-interview with Imri Ziv (Israel) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Israeli representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest during the first ever Eurovision-Spain Pre Party #ESPreParty, which took …

May
03
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Sofia Rol from Ukraine
EuroPanel Ukraine

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Sofia Rol from Ukraine

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Sofia Rol from Ukraine. Armenia – 1 point France – 2 points Azerbaijan – 3 points Poland – 4 points Bulgaria – …

May
03
2017
Eurovision 2017: Full Swiss first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!
Eurovision Switzerland

Eurovision 2017: Full Swiss first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!

Miguel Pons

The first rehearsal of Switzerland has been leaked full. Switzerland is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre. Watch the …

May
03
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Aimee Banks from Ireland
EuroPanel Ireland

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Aimee Banks from Ireland

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Aimee Banks from Ireland. Albania – 1 point Malta – 2 points Israel – 3 points Azerbaijan – 4 points Denmark – …

May
03
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Wednesday 3 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Wednesday 3 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 9 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the countries that will rehearse …

May
03
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Wednesday 3 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Wednesday 3 – Part 1)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 9 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the countries that will rehearse …

May
02
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next are Annica & Kimmo from Finland
EuroPanel Finland

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next are Annica & Kimmo from Finland

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Annica & Kimmo from Finland. Denmark – 1 point Ireland – 2 points Belarus – 3 points Cyprus – 4 points Australia – …

May
02
2017
Eurovision 2017: Full Romanian first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!
Eurovision Romania

Eurovision 2017: Full Romanian first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!

Belén García (Spain)

The first rehearsal of Romania has been leaked full. Romania is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre. Watch …

May
02
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Tuesday 2 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Tuesday 2 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 9 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the countries that will rehearse …

May
02
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Tuesday 2 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Tuesday 2 – Part 1)

Belén García (Spain)

Today 9 participants of the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find the countries that will rehearse …

May
02
2017
Tijana Bogicevic releases Serbian version of Eurovision entry, listen to “Tvoja”
Eurovision Serbia

Tijana Bogicevic releases Serbian version of Eurovision entry, listen to “Tvoja”

Belén García (Spain)

Tijana Bogicevic has released the Serbian version of her Eurovision entry “In Too Deep”. The premiere of “Tvoja” has taken place a few minutes ago on YouTube, where the singer …

May
01
2017
Exclusive video-interview with Hovig (Cyprus) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty
Eurovision Cyprus

Exclusive video-interview with Hovig (Cyprus) from Madrid’s #ESPreParty

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Cypriot representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest during the first ever Eurovision-Spain Pre Party #ESPreParty, which took …

May
01
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is TimoTi Sannikov from Israel
EuroPanel Israel

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is TimoTi Sannikov from Israel

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member TimoTi Sannikov from Israel. Australia – 1 point Switzerland – 2 points Malta – 3 points Cyprus – 4 points Moldova – …

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: 2 minute video of Slovenian first rehearsal published, watch it now!
Eurovision Slovenia

Eurovision 2017: 2 minute video of Slovenian first rehearsal published, watch it now!

Miguel Pons

A 2-minute video of the first Slovenian rehearsal has been published by the broadcaster. Slovenia is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside …

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: Full Czech first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!
Eurovision Czechia

Eurovision 2017: Full Czech first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!

Miguel Pons

The first rehearsal of Czech Republic has been leaked full. Czech Republic is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside the International Exhibition …

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: Full Greek first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!
Eurovision Greece

Eurovision 2017: Full Greek first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!

Miguel Pons

The first rehearsal of Greece has been leaked full. Greece is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4h_PKykR_k

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: Full Armenian first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!
Eurovision Armenia

Eurovision 2017: Full Armenian first rehearsal leaked, watch it now!

Miguel Pons

The first rehearsal of Armenia has been leaked full. Armenia is among the countries that will step on stage today for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Monday 1 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Monday 1 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Today’s rehearsals continue with another 5 participants of the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 going on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv.  You can find …

May
01
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Monday 1 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Monday 1 – Part 1)

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals for the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 continue today with another set of countries stepping on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre.  You can find …

Apr
30
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Daniel Pruzansky from Israel
EuroPanel Israel

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Daniel Pruzansky from Israel

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Daniel Pruzansky from Israel. France – 1 point Switzerland – 2 points Cyprus – 3 points The Netherlands – 4 points United …

Apr
30
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Sunday 30 – Part 2)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Sunday 30 – Part 2)

Belén García (Spain)

Rehearsals continue with another 5 participants of the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 stepping on stage for the first time inside the International Exhibition Centre. Be sure to check our posts regularly …

Apr
30
2017
Italy wins OGAE Poll 2017, check full scoreboard!
Eurovision

Italy wins OGAE Poll 2017, check full scoreboard!

Belén García (Spain)

The 2017 OGAE Poll has concluded with Italy winning the whole voting by a far distance from the second placed, Belgium. 44 fan clubs from 43 countries have joined at this …

Apr
30
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Poland
Eurovision Poland

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Poland

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Poland have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Polish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
30
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Sunday 30 – Part 1)
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Watch the first individual rehearsals (Sunday 30 – Part 1)

Miguel Pons

Rehearsals with artists kick off today in Kyiv! A total of 9 participants of the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017 will step on stage for the first time inside the International …

Apr
30
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Turkey
Eurovision Türkiye

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Turkey

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Turkey have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Turkish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – FYR Macedonia 8 points …

Apr
29
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Sweden
Eurovision Sweden

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Sweden

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Sweden have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Swedish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
29
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Elina Cholakhyan from Armenia
EuroPanel Armenia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Elina Cholakhyan from Armenia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Elina Cholakhyan from Armenia. Spain – 1 point Cyprus – 2 points The Netherlands – 3 points Belgium – 4 points Bulgaria – …

Apr
29
2017
Eurovision 2017: Florian Wieder reveals initial stage design, rejected due to high cost
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: Florian Wieder reveals initial stage design, rejected due to high cost

Belén García (Spain)

The designer of this year’s Eurovision stage Florian Wieder has revealed the original design that was initially planned for the competition. The idea wasn’t finally executed because of the high …

Apr
29
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from EC Germany
Eurovision Germany

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from EC Germany

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE EC Germany have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the second German Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 …

Apr
28
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Tijana Bogićević (Serbia at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Serbia

Exclusive video interview with Tijana Bogićević (Serbia at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Serbian representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Tijana Bogićević below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
28
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Denis Midone from Moldova
EuroPanel Moldova

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Denis Midone from Moldova

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Denis Midone from Moldova. Germany – 1 point Iceland – 2 points Ireland – 3 points Serbia – 4 points Austria – 5 points …

Apr
28
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Israel
Eurovision Israel

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Israel

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Israel have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Israeli Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
28
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Russia
Eurovision Russia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Russia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Russia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Russian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Estonia 10 points – Portugal 8 points – …

Apr
27
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from FYR Macedonia
Eurovision North Macedonia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from FYR Macedonia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Macedonia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Macedonian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Belgium 10 points – Italy 8 points – …

Apr
27
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Kasia Moś (Poland at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Poland

Exclusive video interview with Kasia Moś (Poland at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Polish representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Kasia Moś below: Support your favourite …

Apr
27
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with JOWST (Norway at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Norway

Exclusive video interview with JOWST (Norway at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Norwegian representatives for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with JOWST below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
27
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Nika Kocharov from Georgia
EuroPanel Georgia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Nika Kocharov from Georgia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Nika Kocharov from Georgia. Iceland – 1 point Austria – 2 points Germany – 3 points Norway – 4 points Belarus – …

Apr
27
2017
Greece: Demy releases Greek version of 2017 entry “This Is Love”
Eurovision Greece

Greece: Demy releases Greek version of 2017 entry “This Is Love”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Greek Eurovision entrant at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has released the Greek language version of her Eurovision 2017 entry “This Is Love”. Demy is now fully immersed with the …

Apr
26
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from United Kingdom
Eurovision United Kingdom

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from United Kingdom

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE United Kingdom have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the British Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points …

Apr
26
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Belgium
Eurovision Belgium

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Belgium

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Belgium have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Belgian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – France …

Apr
26
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Slavko Kalezić (Montenegro at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Montenegro

Exclusive video interview with Slavko Kalezić (Montenegro at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Montenegrin representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Slavko Kalezić below: Support your favourite …

Apr
26
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Claudia Faniello (Malta at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Malta

Exclusive video interview with Claudia Faniello (Malta at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Maltese representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Claudia Faniello below: Support your favourite …

Apr
26
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Marc Roberts from Ireland
EuroPanel Ireland

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Marc Roberts from Ireland

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Marc Roberts from Ireland. Albania – 1 point United Kingdom – 2 points The Netherlands – 3 points Sweden – 4 points Poland – 5 points Australia – 6 points …

Apr
26
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Serbia
Eurovision Serbia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Serbia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Serbia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Serbian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
26
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Greece
Eurovision Greece

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Greece

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Greece have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Greek Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – France 8 points – …

Apr
25
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Andorra
Eurovision Andorra

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Andorra

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Andorra have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Andorran Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
25
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Jana Burčeska (FYR Macedonia at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision North Macedonia

Exclusive video interview with Jana Burčeska (FYR Macedonia at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Macedonian representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Jana Burčeska below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
25
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Alma (France at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision France

Exclusive video interview with Alma (France at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the French representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Alma below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
25
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Jana Mirković from Montenegro
EuroPanel Montenegro

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Jana Mirković from Montenegro

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Jana Mirković from Montenegro. Estonia – 1 point United Kingdom – 2 points Armenia – 3 points Serbia – 4 points Greece – 5 points Switzerland – 6 points Israel – …

Apr
25
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Albania
Eurovision Albania

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Albania

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Albania have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Albanian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
25
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Italy
Eurovision Italy

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Italy

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Italy have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Italian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Portugal 10 points – France 8 points – …

Apr
25
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Iceland have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Icelandic Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
24
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Norma John (Finland at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Finland

Exclusive video interview with Norma John (Finland at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Finnish representatives for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Norma John below: Support your favourite …

Apr
24
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Hovig (Cyprus at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision

Exclusive video interview with Hovig (Cyprus at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Cypriot representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Hovig below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
24
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Dalal Midhat from Bosnia & Herzegovina
EuroPanel

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Dalal Midhat from Bosnia & Herzegovina

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Dalal Midhat from Bosnia & Herzegovina. United Kingdom – 1 point Serbia – 2 points FYR Macedonia – 3 points Belgium …

Apr
24
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Azerbaijan
Eurovision Azerbaijan

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Azerbaijan

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Azerbaijan have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Azerbaijani Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
24
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Germany
Eurovision Germany

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Germany

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Germany have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the German Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
24
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Estonia
Eurovision Estonia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Estonia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Estonia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Estonian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
23
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Ireland
Eurovision Ireland

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Ireland

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Ireland have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Irish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
23
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Magdalena Aleksovska from FYR Macedonia
EuroPanel North Macedonia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Magdalena Aleksovska from FYR Macedonia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Magdalena Aleksovska from FYR Macedonia. Bulgaria – 1 point Spain – 2 points Malta – 3 points Sweden – 4 points Cyprus …

Apr
23
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Naviband (Belarus at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision

Exclusive video interview with Naviband (Belarus at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Belarusian representatives for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Naviband below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
23
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Portugal
Eurovision Portugal

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Portugal

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Portugal have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Portuguese Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – France 8 points – …

Apr
23
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Rest Of The World
Eurovision

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Rest Of The World

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Rest Of The World have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the global Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – France …

Apr
23
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Norway
Eurovision Norway

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Norway

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Norway have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Norwegian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
22
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ralf Mackenbach from The Netherlands
EuroPanel

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Ralf Mackenbach from The Netherlands

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Ralf Mackenbach from The Netherlands. Italy – 1 point Sweden – 2 points Belgium – 3 points Australia – 4 points Denmark …

Apr
22
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Nathan Trent (Austria at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision

Exclusive video interview with Nathan Trent (Austria at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Austrian representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Nathan Trent below: Support your favourite …

Apr
22
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Denmark
Eurovision Denmark

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Denmark

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Denmark have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Danish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
22
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Malta
Eurovision Malta

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Malta

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Malta have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Maltese Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
21
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Artsvik (Armenia at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Armenia

Exclusive video interview with Artsvik (Armenia at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Armenian representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Artsvik below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
21
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Dalita Avanessian from Armenia
Eurovision Armenia

EUROPanel 2017: Voting next is Dalita Avanessian from Armenia

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Dalita Avanessian from Armenia. Australia – 1 point Switzerland – 2 points Germany – 3 points The Netherlands – 4 points Belgium …

Apr
21
2017
Romania: Ilinca & Alex Florea release official video for Yodel It!
Eurovision Romania

Romania: Ilinca & Alex Florea release official video for Yodel It!

Miguel Pons

Romanian broadcaster TVR have just released the official preview video for “Yodel It!”, the song that will be performed by Ilinca & Alex Florea at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music video below: …

Apr
21
2017
Eurovision 2017: Watch a sneak peak of the stage in action!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Watch a sneak peak of the stage in action!

Belén García (Spain)

The stage for this year’s Eurovision is ready! In the next few days, rehearsals will kick off inside the International Exhibition Centre in Kyiv. Meanwhile, the first videos of the …

Apr
21
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Romania
Eurovision Romania

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Romania

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Romania have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Romanian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Bulgaria 8 …

Apr
21
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Latvia
Eurovision Latvia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Latvia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Latvia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Latvian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Sweden 10 points – Italy 8 points – …

Apr
20
2017
EUROPanel 2017: Voting first is Mishela Rapo from Albania
EuroPanel Albania

EUROPanel 2017: Voting first is Mishela Rapo from Albania

Miguel Pons

Today we bring you the votes of our expert panel member Mishela Rapo from Albania. Austria – 1 point Bulgaria – 2 points Israel – 3 points Romania – 4 points Australia – 5 points Sweden – 6 points France – 7 points Croatia – …

Apr
20
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Lindita (Albania at Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Albania

Exclusive video interview with Lindita (Albania at Eurovision 2017)

A few days ago, ESC+Plus had the chance to talk to the Albanian representative for this year’s Eurovision. Watch our exclusive video interview with Lindita below: Support your favourite songs …

Apr
19
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Cyprus
Eurovision Cyprus

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Cyprus

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Cyprus have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Cypriot Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – France 8 points – Belgium 7 points …

Apr
19
2017
EUROPanel 2017 is here!
EuroPanel

EUROPanel 2017 is here!

Iván Trejo

After almost a year, the project that brings former Eurovision and national selection participants together to create a pan-European scoring is back. Last year, ESC+Plus, in order to fit better …

Apr
19
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Australia
Eurovision Australia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Australia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Australia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Australian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
19
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Lithuania
Eurovision Lithuania

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Lithuania

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Lithuania have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Lithuanian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Norway 8 points – …

Apr
18
2017
ONUKA announced as the Interval Act for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final
Eurovision Ukraine

ONUKA announced as the Interval Act for Eurovision 2017 Grand Final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Whilst Ukraine is immersed with all the preparations for the upcoming edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 9, 11 and 13, the organizers have decided to keep the …

Apr
18
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Spain
Eurovision Spain

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Spain

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Spain have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Spanish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
18
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from The Netherlands
Eurovision Netherlands

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from The Netherlands

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Netherlands have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Dutch Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
17
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Armenia
Eurovision Armenia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Armenia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Armenia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Armenian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – France 10 points – Belgium 8 points …

Apr
16
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Slovakia
Eurovision Slovakia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Slovakia

David Carros

Today, OGAE Slovakia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Slovakian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Bulgaria 8 points …

Apr
16
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Croatia
Eurovision Croatia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Croatia

Belén García (Spain)

Yesterday, OGAE Croatia revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Croatian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – Estonia …

Apr
15
2017
21 countries to gather at today’s first #ESPreParty in Madrid
Eurovision Spain

21 countries to gather at today’s first #ESPreParty in Madrid

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A brand new Eurovision pre-party event is set to take place today in Madrid. After Moscow refused to organize its own due to political issues going on in the country, Madrid …

Apr
13
2017
Russia withdraws from Eurovision 2017, EBU releases official statement
Eurovision Russia

Russia withdraws from Eurovision 2017, EBU releases official statement

Belén García (Spain)

Channel One has announced they will not broadcast this year’s Eurovision after unsuccessful negotiations between the European Broadcasting Union and the Ukrainian government which means Russia will not compete in …

Apr
13
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Switzerland
Eurovision Switzerland

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Switzerland

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Switzerland have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Swiss Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points – …

Apr
12
2017
Eurovision stage is finished, take a look at it!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision stage is finished, take a look at it!

Belén García (Spain)

The stage for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is ready for the first technical tests and rehearsals. Several professionals have been recently involved into preparations for the competition inside the …

Apr
12
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Czech Republic
Eurovision Czechia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Czech Republic

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, OGAE Czech Republic have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Czech Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Belgium 8 points …

Apr
11
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Hungary
Eurovision Hungary

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Hungary

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Hungary have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Hungarian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Belgium 10 points – Italy 8 points – …

Apr
11
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Finland
Eurovision Finland

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Finland

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Finland have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Finnish Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Estonia 8 points – …

Apr
10
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Slovenia
Eurovision Slovenia

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Slovenia

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Slovenia have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Slovenian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
08
2017
35 countries to perform at tonight’s Amsterdam Eurovision In Concert 2017!
Eurovision

35 countries to perform at tonight’s Amsterdam Eurovision In Concert 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Brendan Murray and Dihaj, from Ireland and Azerbaijan respectively, the last two acts who have recently joined to feature the event. The event is being organized for 9th consecutive year. Everything …

Apr
07
2017
Highlights from Israel Calling 2017
Eurovision Israel

Highlights from Israel Calling 2017

Belén García (Spain)

ESC+Plus had the chance to attend the Israeli Eurovision Pre-Party Israel Calling which gathered 28 participants of Eurovision 2017. This was the second edition of the event organised by producer Tali …

Apr
06
2017
Stage construction begins inside International Exhibition Centre in Kiev
Eurovision

Stage construction begins inside International Exhibition Centre in Kiev

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

With approximately just one month ahead of this year’s Eurovision Song Song Contest and aside of rumors which told that the contest was set to be moved to Berlin due …

Apr
06
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Luxembourg
Eurovision Luxembourg

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Luxembourg

Belén García (Spain)

Today, OGAE Luxembourg have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Luxembourger Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – Sweden 8 points – …

Apr
06
2017
Georgia: Tamara Gachechiladze releases official video for Keep the Faith’s final version
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: Tamara Gachechiladze releases official video for Keep the Faith’s final version

Belén García (Spain)

Georgian broadcaster GPB have released the official preview video for “Keep the Faith”, the song that will be performed by Tamara Gachechiladze at this year’s Eurovision. Tamara will represent her homeland …

Apr
06
2017
Madrid Calling: Spain Eurovision 2017 pre-parties to take place on April 14 & 15
Eurovision Spain

Madrid Calling: Spain Eurovision 2017 pre-parties to take place on April 14 & 15

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Another Eurovision pre-party event is set to take place next week in Madrid for the first time ever. After Moscow refused to organize its own due to political issues going …

Apr
04
2017
Croatia: Jacques Houdek releases official video for “My Friend”
Eurovision Croatia

Croatia: Jacques Houdek releases official video for “My Friend”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Croatian broadcaster HRT alongside Eurovision.tv official YouTube channel have just released the official preview video for “My Friend”, the song that will be performed by Jacques Houdek at this year’s …

Apr
02
2017
Slovenia: Omar Naber releases official video and final version for “On My Way”
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Omar Naber releases official video and final version for “On My Way”

Belén García (Spain)

The Slovenian representative for this year’s Eurovision has released the final version of his competing song “On My Way”. The revamped song has been presented through the official music video …

Apr
02
2017
25 acts will perform at tonight’s London Eurovision Party!
Eurovision

25 acts will perform at tonight’s London Eurovision Party!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The annual London Eurovision Party 2017 is taking place tonight in London at ”Café De Paris”, located in London’s prestigious West End, between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. With a …

Apr
02
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Belarus
Eurovision Belarus

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Belarus

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today OGAE Belarus have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Belarusian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Sweden 10 points – Belgium 8 …

Apr
01
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Ukraine
Eurovision Ukraine

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from Ukraine

Belén García (Spain)

Today OGAE Ukraine have revealed their results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Ukrainian Eurovision fan club below: 12 points – Italy 10 points – France 8 points – …

Apr
01
2017
OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from France
Eurovision France

OGAE Poll 2017 – Results from France

Belén García (Spain)

Today, the OGAE Poll has started with France and Ukraine revealing their results. This year, the numbers will be submitted by the clubs themselves via Google Docs, where a second tab will …

Mar
31
2017
Bulgaria: Kristian Kostov releases official video for Beautiful Mess
Eurovision Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Kristian Kostov releases official video for Beautiful Mess

Belén García (Spain)

The Bulgarian broadcaster BNT have just released the official preview video for Beautiful Mess, the song that will be performed by Kristian Kostov at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music …

Mar
31
2017
33 countries confirmed for Amsterdam Eurovision In Concert 2017
Eurovision Netherlands

33 countries confirmed for Amsterdam Eurovision In Concert 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Exactly a month ago, we were telling the fans not only that the biggest Eurovision pre-party event would be back with another exciting night in April, but also the first …

Mar
31
2017
Running order for Eurovision 2017 semi-finals revealed, check it out!
Eurovision Ukraine

Running order for Eurovision 2017 semi-finals revealed, check it out!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, the running order for the semi-finals of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled to take place on May 9 and 11 from Kiev, has just been released on Eurovision.tv …

Mar
23
2017
EBU offers Channel One in Russia to perform at Eurovision 2017 via satellite
Eurovision Russia

EBU offers Channel One in Russia to perform at Eurovision 2017 via satellite

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few minutes ago and after all the sad news which came to light yesterday regarding Russia’s participation at this year’s contest in Ukraine, EBU has now something to offer …

Mar
22
2017
Over 25 countries to be announced for Israel Calling 2017 on April 5th!
Eurovision Israel

Over 25 countries to be announced for Israel Calling 2017 on April 5th!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

As it happened last year for their first time ever, we are very pleased to announce that Israel will be holding their Eurovision pre-party “Israel Calling” once again this year! …

Mar
22
2017
Ukrainian Government bans Julia Samoylova from Eurovision 2017 in Kiev
Eurovision Russia Ukraine

Ukrainian Government bans Julia Samoylova from Eurovision 2017 in Kiev

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The news almost took everyone by surprise a few minutes ago despite weeks of several rumors: Russian representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine, Julia Samoylova, has just been …

Mar
18
2017
Armenian song released, listen to “Fly With Me”
Eurovision Armenia

Armenian song released, listen to “Fly With Me”

Belén García (Spain)

Artsvik has finally released the song she will perform at the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017. The winner of Depi Evratesil has been actively working since her victory at the …

Mar
18
2017
Estonia: Koit Toome & Laura release final version for Verona
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Koit Toome & Laura release final version for Verona

David Carros

Estonian broadcaster ERR have just released the official preview video and final version of Verona, the song that will be performed by Koit Toome & Laura at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the …

