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Country: Iceland

May
07
2025
Watch Now – Iceland’s VÆB Unveil Second Rehearsal of “RÓA” for Eurovision 2025
Eurovision Iceland

Watch Now – Iceland’s VÆB Unveil Second Rehearsal of “RÓA” for Eurovision 2025

Iván Trejo

The wait is over! Iceland’s dynamic duo VÆB have just released the official snippet of their second rehearsal for Eurovision 2025. Fans can now get an exclusive preview of their …

May
04
2025
gallery
Gallery: Relive the best moments from the individual rehearsals on the first day of Eurovision 2025
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Gallery: Relive the best moments from the individual rehearsals on the first day of Eurovision 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is now underway. The stage set up at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel has begun welcoming the participating artists. All of them have arrived at …

May
01
2025
gallery
Gallery: Icelandic representatives VÆB’s best moments at the PrePartyES in Madrid and the London Eurovision Party
Eurovision Iceland

Gallery: Icelandic representatives VÆB’s best moments at the PrePartyES in Madrid and the London Eurovision Party

With the pre-party season leading up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 over, we continue enjoying the best photos from the various Eurovision parties where the artists of the 69th …

Apr
22
2025
gallery
Gallery: Review the Welcome PrePartyES 2025 in Madrid in pictures
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Gallery: Review the Welcome PrePartyES 2025 in Madrid in pictures

Once again, Madrid hosts the Spain’s biggest Eurovision party. Organized by Eurovision-Spain, 30 participating  delegations and many guest artists  will offer several nights of music. This year’s artists performed at the Welcome PrePartyES. Víctor Escudero and Saara Aalto, Finland‘s representative at …

Feb
25
2025
Who are VÆB? Meet Iceland’s Representative for Eurovision 2025
Eurovision Iceland

Who are VÆB? Meet Iceland’s Representative for Eurovision 2025

Aitor Bermejo

Iceland is set to dazzle the world at Eurovision 2025 with the electrifying entry from the dynamic duo VÆB and their powerful track “RÓA”. After clinching a decisive victory at …

Feb
23
2025
VÆB Wins Söngvakeppnin 2025 and Will Represent Iceland at Eurovision in Basel!
Eurovision Iceland

VÆB Wins Söngvakeppnin 2025 and Will Represent Iceland at Eurovision in Basel!

Marc Marín

Destination Basel! On Saturday, February 22, at 20:45 CET (19:45 local time in Iceland), the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV held the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2025, the national selection that determined Iceland’s entry …

Apr
27
2024
Who is Hera Björk? Get to know the Eurovision 2024 representative from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Who is Hera Björk? Get to know the Eurovision 2024 representative from Iceland

Iván Trejo and Miguel Pons

Iceland held its traditional national selection: Söngvakeppnin, where the top five candidates that had made it to the final aimed to wave the Icelandic flag at Eurovision 2024. In this …

Apr
10
2024
Eurovision 2024: The returning artists of the upcoming contest
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Eurovision 2024: The returning artists of the upcoming contest

Denis Kurris

Every year it happens, Eurovision artists of days past that want to give the contest another shot, and 2024 is no different. This year we see two acts returning that …

Mar
07
2024
Iceland 2024: It is not sure yet whether we will see this country in the upcoming contest
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2024: It is not sure yet whether we will see this country in the upcoming contest

Denis Kurris

A couple of months ago it was announced that this year’s national song contest of Iceland could be seen as a televised national music festival, because the country is leaving …

Mar
03
2024
Hera Björk to Represent Iceland at Eurovision 2024 with “Scared of Heights”
Eurovision Iceland

Hera Björk to Represent Iceland at Eurovision 2024 with “Scared of Heights”

Iván Trejo

Hera Björk has been chosen to represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with her song “Scared of Heights.” Björk won the Söngvakeppnin 2024, Iceland’s national selection for Eurovision, …

Feb
24
2024
Hera Björk, Bashar Murad, and Sigga Ózk are the latest qualifiers for the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2024
Eurovision Iceland

Hera Björk, Bashar Murad, and Sigga Ózk are the latest qualifiers for the grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2024

Iván Trejo

Iceland is on the verge of unveiling its representative for Eurovision 2024, as its renowned Söngvakeppnin approaches its climax. The pre-selection, which has returned to the grand stage of Laugardalshöll …

Jan
30
2024
Iceland 2024: These are the entrants of the national final!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2024: These are the entrants of the national final!

Denis Kurris

On January 27th 2024 the line-up of the Icelandic national final, Söngvakeppnin 2024, was revealed by the Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV. 10 Acts have been chosen out of 118 song …

Jan
25
2024
Iceland 2024: Will Iceland participate in this year’s contest?
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2024: Will Iceland participate in this year’s contest?

Denis Kurris

The participation of Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is not sure just yet, stated the Icelandic national broadcaster, RÚV. On January 23rd 2024 it was announced that the …

Apr
19
2023
Who is Diljá? Get to Know the Eurovision 2023 Icelandic representative
Eurovision Iceland

Who is Diljá? Get to Know the Eurovision 2023 Icelandic representative

Iván Trejo, Miguel Pons and Héctor Martínez del Pino

New talents are making their way in this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, and Iceland is one of the countries contributing to this revolution of new …

Mar
05
2023
Iceland 2023: It is Diljá for Eurovision 2023!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2023: It is Diljá for Eurovision 2023!

