Brooke N.

Sanremo Press Review…Review

The marquee of the Ariston Theatre where Sanremo is held.

That’s right. It’s “who watches the watchmen?” time here at Eurovision Fam, or more exactly, “who reviews the reviewers?” The Ariston Theatre, Sanremo. Photo credit: Luca Galli (via Flickr). One of the most anticipated days in the calendar of a Sanremo enthusiast is Press Day, the day in which the music critics who have beenContinueContinue reading “Sanremo Press Review…Review”

Uuden Musiikin Kilpailun 2025: Need-to-Knows, Nice-to-Knows, and So Much More

The six artists from UMK 2025 in front of a purple backdrop. Left to right: Nelli Matula, Goldielocks, Erika Vikman, VIIVI, costee, NEEA RIVER.

We’ve reached that point in Eurovision season where it’s time to turn our gaze to the glittering jewel in the National Selection crown that is Finland’s Uuden Musiikin Kilpailun (UMK). Now in its 14th edition, the UMK format has been consistent since 2020, with a 6-7 song shortlist announced in January for a February final.ContinueContinue reading “Uuden Musiikin Kilpailun 2025: Need-to-Knows, Nice-to-Knows, and So Much More”

Sanremo 2025 Artists Announcement!

Screenshot from Rai of Carlo Conti at a newsdesk wearing a navy suit jacket with a white button up shirt that is undone at the neck. This is from the Sanremo Artists Announcement. A Santa hat has been digitally added to his head.

It’s that most wonderful time of the year! December is here and while for many people this turn of the calendar page conjures up visions of sugarplums, sleigh rides, and snowmen, for those of us fully indoctrinated into the annual celebration of Italian popular music that is Sanremo, this time of year means only oneContinueContinue reading “Sanremo 2025 Artists Announcement!”

Armenia: With LADANIVA’s “Jako,” Europe will dance (and you will watch)!

Since joining the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, Armenia has had six top-10 finishes, two fourth-place finishes, two eighth-place finishes, and two seventh-place finishes, including their most recent top-10 entry from 2016. Since then, they’ve failed to qualify twice and sat out the 2021 event. Armenia ranked a disappointing 20th place in their 2022 returnContinueContinue reading “Armenia: With LADANIVA’s “Jako,” Europe will dance (and you will watch)!”

Cyprus: Silia Kapsis Pulls Out the Stops with “Liar”

In 2018, Cyprus achieved their best ever result in the Eurovision Song Contest, coming in 2nd place with Eleni Foureira’s “Fuego,” and they’ve been chasing that success ever since, hitting the left hand side of the scoreboard in my heart every year since. (In fact, they came 16th with “El Diablo” in 2021 and NQ’dContinueContinue reading “Cyprus: Silia Kapsis Pulls Out the Stops with “Liar””

Can the United Kingdom Reach “Dizzy”ing New Heights in 2024?

Olly is a veteran live performer who is no stranger to huge live audiences or the pressure of being viewed by millions at home. His duets with such giants as Elton John and Kylie Minogue have proven his ability to deliver incredible vocals under immense pressure.

Eurovision Fam Fan Feature: “Tell Me!” All About Kyle

Here in the Eurovision Fam we want to feature YOU! No, not all of you, but a few YOUs in the Eurovision Song Contest fandom. We’re reviving a well-loved past feature format, where we highlight and center the voices of individual fans who are not from Eurovision participating countries. Check out the latest Eurovision FamilyContinueContinue reading “Eurovision Fam Fan Feature: “Tell Me!” All About Kyle”