Mar
17
2017
Italy: Francesco Gabbani releases 3 minute version of Occidentali’s Karma
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Francesco Gabbani releases 3 minute version of Occidentali’s Karma

Belén García (Spain)

The current favourite to win this year’s Eurovision has just released the 3-minute version of his song Occidentali’s Karma. Francesco Gabbani will represent Italy in Kyiv after winning Sanremo 2017. …

Mar
16
2017
Armenia: Listen to a snippet of Artsvik’s song “Fly With Me”
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia: Listen to a snippet of Artsvik’s song “Fly With Me”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Being the last of this year’s Eurovision season to reveal and two days ahead of its worldwide and official release, Armenian public broadcaster AMPTV has decided to give us a …

Mar
14
2017
Sweden: SVT reveal full voting results of Melodifestivalen 2017
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT reveal full voting results of Melodifestivalen 2017

Belén García (Spain)

SVT have revealed today the full results for this year’s Melodifestivalen shows, including the semi-finals and Andra Chansen numbers, as well as the full audience results from the Grand Final. …

Mar
13
2017
Final version of Albanian entry “World” released
Eurovision Albania

Final version of Albanian entry “World” released

Belén García (Spain)

Lindita Halimi has unveiled today the final version of her Festivali i Këngës winning entry. The song, which has been translated into English, it’s called “World” and replaces the original track …

Mar
13
2017
Listen to the Bulgarian entry for Eurovision “Beautiful Mess”
Eurovision Bulgaria

Listen to the Bulgarian entry for Eurovision “Beautiful Mess”

Belén García (Spain)

The young singer Kristian Kostov has been announced earlier today as Bulgarian hope for this year’s Eurovision. The song he will perform in Kyiv is now available on-line along with the …

Mar
13
2017
Ukraine drawn #22 for this year’s Eurovision Grand Final
Eurovision

Ukraine drawn #22 for this year’s Eurovision Grand Final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Head of Delegation meeting time in Kiev! The Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest, together with the EBU, host broadcaster UA:PBC and the Heads of each and every delegation …

Mar
13
2017
Listen to the final version of Greek entry “This is Love”
Eurovision Greece

Listen to the final version of Greek entry “This is Love”

Belén García (Spain)

Panik Records has released today the final version of this year’s Greek entry “This is Love”. The composers have made a few small changes in terms of production and lyrics …

Mar
13
2017
Moldova: Sunstroke Project releases official video for “Hey Mamma”
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: Sunstroke Project releases official video for “Hey Mamma”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Moldovan broadcaster TRM have just released the official preview video for “Hey Mamma”, the song that will be performed by Sunstroke Project at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. …

Mar
13
2017
Latvia: Triana Park releases official video for Line
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Triana Park releases official video for Line

Belén García (Spain)

Triana Park has released the official music video for the song they will perform in Kyiv. The band will represent Latvia at Eurovision 2017  with Line after winning Supernova. Watch …

Mar
13
2017
Bulgaria select Kristian Kostov for Eurovision 2017, details revealed!
Eurovision Bulgaria

Bulgaria select Kristian Kostov for Eurovision 2017, details revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

BNT has revealed one of the last acts that will complete the line-up for this year’s Eurovision. Kristian Kostov will follow Poli Genova’s footsteps on the big stage after her …

Mar
12
2017
Sweden: Check exclusive impressions after Melodifestivalen Final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check exclusive impressions after Melodifestivalen Final

Belén García (Spain)

Yesterday saw the Melodifestivalen final show happen in Stockholm, with Robin winning the whole competition with the song “I Can’t Go On”. Following the show, ESC+Plus had the chance to …

Mar
12
2017
Yuliya Samoilova to fly the Russian flag in May, listen to “Flame is Burning”!
Eurovision Russia

Yuliya Samoilova to fly the Russian flag in May, listen to “Flame is Burning”!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Yuliya Samoilova has just been announced as the Russian representative as this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev with the song “Flame is Burning“. Russian public TV station Channel One has …

Mar
12
2017
Valentina Monetta & Jimmie Wilson to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2017, listen to the song!
Eurovision San Marino

Valentina Monetta & Jimmie Wilson to represent San Marino at Eurovision 2017, listen to the song!

Belén García (Spain)

San Marino has finally revealed who will be waving the microstate’s flag at Eurovision 2017. The duo formed by Valentina Monetta & Jimmie Wilson will represent the smallest nation at …

Mar
12
2017
Switzerland: Timebelle releases official video for Apollo
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland: Timebelle releases official video for Apollo

David Carros

Swiss broadcaster SRF have just released the official preview video for Apollo, the song that will be performed by Timebelle at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music video below: What do you …

Mar
11
2017
It’s Svala for Iceland!
Eurovision Iceland

It’s Svala for Iceland!

Belén García (Spain)

Iceland has chosen! After three exciting weeks of shows, we have finally discovered who will wave the country’s flag at Eurovision 2017. Svala has gone through all the national selection stages, so …

Mar
11
2017
Jowst wins Melodi Grand Prix 2017 in Norway
Eurovision Norway

Jowst wins Melodi Grand Prix 2017 in Norway

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Melodi Grand Prix 2017 has just come to an end and after an exciting show in Oslo Spektrum, Norway has finally picked somebody to send to Kiev for this year’s …

Mar
11
2017
Lithuania: Fusedmarc selected for Kiev in exciting Eurovizija finale
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Fusedmarc selected for Kiev in exciting Eurovizija finale

Derrick Schiff (USA)

2017 was the strongest year the Lithuanian national final, Eurovizija, has ever seen. It has all culminated in an expanded live final that just finished. Lolita Zero was added to …

Mar
11
2017
Sweden: Robin Bengtsson wins Melodifestivalen 2017
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Robin Bengtsson wins Melodifestivalen 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Melodifestivalen 2017 has just come to an end and after an exciting show in Stockholm’s Friends Arena, Sweden has finally selected somebody to send to Kiev for this year’s Eurovision …

Mar
11
2017
United Kingdom: Lucie Jones releases final version and video for “Never Give Up on You”
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Lucie Jones releases final version and video for “Never Give Up on You”

Belén García (Spain)

BBC have released today the final version for their 2017 Eurovision entry performed by Lucie Jones. The track has been unveiled on-line along with the official music video. Listen to …

Mar
11
2017
Exclusive video interview with Robin Bengtsson (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Robin Bengtsson (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

Belén García (Spain)

ESC+Plus has talked to Robin Bengtsson, finalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “‘I Can’t Go On” at the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2017, …

Mar
11
2017
Listen to the Serbian song “In Too Deep”
Eurovision Serbia

Listen to the Serbian song “In Too Deep”

Belén García (Spain)

RTS has just released “In Too Deep” the song Tijana Bogićević will perform at the Second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017. The singer was internally selected by the broadcaster after having been backing vocalist …

Mar
11
2017
France: Alma releases revamped version of Requiem
Eurovision France

France: Alma releases revamped version of Requiem

Miguel Pons

The French broadcaster have just released the revamped version of the song Alma will perform at this year’s Eurovision. “Requiem” has been added a completely new production and English lyrics …

Mar
11
2017
Czech Republic: Martina Bárta releases official video for “My Turn”
Eurovision Czechia

Czech Republic: Martina Bárta releases official video for “My Turn”

Belén García (Spain)

Česká Televize have just released the official preview video for “My Turn”, the song that will be performed by Martina Bárta at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music video below: What …

Mar
11
2017
Azerbaijani entry for Eurovision 2017 revealed, listen to Skeletons
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani entry for Eurovision 2017 revealed, listen to Skeletons

David Carros

Azerbaijani broadcaster Ictimai have just released the song Dihaj will perform at this year’s Eurovision. The young singer will sing “Skeletons” in the First Semi-Final of the European show after having …

Mar
11
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija 2017 comes to a glorious end tonight!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija 2017 comes to a glorious end tonight!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

And shockingly, Lolita Zero is back! LRT introduced a shocking and unexpected wild card round on their website after last week’s Eurovizija broadcast. Unsurprisingly, the fans came out for Lolita …

Mar
11
2017
Iceland selects for Eurovision today
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland selects for Eurovision today

Belén García (Spain)

Iceland is one of the last countries selecting representative for this year’s Eurovision. RUV will held today the final of their very own Söngvakeppnin live from Laugardalshöllin, national indoor arena. Seven …

Mar
11
2017
Melodi Grand Prix 2017 takes place tonight in Norway
Eurovision Norway

Melodi Grand Prix 2017 takes place tonight in Norway

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Norway concludes its search for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest tonight. Public broadcaster NRK will hold their traditional annual song competition Melodi Grand Prix live from Oslo Spektrum, which has …

Mar
11
2017
Melodifestivalen to choose Swedish act for Kiev tonight!
Eurovision Sweden

Melodifestivalen to choose Swedish act for Kiev tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

This year’s Melodifestivalen will come to an end today live from Stockholm. The winner of tonight’s Grand Final will be awarded the honor to represent Sweden at the 2017 Eurovision …

Mar
10
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Owe Thörnqvist (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Owe Thörnqvist (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Owe Thörnqvist, finalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The veteran singer will perform “Boogieman Blues’” at the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2017, set …

Mar
10
2017
Listen to the Macedonian entry Dance Alone
Eurovision North Macedonia

Listen to the Macedonian entry Dance Alone

Belén García (Spain)

MRT have just revealed their song for Eurovision 2017. Jana Burčeska was expected to present it to the public during the broadcast of Stisni Play, hosted by the Macedonian head of …

Mar
10
2017
Malta: Claudia Faniello releases official video for Breathlessly
Eurovision Malta

Malta: Claudia Faniello releases official video for Breathlessly

David Carros

Maltese broadcaster TVM have just released the official preview video for Breathlessly, the song that will be performed by Claudia Faniello at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music video below: What do …

Mar
10
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Benjamin Ingrosso (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Benjamin Ingrosso (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Benjamin Ingrosso, finalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Good Lovin’” at the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to …

Mar
10
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Nano (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Nano (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Nano, finalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Hold On” at the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to take …

Mar
10
2017
Montenegro: Listen to Slavko Kalezic’s song for Kiev, “Space”
Eurovision Montenegro

Montenegro: Listen to Slavko Kalezic’s song for Kiev, “Space”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Montenegrin entrant at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Slavko Kalezic, has just released the song he will be performing on stage in May, “Space“.  The song “Space” …

Mar
10
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Mariette (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Mariette (Swedish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Mariette, finalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “A Million Years” at the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to …

Mar
10
2017
Ireland releases song for Eurovision, listen to “Dying to Try”
Eurovision Ireland

Ireland releases song for Eurovision, listen to “Dying to Try”

Belén García (Spain)

RTE has released today the song Brendan Murray will perform at this year’s Eurovision. The young singer was selected internally by the broadcaster to wave the Irish flag in Kyiv. …

Mar
10
2017
FYR Macedonia: Jana Burčeska teases Eurovision entry, official presentation today
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia: Jana Burčeska teases Eurovision entry, official presentation today

Belén García (Spain)

MRT have just released a snippet of their song for Eurovision 2017. Jana Burčeska will premiere the full track later today during the broadcast of Stisni Play, hosted by the Macedonian head …

Mar
09
2017
Spain: Manel Navarro releases official video for “Do It For Your Lover”
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Manel Navarro releases official video for “Do It For Your Lover”

Belén García (Spain)

The Spanish representative for this year’s Eurovision has just released the official preview video for his song “Do It For Your Lover”. Manel Navarro will represent his homeland after winning …

Mar
09
2017
Israel: “I Feel Alive” released officially, watch the music video
Eurovision Israel

Israel: “I Feel Alive” released officially, watch the music video

Belén García (Spain)

The Israeli song for the Eurovision Song Contest is out! “I Feel Alive” has just been released officially on TV and YouTube along with the official video filmed in Tel …

Mar
09
2017
Eurovision In Concert 2017: Which countries have confirmed so far?
Eurovision Netherlands

Eurovision In Concert 2017: Which countries have confirmed so far?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

One of the biggest prior events of the Eurovision Song Contest is opening its doors to the fans once again this year: Eurovision In Concert live from Amsterdam, The Netherlands! …

Mar
09
2017
Israeli song “I Feel Alive” leaked, listen to it!
Eurovision Israel

Israeli song “I Feel Alive” leaked, listen to it!

Belén García (Spain)

The Israeli song for Eurovision has just been leaked! “I Feel Alive” will be released officially on TV and YouTube along with the official video later today. Imri Ziv‘s song for …

Mar
09
2017
Armenian song details and release date announced
Eurovision Armenia

Armenian song details and release date announced

Belén García (Spain)

AMPTV have revealed today new details about the song Artsvik will perform in Kyiv. The winner of Depi Evratesil will sing “Fly With Me”, which will be premiered on March 18, …

Mar
08
2017
Belgium: Blanche releases official video for “City Lights”
Eurovision Belgium

Belgium: Blanche releases official video for “City Lights”

Belén García (Spain)

Belgian broadcaster RTBF have just released the official preview video for “City Lights”, the song that Blanche will perform at this year’s Eurovision. The young singer was internally selected to represent Belgium …

Mar
08
2017
Belgium: Blanche’s song for Kiev released, listen to “City Lights”!
Eurovision Belgium

Belgium: Blanche’s song for Kiev released, listen to “City Lights”!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

On November 22, RTBF announced that it would be Ellie Delvaux, A.K.A. Blanche, who would be taking the Belgian flag to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. Today, the …

Mar
07
2017
Listen to My Turn, the Czech song for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Czechia

Listen to My Turn, the Czech song for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

Česká Televize has released today the song Martina Bárta will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The singer, internally selected by the broadcaster, will sing “My Turn”, a ballad …

Mar
07
2017
Macedonian song to be premiered on March 10
Eurovision North Macedonia

Macedonian song to be premiered on March 10

Belén García (Spain)

MRT have revealed today more information about their entry for this year’s Eurovision. Jana Burceska will present her song to the public on March 10th during the broadcast of Stisni Play, hosted …

Mar
07
2017
Listen to a snippet of Israeli song “I Feel Alive”
Eurovision Israel

Listen to a snippet of Israeli song “I Feel Alive”

Belén García (Spain)

The Israeli song for the Eurovision Song Contest is almost ready to be premiered on Thursday. Meanwhile, we can listen to a snippet leaked by one of the attendees that …

Mar
07
2017
Isaiah to represent Australia in Kiev, listen to “Don’t Come Easy”!
Eurovision Australia

Isaiah to represent Australia in Kiev, listen to “Don’t Come Easy”!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The fact that Australia will be participating at the Eurovision Song Contest is not something which comes as a surprise to anybody as the country achieved two top five ranks …

Mar
06
2017
Demy to sing “This is Love” for Greece, listen to it!
Eurovision Greece

Demy to sing “This is Love” for Greece, listen to it!

Belén García (Spain)

We have a song for Greece! Audience and judges have spoken and Demy has finally got her song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The internally selected singer will perform …

Mar
06
2017
Belarus: Final version of “Historyja majho žyccia” released!
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: Final version of “Historyja majho žyccia” released!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

NaviBand, the duo representing Belarus at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, have just released the final version of their entry “Historyja majho žyccia” (Story Of My Life) on …

Mar
06
2017
Listen to a snippet of Serbian entry “In Too Deep”
Eurovision Serbia

Listen to a snippet of Serbian entry “In Too Deep”

Miguel Pons

RTS has revealed today a snippet of the song “In Too Deep” will sing at Eurovision 2017. The singer was internally selected by the broadcaster after having been backing vocalist …

Mar
06
2017
Greece selects Demy’s song for Eurovision tonight
Eurovision Greece

Greece selects Demy’s song for Eurovision tonight

Belén García (Spain)

It’s decision time in Greece! EPT will hold today the show set to choose the song Demy will perform at the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2017. The special broadcast will …

Mar
06
2017
Portugal: Salvador Sobral wins Festival RTP Da Canção 2017!
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Salvador Sobral wins Festival RTP Da Canção 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Another song is joining tonight the Eurovision 2017 line-up! RTP has just concluded the final of this year’s Festival Da Canção live from Lisbon’s Coliseou Dos Recreios and it’s Salvador …

Mar
05
2017
Ilinca feat. Alex Florea win in Romania!
Eurovision Romania

Ilinca feat. Alex Florea win in Romania!

Belén García (Spain)

Another song has just been added to the line-up of this year’s Eurovision, as Romania has selected their act for the competition. Ilinca feat. Alex Florea are the winners of Selecția …

Mar
05
2017
Sweden: Check exclusive impressions after Melodifestivalen Andra Chansen
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check exclusive impressions after Melodifestivalen Andra Chansen

Belén García (Spain)

Yesterday saw the second chance show happen in Linköping, with the last four Melodifestivalen finalists selected after exciting duels. Following the show, ESC+Plus had the chance to get some impressions …

Mar
05
2017
Grand final of Festival Da Canção takes place in Portugal tonight!
Eurovision Portugal

Grand final of Festival Da Canção takes place in Portugal tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight, Portuguese public TV station RTP will be holding the grand final of their traditional Festival Da Canção in Lisbon. Eight different artists, previously chosen during the past couple of …

Mar
05
2017
Romanian national final today
Eurovision Romania

Romanian national final today

Belén García (Spain)

It’s decision time in Romania! The grand final of Selecția Națională will be held today live from Bucharest with 10 acts competing to represent their homeland at Eurovision 2017. Iuliana Tudor, Dan Helciug …

Mar
04
2017
Final line-up decided in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Final line-up decided in Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

The second semi-final of Söngvakeppning 2017 has just concluded with the last three finalists being decided by the audience. Today’s show was hosted by hosted by Ragnhildur Steinunn live from Háskólabíó. …

Mar
04
2017
Sweden: SVT reveal running order for Melodifestivalen final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT reveal running order for Melodifestivalen final

Belén García (Spain)

SVT has just revealed the running order for the final of the Swedish national selection for Eurovision 2017. 12 acts will compete to get the trophy and, consequently, have the …

Mar
04
2017
Koit Toome & Laura to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Estonia

Koit Toome & Laura to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

In a three-hour show, Estonia has decided who will wave the country’s flag at this year’s Eurovision. Koit Toome & Laura have just been declared the winners of Eesti Laul 2017, …

Mar
04
2017
Sweden: Check the last finalists from second chance show
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the last finalists from second chance show

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second chance round of Melodifestivalen 2017 has just taken place in Linköping and the results are in. Eight songs battled in duels, but only four of them got the …

Mar
04
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija semi-final results are in, artists for final decided!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija semi-final results are in, artists for final decided!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

The semi final of excitement! Eight strong contestants entered on Tuesday. The judges shook up the conceived leader board. The televote of the Lithuanian public has just made the deciding …

Mar
04
2017
Exclusive video interview with Axel Schylström (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Axel Schylström (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)

Belén García (Spain)

ESC+Plus has talked to Axel Schylström, candidate of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. He will compete against Lisa Ajax at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to …

Mar
04
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Loreen (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)
Eurostars Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Loreen (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Loreen, candidate of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The winner of Eurovision 2012 will compete against Anton Hagman at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen …

Mar
04
2017
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin continues with second semi-final
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin continues with second semi-final

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2017 will continue today with the second semi-final being held live from Háskólabíó. 12 candidates are competing at this year’s Söngvakeppnin aimed to represent Iceland in …

Mar
04
2017
Lithuania: It’s semi-final time in Vilnius!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: It’s semi-final time in Vilnius!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

It’s the penultimate Eurovizija episode! Did you make it here in once piece? Well, 8 singers did at least. Today you will see the performances of the remaining contestants and …

Mar
04
2017
Sweden: Second chance show of Melodifestivalen tonight
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Second chance show of Melodifestivalen tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

We are one week away from the big final in Stockholm and tonight we will find out the last four finalists of Melodifestivalen 2017. The second chance show will take …

Mar
04
2017
Estonia: Grand final of Eesti Laul 2017 takes place today
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Grand final of Eesti Laul 2017 takes place today

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After two exciting and high-quality semi-finals in February, ERR is now ready to select their 2017 Eurovision entry. Eesti Laul 2017 comes to an end tonight and will see Jüri …

Mar
03
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Anton Hagman (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Anton Hagman (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Anton Hagman, candidate of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. He will compete against Loreen at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to take …

Mar
03
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Dismissed (Swedish candidates for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Dismissed (Swedish candidates for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Dismissed, candidates of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The band will compete against Boris René at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to take …

Mar
03
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Boris René (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Boris René (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Boris René, candidate of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. He will compete against Dismissed at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen 2017, set to take …

Mar
03
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Lisa Ajax (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Sweden

Exclusive video interview with Lisa Ajax (Swedish candidate for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Lisa Ajax, candidate of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The young singer will compete against Axel Schylström at the second chance show of Melodifestivalen …

Mar
03
2017
Listen to “Lights & Shadows”, the Dutch entry for Kiev!
Eurovision Netherlands

Listen to “Lights & Shadows”, the Dutch entry for Kiev!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

22 songs now in the running! One more song has been added to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest line-up as the Dutch one has just been revealed. The track has …

Mar
02
2017
interview
Linda Hartmanns: “When I wrote my song I was influenced by some people in South-Africa” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Linda Hartmanns: “When I wrote my song I was influenced by some people in South-Africa” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Linda Hartmanns, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Linda will perform “Obvious Love” in the second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2017. ESC+Plus: Hello! First of …

Mar
02
2017
Full Croatian entry is out, listen to “My Friend”!
Eurovision Croatia

Full Croatian entry is out, listen to “My Friend”!

Belén García (Spain)

After many teaser, the Croatian representative Jacques Houdek has finally released the full version of his song for Eurovision 2017. The Voice coach was chosen internally to represent his homeland …

Mar
02
2017
Dutch media reveal Eurovision song title and music style
Eurovision Netherlands

Dutch media reveal Eurovision song title and music style

Belén García (Spain)

OG3NE will premiere their song for Eurovision tomorrow at 11:30 CET, but the internet portal AD Show has revealed today the song title and music style the sisters will perform …

Mar
01
2017
Cyprus: Hovig releases official video for “Gravity”
Eurovision Cyprus

Cyprus: Hovig releases official video for “Gravity”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Cypriot broadcaster CYBC have just officially released the official preview video for “Gravity“, the song that will be performed by Hovig at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev after …

Mar
01
2017
Cypriot entry for Eurovision 2017 released, listen to it!
Eurovision Cyprus

Cypriot entry for Eurovision 2017 released, listen to it!

Belén García (Spain)

The song Hovig will perform at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has just been leaked full. The Cypriot/Greek singer will sing “Gravity”, written by Swedish composer Thomas G:son, at the First Semi-Final …

Feb
28
2017
Croatia: Listen to the instrumental version of “My Friend”
Eurovision Croatia

Croatia: Listen to the instrumental version of “My Friend”

Belén García (Spain)

Croatian representative Jacques Houdek has just released the instrumental version of his song for Eurovision 2017. The artist was chosen internally to represent his homeland in Kyiv, after having become …

Feb
28
2017
Austria: Nathan Trent releases official video for Running On Air
Eurovision Austria

Austria: Nathan Trent releases official video for Running On Air

Belén García (Spain)

Austrian broadcaster ORF have just released the official preview video for Running On Air, the song that will be performed by Nathan Trent at this year’s Eurovision. Watch the music video …

Feb
27
2017
Tijana Bogićević selected for Serbia!
Eurovision Serbia

Tijana Bogićević selected for Serbia!