Denis Kurris

Diljá will represent Iceland in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the song “Power”. Yesterday Diljá won the Icelandic national final, “Söngvakeppnin 2023”. Source: RÚV, Icelandic …

Jan
30
2023
Iceland 2023: The 10 national finalists revealed
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2023: The 10 national finalists revealed

Denis Kurris

The 10 acts of which one is going to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool (UK) have been revealed. The name of the Icelandic national final …

Jan
22
2023
Iceland 2023: More details about the national final revealed
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2023: More details about the national final revealed

Denis Kurris

It is only a week until the 2023 national entrants of the Icelandic national final, also known as “Söngvakeppnin 2023”, will be announced. Söngvakeppnin 2023 There are more details to …

Jan
08
2023
Iceland 2023: News about the Icelandic national final
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland 2023: News about the Icelandic national final

Denis Kurris

Source: eurovision.tv

May
09
2022
Eurovision 2022:  Today the jury show of the 1st semi-final will take place
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Eurovision 2022: Today the jury show of the 1st semi-final will take place

Denis Kurris

And so it begins! This afternoon the first dress rehearsal of the 1st Semi-final will take place, and tonight it is already time for the jury show of the 1st …

May
05
2022
Eurovision 2022: Day 6 – Part of the contestants of Semi-final 1 and Semi-final 2 rehearsed for the second time
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Eurovision 2022: Day 6 – Part of the contestants of Semi-final 1 and Semi-final 2 rehearsed for the second time

Denis Kurris

Today, May 5th 2022, the second part of the contestants of Semi-final 1 and part of Semi-final 2 rehearsed for the second time. These countries were: Iceland, Norway, Armenia, Finland, …

May
01
2022
Eurovision 2022: Day 2 – The second day of the first round of rehearsals has come to an end
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Eurovision 2022: Day 2 – The second day of the first round of rehearsals has come to an end

Denis Kurris

The second day of the first rehearsals has come to an end. Today, starting this morning, eight countries had their first rehearsal on the huge Eurovision stage. These countries were: …

Apr
27
2022
Meet Systur, Iceland representatives in Eurovision 2022
Eurovision Iceland

Meet Systur, Iceland representatives in Eurovision 2022

Miguel Pons

This year Iceland has chosen Systur as its representatives on Eurovision 2022 that will take place in Turin next May with with the song the song “Með Hækkandi Sól”. But …

Mar
05
2022
Iceland: These are the qualifiers of Söngvakeppnin 2022 Semi-final 2
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: These are the qualifiers of Söngvakeppnin 2022 Semi-final 2

Denis Kurris

Tonight the second Semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2022 took place. 5 acts performed and 3 were chosen to proceed to the Grand Icelandic Final. Next week on the 12th of March …

Mar
05
2022
Iceland: Tonight Semi-final 2 of Söngvakeppnin will take place!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Tonight Semi-final 2 of Söngvakeppnin will take place!

Denis Kurris

Tonight Iceland will continue with their search for their 2022 representative for Turin, Italy. Last week, 2 acts continued on to the Grand National Final of Iceland, and this week …

Mar
03
2022
Viewing figures: Almost 41% of the population of Iceland watched Söngvakeppnin 2022 1st semifinal
Eurovision Iceland

Viewing figures: Almost 41% of the population of Iceland watched Söngvakeppnin 2022 1st semifinal

Hugo Carabaña Menéndez

The first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2022 took place last Saturday, where we could see the first batch of participants of this year’s edition. Iceland’s RÚV held this Saturday the first …

Feb
26
2022
Iceland: These are the qualifiers of Söngvakeppnin 2022 Semi-final 1
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: These are the qualifiers of Söngvakeppnin 2022 Semi-final 1

Denis Kurris

Tonight the first Semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2022 was was held in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik. 5 acts performed and 2 were chosen to proceed to the Grand Final. Next week …

Feb
26
2022
Iceland: Tonight Semi-final 1 of Söngvakeppnin will take place
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Tonight Semi-final 1 of Söngvakeppnin will take place

Denis Kurris

Tonight Iceland’s national search for their next Eurovision contestant will kick off. In total there will be 10 artists who will compete for the honor to represent their country in …

May
19
2021
A member of the Icelandic band Daði og Gagnamagnið also tested positive for COVID-19
Eurovision Iceland

A member of the Icelandic band Daði og Gagnamagnið also tested positive for COVID-19

Miguel Pons

Following a positive test for COVID-19 amongst the Icelandic delegation on Sunday 16 May, the whole team has been in quarantine and undergone PCR testing (on 16 and 19 May). …

May
16
2021
ESC 2021: a member of the Icelandic delegation tested positive for COVID 19
Eurovision Iceland

ESC 2021: a member of the Icelandic delegation tested positive for COVID 19

Miguel Pons

Please find below a statement about the Icelandic delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. “During a routine test on Sunday 16 May, a member of the Icelandic delegation …

May
13
2021
Take a look at Daði og Gagnamagnið’s second rehearsal from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Take a look at Daði og Gagnamagnið’s second rehearsal from Iceland

Miguel Pons

A few moments ago, the EBU published visual content about the second rehearsals of the Icelandic delegation on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Here you can see a …

May
10
2021
Take a look at Daði og Gagnamagnið’s first rehearsal from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Take a look at Daði og Gagnamagnið’s first rehearsal from Iceland

Miguel Pons

A few moments ago, the EBU published visual content about the first rehearsals of the Icelandic delegation on the stage of Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Here you can see a …

Mar
13
2021
Iceland: Listen to Daði og Gagnamagnið’s song for Eurovision 2021
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Listen to Daði og Gagnamagnið’s song for Eurovision 2021

Miguel Pons

RÚV, the Icelandic public television has revealed the song that Daði og Gagnamagnið will sing next May on the Eurovision 2021 stage in Rotterdam. The song is called “10 years”, …

Jan
27
2021
Iceland: RUV reveals release date for Daði og Gagnamagnið’s Eurovision 2021 entry
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RUV reveals release date for Daði og Gagnamagnið’s Eurovision 2021 entry

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has revealed the date when we will get to listen to the song Daði og Gagnamagnið will perform at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The band, who were among …

Sep
16
2020
Iceland will be in Eurovision 2021
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland will be in Eurovision 2021

Hugo Carabaña Menéndez

Iceland has confirmed their participation in the festival in 2021 and will seek to equal or improve the good position obtained by Hatari in Tel Aviv, which made one of …

Mar
01
2020
The audience of Söngvakeppnin 2020 react to the finalists | Iceland 2020
Eurovision Iceland

The audience of Söngvakeppnin 2020 react to the finalists | Iceland 2020

Iván Trejo
Mar
01
2020
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 Rehearsal Recap
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 Rehearsal Recap

Miguel Pons

Gallery

Mar
01
2020
interview
Daði & Gagnamagnið impressions after winning Songvakeppnin 2020 | Eurovision 2020 Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Daði & Gagnamagnið impressions after winning Songvakeppnin 2020 | Eurovision 2020 Iceland

Feb
29
2020
Iceland: Daði & Gagnamagnið to Rotterdam!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Daði & Gagnamagnið to Rotterdam!

Joey Sigona

Tonight, the Grand Final of Songvakeppnin 2020 took place in Reykavik. Five acts competed for a chance to battle it out in a duel where the public would have control …

Feb
29
2020
interview
Iceland: Interview with Daði & Gagnamagnið | Söngvakeppnin 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Interview with Daði & Gagnamagnið | Söngvakeppnin 2020

Feb
29
2020
Tonight: Watch the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final  live from Reykavik
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Watch the Söngvakeppnin 2020 final live from Reykavik

Joey Sigona

Tonight, the Icelandic tradition that is Söngvakeppnin will take place, live from Reykavik. We will see five acts perform to earn the spot as the Icelandic representative in Rotterdam at …

Feb
29
2020
interview
Iceland: Interview with DIMMA | Söngvakeppnin 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Interview with DIMMA | Söngvakeppnin 2020

Feb
29
2020
interview
Iceland: Interview with Ísold & Helga | Söngvakeppnin 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Interview with Ísold & Helga | Söngvakeppnin 2020

Feb
25
2020
interview
Moldova: Interview with Catarina Sandu | O Melodie Pentru Europa 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Moldova: Interview with Catarina Sandu | O Melodie Pentru Europa 2020

Feb
15
2020
Iceland: Second Semi-Final of Songvakeppnin 2020 results decided
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Second Semi-Final of Songvakeppnin 2020 results decided

Iván Trejo

After a great come back last week, Söngvakeppnin returned tonight to continue the quest to identify the Icelandic representative for Eurovision 2020. The series consists of two semi-finals and a …

Feb
15
2020
Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2020 continues in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2020 continues in Iceland

Iván Trejo

After a great come back last week, Söngvakeppnin returns tonight to continue the quest to identify the Icelandic representative for Eurovision 2020. The series consists of two semi-finals and a …

Feb
14
2020
interview
Norway: Interview with Rein Alexander (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Norway: Interview with Rein Alexander (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020

Feb
14
2020
interview
Norway: Interview with Akuvi (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Norway: Interview with Akuvi (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020

Feb
14
2020
interview
Norway: Interview with Didrik & Emil (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Norway: Interview with Didrik & Emil (Melodi Grand Prix finalist) | MGP 2020

Feb
08
2020
Iceland: Here are the first two finalists of Songvakeppnin 2020
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Here are the first two finalists of Songvakeppnin 2020

Joey Sigona

Iceland began its search for their Eurovision representative tonight. With the first semi-final of Songvakeppnin 2020, 2 acts advanced to the Grand Final being held in Reykavik on February 29th. …

Feb
08
2020
Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2020 begins in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2020 begins in Iceland

Joey Sigona

The show that gave the world Hatari at Eurovision 2019 returns tonight to begin the quest to identify the Icelandic representative for Eurovision 2020. The series will consist of two …

Jan
18
2020
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 Songs and Participants announced!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 Songs and Participants announced!

Iván Trejo

Icelandic public broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið, better known internationally as RÚV, has officially announced the performers and songs that will take part at Söngvakeppnin 2020, national preselection that Iceland uses to select …

Jan
10
2020
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin artists to be announced January 18
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin artists to be announced January 18

Joey Sigona

The Icelandic public broadcasting organization Ríkisútvarpið, better known internationally by the acronym RÚV, will officially announce the performers and songs that will participate in the next edition of Söngvakeppnin, the …

Sep
22
2019
Iceland: RUV fined by EBU for Hatari Palestinian flag incident
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RUV fined by EBU for Hatari Palestinian flag incident

Joey Sigona

One of the most talked-about moments from Eurovision 2019 was when the cameras panned to the green room and focused on the Icelandic act, HATARI to find them in pose …

Sep
14
2019
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 dates set – submissions open
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2020 dates set – submissions open

Joey Sigona

Icelandic broadcater, revealed that the process for determining the successor to HATARI will be unchanged from the previous edition of Söngvakeppnin . Icelandic music fans can once again look forward …

Jul
07
2019
Listen: New single from Ari Ólafsson (Iceland 2018)
Eurostars Iceland

Listen: New single from Ari Ólafsson (Iceland 2018)

Joey Sigona

Fuente: YouTube

Jun
07
2019
Hatari: What’s next? (ESCplus Artist Spotlight)
Eurostars Iceland

Hatari: What’s next? (ESCplus Artist Spotlight)

Joey Sigona

After 180 million plus viewers watched Eurovision from Tel Aviv around the world, and countless others picking up clips and articles – it is safe to say there are many …

May
25
2019
Watch: New video from Hatari feat. Bashar Murad
Eurovision Iceland

Watch: New video from Hatari feat. Bashar Murad

Joey Sigona

  Fuente: YouTube

May
09
2019
Second Rehearsal: Hatari – Hatriđ mun sigra (Iceland)
Eurovision Iceland

Second Rehearsal: Hatari – Hatriđ mun sigra (Iceland)

Joey Sigona
May
05
2019
First Rehearsal: Hatari – Hatriđ mun sigra (Iceland)
Eurovision Iceland

First Rehearsal: Hatari – Hatriđ mun sigra (Iceland)

Adrián Valiente (Spain)
Apr
20
2019
interview
Interview: Iceland’s Hatari talk to ESCplus at PrePartyES 2019
ESCplus Iceland

Interview: Iceland’s Hatari talk to ESCplus at PrePartyES 2019

Fuente: YouTube

Apr
07
2019
interview
Interview: Iceland’s Hatari talks to ESCplus at Eurovision in Concert 2019
Eurovision Iceland