Belén García (Spain)

RTS has announced today the name of their 10th Eurovision Song Contest representative, Tijana Bogićević. Tijana, currently living in the United States, has been internally selected by the broadcaster after having …

Feb
27
2017
interview
Denmark: Anja gives her first impressions after winning DMGP 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Anja gives her first impressions after winning DMGP 2017

The DMGP 2017 final last Saturday was won by no other than Anja with the song “Where I Am“. Right after the show had ended, she went on to meet the press gathered …

Feb
27
2017
Meet the hosts of Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Ukraine

Meet the hosts of Eurovision 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

EBU have revealed today who will be responsible for leading all three shows of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. For the first time, three boys will host the live competition …

Feb
27
2017
Austrian song for Kiev “Running On Air” leaked, listen to it!
Eurovision Austria

Austrian song for Kiev “Running On Air” leaked, listen to it!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After months of preparations since this year’s Austrian representative Nathan Trent was chosen as the ambassador for the country in Kiev, the song he will be performing on stage has …

Feb
27
2017
Portugal: Final line-up for Festival Da Cançao now complete
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Final line-up for Festival Da Cançao now complete

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The second and last semi-final of this year’s Portuguese national selection contest for Eurovision 2017 has just finished and it gives four clear acts which will be joining last week’s …

Feb
26
2017
Romania: These are tonight’s 10 qualifiers for Selecția Națională 2017!
Eurovision Romania

Romania: These are tonight’s 10 qualifiers for Selecția Națională 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, TVR started the first show of their national selection process for Eurovision 2017, Selecția Națională. The show was introduced by Ioana Voicu and Dan Helciug, who will also be in charge …

Feb
26
2017
It’s Triana Park for Latvia!
Eurovision Latvia

It’s Triana Park for Latvia!

Belén García (Spain)

The third season of the Latvian selection show Supernova has just concluded with Triana Park being declared the winners. At tonight’s national final broadcast live from Riga, four acts fought for the …

Feb
26
2017
interview
Olsen Brothers speak to ESC+Plus (Winners of Eurovision 2000)
Eurostars Denmark

Olsen Brothers speak to ESC+Plus (Winners of Eurovision 2000)

We have spoken to the winners of Eurovision 2000, the Olsen Brothers. They were in Herning to perform as part of the interval act in DMGP 2017, which took place yesterday. …

Feb
26
2017
Israel: Song presentation on March 9th
Eurovision Israel

Israel: Song presentation on March 9th

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Two weeks ago “Rising Star” gave us a winner in Israel who was no other than Imri Ziv. Today it’s been announced that the singer will be releasing his Eurovision …

Feb
26
2017
Portugal: Festival Da Canção continues with Second Semi-Final tonight
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Festival Da Canção continues with Second Semi-Final tonight

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Portugal is gearing up to choose their next Eurovision representative after their one-year break in Stockholm. Tonight, the remaining eight songs in competition for the title to represent the country …

Feb
26
2017
Selecţia Naţională kicks off in Romania tonight
Eurovision Romania

Selecţia Naţională kicks off in Romania tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The semi-final of Selecţia Naţională will take place tonight at 19:30 CET. 15 candidates will compete for the right to represent Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 but only …

Feb
26
2017
Latvia: Final of Supernova 2017 to be held today
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Final of Supernova 2017 to be held today

Belén García (Spain)

The grand final of Supernova will take place today live from Riga. Four acts will compete at today’s show aimed to represent Latvia in Kyiv, after three previous shows that …

Feb
25
2017
Sweden: Check the duels of Melodifestivalen second chance show
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the duels of Melodifestivalen second chance show

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The fourth semi-final is over and next week we’re going to Linköping for the second chance round. SVT has just made public the duels of next Saturday’s show, so you …

Feb
25
2017
First qualifiers through in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

First qualifiers through in Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

The first semi-final of Söngvakeppning 2017 has just concluded with the first three finalists being decided by the audience. Today’s show was hosted by hosted by Ragnhildur Steinunn live from Háskólabíó. …

Feb
25
2017
O.Torvald to fly the Ukrainian colours on home ground!
Eurovision Ukraine

O.Torvald to fly the Ukrainian colours on home ground!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The too much awaited decision for the Ukrainian fans this year has already been made. Ukrainian main public TV station NTKU together with private broadcaster STB just hold the final …

Feb
25
2017
Semi-finalists of Eurovizija decided in Lithuania
Eurovision Lithuania

Semi-finalists of Eurovizija decided in Lithuania

Belén García (Spain)

The last heat before the semi-final has just concluded in Lithuania with the last set of semi-finalists being decided by a 50/50 mix of public vote and jury panel decision. …

Feb
25
2017
Anja to represent Denmark in Kiev after winning DMGP 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Anja to represent Denmark in Kiev after winning DMGP 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Denmark has decided. Tonight DR held its traditional annual song competition, the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, which took place live from Herning’s Jyske Bank Boxen. After such an exciting time …

Feb
25
2017
Sweden: Fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final results are out
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final results are out

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The fourth and last semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 is over and the results are out! Tonight’s 7 competing acts were: Jon Henrik Fjällgren feat. Aninia – ”En värld full av …

Feb
25
2017
Sunstroke Project wins in Moldova again!
Eurovision Moldova

Sunstroke Project wins in Moldova again!

Belén García (Spain)

Moldova has decided and it will be Sunstroke Project, without Olia Tira, who will be waving the country’s flag in Kyiv. Eight finalists have competed at today’s show with the …

Feb
25
2017
Denmark: Follow our LIVE blog from the DMGP 2017 dress rehearsal
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Follow our LIVE blog from the DMGP 2017 dress rehearsal

Marek Poulsen (Denmark)

The dress rehearsal of the Danish final has just started in Herning and we will be providing you with comments on everything happening live from Jyske Bank Boxen. This post will …

Feb
25
2017
Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 4
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 4

Belén García (Spain)

SVT has just published the full audio tracks of the songs that will compete at today’s Melodifestivalen semi-final. Another seven acts will step on stage tonight in order to get …

Feb
25
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Sada Vidoo (Danish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Sada Vidoo (Danish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Sada Vidoo, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision, ahead of DMGP 2017. The living doll will perform “Northern Lights” at the final of Dansk …

Feb
25
2017
interview
Exclusive video interview with Anja (Danish finalist for Eurovision 2017)
Eurovision Denmark

Exclusive video interview with Anja (Danish finalist for Eurovision 2017)

ESC+Plus has talked to Anja, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision, ahead of DMGP 2017. The last year’s runner-up will perform “Where I Am” at the final …

Feb
25
2017
interview
Júlí Heiðar: “Heim til þín is a country/pop song that I wrote last summer” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Júlí Heiðar: “Heim til þín is a country/pop song that I wrote last summer” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Júlí Heiðar, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2017 along with Þórdís Birna. The duo will perform “Heim til þín” (Get Back Home) in the …

Feb
25
2017
interview
Hildur: “My song title is supposed to be the sound of your heartbeat when you see the person you love” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Hildur: “My song title is supposed to be the sound of your heartbeat when you see the person you love” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Hildur, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Hildur will perform “Bammbaramm” in the first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2017, set to take place today. …

Feb
25
2017
Lithuania: Final qualifiers before semi final to be selected today
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Final qualifiers before semi final to be selected today

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija will pick the final 4 contestants of the 8 performers tonight, who will go on to the semi final. There, they will meet the 4 qualifiers from last week, …

Feb
25
2017
Söngvakeppnin 2017 kicks off in Iceland today
Eurovision Iceland

Söngvakeppnin 2017 kicks off in Iceland today

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2017 will kick off today with the first semi-final being held live from Háskólabíó. 12 candidates will compete at this year’s Söngvakeppnin aimed to represent Iceland …

Feb
25
2017
Sweden: Last Melodifestivalen semi-final to be held tonight
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Last Melodifestivalen semi-final to be held tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The fourth semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 will take place tonight at 20:00 CET. David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson and Clara Henry will be hosting the show once again live from Skellefteå’s Kraft Arena. …

Feb
25
2017
Moldova to select entrant for Eurovision tonight
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova to select entrant for Eurovision tonight

Belén García (Spain)

Another national final is taking place today as the last Moldovan show will be held live from Chisinau. Yesterday saw eight act making it through the semi-final which featured seventeen …

Feb
25
2017
Who will follow Jamala’s footsteps in Eurovision? Ukraine chooses tonight!
Eurovision Ukraine

Who will follow Jamala’s footsteps in Eurovision? Ukraine chooses tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 host country Ukraine will be selecting their 2017 representative tonight from Kiev. After such a long selection process which witnessed auditions through the major cities of the Ukrainian …

Feb
25
2017
Denmark decides for Kiev, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix tonight!
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark decides for Kiev, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision fans, get ready for the party because another Baltic nation is choosing the act who will represent  the country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. Danmarks Radio …

Feb
24
2017
Slovenia selects Omar Naber for Eurovision!
Eurostars Slovenia

Slovenia selects Omar Naber for Eurovision!

Belén García (Spain)

Another act has been added to the Eurovision 2017 line-up as the Slovenian final has just concluded in Ljubljana. Omar Naber have been declared the winner of EMA 2017 after …

Feb
24
2017
Moldova: Check the 8 acts going through semi-final
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: Check the 8 acts going through semi-final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Eurovision race started in another country today and it was Moldova. TRM has just held the first of its two shows which are set to select who will be …

Feb
24
2017
interview
Jeanette Bonde: “The storms of life should never force us to be anyone else than ourselves” (Danish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Denmark

Jeanette Bonde: “The storms of life should never force us to be anyone else than ourselves” (Danish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Jeanette Bonde, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. Jeanette will perform “Hurricane” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to take place tomorrow. …

Feb
24
2017
interview
Rikke Skytte: “My song describes how you can pick up pieces you lost and color them in a new way” (Danish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Denmark

Rikke Skytte: “My song describes how you can pick up pieces you lost and color them in a new way” (Danish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Rikke Skytte, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Color My World” in the final of DMGP, set to take …

Feb
24
2017
Decision time for Slovenia tonight!
Eurovision Slovenia

Decision time for Slovenia tonight!

Belén García (Spain)

It’s decision time in Slovenia, the final of EMA 2017 will take place today with eight songs competing to wave the country’s flag in Kyiv. The winner and Slovenian representative will …

Feb
24
2017
O Melodie Pentru Europa starts in Moldova today
Eurovision Moldova

O Melodie Pentru Europa starts in Moldova today

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision has also arrived in Moldova. Tonight, the country will start looking for the act who will introduce them in Europe in May. As we announced several days ago, TRM …

Feb
23
2017
interview
René Machon: “Warriors is a strong song that tell us to fight for our love, marriage and relationship” (Danish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Denmark

René Machon: “Warriors is a strong song that tell us to fight for our love, marriage and relationship” (Danish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to René Machon, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. René will perform “Warriors” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to take place on …

Feb
23
2017
interview
Johanna Beijbom: “I want to spread love and happiness to everyone out there” (Danish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Denmark

Johanna Beijbom: “I want to spread love and happiness to everyone out there” (Danish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Johanna Beijbom, finalist of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. Johanne will perform “A.S.A.P” in the final of DMGP 2017 set to take place on Saturday, …

Feb
23
2017
interview
Calling Mercury: “The musical style of our song is minimalist and low-key” (Danish finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Denmark

Calling Mercury: “The musical style of our song is minimalist and low-key” (Danish finalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Calling Mercury, finalists of this year’s Danish national selection for Eurovision. The duo will perform “Big Little Lies” in the final of DMGP 2017, set to …

Feb
23
2017
interview
Axel Schylström: “It’s all about the three minutes on stage” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Sweden

Axel Schylström: “It’s all about the three minutes on stage” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)

A few days ahead of the 4th and last semifinal of this year’s Melodifestivalen, taking place in Skellefteå, ESC+Plus has talked to Axel Schylström, who will be competing on stage on …

Feb
23
2017
Sweden: Watch a sneak peek of rehearsals for Melodifestivalen semi-final 4
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Watch a sneak peek of rehearsals for Melodifestivalen semi-final 4

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final will take place on Saturday live from Skellefteå. Today the artists have begun rehearsing for the first time on stage, so a glimpse of all performances …

Feb
23
2017
Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of Melodifestivalen semi-final 4
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of Melodifestivalen semi-final 4

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just released one-minute snippets of the 7 songs that will be performed at the fourth semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017, which will take place on Saturday live from Skellefteå. …

Feb
22
2017
Sweden: Meet the artists of the fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Meet the artists of the fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The fourth and last Melodifestivalen semi-final takes place this Saturday in Skellefteå and it is the most anticipated one! Four comebacks in this semi-final but all eyes are set on …

Feb
22
2017
Sweden: Check the song lyrics of Melodifestivalen semi-final 4
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the song lyrics of Melodifestivalen semi-final 4

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just published the lyrics of the songs that will be competing at the fourth semi-final of Melodifestivalen, which will be held on Saturday in Skellefteå. Check the lyrics below: …

Feb
22
2017
New show producer appointed for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Sweden

New show producer appointed for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

SVT’s Christer Björkman has been named Show Producer of Eurovision 2017 after the unexpected personal change happened a few days ago. Mr. Björkman joins the new core team, made up …

Feb
22
2017
Australia: 2017 entry to be revealed on March 7th
Eurovision Australia

Australia: 2017 entry to be revealed on March 7th

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

What it seemed to be a one-off event as announced by EBU in 2015 leaded to Down Under to remain in the competition so far after achieving two TOP-5 placings …

Feb
21
2017
Czech Republic: Martina Bárta to sing “My Turn” at Eurovision, listen to a snippet!
Eurovision Czechia

Czech Republic: Martina Bárta to sing “My Turn” at Eurovision, listen to a snippet!

Belén García (Spain)

Ceska Televize has revealed today more information about their entry for Eurovision 2017. Martina Bàrta will perform the song “My Turn”, a ballad written in English, after having been internally …

Feb
20
2017
Malta: PBS releases MESC 2017 full televoting results
Eurovision Malta

Malta: PBS releases MESC 2017 full televoting results

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Two days after this year’s final of Malta Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Ta’Qali’s Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, PBS has released the televoting results where it is …

Feb
20
2017
Croatia: Jacques Houdek to perform My Friend at Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Croatia

Croatia: Jacques Houdek to perform My Friend at Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The Croatian representative for Eurovision 2017 has just revealed the title of the song he will perform in Kyiv. The song will be called My Friend and it will be …

Feb
20
2017
Listen to the 10 songs competing at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Listen to the 10 songs competing at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017

Belén García (Spain)

DR has released today the 10 songs that will compete at this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix. The Danish final for Eurovision will be held on Saturday, 25th of February, …

Feb
20
2017
Portugal: First four acts make it to Festival Da Canção 2017 grand final
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: First four acts make it to Festival Da Canção 2017 grand final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The first semifinal of this year’s Festival RTP Da Cançao has just concluded in Portugal. Four out of the first eight participating artists in this semi-final have made it to …

Feb
19
2017
Supernova finalists decided in Latvia
Eurovision Latvia

Supernova finalists decided in Latvia

Belén García (Spain)

The semi-final of Supernova 2017 has just ended with 4 acts selected to compete at the next week’s national final. Once again, Ketija Šēnberga and Toms Grēviņš were responsible for hosting the show …

Feb
19
2017
Claudia Faniello gives her first impressions after winning Malta Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Malta

Claudia Faniello gives her first impressions after winning Malta Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2017 gave us a winner last night and it was no other than Claudia Faniello with the song “Breathlessly“. Right after she received the trophy …

Feb
19
2017
Portugal: First semi-final of Festival Da Canção takes place tonight!
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: First semi-final of Festival Da Canção takes place tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Portugal is back in the game after one year-break and they’re doing it big this time! Festival Da Canção has been set once again as the national selection to choose …

Feb
19
2017
Semi-final time in Latvia tonight
Eurovision Latvia

Semi-final time in Latvia tonight

Belén García (Spain)

The semi-final of Supernova will take place today with 8 acts competing to reach the national final, which will take place next week. Once again, Ketija Šēnberga and Toms Grēviņš will …

Feb
18
2017
Claudia Faniello to represent Malta in Kiev after winning MESC 2017
Eurovision Malta

Claudia Faniello to represent Malta in Kiev after winning MESC 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

What an exciting show PBS gave us tonight! After some tension and shaking nerves, Malta has decided that Claudia Faniello, sister of former representative Fabrizio Faniello, must represent them at this …

Feb
18
2017
10 Eesti Laul finalists decided in Estonia
Eurovision Estonia

10 Eesti Laul finalists decided in Estonia

Belén García (Spain)

The line-up for the final of Eesti Laul 2017 has been completed with the last 5 qualifiers decided by a 50/50 mix of public vote and professional jury panel. Ten candidates …

Feb
18
2017
It’s Kasia Moś for Poland in Kiev!
Eurovision Poland

It’s Kasia Moś for Poland in Kiev!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Poland is not different when it comes to extremely high tension during their NF results and this time it was exactly the same! TVP has just concluded the final of …

Feb
18
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija Round 7’s exciting results are here!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija Round 7’s exciting results are here!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Round 7 of the Lithuanian national selection has aired today. The highly competitive field this week sees Lithuanian favorites performing in direct competition for the first time. Only the top …

Feb
18
2017
These are the results of the third Ukrainian semi-final!
Eurovision Ukraine

These are the results of the third Ukrainian semi-final!

Fernando Méndez (Spain/Belgium)

Ukraine just saw the end of the third semi-final of its selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The two acts that were selected to continue competing for the privilege to represent …

Feb
18
2017
EMA final line-up complete in Slovenia
Eurovision Slovenia

EMA final line-up complete in Slovenia

Belén García (Spain)

The second semi-final of the Slovenian national selection has just finished with the second set of qualifiers decided by the audience and jury panel. From all four qualifiers, two acts …

Feb
18
2017
Hungary: Pápai Joci wins A Dal 2017!
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Pápai Joci wins A Dal 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

After weeks of competition, we have finally discovered who will wave the Hungarian flag in Kyiv. Pápai Joci has just won A Dal 2017, so he will represent Hungary at the …

Feb
18
2017
Sweden: Check results of third Melodifestivalen semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check results of third Melodifestivalen semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 is over and the results are out! Once again, the hosts, David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson and Clara Henry, performed during the opening act. This …

Feb
18
2017
Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 3
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 3

Belén García (Spain)

SVT has just published the full audio tracks of the songs that will compete at today’s Melodifestivalen semi-final. Another seven acts will step on stage tonight in order to get …

Feb
18
2017
Lithuania: Titans clash at Eurovizija Round 7 today!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Titans clash at Eurovizija Round 7 today!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija is at a stage now that sees acts who dominated their early, individual heats now coming into a true competition with each other. Frankly, this set of 8 performers …

Feb
18
2017
Ukraine: Third semi-final of #Vidbir 2017 tonight!
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Third semi-final of #Vidbir 2017 tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 host country Ukraine will continue tonight looking for the song and the artist that will represent them at this year’s grand final in Kiev on May 13th. Ukrainian …

Feb
18
2017
Slovenia: Line-up for EMA final to be decided today
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Line-up for EMA final to be decided today

Belén García (Spain)

EMA 2017 continues today with the second out of three shows aimed to select the Slovenian act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Another four acts will make it to …

Feb
18
2017
Estonia: Last Eesti Laul semi-final to be held today
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Last Eesti Laul semi-final to be held today

Belén García (Spain)

The Estonian national competition for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 continues today with the second semi-final being aired from Tallinn. The last 10 candidates will compete tonight, but only half …

Feb
18
2017
Sweden: Third Melodifestivalen semi-final takes place tonight
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Third Melodifestivalen semi-final takes place tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 will take place tonight at 20:00 CET live from Växjö. David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson and Clara Henry are hosting the show live from Vida Arena. …

Feb
18
2017
Hungary decides for Eurovision tonight!
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary decides for Eurovision tonight!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

A Dal 2017 comes to an end today revealing us who will be waving the Hungarian flag in Kyiv. After 5 weeks of live shows, the national selection completes its …

Feb
18
2017
Malta chooses for Kiev tonight!
Eurovision Malta

Malta chooses for Kiev tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest is taking place tonight live from Ta’Qali’s Malta Fairs and Convention Centre. The winner will represent the Mediterranean island at the biggest …

Feb
18
2017
Poland decides, Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 to take place tonight!
Eurovision Poland

Poland decides, Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 to take place tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Poland has reached the final stage of its 2017 Eurovision national selection process as tonight TVP will have a contender to send over to Europe. 10 acts, selected a few …

Feb
17
2017
First EMA qualifiers decided in Slovenia
Eurovision Slovenia

First EMA qualifiers decided in Slovenia

Belén García (Spain)

The first semi-final of the Slovenian national selection has just finished with the first set of qualifiers decided by the audience and jury panel. From all four qualifiers, two acts …

Feb
17
2017
interview
Maxine Pace: “I would be incredibly honoured and proud to represent my country” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Maxine Pace: “I would be incredibly honoured and proud to represent my country” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has had the chance to talk to Maxine Pace, finalist of this year’s Maltese national final for Eurovision. The young singer will perform the song “Bombshell” at the final …

Feb
17
2017
Croatia: HRT selects Jacques Houdek for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Croatia

Croatia: HRT selects Jacques Houdek for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

HRT has revealed today the identity of the 23rd Croatian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. 35 year-old Jacques Houdek will be flying his homeland’s flag in Kyiv after having been …

Feb
16
2017
The Netherlands: O’G3NE to reveal entry on March 3
Eurovision Netherlands

The Netherlands: O’G3NE to reveal entry on March 3

Belén García (Spain)

AVROTROS has announced today that the Dutch song for this year’s Eurovision will be released on March 3. Sisters Lisa, Amy and Shelley, known as O’G3NE, will represent The Netherlands …

Feb
16
2017
interview
Vitaly Kozlovskiy: “My song is an amazing combination of high-quality sound and very deep text” (Ukrainian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Ukraine

Vitaly Kozlovskiy: “My song is an amazing combination of high-quality sound and very deep text” (Ukrainian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Vitaly Kozlovskiy, semifinalist of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. Vitaly will perform “I’m your light” in the 3rd semi-final set to take place on February …

Feb
16
2017
It’s official, Martina Bárta selected for Czech Republic!
Eurovision Czechia

It’s official, Martina Bárta selected for Czech Republic!