Interview: Iceland’s Hatari talks to ESCplus at Eurovision in Concert 2019

Apr
07
2019
OGAE Poll: These are the results from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

OGAE Poll: These are the results from Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

OGAE Iceland has revealed its results for this year’s Poll. Check the decision of the Icelandic Eurovision fan club below: The current scoreboard is as follows:   The annual OGAE …

Mar
02
2019
Iceland sends Hatari to Tel Aviv with ‘Hatrið mun sigra’
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland sends Hatari to Tel Aviv with ‘Hatrið mun sigra’

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The last note has now been sung and it’s Hatari who’ve sailed through the Grand Final of Söngvakeppnin 2019. They perform ‘Hatrið mun sigra’ at the Eurovision Song Contest in …

Mar
02
2019
Tonight: Iceland selects its act for Eurovision 2019
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Iceland selects its act for Eurovision 2019

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Who will succeed Ari Ólafsson in the competition? Everything is set in Reykjavik! It is big time for another exciting national final from the 2019 Eurovision season: The Grand Final …

Feb
25
2019
Iceland: RÚV announce Söngvakeppnin’s Grand Final running order
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RÚV announce Söngvakeppnin’s Grand Final running order

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Hatari takes the last running order spot… Last week, Iceland’s annual song competition for the Eurovision Song Contest moved on with its second qualifying round and subsequently gave us the …

Feb
16
2019
Iceland: Two more qualifiers join Söngvakeppnin 2019 grand final line-up
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Two more qualifiers join Söngvakeppnin 2019 grand final line-up

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight, Iceland’s annual song competition for the Eurovision Song Contest moved on with its second qualifying round and as usual, RÚV did not let the fans down by just having …

Feb
16
2019
Tonight: Iceland move on with Söngvakeppnin’s Second Semi-final
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Iceland move on with Söngvakeppnin’s Second Semi-final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Everything is ready to pick the two acts proceeding to the grand final on March 2nd! RUV will go on with its search for Iceland’s 2019 Eurovision representative this evening.  …

Feb
09
2019
Iceland: First two finalists decided after tonight’s semi-final
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: First two finalists decided after tonight’s semi-final

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Hera Björk and Hatari  have made it through to Söngvakeppnin’s Grand Final on March 2, the remaining two available spots will be decided next week. Tonight, Iceland’s annual song competition …

Feb
09
2019
Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2019 kicks off in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Söngvakeppnin 2019 kicks off in Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

RUV will begin its search for Iceland’s 2019 Eurovision representative this evening.  Ten candidates will compete in the Icelandic national selection for Eurovision – two semi-finals will be held over …

Jan
26
2019
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2019 participants announced – Listen to the songs
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2019 participants announced – Listen to the songs

Joey Sigona

RUV has announced the name of the ten candidates that will compete in the Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. The semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2019 will take place on 9 and …

Jan
09
2019
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2019 artist press conference scheduled
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2019 artist press conference scheduled

Joey Sigona

The news to date on the Icelandic national selection process for Tel Aviv has been relatively quiet.  However, we have received confirmation from the Söngvakeppnin Facebook page that a photo …

Sep
20
2018
Iceland: RÚV announces details of Söngvakeppnin 2019
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RÚV announces details of Söngvakeppnin 2019

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Iceland has already confirmed their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 and today they kicked off the Söngvakeppnin 2019 process! RÚV has opened submissions today and those who are …

May
03
2018
Second Rehearsal: Ari Ólafsson – Our Choice (Iceland)
Eurovision Iceland

Second Rehearsal: Ari Ólafsson – Our Choice (Iceland)

Iván Trejo
Apr
29
2018
First Rehearsal: Ari Ólafsson – Our Choice (Iceland)
Eurovision Iceland

First Rehearsal: Ari Ólafsson – Our Choice (Iceland)

Belén García (Spain)

  Fuente: Andres Putting – EBU

Apr
23
2018
Iceland: Watch Ari Ólafsson’s personal and lifetime dream to sing at Eurovision
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Watch Ari Ólafsson’s personal and lifetime dream to sing at Eurovision

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

We do always have dreams and they might become a reality… sometimes chasing them is more than an option and this is what truly happened to this year’s Icelandic Eurovision …

Apr
08
2018
interview
Interview: Iceland’s Ari Ólafsson talks to ESCplus at London Eurovision Party 2018
Eurovision Iceland

Interview: Iceland’s Ari Ólafsson talks to ESCplus at London Eurovision Party 2018

Mar
03
2018
Iceland launches Ari Ólafsson to Lisbon
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland launches Ari Ólafsson to Lisbon

Garry Holland

The last note has now been sung and it’s Ari Ólafsson who’s sailed through the Final of Söngvakeppnin 2018. He’ll perform ‘Our Choice’ at the Eurovision Song Contest in Portugal …

Mar
03
2018
Tonight: Iceland eyes the prize in Söngvakeppnin 2018 Final
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Iceland eyes the prize in Söngvakeppnin 2018 Final

Garry Holland

Cool heads will be at a premium in Iceland this evening as six acts compete to climb onboard the longship to Lisbon. Yes, the climax of Söngvakeppnin 2018 starts at …

Feb
17
2018
Iceland: Last Söngvakeppnin 2018 finalists decided
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Last Söngvakeppnin 2018 finalists decided

Joshua Dodd (UK)

The second Semi-Final of the Icelandic National Selection has just taken place, which means that the last finalists of Söngvakeppnin 2018 have been decided. Six acts competed at today’s show, but …

Feb
17
2018
Tonight: Watch Söngvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 live from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: Watch Söngvakeppnin Semi-Final 2 live from Iceland

Joshua Dodd (UK)

The second Semi-Final of the Icelandic National Selection Söngvakeppnin airs tonight. Six more acts will take to the stage tonight in hope of securing their place in the Final of the …

Feb
10
2018
Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2018 Semi-Final 1 qualifiers decided
National Final Iceland

Iceland: Söngvakeppnin 2018 Semi-Final 1 qualifiers decided

Joshua Dodd (UK)

Three acts have advanced to the Final of Söngvakeppnin 2018 on March 3rd! The viewers have spoken and the first three acts of the Final of Söngvakeppnin have been decided by …

Feb
10
2018
Tonight: First Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2018 takes place in Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

Tonight: First Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin 2018 takes place in Iceland

Joshua Dodd (UK)

The first Semi-Final of Iceland’s National Selection Show, Söngvakeppnin, will take place tonight. Six Icelandic Eurovision hopefuls will kick off their Eurovision journey tonight in the first Semi-Final of Söngvakeppnin …

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 …

Jan
19
2018
Official: These are the Icelandic participants, listen to the songs!
Eurovision Iceland

Official: These are the Icelandic participants, listen to the songs!