Belén García (Spain)

Martina Bárta has been officially confirmed as Czech representative after several hints pointed her as the selected one for Czech Republic. The female singer is known in her country and Germany, …

Feb
16
2017
Germany: Watch the official video clip for Perfect Life by Levina
Eurovision Germany

Germany: Watch the official video clip for Perfect Life by Levina

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The German broadcaster NDR/ARD have just released the official preview video for Perfect Life performed by Levina.The video was made public through the official YouTube channel of the contest. Watch …

Feb
16
2017
Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen third semi-final rehearsals
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen third semi-final rehearsals

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The third Melodifestivalen semi-final is two days away and the artists have begun rehearsing on the stage of Växjö’s Vida Arena today. Watch below 30 seconds of each rehearsal: Robin …

Feb
16
2017
Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of Melodifestivalen third semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of Melodifestivalen third semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just released 1-minute snippets of the 7 songs that will be performed at the third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017, which will take place on Saturday. Listen to them …

Feb
15
2017
Martina Bárta to fly the Czech flag in Kiev?
Eurovision Czechia

Martina Bárta to fly the Czech flag in Kiev?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Martina Bárta, lead vocalist of the German jazz band “4 To The Bar”, will most likely be announced in the upcoming hours as the Czech representative at this year’s Eurovision …

Feb
15
2017
Sweden: Meet the artists of the third Melodifestivalen semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Meet the artists of the third Melodifestivalen semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Melodifestivalen 2017 continues its journey this Saturday in Växjö, where the third semi-final will take place. This semi-final features the oldest artist to ever participate in Melodifestivalen and a couple …

Feb
15
2017
Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen semi-final 3
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen semi-final 3

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just published the lyrics of the songs that will be competing at the third semi-final of the Swedish national selection for Eurovision, which will be held on Saturday. …

Feb
15
2017
Running order for Moldovan semi-final published
Eurovision Moldova

Running order for Moldovan semi-final published

Belén García (Spain)

TRM has published the running order for the semi-final of this year’s Moldovan national selection. 14 acts will compete at this year’s live shows with Valentina Nejel & Sergiu Pungă replacing …

Feb
15
2017
Norway: Listen to MGP 2017 entries in full-length!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: Listen to MGP 2017 entries in full-length!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Norwegian broadcaster NRK has released all the songs that will compete at this year’s Melodi Grand Prix, taking place at the Oslo Spektrum on the 11th of March. 10 hopefuls …

Feb
15
2017
Poland: Listen to the 10 songs for Krajowe Eliminacje 2017
Eurovision Poland

Poland: Listen to the 10 songs for Krajowe Eliminacje 2017

Belén García (Spain)

All 10 songs that will be performed at this year’s Polish final for Eurovision have been released on YouTube. Krajowe Eliminacje will take place on Saturday, February 18 and the …

Feb
14
2017
interview
Ina Shai: “I think my strengths are my soulful voice and my stage presence” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Slovenia

Ina Shai: “I think my strengths are my soulful voice and my stage presence” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Ina Shai, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. Ina will perform in the second semi-final of EMA set to take place on February …

Feb
14
2017
interview
Alya: “No one can hurt you when you’re full of love” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Slovenia

Alya: “No one can hurt you when you’re full of love” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Alya, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Halo” in the second semi-final of EMA 2017 set to take place …

Feb
14
2017
Tickets for Eurovision 2017 to go on sale today
Eurovision

Tickets for Eurovision 2017 to go on sale today

Belén García (Spain)

The day has finally arrived as the ticket sale for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest 2017 will begin this evening with the first wave available to be purchased at 19:15 …

Feb
14
2017
Eurovision 2017: EBU makes statement on Ukrainian staffing shakeup!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: EBU makes statement on Ukrainian staffing shakeup!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Yesterday, the bombshell went off from the Ukraine. Many members of the organizing officials for the Eurovision Song Contest resigned from their position just 3 months ahead of the air …

Feb
13
2017
Imri Ziv wins in Israel!
Eurovision Israel

Imri Ziv wins in Israel!

Belén García (Spain)

Israel has made a decision, Imri Ziv will fly the country’s flag at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 after winning “Hakochav Haba Le’Eyrovizion”. The singer has got the support of both, jury …

Feb
13
2017
interview
Omar Naber: “When I represented my country in 2005 I didn’t understand the importance of Eurovision” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurostars Slovenia

Omar Naber: “When I represented my country in 2005 I didn’t understand the importance of Eurovision” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Omar Naber, 2005 Slovenian representative and semifinalist of this year’s national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “On My Way” in the first semi-final of …

Feb
13
2017
Israeli singer for Eurovision 2017 to be chosen today
Eurovision Israel

Israeli singer for Eurovision 2017 to be chosen today

Belén García (Spain)

The Grand Final of the Israeli talent show “Hakochav Haba Le’Eyrovizion” (Rising Star) will take place today with four singers still in the race to represent their homeland at the Eurovision …

Feb
13
2017
Listen to snippets of Slovenian finalist songs
Eurovision Slovenia

Listen to snippets of Slovenian finalist songs

Belén García (Spain)

RTVSLO has just published snippets of all 16 candidate songs that will compete at this year’s Slovenian national selection. EMA 2017 will kick off on Friday with the first semi-final …

Feb
12
2017
Semifinalists of Supernova 2017 decided in Latvia
Eurovision Latvia

Semifinalists of Supernova 2017 decided in Latvia

Belén García (Spain)

The second heat of Supernova has taken place today revealing us the last set of semi-finalists that will compete for a final spot. From today’s competing acts, only 4 of them …

Feb
12
2017
interview
Shauna: “My song is about not expecting anything in life, being strong and determined” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Shauna: “My song is about not expecting anything in life, being strong and determined” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Shauna Vassallo, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Shauna will perform “Crazy Game” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …

Feb
12
2017
Romanian semifinalists for Eurovision revealed
Eurovision Romania

Romanian semifinalists for Eurovision revealed

Belén García (Spain)

TVR has just announced the acts that will perform in the live shows of “Selecţia Naţională”. After several rounds including live auditions, 15 candidates will compete for the right to …

Feb
12
2017
interview
Cherton Caruana: “I like to think of Fighting to Survive as a fierce empowering pop song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Cherton Caruana: “I like to think of Fighting to Survive as a fierce empowering pop song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Cherton Caruana, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Cherton will perform “Fighting To Survive” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take …

Feb
12
2017
Latvia: Second heat of Supernova to be held today
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Second heat of Supernova to be held today

Belén García (Spain)

Supernova 2017 continues today with the second heat held live from Riga. Another 11 candidates will step on stage today aimed to represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. …

Feb
12
2017
Poland: TVP announces 10 national candidates
Eurovision Poland

Poland: TVP announces 10 national candidates

Belén García (Spain)

TVP has announced the 10 finalists that will compete to represent Poland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The candidates will perform at the final of “Krajowe Eliminacje” set to …

Feb
12
2017
Francesco Gabbani accepts invitation to represent Italy at Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Italy

Francesco Gabbani accepts invitation to represent Italy at Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

RAI has just confirmed that the winner of Sanremo 2017 Francesco Gabbani will represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song “Occidentali’s Karma”. https://twitter.com/EurovisionRai/status/830586843225800704 The winner of Sanremo …

Feb
12
2017
Italy: Francesco Gabbani wins Sanremo 2017!
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Francesco Gabbani wins Sanremo 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

After a week full of Italian music, the 2017 Sanremo music festival has just come to an end inside the Ariston Theatre. Sixteen out of the twenty-two initial acts have …

Feb
12
2017
Manel Navarro to represent Spain in Kiev with “Do It For Your Lover”
Eurovision Spain

Manel Navarro to represent Spain in Kiev with “Do It For Your Lover”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After months of preparations, two separate processes, the Spanish national broadcaster RTVE has come to an end with their national selection system for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and it …

Feb
11
2017
First set of finalists decided in Estonia
Eurovision Estonia

First set of finalists decided in Estonia

Belén García (Spain)

The first semi-final of the Estonian national final show has just finished with the first finalists being decided by a 50/50 mix of public vote and professional jury panel. Ten …

Feb
11
2017
Check results of second Ukrainian semi-final
Eurovision Ukraine

Check results of second Ukrainian semi-final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The second semi-final of Ukraine is now over and we have a valid and official result: Rozhden and Illaria are the two most voted acts by the jury panel and the televote, …

Feb
11
2017
Lithuania: Aistė Pilvelytė wins round 6 of Eurovizija!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Aistė Pilvelytė wins round 6 of Eurovizija!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

As expected, Aistė Pilvelytė has won the sixth round of the Lithuanian national final. She and 7 other performers will venture on to sing one more week before meeting the …

Feb
11
2017
Hungary: Final line-up complete in A Dal
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Final line-up complete in A Dal

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second A Dal semi-final is over and the Hungarian public has chosen the last four finalists that complete the line-up for the final. The 8 finalists will try to …

Feb
11
2017
Sweden: Second Melodifestivalen semi-final is over, check the results!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Second Melodifestivalen semi-final is over, check the results!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 is over and the results are out! Once again, the hosts, David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson and Clara Henry, performed the opening act. David Lindgren …

Feb
11
2017
Paula Rojo (Objetivo Eurovisión 2017 – Spain) sends greetings to ESC+Plus prior to the final
Eurovision Spain

Paula Rojo (Objetivo Eurovisión 2017 – Spain) sends greetings to ESC+Plus prior to the final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Paula Rojo is also one of the finalists to take part tonight at the Spanish national final for Eurovision 2017 – Objetivo Eurovisión. She will perform her self-penned entry “Lo …

Feb
11
2017
interview
Golden Monkeys: “We have a song in Lithuanian that tells the story of our country and ancestors” (Lithuanian candidates – Interview)
Eurovision Lithuania

Golden Monkeys: “We have a song in Lithuanian that tells the story of our country and ancestors” (Lithuanian candidates – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Golden Monkeys, candidates of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. The group will perform “Septyni dievai” in the Heat 6 of “Eurovizija” which will take …

Feb
11
2017
Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 2
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to the songs competing at Melodifestivalen semi-final 2

Belén García (Spain)

SVT has just published the full audio tracks of the songs that will compete at today’s Melodifestivalen semi-final. Another seven acts will step on stage today in order to get …

Feb
11
2017
Manel Navarro (Spanish finalist for Eurovision 2017) sends greetings to ESC+Plus
Eurovision Spain

Manel Navarro (Spanish finalist for Eurovision 2017) sends greetings to ESC+Plus

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Manel Navarro is one of six candidates who will fight to represent Spain in Eurovision 2017 tonight. He will bring us some freshness and coolness with his latest single and …

Feb
11
2017
interview
Valerija Iljinaité: “I want to make people glow and turn their nights into days” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)
Eurovision Lithuania

Valerija Iljinaité: “I want to make people glow and turn their nights into days” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Valerija Iljinaité, candidate of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Valerija will perform “You Made Me Glow” in the Heat 6 set to take place …

Feb
11
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija show 6 airs today!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija show 6 airs today!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija show 6 sees 12 more qualifiers from the early rounds performing a second time. Eight will move on to the next round. The judges, Ramunas Zilnys and Darius Uzkuraitis, …

Feb
11
2017
Hungary: Watch second semi-final of A Dal tonight
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Watch second semi-final of A Dal tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second semi-final of A Dal 2017 will take place tonight with nine acts competing for the last four final tickets. The final will be held next week, on 18th …

Feb
11
2017
Ukraine: Second semi-final of national selection tonight!
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Second semi-final of national selection tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 host country Ukraine will continue tonight looking for the song and the artist that will represent them at this year’s grand final in Kiev on May 13th. Ukrainian …

Feb
11
2017
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 continues with second semi-final today
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 continues with second semi-final today

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 will take place today at 20:00 CET live from Malmö. David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson and Clara Henry will be again responsible for hosting the show, that …

Feb
11
2017
Italy: Sanremo’s Serata Finale to be held tonight
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo’s Serata Finale to be held tonight

Belén García (Spain)

After a week full of Italian music, the 2017 Sanremo music festival will come to an end tonight inside the Ariston Theatre. Sixteen out of the twenty-two initial acts have …

Feb
11
2017
Spain to choose their 2017 Eurovision act tonight!
Eurovision Spain

Spain to choose their 2017 Eurovision act tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Spanish public broadcaster TVE will hold the final of Objetivo Eurovision 2017 tonight. The winner will represent and fly the Spanish yellow and red colors in Ukraine in May. The …

Feb
11
2017
Eesti Laul 2017 gets underway in Estonia!
Eurovision Estonia

Eesti Laul 2017 gets underway in Estonia!

Belén García (Spain)

The Estonian national competition for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 kicks off today with the first semi-final being aired from Tallin. A total of 20 entries will compete at Eesti Laul …

Feb
11
2017
Italy: Line-up for Serata Finale of Sanremo decided
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Line-up for Serata Finale of Sanremo decided

Belén García (Spain)

The second last night of Sanremo music festival has just concluded with the line-up for tomorrow’s final decided by a mix of televote, professional jury and music fans. All artists have …

Feb
10
2017
First A Dal finalists decided in Hungary
Eurovision Hungary

First A Dal finalists decided in Hungary

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The first out of two semi-finals is over and the Hungarian public have chosen the first 4 finalists that will compete for the ticket to Kyiv next week. The final …

Feb
10
2017
interview
Crosswalk: “We really hope our song will serve as a positive reminder” (Maltese finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Crosswalk: “We really hope our song will serve as a positive reminder” (Maltese finalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Kenny D’Ugo, guitarist of Crosswalk, finalist band of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. They will perform “So simple” in the final of MESC 2017 …

Feb
10
2017
interview
Richard Edwards: “My song has something different to the festival as it’s not your typical Eurovision song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurostars Malta

Richard Edwards: “My song has something different to the festival as it’s not your typical Eurovision song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Richard Edwards, 2017 Maltese finalist and member of Firelight, band which represented Malta at Eurovision 2014. Edwards will perform “You” in the final of MESC set …

Feb
10
2017
Spain: Mirela sends greetings to ESC+Plus one day ahead of national final!
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Mirela sends greetings to ESC+Plus one day ahead of national final!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Mirela, is one the candidates that will fight tomorrow for a place at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. Yesterday, a few hours prior to the final, she wanted …

Feb
10
2017
interview
Dávid Henderson: “My song is about a friend of mine that broke up with his girlfriend” (Hungarian semifinalist – Video interview)
Eurovision Hungary

Dávid Henderson: “My song is about a friend of mine that broke up with his girlfriend” (Hungarian semifinalist – Video interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Dávid Henderson, semifinalist of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. Dávid will perform “White Shadows”, composed by himself, Dávid Tóth and Péter Ferencz Peet in …

Feb
10
2017
interview
Viki Singh: “You have to fight for love as it is the most important thing in the world” (Hungarian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Hungary

Viki Singh: “You have to fight for love as it is the most important thing in the world” (Hungarian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Viki Singh, semifinalist of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. Viki will perform “Rain” in the first semi-final of A Dal which will take place …

Feb
10
2017
Spain: Expert panel will have the final say at Objetivo Eurovision in case of tie
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Expert panel will have the final say at Objetivo Eurovision in case of tie

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Unlike previous years, for the first time in the history of Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest, the expert panel approached by Spanish Public Broadcaster RTVE, will have the final …

Feb
10
2017
Hungary: First semi-final of A Dal takes place tonight
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: First semi-final of A Dal takes place tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The first semi-final of A Dal 2017 will take place tonight with nine acts competing for the first four final tickets. The final will be held next week, on 18th …

Feb
10
2017
Italy: Sanremo 2017 finalists to be decided today
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo 2017 finalists to be decided today

Belén García (Spain)

The fourth show of the Italian music festival will be held today live from Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre. A total of twenty acts of the Campioni category are still in the race …

Feb
10
2017
Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 night 3
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 night 3

Belén García (Spain)

The third night of the Italian music festival has just concluded with the line-up for tomorrow’s show decided after the second chance round. All artists have performed today, six of …

Feb
09
2017
Levina to represent Germany in Kiev after winning “Unser Song 2017”
Eurovision Germany

Levina to represent Germany in Kiev after winning “Unser Song 2017”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Germany has a winner, Levina will fly over to Kiev to represent the country at the biggest music stage in the world. After an exciting TV production, hosted by TV …

Feb
09
2017
interview
Raquela: “There is a message of hope, love and courage behind my song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Raquela: “There is a message of hope, love and courage behind my song” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Raquela, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. She will perform “Ray of Light” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …

Feb
09
2017
interview
AGHIAZMA: “Our goal is to show that there is a much wider music world full of truth and imagination” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Ukraine

AGHIAZMA: “Our goal is to show that there is a much wider music world full of truth and imagination” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to AGHIAZMA, semifinalists of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Synthetic Sun” in the second semi-final set to take place on February …

Feb
09
2017
Alma selected for France, listen to the song!
Eurovision France

Alma selected for France, listen to the song!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

France’s successful 6th place last year with Amir and “J’ai cherché” made France 2 and France 4 work together again and this year they give us Alma! The 28-year-old artist …

Feb
09
2017
Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen second semi-final rehearsals
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen second semi-final rehearsals

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Two days before the second Melodifestivalen semi-final, the candidates have stepped on the stage in Malmö Arena to get the perfect result for the big night. Watch below 30 second …

Feb
09
2017
Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of the second Melodifestivalen semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to one-minute snippets of the second Melodifestivalen semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just released 1-minute snippets of the 7 songs that will be performed at the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017, which will take place on Saturday. Listen to them …

Feb
09
2017
Italy: Sanremo 2017 continues with night 3 today
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo 2017 continues with night 3 today

Belén García (Spain)

The third show of the Italian music festival will be held today live from Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre. A total of 22 acts of the Campioni category are competing at this …

Feb
09
2017
“Unser Song 2017” takes place in Germany tonight!
Eurovision Germany

“Unser Song 2017” takes place in Germany tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The moment has arrived for the Germans to pick who will be flying their colors at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. After an intensive and hectic process of auditions which …

Feb
09
2017
Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 Night 2
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 Night 2

Belén García (Spain)

The second night of the Italian music festival has just concluded with the another set of qualifiers decided by a 50-50 mix of public vote and press jury. 11 artists …

Feb
08
2017
Germany: NDR release entries competing at “Unser Song 2017”, listen to them!
Eurovision Germany

Germany: NDR release entries competing at “Unser Song 2017”, listen to them!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

As it was announced a week ago, a press conference has just taken place where German broadcaster NDR released the entries which will be fighting tomorrow at their national final …

Feb
08
2017
interview
Jade Vella: “Seconds Away is an avant-garde current RnB song with Eurovision influences” (Maltese Finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Jade Vella: “Seconds Away is an avant-garde current RnB song with Eurovision influences” (Maltese Finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Jade Vella, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Jade will perform “Seconds Away” in the final of MESC set to take place on …

Feb
08
2017
interview
Kevin Borg: “I wanted the lyrics to have a story, somewhat haunting and romantic at the same time” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Kevin Borg: “I wanted the lyrics to have a story, somewhat haunting and romantic at the same time” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Kevin Borg, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Follow” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place …

Feb
08
2017
Sweden: Meet the artists of the second Melodifestivalen semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Meet the artists of the second Melodifestivalen semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The artists of the second Melodifestivalen semi-final arrived at the city in which the event will take place, and that is no other than the ESC 2013 host city, Malmö. …

Feb
08
2017
Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 2
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 2

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just published the lyrics of the entries that will be competing at the second semi-final of the Swedish national selection for Eurovision, Melodifestivalen, which will be held on …

Feb
08
2017
Ticket sales for Eurovision 2017 delayed!
Eurovision

Ticket sales for Eurovision 2017 delayed!

Belén García (Spain)

The Eurovision Executive Supervisor, Jon Ola Sand, has announced today the delay of the ticket sales for Eurovision 2017, which was due to take place earlier this month. Apparently, a …

Feb
08
2017
Italy: Second show of Sanremo 2017 tonight
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Second show of Sanremo 2017 tonight

Belén García (Spain)

Today the second show of the Italian music festival will be held live from Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre. A total of 22 acts of the Campioni category are competing at this …

Feb
08
2017
Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 Night 1
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Results of Sanremo 2017 Night 1

Belén García (Spain)

The first night of the Italian music festival has just concluded with the first qualifiers decided by a 50-50 mix of public vote and press jury. 11 artists have performed …

Feb
07
2017
interview
Franklin: “I really believe that ‘Follow Me’ is a good ballad with a strong message” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Franklin: “I really believe that ‘Follow Me’ is a good ballad with a strong message” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Franklin, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Franklin will perform “Follow Me” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place on …

Feb
07
2017
interview
Deborah C & Josef Tabone: “Tonight evokes positive feelings like love, joy and happiness” (Maltese finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Deborah C & Josef Tabone: “Tonight evokes positive feelings like love, joy and happiness” (Maltese finalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Deborah C & Josef Tabone, finalists of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. The duet will perform “Tonight” in the final of MESC 2017 set …

Feb
07
2017
Hungary: Allocation for A Dal semi-finals decided
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Allocation for A Dal semi-finals decided

Belén García (Spain)

MTVA has revealed the allocation for the semi-finals of A Dal 2017 that will be held this week, on February 10 and 11. 9 candidates will compete in each show …

Feb
07
2017
interview
Mrs Columbo: “Frozen King” could be a healing for desperate and leftovers” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Hungary

Mrs Columbo: “Frozen King” could be a healing for desperate and leftovers” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Mrs Columbo, semifinalists of this year’s Hungarian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Frozen King” in the A DAL’s second semifinal set to take …

Feb
07
2017
Norway: NRK reveals 10 hopefuls for Melodi Grand Prix, listen to snippets!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: NRK reveals 10 hopefuls for Melodi Grand Prix, listen to snippets!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

One of the big secrets from this year’s Eurovision national selection season to date was the 10 names that would be fighting to represent the Scandinavian nation at this year’s …

Feb
07
2017
Sanremo 2017 kicks off in Italy today
Eurovision Italy

Sanremo 2017 kicks off in Italy today

Belén García (Spain)

From today until Saturday, the 67th edition of the Italian music festival will be held every evening-night live from Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre. A total of 22 acts of the Campioni …

Feb
06
2017
Poland: Expert panel for Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 announced
Eurovision Poland

Poland: Expert panel for Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 announced

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Polish Public Broadcaster TVP is immersed in the preparations for their national final, Krajowe Eliminacje, where this year’s Polish Eurovision act will be selected. Only two weeks ahead for the …

Feb
06
2017
Check the 4 finalists in the race to represent Israel in Kiev
Eurovision Israel

Check the 4 finalists in the race to represent Israel in Kiev

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few minutes ago, the semi-final of the Israeli national selection contest for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, “Hakochav Haba Le’Eyrovizion” or “Rising Star”, has concluded and gave us four …

Feb
06
2017
interview
Janice Mangion: “My song speaks about a star being the guiding light in someone’s life” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Janice Mangion: “My song speaks about a star being the guiding light in someone’s life” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Janice Mangion, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Janice will perform “Kewkba” in the final of MESC 2017 set to take place on …

Feb
06
2017
interview
Claudia Faniello: “Breathlessly literally took my breath away from the very first day” (Maltese finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Malta

Claudia Faniello: “Breathlessly literally took my breath away from the very first day” (Maltese finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Claudia Faniello, finalist of this year’s Maltese national selection for Eurovision. Claudia will perform “Breathlessly” in the final of MESC set to take place on February …

Feb
06
2017
interview
Sunstroke Project: “We hope to represent Moldova to return our country to its former glory” (Moldovan semifinalists – Interview)
Eurostars Moldova