Iván Trejo

RUV has just announced the name of the twelve candidates that will compete in the Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. The semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2018 will take place on 10 …

Jan
19
2018
Iceland: Song titles and candidates leaked!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Song titles and candidates leaked!

Iván Trejo

The official album for Söngvakeppnin 2018 has been published hours before the official announcement in TIDAL, a streaming platform. Moments after the leakage, the songs were made unavailable, but the song …

Sep
06
2017
Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakeppnin 2018
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakeppnin 2018

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic broadcaster has started its search for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 as a call for songs and singers has just been open. The semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2018 will …

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 – …

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
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
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
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
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 …

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
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
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
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 …

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
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
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 …

Dec
09
2016
Greta Salóme (Iceland 2016) goes indie with new single “Running Out Of Time”
Eurostars Iceland

Greta Salóme (Iceland 2016) goes indie with new single “Running Out Of Time”

Belén García (Spain)

Greta Salóme is back with a brand new single which, together with the video’s daring simplicity, emphasizes the dark but yet optimistic undertone that is sure to leave you spellbound. …

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 …

Jun
04
2016
Greta Salóme donates Eurovision dress for anti-bullying app “Speak UP!”, send your bid now!
Eurostars Iceland

Greta Salóme donates Eurovision dress for anti-bullying app “Speak UP!”, send your bid now!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic representative at Eurovision 2016 has donated the dress she wore during her performance of “Hear Them Calling” at the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2016 for “Speak UP!”, an app …

May
10
2016
interview
ESC+Plus talks to Greta Salóme in the Red Carpet (Iceland at Eurovision 2016)
Eurovision Iceland

ESC+Plus talks to Greta Salóme in the Red Carpet (Iceland at Eurovision 2016)

ESC+Plus has had the chance to talk to the Icelandic representative Greta Salóme. Check out what she has told us below: Stay Tuned to our social accounts for exclusive content live from Stockholm: …

Apr
20
2016
OGAE Poll 2016 – Results from Iceland
Eurovision Iceland

OGAE Poll 2016 – Results from Iceland

Belén García (Spain)

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

Apr
08
2016
Eurovision In Concert: Huge news round-up!
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Eurovision In Concert: Huge news round-up!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

A Record 28 participants, -1, and a ticket competition! Just a couple of days ahead of the event itself, Eurovision in Concert had found its 28th participant! Michał Szpak of …

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
30
2016
25 acts confirmed for Eurovision In Concert!
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25 acts confirmed for Eurovision In Concert!

Derrick Schiff (USA)

In less than two weeks Eurovision In Concert, will feature at least 25 our many of your Eurovision favorites for 2016! The best Eurovision party before the contest adds new …

Mar
21
2016
DailyPlus – Week 4!
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DailyPlus – Week 4!

Nicklas "Milo" Nørgaard (Denmark)

Welcome back to DailyPlus! We bring you today the latest news about Eurovision, a fun fact and the song of the week. At today’s episode, we will take a look …

Mar
18
2016
Iceland: Greta Salóme releases final version for “Hear Them Calling”!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Greta Salóme releases final version for “Hear Them Calling”!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic representative Greta Salóme has released the very final version of her Eurovision entry “Hear Them Calling”! After winning Söngvakeppnin, the talented singer and composer has been working hard …

Feb
20
2016
Greta Salóme to represent Iceland at Eurovision 2016!
Eurovision Iceland

Greta Salóme to represent Iceland at Eurovision 2016!

Belén García (Spain)

The 30th edition of Söngvakeppning has just come to an end and we have a winner: Greta Salóme will sing Hear Them Calling at the first semi-final of Eurovision 2016! …

Feb
20
2016
Today, decision time in Iceland!
Eurovision Iceland

Today, decision time in Iceland!

Belén García (Spain)

After two semi-finals, it’s time to know who will wave the Icelandic flag in Stockholm! The grand final of Söngvakeppnin 2016 will be held tonight live at the Laugardalshöll, the biggest …

Feb
13
2016
Iceland: Line-up for next week’s grand final now complete!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Line-up for next week’s grand final now complete!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2016 has just taken place and the last three finalists have been chosen! A total of six acts competed at today’s show, live broadcast from Háskólabíó in …

Feb
13
2016
interview
Þórdís Birna: “Our song is different and I think many people are craving something new and fresh” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Þórdís Birna: “Our song is different and I think many people are craving something new and fresh” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Þórdís Birna Borgarsdóttir (feat. Guðmundur Snorri Sigurðarson), semifinalists of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. The duet will perform “Spring yfir heiminn” at the second semi-final …

Feb
13
2016
Söngvakeppnin’s second semi-final takes place in Iceland tonight!
Eurovision Iceland

Söngvakeppnin’s second semi-final takes place in Iceland tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The annual Icelandic music contest will continue its race tonight live from Háskólabío, (one of the main halls at Reykjavik’s university used for congresses, exhibitions and conferences) where approximately 500 …

Feb
06
2016
First Icelandic finalists decided!
Eurovision Iceland

First Icelandic finalists decided!