Sunstroke Project: “We hope to represent Moldova to return our country to its former glory” (Moldovan semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Sergey Stepanov (Epic Sax Guy), Anton Ragoza (violinist) and Sergey Yalovytsky (vocalist), members of Sunstroke Project and semifinalists of this year’s Moldovan national selection for Eurovision. …

Feb
05
2017
First 4 qualifiers decided in Latvia
Eurovision Latvia

First 4 qualifiers decided in Latvia

Belén García (Spain)

The premiere show of Supernova 2017 has just finished with the first set of semifinalists being selected by a professional jury panel and public vote. Moreover, music on-line platform Spotify …

Feb
05
2017
Timebelle wins Entscheidungsshow in Switzerland!
Eurovision Switzerland

Timebelle wins Entscheidungsshow in Switzerland!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Switzerland has once more concluded their national selection process and now they have an act who will be reprinting them on the biggest music stage in the world: it is …

Feb
05
2017
Portugal: Hosts and song titles for Festival Da Canção 2017 revealed
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Hosts and song titles for Festival Da Canção 2017 revealed

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP) announced the song titles for all 16 candidates and the hosts that will introduce this year’s Festival Da Canção to the Portuguese audience. This …

Feb
05
2017
interview
Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson: “I think Mér Við Hlið is a good mix of a personal ballad and a current pop song” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson: “I think Mér Við Hlið is a good mix of a personal ballad and a current pop song” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Rúnar Eff Rúnarsson, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Rúnar will perform “Mér við hlið” (Make Your Way Back Home) composed by himself in …

Feb
05
2017
interview
Ivo Linna: “Suur Loterii is a very poetic summary of my life story” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Estonia

Ivo Linna: “Suur Loterii is a very poetic summary of my life story” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Ivo Linna, Estonian 1996’s representative and semifinalist of this year’s national selection for Eurovision. Ivo will perform “Suur Loterii” in the Eesti Laul’s first semi-final set …

Feb
05
2017
Switzerland to pick their act for Kiev tonight!
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland to pick their act for Kiev tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

It is time for the Swiss citizens to choose who will be representing them at the biggest TV music competition in the world! The production of this year’s national final …

Feb
05
2017
Supernova 2017 kicks off in Latvia today
Eurovision Latvia

Supernova 2017 kicks off in Latvia today

Belén García (Spain)

The third season of the modern Latvian national selection for Eurovision will kick off today with the first heat being held live from Riga. Supernova is back after the successful results …

Feb
05
2017
Spain: RTVE reveals official date for national final Objetivo Eurovision
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE reveals official date for national final Objetivo Eurovision

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just officially revealed the date for this year’s Spanish national final “Objetivo Eurovisión”. The show will take place on Saturday, February 11, at 22:05 CET and it will …

Feb
04
2017
Tayanna & Salto Nazad through to the grand final in Ukraine!
Eurovision Ukraine

Tayanna & Salto Nazad through to the grand final in Ukraine!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The first semi-final in Ukraine is now over and we have a valid and official result: Tayanna and Salto Nazad will be making it to Saturday’s 25 of February grand-final. …

Feb
04
2017
Lithuania: Results are in for Eurovizija round 5
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Results are in for Eurovizija round 5

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Round 5 of the Lithuanian national selection has been aired today with six qualifiers being chosen after their second performances in Eurovizija 2017. Decided by a 50/50 mix of professional …

Feb
04
2017
Last A Dal semifinalists decided in Hungary
Eurovision Hungary

Last A Dal semifinalists decided in Hungary

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The third heat of A Dal is completed and the last 6 candidates who advance to the semi-finals have been decided. Tonight’s competing acts were: Benjámin Pál – Father’s Eyes …

Feb
04
2017
Sweden: First Melodifestivalen semi-final is over, check the results!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: First Melodifestivalen semi-final is over, check the results!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The first semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 is over and we have the first finalists! After one hour and thirty minutes of a spectacular show, the hosts, David Lindgren, Hasse Andersson …

Feb
04
2017
Sweden: Listen to Melodifestivalen 2017 first semifinal entries!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to Melodifestivalen 2017 first semifinal entries!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Melodifestivalen 2017 kicks off today from the Swedish city of Gothenburg with brand new seven songs competing for two spots in the grand-final and other two in the second chance-round. …

Feb
04
2017
interview
Rasmus Rändvee: “My song tells a story about the complex nature of love” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Estonia

Rasmus Rändvee: “My song tells a story about the complex nature of love” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Rasmus Rändvee, semifinalist of this year’s Estonian national selection for Eurovision, Eesti Laul 2017. The singer will perform “This Love”, composed by himself, Bert Prinkenfeld, Stewart …

Feb
04
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija round 5 to be aired today
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija round 5 to be aired today

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Lithuania’s Eurovizija now comes to the second phase of the contest. Each contestant has now qualified through at least one round of competition. Heat 5 takes 12 of the remaining …

Feb
04
2017
Hungary: Third heat of A Dal takes place tonight
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Third heat of A Dal takes place tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The third and last heat of A Dal 2017 will take place this evening at 19:30 CET with the last 10 acts battling for the remaining 6 spots in the …

Feb
04
2017
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 kicks off today
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 kicks off today

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Melodifestivalen is the national selection that most fans anticipate for and tonight, it kicks off! The first semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 will take place live from Gothenburg beginning at 20:00 CET. …

Feb
04
2017
Ukraine begin their 2017 Eurovision act search tonight
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine begin their 2017 Eurovision act search tonight

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision 2017 host country Ukraine will start looking for the song and the artist that will represent them at this year’s grand final in Kiev on May 13th. Ukrainian national …

Feb
03
2017
interview
Green Grey: “We are going to bring an awesome crazy SHOW with ultra-modern stuff” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Ukraine

Green Grey: “We are going to bring an awesome crazy SHOW with ultra-modern stuff” (Ukrainian semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Green Grey, semifinalists of this year’s Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Future is now” in the 3rd semi-final set to take place …

Feb
03
2017
interview
Gytis Ivanauskas (Lolita Zero): “My song is a catchy tune with a great show and a message of love and freedom” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)
Eurovision Lithuania

Gytis Ivanauskas (Lolita Zero): “My song is a catchy tune with a great show and a message of love and freedom” (Lithuanian candidate – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Gytis Ivanauskas, candidate of this year’s Lithuania national selection for Eurovision under Lolita Zero. The actor will perform “Get Frighten” in the Heat 5 of Eurovizija …

Feb
03
2017
Discover the creative concept and graphics for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision

Discover the creative concept and graphics for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The team responsible for this year’s Eurovision creative concept Banda Agency + Republique have revealed a glimpse of how the graphics will look on-screen, as well as more details regarding …

Feb
03
2017
Spain: RTVE reveals running order for Objetivo Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE reveals running order for Objetivo Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has revealed in which order the artists will be performing at the national final next week. The final date for the show has not been confirmed …

Feb
02
2017
Release date for Cypriot song revealed
Eurovision Cyprus

Release date for Cypriot song revealed

Belén García (Spain)

The Cypriot entrant for this year’s Eurovision has revealed the release date for his song Gravity. A few days ago, the song title was more than obvious after the hints …

Feb
02
2017
interview
Benjamin Ingrosso: “Good Lovin is not a very obvious song, it’s a very personal Benjamin song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Sweden

Benjamin Ingrosso: “Good Lovin is not a very obvious song, it’s a very personal Benjamin song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Benjamin Ingrosso, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The young singer will perform “Good Lovin” composed, by himself, Louis Schoorl and Matt Parad, …

Feb
02
2017
interview
Axel: “I would like to sing a song with a positive message and an emotional impact” (German finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Germany

Axel: “I would like to sing a song with a positive message and an emotional impact” (German finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Axel, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Axel will perform in the final of Unser Song 2017 set to take place on February …

Feb
02
2017
interview
Freschta: “I hope I can light up this beautiful ballad with my voice and the stage performance” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Switzerland

Freschta: “I hope I can light up this beautiful ballad with my voice and the stage performance” (Swiss finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Freschta, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. Freschta will perform “Gold” in the ESC 2017 – Die Entscheidungsshow’s final set to take place on …

Feb
02
2017
Sweden: Listen to snippets of songs competing at Melodifestivalen First Semi-Final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Listen to snippets of songs competing at Melodifestivalen First Semi-Final

Belén García (Spain)

SVT has just released 1-minute snippets of the 7 songs that will be performed at the first semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017, which will take place on Saturday. Listen to them …

Feb
02
2017
Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen’s first semi-final rehearsals
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Watch sneak peek of Melodifestivalen’s first semi-final rehearsals

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Two days left before Melodifestivalen 2017 kicks off in Gothenburg and just as in previous years, Thursday is the day that SVT uploads 30 seconds of each artist’s rehearsal. Boris …

Feb
01
2017
interview
Helene Nissen: “I would like to sing something you can dance and rock out in Eurovision” (German finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Germany

Helene Nissen: “I would like to sing something you can dance and rock out in Eurovision” (German finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Helene Nissen, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Helene will compete in the final of Unser Song 2017 set to take place on …

Feb
01
2017
interview
Levina: “I would like to sing a song that showcases my low and soft tone, as well as my powerful voice” (German finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Germany

Levina: “I would like to sing a song that showcases my low and soft tone, as well as my powerful voice” (German finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Levina, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. Levina is one of the five candidates that will compete at Unser Song 2017, which is …

Feb
01
2017
Sweden: Meet the artists of Melodifestivalen’s first semi-final
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Meet the artists of Melodifestivalen’s first semi-final

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Melodifestivalen 2017 kicks off this Saturday and we are going to take a closer look of the first seven artists that will compete for the ticket to Kyiv. The first …

Feb
01
2017
Cyprus: Hovig goes to Kyiv with “Gravity”
Eurovision Cyprus

Cyprus: Hovig goes to Kyiv with “Gravity”

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The Cypriot representative, Hovig, has been recently posting hints about the title of his song on his Facebook page. After a video with an astronaut’s helmet and another one about …

Feb
01
2017
Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen 2017 Semi-Final 1
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Check the lyrics of Melodifestivalen 2017 Semi-Final 1

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

SVT has just published the lyrics of the entries that will be competing at the first semi-final of the Swedish national selection for Eurovision, Melodifestivalen, which will be held on …

Feb
01
2017
Germany: Two candidate songs to be revealed on February 8, new details announced
Eurovision Germany

Germany: Two candidate songs to be revealed on February 8, new details announced

Belén García (Spain)

NDR has announced today new details about its 2017 national final show “Unser Song” which will be held on the 9th of February. This year the German broadcast will introduce …

Feb
01
2017
Azerbaijan: Ictimai TV calls for songs for Diana Hajiyeva
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Ictimai TV calls for songs for Diana Hajiyeva

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Broadcasting Public Services of Azerbaijan in charge of the contest Ictimai TV has started asking for songs submissions for their 2017 Eurovision entrant Diana Hajiyeva. The rules are clear: the …

Jan
31
2017
Victoria Romanova: “Eurovision 2017 tickets will go on sale next week”
Eurovision Ukraine

Victoria Romanova: “Eurovision 2017 tickets will go on sale next week”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Official ticketing partner of this year’s contest in Ukraine may put the first bunch of tickets on sale next week, as confirmed today to Ukranian tabloid Strana.ua This has been …

Jan
31
2017
Serbia to select internally for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Serbia

Serbia to select internally for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

RTS has revealed today the procedure they will use to select its act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The Serbian broadcaster will select internally once again after gaining a …

Jan
31
2017
Check when Austria and The Netherlands will release their ESC 2017 songs
Eurovision Austria Netherlands

Check when Austria and The Netherlands will release their ESC 2017 songs

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Austria and The Netherlands seem ready to shine at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and their fellow representatives Nathan Trent and O’G3NE are keen on it. Trent will release his …

Jan
31
2017
interview
Felicia Lu Kürbiß: “I would like to sing something that has a positive message and makes people happy” (German finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Germany

Felicia Lu Kürbiß: “I would like to sing something that has a positive message and makes people happy” (German finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Felicia Lu Kürbiß, finalist of this year’s German national selection for Eurovision. The young singer will be competing in the final set to take place on February …

Jan
31
2017
interview
Adrijana: “Amare is a young, fresh and strong song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Sweden

Adrijana: “Amare is a young, fresh and strong song” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Adrijana, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Amare” in the Melodifestivalen first semi-final to take place on February 4th. …

Jan
31
2017
Check results of the Semi-Final Allocation Draw for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Ukraine

Check results of the Semi-Final Allocation Draw for Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The semi-final allocation draw has just taken place live from the Column Hall of Kyiv’s City State Administration revealing us in which semi-final will perform each country. The ceremony has also featured …

Jan
31
2017
Eurovision 2017: Take a look at stage design!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Take a look at stage design!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Public Broadcasting Service of Ukraine NTU has just presented what the stage will be looking like at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev in May for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. …

Jan
31
2017
Eurovision 2017: Semi-final Allocation Draw takes place today!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Semi-final Allocation Draw takes place today!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

EBU and Public Broadcasting National Company of Ukraine will hold the semifinal allocation draw this morning from the Column Hall at Kiev’s City State Administration in Kiev, the host city …

Jan
30
2017
interview
Dismissed: “Our performance will be colorful and energetic” (Swedish semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Sweden

Dismissed: “Our performance will be colorful and energetic” (Swedish semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Dismissed, semifinalists of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The band will perform “Hearts align”, composed by Ola Salo (Sweden 2007) and Peter Kvint, in the …

Jan
30
2017
interview
Nadya: “My song is about the ongoing battle between god and evil” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Switzerland

Nadya: “My song is about the ongoing battle between god and evil” (Swiss finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Nadya, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “The Fire In The Sky” in the final show set to take …

Jan
30
2017
Eurovision 2017 to “Celebrate Diversity”, slogan and visual identity revealed!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017 to “Celebrate Diversity”, slogan and visual identity revealed!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Ukrainian broadcaster, Public Broadcaster Company of Ukraine (UA: PBC) has finally made public the slogan and visual identity for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a long evaluation process: “Celebrate …

Jan
30
2017
Iceland: Allocation for Söngvakeppnin’s semi-finals revealed
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Allocation for Söngvakeppnin’s semi-finals revealed

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has revealed the allocation for this year’s Söngvakeppnin semi-finals that will kick off on February 25. 6 candidates will perform in each semi-final with three of them making it through …

Jan
29
2017
Latvia: Listen to the Supernova candidate songs
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Listen to the Supernova candidate songs

Belén García (Spain)

LTV have released the 22 competing songs that will be performed at this year’s Latvian national selection for Eurovision. All songs are now available to be listened and purchased on …

Jan
29
2017
Latvia: LTV announces allocation for Supernova shows
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: LTV announces allocation for Supernova shows

Belén García (Spain)

LTV have revealed today the allocation for this year’s Supernova live shows that will kick-off next week with the first heat. The broadcaster has aired these past weeks two special …

Jan
29
2017
interview
Otreya: “The story behind my song is about a teenage love and a break up” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Lithuania

Otreya: “The story behind my song is about a teenage love and a break up” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Otreya, semifinalist of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Otreya went through the first heat of Eurovizija with the song “Last Two Weeks”: ESC+Plus: Hello! …

Jan
28
2017
Lithuania: Results are in for Eurovizija heat 4
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Results are in for Eurovizija heat 4

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija heat 4 is over and the results are in! 11 more participants in the competition performed for the jury panel, made up of Ramūnas Zilnys, Darius Užkuraitis, P. Meškėla …

Jan
28
2017
Norma John to represent Finland after winning UMK 2017
Eurovision Finland

Norma John to represent Finland after winning UMK 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision fans have witnessed another impressive national selection show, this time coming from the Finns, thus right now another Eurovision entrant is finally joining the game in Kiev, after winning …

Jan
28
2017
Hungary: Second A Dal heat semifinalists decided
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Second A Dal heat semifinalists decided

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second heat of A Dal is completed and another six acts have qualified for the next stage of the Hungarian national selection show for Eurovision 2017. These are the …

Jan
28
2017
interview
Gabrielius Vagelis: “My song was inspired by the year I spent away from home” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Lithuania

Gabrielius Vagelis: “My song was inspired by the year I spent away from home” (Lithuanian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Gabrielius Vagelis, candidate of this year’s Lithuanian national selection for Eurovision. Gabrielius took part at the second heat of Eurovizija with his song “Feel Myself Free”, getting …

Jan
28
2017
Finland: YLE holds UMK’s final today
Eurovision Finland

Finland: YLE holds UMK’s final today

Belén García (Spain)

Today we will finally know the name of the Finnish act that will try to bring the Nordic country back to the Eurovision Grand Final after an absence of two …

Jan
28
2017
Lithuania: Watch Eurovizija heat 4 today
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Watch Eurovizija heat 4 today

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija, the epic Lithuanian selection process comes to its penultimate round today. Heat 4 – of 5 – sees 11 hopefuls perform for judges and viewers alike, with the idea …

Jan
28
2017
Hungary: Second heat of A Dal takes place tonight
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Second heat of A Dal takes place tonight

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

After the postponement of the second heat due to the bus accident in Verona, that costed the lives of 16 Hungarian citizens and injured many others, A Dal is back …

Jan
27
2017
United Kingdom: Lucie Jones chosen for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Lucie Jones chosen for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Results are in! and the winner of the UK’s national final Eurovision: You Decide is Lucie Jones who will go onto representative the United Kingdom in Kyiv, Ukraine for Eurovision 2017. …

Jan
27
2017
Poland: TVP announces new date for Krajowe Eliminacje final
Eurovision Poland

Poland: TVP announces new date for Krajowe Eliminacje final

Belén García (Spain)

The big amount of applications received for “Krajowe Eliminacje 2017” has obliged the Polish broadcaster to postpone the live final, as well as the expiration date of the submission period. …

Jan
27
2017
Alex Larke (UK 2015) release debut single “Shine On” Febuary 3rd
Eurostars United Kingdom

Alex Larke (UK 2015) release debut single “Shine On” Febuary 3rd

James Marshall (UK)

It has been a while coming but Alex Larke, one half of Electro Velvet who represented the United Kingdom in 2015, is about to release his debut solo single entitled …

Jan
27
2017
Media report: Sam Bailey offered Eurovision place back in 2004?
Eurovision United Kingdom

Media report: Sam Bailey offered Eurovision place back in 2004?

James Marshall (UK)

With the UK’s national final coming up tomorrow, it has been revealed that Sam Bailey, you may know her from winning The X Factor UK in 2013, was offered a song that …

Jan
27
2017
United Kingdom selects for Eurovision 2017 today
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom selects for Eurovision 2017 today

Belén García (Spain)

The final show of the 2017 British national selection will take place today live from London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith. 6 candidates will compete at Eurovision: You Decide to represent the United Kingdom …

Jan
26
2017
Romania: TVR announce national selection jury and 72 acts making it to auditions
Eurovision Romania

Romania: TVR announce national selection jury and 72 acts making it to auditions

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Romanian broadcaster TVR is ready to select their 2017 Eurovision entrant in late February and early March. The jury in charge of picking the acts throughout the whole process is …

Jan
26
2017
Finland: Emma wins UMK 2017 online vote, running order and international juries announced
Eurovision Finland

Finland: Emma wins UMK 2017 online vote, running order and international juries announced

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tomorrow’s show commentator Mikko Silvennoinen has just announced on UMK’s talk-show that Emma has won the official online voting which was opened a few weeks ago and whose results will be added …

Jan
26
2017
Markus Riva (Supernova 2017) reaches Number 1 with song “Dynamite”
Eurostars Latvia

Markus Riva (Supernova 2017) reaches Number 1 with song “Dynamite”

James Marshall (UK)

Markus Riva has achieved a number 1 single on the Latvian iTunes chart with his song “Dynamite”, which he hopes will finally take him to Eurovision this year as he …

Jan
26
2017
Sweden: SVT reveals stage design for Melodifestivalen
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT reveals stage design for Melodifestivalen

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Earlier today SVT posted the first sketches of Melodifestivalen’s stage. This year is all about the lights and depth. The designer of the stage is Viktor Brattström who also worked …

Jan
26
2017
Malta: PBS announce MESC 2017 hosts and running order
Eurovision Malta

Malta: PBS announce MESC 2017 hosts and running order

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

PBS’ is gearing up for their Eurovision 2017 national selection, the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, which is taking place on the 16th of February at MFCC, the Fairs and Convention …

Jan
26
2017
Portugal: Singers for second semi-final of Festival da Canção announced
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Singers for second semi-final of Festival da Canção announced

Belén García (Spain)

RTP have revealed the 8 singers that will compete at the second semi-final of this year’s Festival da Canção. They have been selected by the composers that were previously chosen …

Jan
25
2017
interview
Leander Köteles (Leander Kills): “The main inspiration for my song Elet was the early passing of one of my best friends” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Hungary

Leander Köteles (Leander Kills): “The main inspiration for my song Elet was the early passing of one of my best friends” (Hungarian semifinalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Leander Köteles, vocalist and guitarist of Leander Kills. The band will perform “Élet” in the semi-final stage of A Dal after qualifying from the 1st heat of the …

Jan
25
2017
Greece: ERT holds Demy’s press conference
Eurovision Greece

Greece: ERT holds Demy’s press conference

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

ERT held a press conference for their Eurovision representative Demy which ended a while ago. At the press conference were present Demy, Fokas Evangelinos, Dimitris Kontopoulos, Dionisis Tsaknis (president of …

Jan
25
2017
New withdrawals and participants at Eurovision 2017 national selections
Eurovision Hungary Lithuania Moldova

New withdrawals and participants at Eurovision 2017 national selections

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Several Eurovision national selections across the continent are suffering some changes on their respective line-up of participants, as it looks like some of the previously selected acts in Moldova, Slovenia, …

Jan
25
2017
Norway: MGP 2017 hosts announced
Eurovision Norway

Norway: MGP 2017 hosts announced

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

NRK announced the hosts of MGP 2017 and these are Kåre Magnus Bergh and Line Elvåshagen. Kåre Magnus is no new face to MGP as he has already hosted the …

Jan
25
2017
Eurovision 2017: EBU reveal date for semi-final allocation draw
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017: EBU reveal date for semi-final allocation draw

Belén García (Spain)

EBU have just announced the date of the allocation draw that will decide in which semi-final will perform each non Big 5 country. The draw will be held in the …

Jan
24
2017
interview
Antti Koivula (My First Band): “Paradise is an intimate, fun and flirty song” (Finnish finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Antti Koivula (My First Band): “Paradise is an intimate, fun and flirty song” (Finnish finalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Antti Koivula, lead singer of My First Band, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. They will perform “Paradise” in the final of UMK …

Jan
24
2017
Moldova: Constantin Cobîlean’s Mama disqualified from “O Melodie Pentru Europa”
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: Constantin Cobîlean’s Mama disqualified from “O Melodie Pentru Europa”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After TRM went on announcing the finalists for this year’s Moldovan national selection for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, there’s one act which seems to have been pointed as invalid. …

Jan
24
2017
Hungary: MTVA confirms new date for second A Dal heat
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: MTVA confirms new date for second A Dal heat

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second heat of A Dal was supposed to take place last Saturday but due to the bus accident in Verona (Italy), where 16 young Hungarian citizens passed away, it …

Jan
23
2017
interview
Norma John: “Our performance will be melancholic, simple and beautiful” (Finnish finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Norma John: “Our performance will be melancholic, simple and beautiful” (Finnish finalists – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Norma John, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The duet will perform “Blackbird” in the final of UMK 2017 set to take place …

Jan
23
2017
United Kingdom: Artists and songs revealed for “Eurovision: You Decide”
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Artists and songs revealed for “Eurovision: You Decide”

James Marshall (UK)

This morning saw the reveal of the songs and artists for the UK’s national selection, Eurovision: You Decide arranged by the broadcaster BBC. They were revealed during Ken Bruce’s show …

Jan
21
2017
Lithuania: 6 more acts through to semi final stage of Eurovizija
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: 6 more acts through to semi final stage of Eurovizija

James Marshall (UK)

Tonight saw the third show of Eurovizija, the national selection process for Lithuania at Eurovision. Another 6 acts have made it through to the next stage of the competition fighting for …

Jan
21
2017
Moldovan semifinalists announced
Eurovision Moldova

Moldovan semifinalists announced

Belén García (Spain)

TRM have held today live auditions in order to decide the acts that will perform at the live shows of the Moldovan national selection for Eurovision 2017. A total of …

Jan
21
2017
Ukraine: Running order drawn for 2017 national selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Running order drawn for 2017 national selection

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Today, Eurovision 2017 host nation, Ukraine, revealed the running order for this year’s national selection. Just a few moments ago, musical producer Konstantin Meladze alongside the national selection team held …

Jan
21
2017
Second A Dal heat postponed in Hungary
Eurovision Hungary

Second A Dal heat postponed in Hungary

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second heat of A Dal was supposed to take place this evening at 19:30 CET but due to the tragedy that costed the lives of 16 people, it was …

Jan
21
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija Round 3 airs today
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija Round 3 airs today

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija last week further cut the pool of talent for Eurovision again and they aim to do the same today in Round 3! 13 more singers entered the contest with …

Jan
21
2017
Hungary: Second A Dal’s heat takes place today
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Second A Dal’s heat takes place today

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The second heat of A Dal will take place tonight and another six candidates will advance to the semi-finals. Ten of the remaining twenty acts will compete this evening for …

Jan
20
2017
NaviBand to represent Belarus at Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Belarus

NaviBand to represent Belarus at Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The Belarusian final has just finished revealing us the name of the act that will represent the country in Kyiv. NaviBand has got the support of both, jury and audience, …

Jan
20
2017
Iceland: RÚV reveal 2017 Söngvakeppnin’s hopefuls, listen to the songs!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RÚV reveal 2017 Söngvakeppnin’s hopefuls, listen to the songs!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Back in September and before the deadline of application period concluded, Iceland’s public broadcaster RÚV announced the dates for this year’s edition of their traditional and annual song competition Söngvakeppnin. …

Jan
20
2017
Tako Gachechiladze to fly the Georgian colors in Kiev!
Eurovision Georgia

Tako Gachechiladze to fly the Georgian colors in Kiev!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After a three-hour-show at Tbilisi’s Philharmonic Concert Hall, the audience and the expert panel have finally a say: Tako Gachechiladze will be representing Georgia at the international Eurovision Song Contest …

Jan
20
2017
Knucklebone Oscar & The Shangri-La Rubies: “Our song is a party rock in the vain of Tutti Frutti with a whole Lotta Be-Bop-A-Lula” (Finnish finalists – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Knucklebone Oscar & The Shangri-La Rubies: “Our song is a party rock in the vain of Tutti Frutti with a whole Lotta Be-Bop-A-Lula” (Finnish finalists – Interview)

Tony Rojas (Spain)

ESC+Plus has talked to Knucklebone Oscar & The Shangri-La Rubies, finalists of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. “Caveman” is the song they will perform at the UMK’s final, set …

Jan
20
2017
United Kingdom: Jury panel for national final announced
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Jury panel for national final announced

Belén García (Spain)

BBC have just revealed the name of the three members that will make up the jury panel for their national final. The United Kingdom will held their selection show on …

Jan
20
2017
Slovenia: Maja Keuc out of EMA 2017
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: Maja Keuc out of EMA 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Slovenian diva Maja Keuc, who achieved more than a respectable 13th place in Düsseldorf 2011, has decided to withdrawn from this year’s Slovenian national selection EMA after being announced last …

Jan
20
2017
Georgia chooses for Kiev tonight!
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia chooses for Kiev tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight, one of the Caucasian countries is picking its 2017 Eurovision act, it is no other than Georgia! Georgia were lucky enough to make it through the semifinal last year …

Jan
20
2017
Spain: Mirela tops charts to win Objetivo Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Mirela tops charts to win Objetivo Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Fans have already had some time to start guessing who will succeed Barei‘s footsteps at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev for Spain. After all the candidates who were internally …

Jan
20
2017
Belarusian national final to be held today
Eurovision Belarus

Belarusian national final to be held today

James Marshall (UK)

Tonight we will see another national final take place, this time from Minsk, Belarus, to find out who will represent the country at Eurovision 2017 in neighbouring Ukraine. 13 songs …

Jan
19
2017
interview
Napoli: “A team from five different countries worked on the creation of my song, which is positive and memorable” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)
Eurovision

Napoli: “A team from five different countries worked on the creation of my song, which is positive and memorable” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Olga Shimanskaya, known as Napoli, finalist of this year’s Belarusian national selection for Eurovision. Napoli will perform “Let’s come together” in the Eurofest’s final set to take …

Jan
19
2017
Denmark: Get to know the 10 competing acts at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Get to know the 10 competing acts at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

It looks like DR is on it again to win Eurovision and achieve its 4th victory in the history of the contest. This year, the country accepted submissions from June …

Jan
18
2017
Moldova: 40 submissions received for “O Melodie Pentru Europa”
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: 40 submissions received for “O Melodie Pentru Europa”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

It’s over Eurovision fans! Moldova’s public broadcaster TRM have been open to get applications for their 2017 national selection “O Melodie Pentru Europa”. The channel confirmed that two shows have …

Jan
18
2017
Portugal: RTP announces first singers for Festival da Canção 2017
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: RTP announces first singers for Festival da Canção 2017

Belén García (Spain)

RTP have revealed the name of the first 8 singers that have been selected to perform at this year’s Portuguese national selection for Eurovision 2016. All candidates have been chosen by …

Jan
18
2017
Hungary: Line-up for second and third A Dal heats revealed
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Line-up for second and third A Dal heats revealed

Belén García (Spain)

MTVA have just released the line-up for the second and third A Dal shows featuring other 10 candidates in each one. The qualifiers, six from each show, will join the …

Jan
17
2017
Portugal: Running order for Festival da Canção 2017 revealed
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: Running order for Festival da Canção 2017 revealed

Belén García (Spain)

RTP have revealed today the running order for the semi-finals of Festival da Canção 2017. A special draw, which has taken place today, have decided in which semi-final each composer …

Jan
17
2017
interview
Maliibu: “My song is about human freedom, decisions, opportunities and their feelings” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Georgia

Maliibu: “My song is about human freedom, decisions, opportunities and their feelings” (Georgian finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Maliibu, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Maliibu will perform “We Live Once” in the Georgian final set to take place on January …

Jan
17
2017
Yosefin Buohler to replace Sadi at German final
Eurovision Germany

Yosefin Buohler to replace Sadi at German final

Belén García (Spain)

NDR have announced today the withdrawal of  Wilhelm “Sadi” Richter from the German national final for Eurovision 2017, set to take place on the 9th of February. The singer will be …

Jan
17
2017
Ukraine: STB reveals 24 hopefuls for national selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: STB reveals 24 hopefuls for national selection

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After a wildcard selection process, organizers of the Ukrainian national selection together with producer and composer Konstantin Meladze have determined the 24 acts that will take part at the semi-finals …

Jan
16
2017
Denmark: Melodi Grand Prix 2017 acts to be revealed on January 19
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Melodi Grand Prix 2017 acts to be revealed on January 19

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Danish broadcaster, DR, have been very quiet about this year’s DMGP over the past couple of months, but we finally have some news. The 10 acts competing in DMGP 2017 …

Jan
15
2017
interview
Elene Mikiashvili: “My song is about a girl who is always fighting for success and never gives up” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
Interviews Georgia

Elene Mikiashvili: “My song is about a girl who is always fighting for success and never gives up” (Georgian finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Elene Mikiashvili, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Elene will perform “Fighter”, composed by Ylva & Linda Persson and Will Taylor, in the …

Jan
15
2017
Listen to the Spanish finalist songs
Eurovision Spain

Listen to the Spanish finalist songs

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE have just published the 5 candidate songs that were internally selected to compete at the Spanish national final show Objetivo Eurovisión. They join Leklein‘s Ouch!!, which was released during …

Jan
14
2017
Lithuania: 6 acts go through to Eurovizija’s semi-finals
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: 6 acts go through to Eurovizija’s semi-finals

James Marshall (UK)

The second heat of the Lithuanian national selection has been aired today with the second set of qualifiers being decided by a 50/50 mix of professional jury panel and public …

Jan
14
2017
Hungary: First A Dal semifinalists decided
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: First A Dal semifinalists decided

James Marshall (UK)

This evening the first show of the Hungarian national selection A Dal has been aired live with 6 acts qualifying for the semi-final stage. A total of 10 candidates took …

Jan
14
2017
United Kingdom: Jury voting will help choose 60th act
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Jury voting will help choose 60th act

James Marshall (UK)

The BBC are getting serious once again about winning the Eurovision song contest, with the re introduction of jury voting in their national final selection show You Decide. A total …

Jan
14
2017
interview
Sabina Chantouria: “My song has got a distinctive melody and energy” (Georgian finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Georgia

Sabina Chantouria: “My song has got a distinctive melody and energy” (Georgian finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Sabina Chantouria, finalist of this year’s Georgian national selection for Eurovision. Sabina will perform “Stranger” in the final show set to take place on January 20th. …

Jan
14
2017
Iceland: Who is participating in Söngvakeppnin 2017?
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Who is participating in Söngvakeppnin 2017?

Derrick Schiff (USA)

On Friday, January 20, Iceland will announce to the world who from her shores will be participating in Söngvakeppnin 2017, the Icelandic national final. Over 200 songs were submitted for …

Jan
14
2017
Lithuania: Eurovizija’s second heat to be aired today
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Eurovizija’s second heat to be aired today

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizija last week cut the first 12 contestants down to 6, and today for round 2, 13 singers will enter the contest with their own songs and compete for the votes …

Jan
14
2017
Hungary: A Dal 2017 kicks-off tonight
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: A Dal 2017 kicks-off tonight

Belén García (Spain)

The Hungarian national selection show begins today with the first heat being aired live. A total of 30 candidates will compete at this year’s A Dal aimed to represent Hungary …

Jan
13
2017
It’s official, ERT confirms Demy for Greece!
Eurovision Greece

It’s official, ERT confirms Demy for Greece!

Belén García (Spain)

ERT have confirmed Demy as Greek representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. After many reports, the broadcaster have been obliged to reveal official information on their official Facebook page. …

Jan
13
2017
Demy highly reported for Greece
Eurovision Greece

Demy highly reported for Greece

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

UPDATE: OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION BY ERT According to Grigoris Melas from newsit.gr, the decision has been taken and the artist who will travel to Kyiv for Greece is Demy. Rumors have been …

Jan
13
2017
Latvia: LTV reveal Supernova 2017 candidates
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: LTV reveal Supernova 2017 candidates

Belén García (Spain)

LTV have revealed today the name of the candidates that will compete at this year’s edition of Supernova. This will be the third season of the Latvian national selection show …

Jan
12
2017
Listen to snippets of Spanish national finalist songs
Eurovision Spain

Listen to snippets of Spanish national finalist songs

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE have released snippets of the entries that will compete to represent Spain at Eurovision 2017. The overall winner will be decided by a mix of public televote and professional jury …

Jan
12
2017
Spain: Leklein wins #Eurocasting, full final line-up announced
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Leklein wins #Eurocasting, full final line-up announced

Belén García (Spain)

The final of #Eurocasting has just taken place live from Madrid revealing us the winner of the special final spot, Leklein. During the show, we have also got to know …

Jan
12
2017
Sweden: Christer Björkman reveals secrets behind Melodifestivalen running order
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Christer Björkman reveals secrets behind Melodifestivalen running order

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The running order for Melodifestivalen 2017 has already been announced (if you missed it you can find it here) but Christer Björkman revealed a little bit more. During the live …

Jan
12
2017
Hungary: Line-up for premier A Dal show revealed
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Line-up for premier A Dal show revealed

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Hungary’s A Dal national final begins on January 14, and the line-up for the first show has been revealed. The winner of A Dal will hope to continue a streak of …

Jan
12
2017
Full line-up for Spanish national final to be revealed today
Eurovision Spain

Full line-up for Spanish national final to be revealed today

Belén García (Spain)

It’s time to know the name of the acts that will compete at this year’s Spanish national final for Eurovision as the final of #Eurocasting will be held today. During …

Jan
11
2017
interview
Alva: “They say me and Krista Siegfrids have the same kind of energy” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Alva: “They say me and Krista Siegfrids have the same kind of energy” (Finnish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Alva, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. She will perform the song “Arrows”, composed by Arto Ruotsala, Milos Rosas and Aatu Mällinen, at the final …

Jan
10
2017
Running order for Georgian national final revealed
Eurovision Georgia

Running order for Georgian national final revealed

Belén García (Spain)

GPB have announced the running order for the national final show that is set to take place in a few days, on January 20. A total of 25 participants will …

Jan
09
2017
Russia: Channel One to announce Alexander Panayotov for Eurovision?
Eurovision Russia

Russia: Channel One to announce Alexander Panayotov for Eurovision?

James Marshall (UK)

It has been rumoured in Russian tabloid, LIFE, this morning that Alexander Panayotov is being lined up to represent the country at Eurovision 2017. No official words has come yet, but …

Jan
09
2017
Sweden: SVT announce running order for Melodifestivalen semifinals
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT announce running order for Melodifestivalen semifinals

James Marshall (UK)

SVT have revealed the running order for the 4 semi finals of Melodifestivalen 2017 during a live stream hosted by Clara Henry and Christer Björkman . Semi Final 1 (Göteborg, …

Jan
08
2017
interview
Raiven: “My song is very powerful but still quirky” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Slovenia

Raiven: “My song is very powerful but still quirky” (Slovenian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Raiven, semifinalist of this year’s Slovenian national selection for Eurovision. The 2016 runner-up will participate in the EMA’s second semi-final set to take place on February …

Jan
07
2017
Lithuania: Results are in for the initial round of Eurovizija
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Results are in for the initial round of Eurovizija

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Eurovizijos 2017 has begun! The initial broadcast of the Lithuanian national final has just taken place and the results are out! The first twelve participants in the competition performed their …

Jan
07
2017
Lithuania’s Eurovizijos begins today!
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania’s Eurovizijos begins today!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

The most severe and exciting national final returns today and it’s not Melodifestivalen. Lithuania’s selection show Eurovizijos!, the national final that puts the potential artists through rigorous weeks of competition, cutting …

Jan
06
2017
Serbia: Is Danica Krstić working on a song for Eurovision?
Eurovision Serbia

Serbia: Is Danica Krstić working on a song for Eurovision?

James Marshall (UK)

Speculation this morning has been rife for Serbia with an Instagram post which eludes to the fact that Serbian singer Danica Krstić , is working with Serbian composer Vladimir Graić, …

Jan
06
2017
Germany: NDR announce national finalists
Eurovision Germany

Germany: NDR announce national finalists

Belén García (Spain)

NDR have revealed the final hopefuls that will compete at this year’s “Unser Song”. From 33 candidates previously revealed, the German broadcaster, along with show producers and experts, have shortlisted …

Jan
05
2017
Running order for Swiss national final decided
Eurovision Switzerland

Running order for Swiss national final decided

Belén García (Spain)

SRF have revealed the running order for this year’s Swiss national final which is set to take place on February 5. A total of six candidates will fight to represent …

Jan
05
2017
interview
Angelika Pushnova: “I went to Melodifestivalen last year and I got inspired” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)
Eurovision

Angelika Pushnova: “I went to Melodifestivalen last year and I got inspired” (Belarusian finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Angelika Pushnova, finalist of this year’s Belarusian national final for Eurovision. The singer will perform “We Should Be Together” in the final of Eurofest set to …

Jan
04
2017
interview
Emma: “I usually close my eyes, take a deep breath and actually visualise a circle around me” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Emma: “I usually close my eyes, take a deep breath and actually visualise a circle around me” (Finnish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Emma, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. Emma will perform “Circle of Light” in the final of UMK set to take place on …

Jan
04
2017
Hungary: A Dal swaps Jetlag for Chase!
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: A Dal swaps Jetlag for Chase!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

With only two weeks before Hungary’s national final A Dal beings it’s 2017 season, the head-banging group Jetlag who were set to perform with “Keresem a bajt” have been replaced …

Jan
03
2017
interview
Shana Pearson: “Exodus is an escape from something you no longer want” (Swiss finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Switzerland

Shana Pearson: “Exodus is an escape from something you no longer want” (Swiss finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Shana Pearson, finalist of this year’s Swiss national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Exodus” in the final set to take place on February 5th. …

Jan
03
2017
interview
Zühlke: “My song stands out with its powerful and international sounds” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Zühlke: “My song stands out with its powerful and international sounds” (Finnish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Zühlke, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Perfect Villain” in the final of UMK 2017 set to take place …

Jan
01
2017
Lithuania: Allocation for Eurovizijos shows and song details revealed
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: Allocation for Eurovizijos shows and song details revealed

Belén García (Spain)

LRT have revealed the allocation for the first live round of Eurovizijos 2017 including details about the competing songs. The Lithuanian national selection will begin on January 7 with a …

Dec
31
2016
NTU announce stage designer for Eurovision 2017, new details revealed!
Eurovision

NTU announce stage designer for Eurovision 2017, new details revealed!

Belén García (Spain)

Today the Ukrainian broadcaster have revealed more details about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest that will be held in Kyiv. Florian Wieder will be once again the man responsible for …

Dec
29
2016
Malta: PBS CEO John Bundy confirms winning song will not be changed
Eurovision Malta

Malta: PBS CEO John Bundy confirms winning song will not be changed

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Eurovision entry from Malta will remain the same as chosen by the Maltese viewers after being confirmed at a meeting held by recently appointed PBS CEO John Bundy, HoD Doreen …

Dec
29
2016
Montenegro: RTCG picks Slavko Kalezić for Kiev!
Eurovision Montenegro

Montenegro: RTCG picks Slavko Kalezić for Kiev!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Rumors on and off for the last few months but a decision has finally been made by the Montenegrin public broadcaster RTCG: Slavo Kalezić will be flying the colours of …

Dec
28
2016
Lithuania: LRT announce 51 candidates for Eurovizijos 2017, final on March 11
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania: LRT announce 51 candidates for Eurovizijos 2017, final on March 11

Belén García (Spain)

LRT have held today a special press conference in order to reveal more details about the next year’s national selection including the acts that have been selected to compete at …

Dec
28
2016
Poland: Rules and more details on Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 revealed
Eurovision Poland

Poland: Rules and more details on Krajowe Eliminacje 2017 revealed

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

They don’t wanna leave, Eurovision fans! Poland is giving once again another go to their national selection system, already used last year to pick their 2016 Eurovision act, to select …

Dec
27
2016
Lindita to sing in English, listen to Albanian studio version here
Eurovision Albania

Lindita to sing in English, listen to Albanian studio version here

James Marshall (UK)

It won’t come as much surprise to many Eurovision fans, but Albanian representative Lindita Halimi will be singing her song in English on stage in Kyiv, Ukraine. Something which Albania …

Dec
27
2016
Armenian broadcaster call for songs, send yours now!
Eurovision Armenia

Armenian broadcaster call for songs, send yours now!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

The Armenian public has chosen Artsvik to send to the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine, and now she needs a song! Artsvik Harutyunyan, as she is known to her …

Dec
24
2016
Artsvik wins Armenian selection “Depi Evratesil”
Eurovision Armenia

Artsvik wins Armenian selection “Depi Evratesil”

Belén García (Spain)

After weeks of exciting shows, we have finally discovered who will be waving the Armenian flag at Eurovision 2017 as Artsvik has just won the first edition of Depi Evratesil. …

Dec
24
2016
Armenia chooses for Eurovision today!
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia chooses for Eurovision today!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Exotic Armenia chooses a representative from two local talents today in the Final of Depi Evratesil. After weeks of guidance from superstar Eurovision-alum mentors, singers Artsvik and Marta will make …

Dec
24
2016
Lindita Halimi wins in Albania!
Eurovision Albania

Lindita Halimi wins in Albania!

Belén García (Spain)

Festivali i Këngës 55 has just come to an end revealing us the winner and Albanian representative for Eurovision 2017 Lindita Halimi. Lindita has competed at the Albanian music festival …

Dec
23
2016
Poland announce national final for February 11 in Warsaw
Eurovision Poland

Poland announce national final for February 11 in Warsaw

James Marshall (UK)

Polish broadcaster, TVP, have today announced that they will host a national selection show on February 11th 2017 in capital, Warsaw.  It is the second year in a row that …

Dec
23
2016
Albania: Grand Final of Festivali i Këngës to take place today
Eurovision Albania

Albania: Grand Final of Festivali i Këngës to take place today

Belén García (Spain)

Today the Grand Final of the 55 Festivali i Këngës will be held live from Tirana’s Palace of Congress. A total of 14 acts will compete for the trophy and, consequently, …

Dec
22
2016
Albania: 55 Festivali i Këngës finalists revealed
Eurovision Albania

Albania: 55 Festivali i Këngës finalists revealed

Belén García (Spain)

The Second Semi-Final of  Festivali i Këngës 55 have just ended with the 14 finalists being revealed at the end of the show. A total of 7 acts from each semi-final …

Dec
22
2016
Albania: Second Semi-Final of Festivali i Këngës today
Eurovision Albania

Albania: Second Semi-Final of Festivali i Këngës today

Belén García (Spain)

The Second Semi-Final of the Albanian national selection for Eurovision will be held today live from the Palace of Congress in Tirana. Festivali i Këngës 55 will see a total of …

Dec
21
2016
Malta: PBS announces 16 finalists for MESC 2017, listen to the songs!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: PBS announces 16 finalists for MESC 2017, listen to the songs!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After several days of deliberation, the Maltese delegation from PBS at Eurovision have announced the 16 acts that will feature the final of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in …

Dec
21
2016
Albania: Festivali i Këngës 55 begins today, check the First Semi-Final acts!
Eurovision Albania

Albania: Festivali i Këngës 55 begins today, check the First Semi-Final acts!