Belén García (Spain)

The first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2016 has just taken place and the first three finalists have been chosen! A total of six acts competed at today’s show, live broadcasted from Háskólabíó in …

Feb
06
2016
Söngvakeppnin 2016 kicks off in Iceland tonight!
Eurovision Iceland

Söngvakeppnin 2016 kicks off in Iceland tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The annual Icelandic music contest will start its race tonight live from Háskólabío, (one of the main halls at Reykjavik’s university used for congresses, exhibitions and conferences) where approximately 500 …

Jan
22
2016
interview
Karlotta Sigurðardóttir: “I would sing in English at Eurovision” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Karlotta Sigurðardóttir: “I would sing in English at Eurovision” (Icelandic semifinalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Karlotta Sigurðardóttir, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Karlotta will perform “Óstöðvandi” (Unstoppable), composed by herself, Kristinn Sigurpáll Sturluso and Ylva & Linda Persson, in …

Jan
15
2016
Iceland: Listen to the songs competing at “Söngvakeppnin 2016”
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Listen to the songs competing at “Söngvakeppnin 2016”

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has just published the 12 candidate songs that will be competing at this year’s “Söngvakeppnin 2016”! Check the allocation of semi-finals and listen to the songs below: Semi-Final 1 …

Jan
11
2016
interview
Ingó : “I have won against all odds since nobody had faith in the song at the beginning” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Ingó : “I have won against all odds since nobody had faith in the song at the beginning” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Ingó (Ingólfur Þórarinsson), semifinalist of the Icelandic national selection for Eurovisionn, Söngvakeppni 2016. The singer, runner-up in 2009 with Yohanna’s victory, and his band will sing “Fátækur námsmaður” (A …

Jan
10
2016
interview
Alda Dís: “Augnablik is about leaving the past behind and enjoy the moment” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Alda Dís: “Augnablik is about leaving the past behind and enjoy the moment” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Alda Dís, winner of the last Island Got Talent edition and semifinalist of Söngvakeppni 2016, Icelandic national selection for Eurovision. Alda will sing the song “Augnablik” …

Jan
09
2016
interview
Sigga Eyrún: “Kreisí is a fun electro pop song about someone who is stuck in a video-game” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Sigga Eyrún: “Kreisí is a fun electro pop song about someone who is stuck in a video-game” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Sigga Eyrún, runner-up of Söngvakeppni 2014 and semifinalist of the Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2016. Sigga will sing “Kreisí” (Crazy) composed by Karl Olgeirsson and Sigríður …

Jan
07
2016
interview
Elísabet Ormslev: “Á Ný is about losing someone or something and how the loss haunts you” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Elísabet Ormslev: “Á Ný is about losing someone or something and how the loss haunts you” (Icelandic semifinalist – Exclusive Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Elísabet Ormslev, semifinalist of this year’s Icelandic national selection for Eurovision, “Söngvakeppni 2016”. The young singer will perform “Á Ný” composed by Greta Salóme, Icelandic representative …

Dec
17
2015
Chiara (Malta) and Hera Björk (Iceland) release Christmas duet!
Eurostars Iceland Malta

Chiara (Malta) and Hera Björk (Iceland) release Christmas duet!

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

After their collaboration in 2013 with Dolly Parton’s big hit “9 to 5“, Malta’s Chiara and Iceland’s Hera Björk are working together again! Hera spent a couple of years in …

Dec
11
2015
Icelandic candidates announced!
Eurovision Iceland

Icelandic candidates announced!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic broadcaster RUV has revealed the names of the 12 candidates that will be competing at “Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2016”! Check the list below: Sigga Eyrún – Kreisí (Crazy) Music: …

Oct
16
2015
Iceland: RÚV reveals rules and dates for ”Söngvakeppnin 2016”!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RÚV reveals rules and dates for ”Söngvakeppnin 2016”!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

The Icelandic public TV station revealed more details concerning this season’s edition of their well-known Eurovision national selection process ”Söngvakeppnin”, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2016. Eurovision.tv informs: ”The …

Oct
06
2015
Iceland opens submissions for “Söngvakeppnin 2016”!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland opens submissions for “Söngvakeppnin 2016”!

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has open submissions for next year’s Icelandic national selection! All interested composers and artists can apply before November 2 by filling the form available on the official website of …

Jun
01
2015
Iceland will not take part at Junior Eurovision 2015
Events Iceland

Iceland will not take part at Junior Eurovision 2015

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic broadcaster RUV has confirmed to ESC+Plus they will not be joining this year’s Junior Eurovision to take place in Sofia. A total of eight countries have already confirmed …

May
20
2015
Eurovision 2015: Jury Semifinal 2 tonight!
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Eurovision 2015: Jury Semifinal 2 tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

After the rehearsals from all this year’s participating countries last week inside Wiener Stadthalle and the second semifinal held last night, today becomes the second part of the contest when …

May
17
2015
interview
Eurovision 2015: Impressions by Hera Björk at the Press Centre
Eurostars Iceland

Eurovision 2015: Impressions by Hera Björk at the Press Centre

Hey all Eurovision lovers! It’s Adrian reporting live from the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Our team arrived yesterday and we trying to get the best from here for …

May
16
2015
Eurovision 2015: Individual rehearsals – Day 6 (Evening) WATCH THE VIDEOS
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Eurovision 2015: Individual rehearsals – Day 6 (Evening) WATCH THE VIDEOS

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Day 6 of the Eurovision 2015 rehearsals. Today begins the second rehearsal of the countries that compete the second semi-final. The videos will be posted here. Make sure you check …

May
14
2015
Eurovision 2015: Individual rehearsals – Day 4 (Morning) WATCH THE VIDEOS
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Eurovision 2015: Individual rehearsals – Day 4 (Morning) WATCH THE VIDEOS

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

Day 4 of the Eurovision 2015 rehearsals and the rest 9 countries of the second semi-final will perform their first rehearsal today. The videos will be posted here. Make sure …

May
10
2015
Last results of the OGAE Poll 2015 – Votes from Moldova, Israel, Croatia, Cyprus & Austria
Eurovision Albania Armenia Australia

Last results of the OGAE Poll 2015 – Votes from Moldova, Israel, Croatia, Cyprus & Austria