Belén García (Spain)

The Albanian national selection for Eurovision kicks off today with the First Semi-Final being held live from the Palace of Congress in Tirana. Festivali i Këngës 55 will see a total …

Dec
20
2016
Spain: These are the 3 acts making it through to #Eurocasting concert
Eurovision Spain

Spain: These are the 3 acts making it through to #Eurocasting concert

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE have just revealed the 3 acts that have gone through to the special concert aimed to select the winner of #Eurocasting. The lucky finalists of this stage have been …

Dec
20
2016
Malta: MESC 2017 to take place on February 18th, line-up reveal tomorrow!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: MESC 2017 to take place on February 18th, line-up reveal tomorrow!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

One of the most awaited selections of the year – the Malta Eurovision Song Contest – has now a date we all must highlight on our calendars! The final of the …

Dec
20
2016
Romania: TVR open submissions for “Selecţia Naţională”, final on March 5
Eurovision Romania

Romania: TVR open submissions for “Selecţia Naţională”, final on March 5

Belén García (Spain)

TVR have announced details about their selection procedure for Eurovision 2017. The broadcaster will use Selecţia Naţională to select their entrant as they did in previous years, even in 2016 when …

Dec
19
2016
Georgian national final to take place on January 20
Eurovision Georgia

Georgian national final to take place on January 20

Belén García (Spain)

GPB have just revealed the date for their 2017 national final for Eurovision. The show will take place on January 20 with 25 participants fighting to represent Georgia at Eurovision …

Dec
19
2016
Eurovision in Concert to take place on April 8, hosts announced!
Eurovision

Eurovision in Concert to take place on April 8, hosts announced!

Belén García (Spain)

The organization of Amsterdam’s Eurovision in Concert have revealed the name of the hosts for the upcoming edition. The event, that will take place on April 8, will be hosted …

Dec
19
2016
Austria: ORF announce Nathan Trent for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Austria

Austria: ORF announce Nathan Trent for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

This morning, Austrian broadcaster ORF have announced that newcomer Nathan Trent will represent them at Eurovision 2017, opting for an internal selection once again. The decision came when music experts Eberhard Forcher …

Dec
18
2016
interview
Dinah Nah: “When I participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 I said “I wanna do this again!” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Sweden

Dinah Nah: “When I participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 I said “I wanna do this again!” (Swedish semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Dinah Nah, semifinalist of this year’s Swedish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “One More Night” in the first semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2017 to …

Dec
18
2016
Israel: Rising Star for Eurovision 2017 to kick off on January 2
Eurovision Israel

Israel: Rising Star for Eurovision 2017 to kick off on January 2

Belén García (Spain)

IBA has announced that they will use the talent show “HaKochav Haba Le’eyrovizion 2017” (Rising Star for Eurovision 2017) to select the Israeli entrant for the European contest as they …

Dec
17
2016
Artsvik and Marta to fight at Armenian national final
Eurovision Armenia

Artsvik and Marta to fight at Armenian national final

Belén García (Spain)

ARMTV has held today the second semi-final of Depi Evratesil, show aimed to select the Armenian entrant for Eurovision 2017. A 50/50 mix of public SMS vote and professional jury …

Dec
16
2016
Ireland: Brendan Murray chosen as Eurovision 2017 representative
Eurovision Ireland

Ireland: Brendan Murray chosen as Eurovision 2017 representative

James Marshall (UK)

Tonight Irish broadcaster, RTE have revealed who they have chosen who will be flying the flag for Ireland this year – Brendan Murray. Former member of Irish boyband Hometown, who …

Dec
16
2016
Irish entry for Eurovision 2017 to be revealed tonight?
Eurovision Ireland

Irish entry for Eurovision 2017 to be revealed tonight?

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Earlier today, Irish tabloids Irish Mirror and Irish Daily Mail were revealing that the act representing Ireland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine is most likely set to be …

Dec
16
2016
Alexander Rybak (Norway 2009) to perform at UK National Final 2017
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Alexander Rybak (Norway 2009) to perform at UK National Final 2017

James Marshall (UK)

This morning the BBC, broadcaster of United Kingdom, have announced that Alexander Rybak will be performing during the interval of the UK National Final, Eurovision: You Decide on January 27th. …

Dec
15
2016
Spain: RTVE reveal 10 acts through to #Eurocasting’s next stage
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE reveal 10 acts through to #Eurocasting’s next stage

James Marshall (UK)

For the last two weeks, people have been voting in Spain’s online #Eurocasting of which there was 30 acts fighting for a chance to go through to the next stage, and …

Dec
15
2016
Estonia: Listen to the songs competing at Eesti Laul’s second semi-final
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Listen to the songs competing at Eesti Laul’s second semi-final

Belén García (Spain)

Today ERR will be releasing the songs that will compete at the second semi-final of Eesti Laul 2017. You can find the 10 participants that will perform in the second …

Dec
14
2016
interview
Liis Lemsalu: “My song has a lot of good emotions powered with a lot of strength” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Estonia

Liis Lemsalu: “My song has a lot of good emotions powered with a lot of strength” (Estonian semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Liis Lemsalu, semifinalist of this year’s Estonian national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Keep Running” in the second semi-final of Eesti Laul 2017 to …

Dec
14
2016
Spain: RTVE to announce the winners of #Eurocasting first round tomorrow
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE to announce the winners of #Eurocasting first round tomorrow

James Marshall (UK)

Tomorrow Spanish broadcaster, RTVE, will reveal the 10 acts that have made it through to the next stage of the national selection for the country at Eurovision 2017, which have …

Dec
13
2016
Georgia: GPB releases 26 final entries for 2017 national selection, listen to them!
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: GPB releases 26 final entries for 2017 national selection, listen to them!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A few days ago, Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) revealed the 27 finalists that were up to take part in their national final for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. …

Dec
12
2016
Italy: Sanremo 2017 acts officially revealed
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo 2017 acts officially revealed

Belén García (Spain)

RAI have just revealed the name of the acts that will compete in the Campioni category of Sanremo 2017. You can see all participants listed below: Albano – De Rose …

Dec
12
2016
Malta: PBS shortlist MESC 2017 entries to 60, check them out!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: PBS shortlist MESC 2017 entries to 60, check them out!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After being involved in hosting this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest, last month in Valletta, PBS (Public Broadcasting Services Limited) is now ready to select who will be representing the …

Dec
12
2016
Denmark: Anette Heick & Johannes Nymark presented as hosts of 2017 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix!
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Anette Heick & Johannes Nymark presented as hosts of 2017 Dansk Melodi Grand Prix!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight, the hosts for next year’s edition of the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (DMGP), which determines the Danish act at the Eurovision Song Contest, have been presented to the public: …

Dec
12
2016
Moldova: TRM announce national selection for February 25th
Eurovision Moldova

Moldova: TRM announce national selection for February 25th

James Marshall (UK)

Today, Moldovan broadcaster, TRM, have announced the start of their search for a representative for Eurovision 2017. Those who wish to participate in their national selection can submit their entries …

Dec
12
2016
Italian press report Sanremo acts, official announcement today!
Eurovision Italy

Italian press report Sanremo acts, official announcement today!

Belén García (Spain)

Italian press have recently reported some of the names that might take part at Sanremo 2017, whose official list will be revealed tonight. Today we will know the “Campioni” acts …

Dec
11
2016
Esma Redžepova (FYR Macedonia 2013) dies at age 73
Eurostars North Macedonia

Esma Redžepova (FYR Macedonia 2013) dies at age 73

James Marshall (UK)

It is with deep regret that today we have to report that Macedonian star, and Eurovision representative in 2013, Esma Redžepova, has sadly died at the age of 73. She …

Dec
10
2016
Four acts left in the race to represent Armenia
Eurovision Armenia

Four acts left in the race to represent Armenia

Belén García (Spain)

ARMTV has held today the first semi-final of Depi Evratesil, show aimed to select the Armenian entrant for Eurovision 2017. Six acts competed at today’s show with only four of …

Dec
09
2016
Belarus: National final on January 20, running order decided
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: National final on January 20, running order decided

James Marshall (UK)

Last week we sat through hours and hours of auditions for the Belarusian national selection. After which we were given the list of 13 acts which will go forward for …

Dec
09
2016
United Kingdom: BBC announces National Final – You Decide for January 27th
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kingdom: BBC announces National Final – You Decide for January 27th

James Marshall (UK)

The BBC this morning have suddenly announced that they will once again be holding a national final to decide who will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2017. It will be held …

Dec
09
2016
Hungary: Listen to the first songs in FULL for A Dal 2017
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: Listen to the first songs in FULL for A Dal 2017

James Marshall (UK)

This week Hungarian broadcaster, MTVA, revealed the acts which will be taking part in the national selection this year, A Dal 2017, and what a national final it looks like! The …

Dec
08
2016
EBU confirms Kyiv as host city with challenges ahead
Eurovision Ukraine

EBU confirms Kyiv as host city with challenges ahead

Belén García (Spain)

The Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union has taken place today in Lausanne, Switzerland, ending with a green light for Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017 despite the remaining challenges. After …

Dec
08
2016
Georgia: Check the 28 acts to take part in 2017 national selection
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: Check the 28 acts to take part in 2017 national selection

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Whilst and after winning this year’s Junior Eurovision, Georgian Public Broadcaster “GPB” has been busy preparing their national selection contest for the adult version of the EBU contest, which was …

Dec
08
2016
Albania: Xhejni Lito to replace Edona Vatoci at FiK 55 after disqualification
Eurovision Albania

Albania: Xhejni Lito to replace Edona Vatoci at FiK 55 after disqualification

Belén García (Spain)

News are coming today from Albania as minor changes have been made to the final line-up for the 55th edition of “Festivali i Këngës”. RTSH have announced the replacement of Edona …

Dec
08
2016
Estonia: Listen to the songs competing at Eesti Laul’s first semi-final
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Listen to the songs competing at Eesti Laul’s first semi-final

Belén García (Spain)

Today ERR have released the songs that will compete at the first semi-final of Eesti Laul 2017. You can find the 10 participants that will perform in the first semi-final …

Dec
06
2016
Hungary: MTVA reveal acts for A Dal 2017, listen to snippets!
Eurovision Hungary

Hungary: MTVA reveal acts for A Dal 2017, listen to snippets!

James Marshall (UK)

We’re not even in 2017 yet, and yet another broadcaster has revealed their plans for the upcoming season. Hungarian broadcaster, MTVA, have revealed the acts which will be taking part …

Dec
05
2016
Germany: NDR announces 33 hopefuls for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Germany

Germany: NDR announces 33 hopefuls for Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, German national public broadcaster NDR/ARD has revealed the 33 acts who are still in the race to represent the country in Ukraine. The names have been selected after an …

Dec
05
2016
Portugal: RTP presents Festival Da Canção 2017 format, final on March 5th!
Eurovision Portugal

Portugal: RTP presents Festival Da Canção 2017 format, final on March 5th!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Radio Television Portugal RTP, the public broadcasting entity in Portugal, has just revealed they are opting   for their traditional national selection contest, Festival Da Canção, in order to select …

Dec
05
2016
Dihaj (Diana Hajiyeva) to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Azerbaijan

Dihaj (Diana Hajiyeva) to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Diana Hajiyeva, who is from the electronic music collective, Dihaj, has been internally selected to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Dihaj, who lives in Baku, has gained …

Dec
05
2016
Switzerland: SRF announce national finalists
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland: SRF announce national finalists

Belén García (Spain)

SRF have revealed the name of the candidates that will compete at the Swiss final for Eurovision 2017. Check the acts that have gone through the Expert Check below: Freschta …

Dec
04
2016
Slovenia: RTVSLO reveal participants for EMA semi-finals
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: RTVSLO reveal participants for EMA semi-finals

Belén García (Spain)

RTVSLO has just revealed the name of the selected candidates that will compete at this year’s EMA. A total of 16 acts out of 90 submitted ones will fight for …

Dec
04
2016
interview
Lauri Yrjölä: “I’m a good person to show what Finland has to offer in pop music today” (Finnish finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Finland

Lauri Yrjölä: “I’m a good person to show what Finland has to offer in pop music today” (Finnish finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Lauri Yrjölä, finalist of this year’s Finnish national selection for Eurovision. The singer will perform “Helppo elämä” in the at UMK 2017 to take place on …

Dec
03
2016
interview
Antsud: “Estonian language is very beautiful and we would be proud to share it with the world” (Estonian semifinalists – Interview)
Eurovision Estonia

Antsud: “Estonian language is very beautiful and we would be proud to share it with the world” (Estonian semifinalists – Interview)

So a couple of weeks ago now, we had the artists announced for Eesti Laul 2017, the national selection for Estonia participation at Eurovision 2017. So far we have two …

Dec
02
2016
Executive Producers for Eurovision 2017 named
Eurovision Ukraine

Executive Producers for Eurovision 2017 named

James Marshall (UK)

The ball is still moving on Ukraine 2017, putting rumours to bed of being stripped of hosting rights. The executive producers for the contest in 2017 have been named by …

Dec
02
2016
FYR Macedonia open up submissions for songs
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia open up submissions for songs

James Marshall (UK)

Macedonian broadcaster, MRT, have opened up a call for submissions for their representative, Jana Burčeska who they revealed had been internally selected last month. It is the second year in a row …

Dec
01
2016
Czech Republic: Over 300 songs submitted for internal selection
Eurovision Czechia

Czech Republic: Over 300 songs submitted for internal selection

James Marshall (UK)

What a difference a few years make… after the success in 2016 with Czech Republic finally making it to the Grand Final of Eurovision, when Gabriela Gunčíková sang her song …

Dec
01
2016
Spain: RTVE reveal candidates for on-line #Eurocasting
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE reveal candidates for on-line #Eurocasting

Belén García (Spain)

The Spanish broadcaster has revealed the name of the 30 candidates that will compete for a place at the national final, which will be held in February. From a total …

Nov
30
2016
Belarus: BTRC select 13 acts for national final
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: BTRC select 13 acts for national final

James Marshall (UK)

So today saw the auditions take place for the Belarusian national final in front of a panel of judges. 67 acts took to the stage in a bid to make …

Nov
30
2016
Sweden: Melodifestivalen acts reveal BIG NAMES for 2017
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen acts reveal BIG NAMES for 2017

James Marshall (UK)

This morning, SVT have revealed the 28 acts which will take part in the 2017 edition of Melodifestivalen, which will form the national selection process to pick Sweden’s representative and …

Nov
30
2016
Belarus: National final auditions take place today
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: National final auditions take place today

James Marshall (UK)

The live auditions of the Belarusian national selection for Eurovision 2017 will be held this morning, when 67 acts will be taking to the audition stage in order to become …

Nov
29
2016
DailyPlus – See you in 2017!
DailyPlus

DailyPlus – See you in 2017!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! This is our last episode of 2017 and we bring you all the latest Eurovision news from last week: …

Nov
29
2016
Sweden: Krista Siegfrids returning to Melodifestivalen 2017?
Eurostars Sweden

Sweden: Krista Siegfrids returning to Melodifestivalen 2017?

James Marshall (UK)

So with just over 12 hours left until we are finding out the acts for the Melodifestiavalen shows next year, we have one last particularly exciting rumour; Krista Siegfrids is …

Nov
29
2016
Spain: 392 submissions received for #Eurocasting
Eurovision Spain

Spain: 392 submissions received for #Eurocasting

Belén García (Spain)

RTVE has just revealed the number of submissions received for the on-line competition that will give one of the candidates the right to compete at the Spanish national final for …

Nov
29
2016
Lidia Isac (Moldova 2016) goes through to Swiss Expert Check
Eurostars Moldova Switzerland

Lidia Isac (Moldova 2016) goes through to Swiss Expert Check

Belén García (Spain)

Lidia Isac is back in the Eurovision game as she is trying to represent Switzerland in Kyiv along with Daniele Guastella. The 2016 Moldovan representative has announced on Facebook that …

Nov
27
2016
Albania: Festivali i Këngës 2016 dates announced
Eurovision Albania

Albania: Festivali i Këngës 2016 dates announced

James Marshall (UK)

Albanian head of delegation, Kleart Duraj has confirmed to us that this year’s Festivali i Këngës, the national selection show used to select the countries Eurovision representative, will be held …

Nov
27
2016
“Ukraine could lose the right to host Eurovision 2017”, local media report
Eurovision Ukraine

“Ukraine could lose the right to host Eurovision 2017”, local media report

Belén García (Spain)

According to local media, the Ukrainian organisation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 could be at risk due to a delay of procedures. “In early October, the European Broadcasting Union …

Nov
26
2016
Robin Stjernberg (Sweden 2013) to return to Melodifestivalen as songwriter?
Eurostars Sweden

Robin Stjernberg (Sweden 2013) to return to Melodifestivalen as songwriter?

James Marshall (UK)

More rumours are circulating in the run up to the official reveal of the acts for the 2017 edition of Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen. As well as the rumoured acts …

Nov
26
2016
Sweden: Charlotte Perrelli to take part in Melodifestivalen 2017?
Eurostars Sweden

Sweden: Charlotte Perrelli to take part in Melodifestivalen 2017?

James Marshall (UK)

Yass Queen Slay? Charlotte Perrelli is reported to be making a comeback to Melodifestivalen this year, 5 years since her last appearance in 2012 with her schlager-tastic song “The Girl”. …

Nov
26
2016
Spain’s Brequette releases lyric-video for 2017 bidding entry “No Enemy”
Eurovision Spain

Spain’s Brequette releases lyric-video for 2017 bidding entry “No Enemy”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After several teasers released by the singer’s team throughout the week, Brequette Cassie has finally released the lyric-video for “No Enemy” in its full-length on her official YouTube channel. This …

Nov
23
2016
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 acts to be revealed on November 30th
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 acts to be revealed on November 30th

James Marshall (UK)

The 28 acts which will compete at Melodifestivalen 2017 will be revealed at a live press conference on Wednesday November 30th, streamed also online by Swedish broadcaster SVT at www.svt.se and SVT …

Nov
23
2016
Finland: YLE reveal acts competiting at UMK 2017, listen to the songs!
Eurovision Finland

Finland: YLE reveal acts competiting at UMK 2017, listen to the songs!

James Marshall (UK)

Today the Finnish broadcaster, YLE, have revealed the 10 acts which will compete in the Eurovision national selection, UMK. The winner of the selection show, will represent Finland at Eurovision …

Nov
22
2016
It’s Ellie Delvaux (The Voice Belgique) for Belgium!
Eurovision Belgium

It’s Ellie Delvaux (The Voice Belgique) for Belgium!

James Marshall (UK)

Ellie Delvaux has been announced as the representative of Belgium for Eurovision 2017. In a post on twitter from The Voice Belgique account, in which she took part during the …

Nov
21
2016
FYR Macedonia internally select Jana Burčeska for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia internally select Jana Burčeska for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

As if from nowhere, Macedonian broadcaster, MRT, have internally selected Jana Burčeska to send to Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 to be held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The announcement came earlier today …

Nov
18
2016
Sweden: More artists reported for Melodifestivalen 2017
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: More artists reported for Melodifestivalen 2017

James Marshall (UK)

It is expected that in a couple of week we will have the finalised list of artists that will take part in Swedish national selection show, Melodifestivalen. Last week we …

Nov
17
2016
San Marino: SMRTV announce new voting procedure for Eurovision
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino: SMRTV announce new voting procedure for Eurovision

James Marshall (UK)

The national broadcaster of San Marino, SMRTV, have announced today that they have come up with a new method to help with the Sammarinese public vote, which they have been unable …

Nov
16
2016
Spain: Brequette releases snippets for her Eurovision 2017 bidding entries
Eurovision Spain

Spain: Brequette releases snippets for her Eurovision 2017 bidding entries

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Brequette, the Spanish singer who was one of Barei backing vocalists at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, has presented the snippets for the three songs that she will …

Nov
15
2016
Jon Ola Sand: “We have full confidence in NTU, but there are still some issues”
Eurovision Ukraine

Jon Ola Sand: “We have full confidence in NTU, but there are still some issues”

James Marshall (UK)

The reference group for EBU visited Kyiv, Ukraine last week to discuss the plans and how they are coming together for the hosting of Eurovision 2017. Jon Ola Sand, the …

Nov
14
2016
DailyPlus – Junior Eurovision 2016 is here!
DailyPlus

DailyPlus – Junior Eurovision 2016 is here!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: Finland and Estonia have revealed …

Nov
14
2016
Cyprus: Hovig and Thomas G:son to hold a press conference on Thursday
Eurovision Cyprus

Cyprus: Hovig and Thomas G:son to hold a press conference on Thursday

James Marshall (UK)

More news coming from Cyprus this afternoon. The Cypriot representative for Eurovision 2017, Hovig,  will be holding a press conference on Thursday along with the song writer for the entry …

Nov
13
2016
Auditions for Unser Song 2017 begin in Germany
Eurovision Germany

Auditions for Unser Song 2017 begin in Germany

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Germany is going back to Unser Song format and the auditions have begun across the country. The candidates have already started uploading their video-clips at www.unsersong2017.de. The application procedure ends …

Nov
12
2016
Ukraine: Voting fraud investigated for Web Wildcard Selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Voting fraud investigated for Web Wildcard Selection

James Marshall (UK)

Ukraine has never been one to shy away from voting conspiracies and allegations of corruption. And the 2017 season isn’t one to disappoint. Two songs in the Online Wildcard selection: Kuznetsov …

Nov
12
2016
Finland: Krista Siegfrids to host UMK 2017
Eurostars Finland

Finland: Krista Siegfrids to host UMK 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Last night it was revealed that former Eurovision star, and former UMK presenter from 2016, Krista Siegfrids, will host the national  selection once again for Finland. The organisers have released …

Nov
11
2016
Hungary: Kallay Saunders Band new single “Grind” and plans for 2017 revealed?
Eurostars Hungary

Hungary: Kallay Saunders Band new single “Grind” and plans for 2017 revealed?

James Marshall (UK)

A few weeks ago now Kallay Saunders Band dropped their’ new single “#Grind” and its most definitely different from what we are used to hearing from the Eurovision singer and his …

Nov
10
2016
Estonia: Listen to the first songs competing at Eesti Laul 2017
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Listen to the first songs competing at Eesti Laul 2017

James Marshall (UK)

As previously revealed this week, Estonian broadcaster, ERR have given us the artists and song titles for the songs that will compete at Eesti Laul 2017 – their national selection which will decided …

Nov
10
2016
Norway: 1035 songs submitted for Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Norway

Norway: 1035 songs submitted for Melodi Grand Prix 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Norweigan broadcaster, NRK, have revealed that they have received 1035 songs for the national selection Melodi Grand Prix, a record for the country. Exceutive producer for NRK, Stig Karlsen, has …

Nov
10
2016
Finland: UMK to be held January 28th 2017
Eurovision Finland

Finland: UMK to be held January 28th 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Finnish broadcaster, YLE, have confirmed further details of the selection process for Eurovision 2017. Slight changes have been made to UMK (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu), which will see only 10 songs …

Nov
08
2016
Estonia: Eesti Laul 2017 participants revealed
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: Eesti Laul 2017 participants revealed

James Marshall (UK)

Tonight the participants of Eesti Laul 2017, the national selection of Estonia for Eurovision, have been revealed on “Ringvaade”. Some familiar faces in the mix again as you can see, …

Nov
08
2016
Will Greece return to a national final for 2017?
Eurovision Greece

Will Greece return to a national final for 2017?