Ifigeneia Filippidou (Greece/Sweden)

The last OGAE clubs voted and these are the final votes. Today we will find out who the big winner of the OGAE Poll 2015 is. Check the results below! …

May
10
2015
interview
Exclusive video interview with María from Iceland! (ESC Pre-Party in Russia 2015)
Eurovision Iceland

Exclusive video interview with María from Iceland! (ESC Pre-Party in Russia 2015)

We also got several interviews from the Eurovision Pre-Party in Russia for you, as we were lucky enough to talk to this year’s Eurovision participant from Iceland, María Ólafs. Check …

Apr
25
2015
Eurojury: Iceland Calling
Eurojury 2015 Iceland

Eurojury: Iceland Calling

Miguel Pons

From Armenia in the east we head to Eurovision’s most westerly nation Iceland. Iceland has yet to win the Eurovision Song Contest but this year are represented by María Ólafsdóttir with …

Mar
31
2015
Eurovision’s Greatest Hits takes place tonight in London!
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Eurovision’s Greatest Hits takes place tonight in London!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

Tonight the concert Eurovision’s Greatest Hits that will celebrate the 60th birthday of Eurovision Song Contest is being recorded. London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith will be the venue, where 15 artists that …

Mar
26
2015
Iceland: Greta Salóme releases new single “Í dag” and prepares own Disney show!
Eurostars Iceland

Iceland: Greta Salóme releases new single “Í dag” and prepares own Disney show!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic representative at Eurovision 2012 Greta Salóme has just released a brand new single called “Í dag” composed by herself and produced by Daði Birgisson:     Some months ago, …

Mar
13
2015
Iceland releases official video for “Unbroken”!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland releases official video for “Unbroken”!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic broadcaster has just released the official video for María Ólafs’s “Unbroken”!   María Ólaffsdóttir (María Ólafs) will represent Iceland after winning “Söngvakeppni 2015”. She will perform the song …

Feb
14
2015
María Ólafsdóttir chosen as the Icelandic act for Vienna!
Eurovision Iceland

María Ólafsdóttir chosen as the Icelandic act for Vienna!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

This year’s edition of Söngvakeppnin has just come to an end an we can find out the act representing Iceland in Vienna, she is no other than María Ólafsdóttir! María …

Feb
14
2015
Iceland decides for Vienna tonight!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland decides for Vienna tonight!

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

This day has finally come. Another Nordic country will decide who will wave its flag at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. 7 acts, who qualified from the 2 …

Feb
13
2015
Iceland: Listen to the final versions!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Listen to the final versions!

Belén García (Spain)

The final versions which will be performed at tomorrow’s final of Söngvakeppnin 2015 have just been released! Listen to the seven competing entries below: María Ólafsdóttir – Unbroken SUNDAY – Feathers CADEM …

Feb
13
2015
interview
Friðrik Dór: “My song is an easy-going ballad with a kind of lazy beat” (Icelandic finalist – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Friðrik Dór: “My song is an easy-going ballad with a kind of lazy beat” (Icelandic finalist – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Friðrik Dór, finalist of the Icelandic selection for Eurovision 2015 “Söngvakeppnin”. Friðrik will sing “Í Síðasta Skipti” in the final to take place tomorrow. ESC+Plus: Hello! First of …

Feb
12
2015
Iceland: Changes introduced for Söngvakeppnin final
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Changes introduced for Söngvakeppnin final

Victor Rivera (Spain)

The “Söngvakeppnin 2015” final will be held in Reykjavik this Saturday and the broadcaster has announced today minimal changes for the show. Despite the fact that the rules of the contest …

Feb
07
2015
Iceland: Full line-up for national final completed!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Full line-up for national final completed!

Belén García (Spain)

After two semi-finals and a second chance, the full line-up for the Songvakeppnin 2015 final has been decided: María Ólafsdóttir – Lítil skref SUNDAY – Fjaðrir CADEM – Fyrir alla …

Feb
07
2015
Iceland: Three more finalists chosen!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Three more finalists chosen!

Alvaro Montiel (Spain)

The second semi-final of the Icelandic “Söngvakeppnin 2015” has just ended and three more acts have made it to the national final on February 14! Haukur Heiðar Hauksson – Milljón augnablik María …

Feb
07
2015
Iceland: Second semi-final of “Söngvakeppnin 2015” tonight!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Second semi-final of “Söngvakeppnin 2015” tonight!

Alvaro Montiel (Spain)

The second semi-final of the Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2015 will take place tonight! Six songs out of twelve will be competing at today’s semi-final: Regína Ósk – Aldrei …

Feb
06
2015
interview
Maria Ólafsdóttir: “My song is powerful, beautiful and perfect for my voice” (Icelandic participant – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Maria Ólafsdóttir: “My song is powerful, beautiful and perfect for my voice” (Icelandic participant – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Maria Ólafsdóttir, one of the participants of the Icelandic selection for Eurovision 2015 “Söngvakeppnin”. Maria will sing “Lítil skref” in the second semifinal set on February …

Feb
05
2015
interview
Bjarni Lárus Hall: “I would sing my song in English at Eurovision, that’s how the song was meant to be” (Icelandic participant – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Bjarni Lárus Hall: “I would sing my song in English at Eurovision, that’s how the song was meant to be” (Icelandic participant – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked to Bjarni Lárus Hall, semifinalist of the Icelandic selection for Eurovision 2015 “Songvakeppnin”. Bjarni will sing “Brotið gler” in the second semi-final set on February 7. ESC+Plus: …

Jan
31
2015
Iceland: First finalists chosen!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: First finalists chosen!

Belén García (Spain)

The first semi-final of the Icelandic “Söngvakeppnin 2015” has just ended and three acts have made it to the national final on February 14! Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir – Myrkrið hljótt HINEMOA …

Jan
31
2015
Iceland: First semi-final of “Söngvakeppnin 2015” tonight!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: First semi-final of “Söngvakeppnin 2015” tonight!