James Marshall (UK)

Greece didn’t have a very successful 2016 Eurovision campaign did they? It was the first time they failed to qualify for the Grand Final since the introduction of the semi …

Nov
07
2016
Melodifestivalen 2017 participants reported on Swedish media
Eurovision Sweden

Melodifestivalen 2017 participants reported on Swedish media

James Marshall (UK)

  According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, we have quite a few rumoured acts returning to Melodifestivalen this year. Amongst some new faces, and some face that will be known more …

Nov
07
2016
Montenegro: Milena Vucic withdraws her plans for Euroision 2017
Eurovision Montenegro

Montenegro: Milena Vucic withdraws her plans for Euroision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Some sads news over the weekend, coming from Montenegro and from Milena Vucic who has revealed that she will no longer be involved with the selection process for Montenegro for …

Nov
07
2016
DailyPlus – 43 countries confirmed for Kyiv!
DailyPlus

DailyPlus – 43 countries confirmed for Kyiv!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: 43 countries have been confirmed …

Nov
07
2016
Slovenia: 90 songs submitted for national final EMA 2017
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia: 90 songs submitted for national final EMA 2017

James Marshall (UK)

It has been revealed that Slovenian broadcaster, RTVSLO, have received 90 song applications for their selection process EMA for Eurovision 2017. It was revealed on the shows official Facebook page: …

Nov
04
2016
Georgia: Open call for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Georgia

Georgia: Open call for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Georgian broadcaster, GPB, have today announced the start of their preparation for Eurovision 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac9cbzitl9E In a video posted on their official YouTube channel, the broadcaster have asked for submissions …

Nov
04
2016
Belarus: National Final details released
Eurovision Belarus

Belarus: National Final details released

James Marshall (UK)

Belarusian broadcaster, BTRC, have this morning released more details about their selection process for Eurovision 2017. They will once again hold a televised national selection in order to select their entrant to …

Nov
03
2016
Latvia: LTV receive 168 songs for “Supernova”
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: LTV receive 168 songs for “Supernova”

James Marshall (UK)

The song submission period for national selection Supernova has now concluded, and Latvian broadcaster LTV have revealed that they have received 168 songs from 89 artists for Supernova 2017. Since …

Nov
02
2016
Malta: MESC 2017 to take place in February, PBS calls for submissions!
Eurovision Malta

Malta: MESC 2017 to take place in February, PBS calls for submissions!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Maltese Eurovision fans, if you were missing out some fresh news about the plans that your national public broadcaster have for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, the wait is finally …

Nov
02
2016
Estonia: ERR receives record of 242 submitted applications for Eesti Laul 2017
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: ERR receives record of 242 submitted applications for Eesti Laul 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

A total of 242 have been sent in to the Estonian public broadcaster ERR, who will be organizing their annual selection contest Eesti Laul, for the country to choose the …

Nov
01
2016
Spain: First two artists openly state entering national selection ”Objetivo Eurovisión”
Eurovision Spain

Spain: First two artists openly state entering national selection ”Objetivo Eurovisión”

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Things are going spicy in Spain as two singers have already announced they will try their luck at this year’s Spanish national selection process for Eurovision 2017. It is all …

Nov
01
2016
Albania reveal the 24 acts for Festivali i Këngës
Eurovision Albania

Albania reveal the 24 acts for Festivali i Këngës

James Marshall (UK)

More national final news coming in today as RTSH have revealed which 24 acts will compete for the chance to represent Albania at Eurovision 2017. You can find who will take …

Nov
01
2016
DailyPlus – Ben Camille & Valarie Vella to host Junior Eurovision 2016!
DailyPlus

DailyPlus – Ben Camille & Valarie Vella to host Junior Eurovision 2016!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: The Netherlands has announced who …

Nov
01
2016
Ukraine: Zurab Alasania resigns as Director-General of NTU
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Zurab Alasania resigns as Director-General of NTU

James Marshall (UK)

If you thought that the drama was over when Ukraine finally chose Kyiv to host Eurovision, you thought wrong… Eurovision 2017 and state broadcaster NTU, have today been thrown into …

Nov
01
2016
Switzerland: 160 songs submitted to SRF
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland: 160 songs submitted to SRF

James Marshall (UK)

Swiss-German broadcaster SRF have revealed that they have had 160 songs submitted for their selection process for Eurovision 2017. The number was revealed last night on the official Twitter account @srfesc. …

Oct
31
2016
43 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision

43 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

What an exciting morning, first “Melfest” tickets go on sale, and now the EBU have officially announced that a total of 43 countries will participate in the 2017 Eurovision Song …

Oct
30
2016
Italy: Sanremo acts to be revelead on December 10
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo acts to be revelead on December 10

James Marshall (UK)

More news coming from Italy this weekend.  We have the announcement that the 20 artists which will take part in the Campioni section of the Sanremo 2017 music festival will …

Oct
30
2016
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 tickets to go on sale tomorrow!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 tickets to go on sale tomorrow!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Official ticketing partner of SVT and Melodifestivalen itself, ticketmaster.se, will start tomorrow at 9:00 (CET), the selling of the tickets for next year’s contest which will take place in the …

Oct
29
2016
O’G3NE to represent The Netherlands in Kiev!
Eurovision Netherlands

O’G3NE to represent The Netherlands in Kiev!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

AVRTROS has just announced the trio O’G3NE will fly the Dutch colours in Kiev after several negotiations with artists and record labels. Their achievements include winning the Duth version of the …

Oct
28
2016
Ukraine: Dates set for National Selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Dates set for National Selection

James Marshall (UK)

More national selection details have been released for the 2017 season, and this time it’s for host country, Ukraine. The semi finals of the national selection will take place on …

Oct
27
2016
M I H A I (Romania 2006) wants to bid for Eurovision again
Eurostars Moldova Romania

M I H A I (Romania 2006) wants to bid for Eurovision again

James Marshall (UK)

Moldovan broadcaster, TVM is still as yet to release anything official about their possible participation in Eurovision 2017, even though there are many rumours flying around, however several artists have …

Oct
27
2016
Finland: Countdown to UMK starts
Eurovision Finland

Finland: Countdown to UMK starts

James Marshall (UK)

You know national final season is finally upon us when we finally get the first set of songs, and this time it’s coming from Finland (Albania you have disappointed us …

Oct
26
2016
Spain: RTVE launches national selection for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Spain

Spain: RTVE launches national selection for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The Spanish broadcaster has just revealed the national selection procedure through which they will select their entrant for Eurovision 2017. RTVE will use an open selection procedure mixed with some …

Oct
24
2016
DailyPlus – First Eurovision 2017 participant revealed!
DailyPlus Cyprus

DailyPlus – First Eurovision 2017 participant revealed!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: The first singer for next …

Oct
24
2016
Latvia: Spotify to be used in Supernova National Final
Eurovision Latvia

Latvia: Spotify to be used in Supernova National Final

James Marshall (UK)

According to Latvian media today, the national final Supernova, will use data provided by Spotify as part of the overall vote to determine who they send to Eurovision 2017 in …

Oct
24
2016
Turkey refuse to participate at Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Türkiye

Turkey refuse to participate at Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Rumours of a Turkish comeback to Eurovision have been rife for the past few years. However, it seems the hope has been dashed  yet again for another year with Turkey’s …

Oct
23
2016
OGAE Second Chance Contest 2016 winner announced
Eurostars

OGAE Second Chance Contest 2016 winner announced

James Marshall (UK)

It’s one of the highlights of the off-season; the OGAE Second Chance Contest. “OGAE is an international organisation that was founded in 1984 in Savonlinna, Finland by Jari-Pekka Koikkalainen. The …

Oct
23
2016
Audience to select Maltese entrant for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Malta

Audience to select Maltese entrant for Eurovision 2017

Belén García (Spain)

Eurovision news are coming from the host broadcaster of this year’s Junior Eurovision as PBS CEO John Bundy has revealed a few details about the Maltese national selection for 2017. Mr. …

Oct
21
2016
CYBC confirms Hovig as Cypriot representative in Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Cyprus

CYBC confirms Hovig as Cypriot representative in Eurovision 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After plenty of rumors during the past few days on who was going to be the artist selected to represent Cyprus at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, CYBC …

Oct
20
2016
Italy: Sanremo 2017 to select participant
Eurovision Italy

Italy: Sanremo 2017 to select participant

James Marshall (UK)

Italian broadcaster, RAI, have announced the rules and conditions for the Sanremo festival for 2017.  Starting on February 7th and running until February 11th, the winner of the Campioni section …

Oct
20
2016
Hovig to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2017?
Eurovision Cyprus

Hovig to represent Cyprus at Eurovision 2017?

James Marshall (UK)

It’s very early in the day, but it looks like Cyprus are ready to reveal their participant that they will be sending to Kyiv in 2017. Their official announcement is …

Oct
18
2016
Montenegro start search for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Montenegro

Montenegro start search for Eurovision 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Montenegro may have taken their time to confirm their participation for Kyiv 2017, however more exciting news has been revealed today about their upcoming participation in Ukraine. Head of delegation, …

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
17
2016
DailyPlus – Romania back to Eurovision!
DailyPlus Romania

DailyPlus – Romania back to Eurovision!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: TVR the broadcaster in Romania …

Oct
16
2016
Armenia: Auditions for Depi Evratesil conclude, check who is in!
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia: Auditions for Depi Evratesil conclude, check who is in!

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

This weekend the last qualifiers of Depi Evratesil auditions have been revealed. Last night, during the third and last episode of auditions, the last candidates performed cover songs in front …

Oct
14
2016
Romania back for Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Romania

Romania back for Eurovision 2017!

James Marshall (UK)

Wasn’t 2016 dramatic?  The drama that unfolded in the run up to Eurovision 2016 in regards to Romania’s forced withdrawal was something that no-one really expected nor understood fully.  But …

Oct
13
2016
San Marino’s 2017 Eurovision song not to be unveiled yet
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino’s 2017 Eurovision song not to be unveiled yet

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After yesterday’s online revolution of the fans on social media-platforms when Eurovision website eurofestivalnews.com posted SMRTV would be revealing their whole package for the contest in Kiev, the broadcaster has …

Oct
12
2016
San Marino to release Eurovision 2017 entry on Saturday
Eurovision San Marino

San Marino to release Eurovision 2017 entry on Saturday

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Had not they confirmed yet their participation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, San Marino will do so this Saturday and present the whole act that will be …

Oct
12
2016
Lithuania opens submissions for Eurovizijos 2017
Eurovision Lithuania

Lithuania opens submissions for Eurovizijos 2017

James Marshall (UK)

Vilnius calling, the Lithuania marathon we’ve been waiting for is now in the works for 2017.  The broadcaster LRT have announced that they are now in the looks for Lithuanian …

Oct
11
2016
They keep on running: Duna TV opens submission period in Hungary
Eurovision Hungary

They keep on running: Duna TV opens submission period in Hungary

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Hungary confirmed for next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest a few days ago and will select again their act through their national final show ”A Dal”. The channel …

Oct
10
2016
DailyPlus – Stage design for Junior Eurovision 2016 revealed
DailyPlus United Kingdom

DailyPlus – Stage design for Junior Eurovision 2016 revealed

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: BBC have revealed their national …

Oct
06
2016
United Kigdom: BBC opens submissions for national selection, “You Decide” is here again!
Eurovision United Kingdom

United Kigdom: BBC opens submissions for national selection, “You Decide” is here again!

Belén García (Spain)

The British broadcaster has just open submissions for composers and singers in order to select their act for Eurovision 2017. BBC has announced they will be selecting their 2017 entry …

Oct
03
2016
DailyPlus – Junior Eurovision 2016 line-up released!
DailyPlus Bulgaria Netherlands

DailyPlus – Junior Eurovision 2016 line-up released!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: SVT has revealed who will …

Oct
02
2016
Armenia: First qualifiers of “Depi Evratesil” announced
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia: First qualifiers of “Depi Evratesil” announced

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

Armenian brand new project called “Depi Evratesil” has already kicked off. On October 1st, during the first episode of auditions a set of candidates performed cover songs in front of the jury panel consisting of …

Oct
01
2016
“Depi Evratesil” kicks off in Armenia today
Eurostars Armenia

“Depi Evratesil” kicks off in Armenia today

Belén García (Spain)

The first episode of the Armenian national selection for Eurovision 2017 will be broadcast tonight. At tonight’s show, broadcast pre-recorded, we will see a set of candidates auditioning to go …

Sep
29
2016
Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT withdraws from Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT withdraws from Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Things seem to have turned dark for the Balkan nation during the past few weeks as it has been revealed by Bosnian local media that the country will not participate …

Sep
27
2016
Switzerland: SRG SSR opens submissions period for Eurovision 2017
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland: SRG SSR opens submissions period for Eurovision 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR has just started calling for entries for their national final which will take place next February. After several disappointing and failing attempts at the contest …

Sep
26
2016
DailyPlus – Music video for “1944” released!
DailyPlus

DailyPlus – Music video for “1944” released!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: This year’s winner of Eurovision, …

Sep
22
2016
Is Australia entering Eurovision in 2017? Get to know the latest details!
Eurovision Australia

Is Australia entering Eurovision in 2017? Get to know the latest details!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The question we all have been wondering since last May could see a final answer by the upcoming days. According to Italian Eurovision website eurofestivalnews.com, Australian broadcaster SBS may have …

Sep
21
2016
Ukraine: Online voting begins for 2017 national selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: Online voting begins for 2017 national selection

Onur Akın (Turkey)

NTU collaborated with the commercial broadcaster STB in order to organise a national final to select Ukraine’s entry for Stockholm 2016, resulting in the selection of an entry that went on …

Sep
21
2016
Austria: ORF will look for their 2017 entry internally
Eurovision Austria

Austria: ORF will look for their 2017 entry internally

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Austrian broadcaster ORF has confirmed today its participation at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. Moreover, the corporation has also revealed that they will opt for an internal selection …

Sep
21
2016
Iceland: RÚV calls for Söngvakeppnin entries, final on March 11th!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RÚV calls for Söngvakeppnin entries, final on March 11th!

Penny Kuang (USA)

After failing to qualify two years in a row, RÚV is hoping to return to the final in Kyiv 2017 by calling for entries to Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s national selection. The …

Sep
20
2016
Sweden: 2 478 songs for Melodifestivalen 2017!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: 2 478 songs for Melodifestivalen 2017!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Swedish public broadcaster SVT (Sveriges Television) has just announced they have received a total of 2.478 songs for the next edition of their popular music extravaganza Melodifestivalen. Now, it is …

Sep
19
2016
The Netherlands to choose representative in October
Eurovision Netherlands

The Netherlands to choose representative in October

Onur Akın (Turkey)

According to local media, The Netherlands will be competing at Eurovision after a successful 2016 edition with the broadcaster AVROTROS deciding in October who will represent them in Kyiv. The Dutch …

Sep
19
2016
DailyPlus – Australia, Bulgaria and Cyprus get ready for Junior Eurovision!
DailyPlus Australia Bulgaria Cyprus

DailyPlus – Australia, Bulgaria and Cyprus get ready for Junior Eurovision!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: Both France & Germany are …

Sep
15
2016
Czech Republic confirms participation at Eurovision 2017, songs submissions open
Eurovision Czechia

Czech Republic confirms participation at Eurovision 2017, songs submissions open

Belén García (Spain)

Czech Republic will be competing at Eurovision 2017 after reaching the final for the first time this year. The broadcaster has also started their search for the best entry opening …

Sep
14
2016
Germany: ARD look for young talents, national final on February 9!
Eurovision Germany

Germany: ARD look for young talents, national final on February 9!

Belén García (Spain)

Attention young singers, submissions for the German national selection for Eurovision 2017 have just been open! ARD is back to the national selection format which gave them the first place six …

Sep
14
2016
Armenia: Auditions for “Depi Evratesil” get underway
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia: Auditions for “Depi Evratesil” get underway

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

A few months ago, the Public television of Armenia (AMPTV) announced big changes in the national selection format. After years of internal selections, the Armenian broadcaster have decided to come up with a …

Sep
13
2016
France to select internally, call for artists and composers open!
Eurovision France

France to select internally, call for artists and composers open!

Belén García (Spain)

The French broadcaster have revealed their plans for Eurovision 2017 with call for songs and singers. France 2 will use the same procedure which leaded them to a 6th place …

Sep
12
2016
DailyPlus (Weekly Edition) – Kyiv wins the City Battle!
DailyPlus Ukraine

DailyPlus (Weekly Edition) – Kyiv wins the City Battle!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome to DailyPlus, your favourite show about Eurovision and Junior Eurovision! Today, we bring you all the Junior Eurovision and Eurovision news from last week: we talk about Kyiv, the …

Sep
09
2016
Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Ukraine

Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

After a long wait and several failed announcements, Kyiv will be finally hosting the 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017!  ”No further delays are expected”, this is what …

Sep
09
2016
Eurovision 2017: Follow the host city announcement live from Kiev
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Follow the host city announcement live from Kiev

Belén García (Spain)

Today, we will hopefully know the name of the city that will be hosting Eurovision 2017. The announcement will be made by the Organisational Committee along with representatives of the European …

Sep
07
2016
Estonia: ERR reveals plans and dates for Eesti Laul 2017
Eurovision Estonia

Estonia: ERR reveals plans and dates for Eesti Laul 2017

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Estonian public TV broadcaster ERR has just revealed some extra details on what’s going to be all about their next edition of Eesti Laul, where they will picking their representative …

Sep
07
2016
Norway: International jury is back to Melodi Grand Prix!
Eurovision Norway

Norway: International jury is back to Melodi Grand Prix!

Belén García (Spain)

The Norwegian broadcaster has announced minor format changes that will be implemented to increase the success at Eurovision as the international jury is back to the competition. After the unsuccessful …

Sep
06
2016
Denmark: Herning to host Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: Herning to host Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

On February 25, 2017 Herning’s  Jyske Bank Boxen will host the Danish national selection Dansk Melodi Grand Prix through which the Denmark’s representative for Eurovision 2017 will be determined.  This city previously …

Sep
06
2016
Sweden: SVT reveal cities and dates for Melodifestivalen 2017
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: SVT reveal cities and dates for Melodifestivalen 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The Swedish broadcaster has announced the host cities and dates for the tour of Melodifestivalen 2017. Semi-Final 1: February 4th, Göteborg Semi-Final 2: February 11th, Malmö Semi-Fina 3: February 18th, …

Sep
04
2016
ESC+Plus is looking for editors, join our team!
ESCplus

ESC+Plus is looking for editors, join our team!

Belén García (Spain)

ESC+Plus is looking for active editors with enough free time for the 2016-2017 season. Are you a true Eurovision or Junior Eurovision lover? Do you always get the latest news …

Sep
02
2016
Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 submissions for composers open!
Eurovision Sweden

Sweden: Melodifestivalen 2017 submissions for composers open!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Composers and song writers can start submitting their songs for Melodifestivalen 2017! Between the 1st and the 19th of September at 17:59 CET, composers can upload their entries for Melodifestivalen …

Sep
01
2016
Ukraine: NTU & STB open submissions for 2017 national selection
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine: NTU & STB open submissions for 2017 national selection

Belén García (Spain)

Today, NTU and STB have open submissions for the next year’s Eurovision which will be hosted on home ground. After the successful results of the last year’s selection procedure, with …

Jul
28
2016
Eurovision 2017: NTU and EBU undecided, host city announcement postponed
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: NTU and EBU undecided, host city announcement postponed

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The title says it all. It is known that three cities are still in the race to embrace the Eurovision Song Contest next May 2017 in Ukraine: Kyiv, Odessa and …

Jul
22
2016
Eurovision 2017: Kyiv, Odessa or Dnipro, one of them will host the contest!
Eurovision Ukraine

Eurovision 2017: Kyiv, Odessa or Dnipro, one of them will host the contest!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

6 cities were in the race to host and embrace next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Jamala’s victory for Ukraine in Stockholm. These are: Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Odessa, Kharkiv and Kherson. …

Jul
20
2016
Slovenia launches national selection for Eurovision
Eurovision Slovenia

Slovenia launches national selection for Eurovision

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

RTV Slovenia published a public call for participation at their national final. They will once again make their selection through EMA 2017 which will take place sometime in the first …

Jul
20
2016
Ukraine 2017 to engage in Eurovision “City Battle” today!
Eurovision Ukraine

Ukraine 2017 to engage in Eurovision “City Battle” today!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

Much in the way of speculation has happened when Ukraine’s Jamala won in Sweden. The first question is where the Eurovision Song Contest will take place, and it is probably …

Jul
01
2016
Armenia announces new selection format for Eurovision 2017!
Eurovision Armenia

Armenia announces new selection format for Eurovision 2017!

Belén García (Spain)

ARMTV has just confirmed participation for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest announcing big changes in their national selection format. After some years selecting internally, the broadcaster has revealed they will …

Jun
24
2016
Eurovision 2017 bidding race kicks off in Ukraine, preliminary dates changed!
Eurovision

Eurovision 2017 bidding race kicks off in Ukraine, preliminary dates changed!

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

Today, National television company of Ukraine (NTU) has announced that search of the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 has started.  After Jamala’s victory in Stockholm, several cities …

Jun
15
2016
Switzerland: SRF announces format changes for 2017, national final on February 5
Eurovision Switzerland

Switzerland: SRF announces format changes for 2017, national final on February 5

Belén García (Spain)

SRF has just revealed their plans for the next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster has announced changes in their national selection format as well as the required information to …

Jun
09
2016
Norway: NRK open submissions for Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Norway

Norway: NRK open submissions for Melodi Grand Prix 2017

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

Today, NRK have opened submissions for the Norwegian national selection for Eurovision 2017. Both Norwegian and foreign composers are encouraged to submit their songs until September 11, taking into account …

Jun
06
2016
Denmark: DR opens submissions for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017
Eurovision Denmark

Denmark: DR opens submissions for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2017

Belén García (Spain)

The Danish broadcaster has open submissions for the next year’s Eurovision national selection. After two years in a row without qualifying, DR is looking for the song which makes them …

May
31
2016
Bosnian broadcaster BHRT is to cease broadcast
Eurovision Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnian broadcaster BHRT is to cease broadcast

Ani Shahoyan (Armenia)

The national broadcaster of Bosnia and Herzegovina BHRT has revealed they are set to suspend the broadcast temporarily from June 30 due to the considerable amount of debt accumulated over the …

Apr
25
2016
DailyPlus – Week 9!
DailyPlus Norway Romania

DailyPlus – Week 9!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome back to DailyPlus! We bring you today the latest news about Eurovision, a fun Eurovision fact and the song of the week: All eyes are on the EBU as …

Apr
03
2016
Eurovision in Concert boasts record number of performers (27)!
ESCplus Albania Armenia Austria

Eurovision in Concert boasts record number of performers (27)!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

In just the last days Eurovision in Concert has added two performers to now boast the largest ever slate of performers for the event! Four days ago, ESC+Plus reported on …

Mar
14
2016
Preliminary dates for Eurovision Song Contest 2017 announced!
Eurovision

Preliminary dates for Eurovision Song Contest 2017 announced!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Today, Heads of Delegation meeting is taking place in Stockholm. All 43 delegations are ready to present their 2016 respective songs for this year’s contest. As part of the meeting, …

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