Belén García (Spain)

The Icelandic national selection for Eurovision 2015 kicks of tonight! Six songs out twelve will be competing at today’s semi-final: Stefanía Svavarsdóttir – Ást eitt augnablik Elín Sif Halldórsdóttir – …

Jan
23
2015
interview
Regína: “My performance will be a fairytale” (Icelandic participant – Interview)
Eurostars Iceland

Regína: “My performance will be a fairytale” (Icelandic participant – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked with Regína Ósk, one of the lucky selected to compete at the Icelandic “Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins” 2015. Regína, who already represented Iceland at Eurovision 2008, will sing “Aldrei …

Jan
23
2015
Listen to the Icelandic songs!
Eurovision Iceland

Listen to the Icelandic songs!

Belén García (Spain)

The 12 songs to compete at the Icelandic “Söngvakeppnin 2015” have just been released! Listen to them below: SEMI-FINAL 1 (JANUARY 31) Stefanía Svavarsdóttir – Ást eitt augnablik Elín Sif …

Jan
20
2015
Iceland: Songs to be premiered on Friday 23!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Songs to be premiered on Friday 23!

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has announced to ESC+Plus the 12 candidate songs to compete at “Söngvakeppni 2015” will be presented next Friday! The 12 entries will be available to be listened on the …

Jan
14
2015
interview
Stefanía: “I always dreamed about standing on the Eurovision stage” (Icelandic participant – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Stefanía: “I always dreamed about standing on the Eurovision stage” (Icelandic participant – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked with Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, one of the lucky selected to compete at the Icelandic “Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins” 2015. Check what she has told us below! ESC+Plus: Hello Stefanía! First …

Jan
12
2015
interview
Erna Hrönn: “If I win I will definitely sing in English” (Icelandic participant – Interview)
Eurovision Iceland

Erna Hrönn: “If I win I will definitely sing in English” (Icelandic participant – Interview)

ESC+Plus has talked with Erna Hrön, one of the lucky selected to compete at the Icelandic “Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins” 2015. Check what she has told us below! ESC+Plus: Hello Erna! First …

Jan
08
2015
Iceland: Artists for national selection announced!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Artists for national selection announced!

Mila Kovalj (Denmark)

The 12 artist who will compete in the Icelandic national final Söngvakeppni 2015 have been announced. They will compete in 2 semifinals taking place on January 31st and February 7th, …

Jan
04
2015
Iceland: Yohanna and Eyþór perform stunning Christmas duet!
Eurostars Iceland

Iceland: Yohanna and Eyþór perform stunning Christmas duet!

Belén García (Spain)

A few days ago, two of the best voices in Iceland and former Eurovision representatives joined in a special Christmas duet! Yohanna (Jóhanna Guðrún) and Eyþór Ingi gave a stunning …

Nov
27
2014
Iceland: National final on February 14!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: National final on February 14!

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has revealed the dates of their national selection for Eurovision 2015 – Söngvakeppni 2015. A total of 258 entries have been submitted and just twelve selected to compete in the …

Sep
28
2014
Iceland calls for songs!
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland calls for songs!

Belén García (Spain)

RUV has just open submissions for their national selection Söngvakeppni 2015! All interested composers and artists can apply for the contest before October 20th by filling a form available on …

May
21
2014
Junior Eurovision: Iceland, “most” likely to make a debut
Events Iceland

Junior Eurovision: Iceland, “most” likely to make a debut

Belén García (Spain)

RUV the Icelandic broadcaster has exclusively revealed to Eurovoix.com that they will “most likely” be debuting at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Malta. RUV told Eurovoix that in …

May
09
2014
Running Order announced!
Eurovision Armenia Austria Azerbaijan

Running Order announced!

Cristina Méndez Barón

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

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

Rehearsals Schedule (Friday, May 2)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

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

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

Rehearsals Schedule (Monday, April 28)

Moshe Melman (Israel)

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

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

Watch the Eurovision 2014 first rehearsals!

Belén García (Spain)

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

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

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

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

Feb
15
2014
Pollaponk to represent Iceland!
Eurovision Iceland

Pollaponk to represent Iceland!

Belén García (Spain)

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

Feb
15
2014
Iceland: National final tonight
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: National final tonight

Belén García (Spain)

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

Feb
10
2014
Eurovision 2014: Weekend summary
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Eurovision 2014: Weekend summary

Adrián Valiente (Spain)

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

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

Iceland: Listen to the second semi-final songs

Belén García (Spain)

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

Feb
01
2014
Iceland: First finalists chosen
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: First finalists chosen

Belén García (Spain)

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

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

Iceland: Listen to the first semi-final songs

Belén García (Spain)

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

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

Iceland: These are the 10 candidates!

Belén García (Spain)

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

Oct
25
2013
Iceland: Christmas musicals season starts with Eurovision faces
Eurostars Iceland

Iceland: Christmas musicals season starts with Eurovision faces

Belén García (Spain)

Iceland is a Eurovision country with a small population but a big number of talented artists and composers. Many Icelandic Eurovision artists are now working hard to perform in different …

Sep
03
2013
Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakepnni 2014
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: RUV opens submissions for Söngvakepnni 2014

Belén García (Spain)

Icelandic broadcaster RUV just open submissions for the Eurovision 2014 national preselection! All interested composers and artists can apply for the contest before October 7th by filling a formulary available …

Mar
15
2013
Iceland: Final version of Ég á líf
Eurovision Iceland

Iceland: Final version of Ég á líf

Jesús Gabriel (Spain)

Eyþór Ingi has presented the final version and the clip of his song Ég á líf. The artist will sing in Icelandic at the stage of Malmö unlike his predecessor who …

Feb
02
2013
Iceland and Malta to decide tonight
Eurovision Iceland Malta

Iceland and Malta to decide tonight

Katja Marie (Slovenia)

Tonight, Iceland and Malta will pick their entrants for Malmö. Maltese final will start at 20.40 CET and Icelandic final of Songvakeppni Sjonvarpsins 20 minutes later. The finalists in Malta: …

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