Festivali i Këngës is due to kick off on 19 December to choose which artist among 30 acts will go on to represent Albania in Eurovision 2025, taking place in Basel, Switzerland. Broadcasting one of the most treasured and oldest national finals, Albania opens each Eurovision season by being one of the first countries toContinueContinue reading “Merry FiKmas! Albania to choose their ESC 2025 song on 22 December”
Category Archives: Eurovision Song Contest
Country Music in Eurovision
Let’s have a look at the past Eurovision entries who saddled up and brought the show a little twang.
Canadians in Eurovision History 🇨🇦
Happy Canada Day, Eurovision Family! This July 1st, let’s have a look back at the Eurovision performances done by Canadians. There’s no more appropriate way to open this throwback than to glance at the 1988 contest in Dublin, Ireland. Representing Switzerland 36 years ago, a Québécoise girl named Céline Dion took the stage for Suisse,ContinueContinue reading “Canadians in Eurovision History 🇨🇦”
Eurovision’s Queer History – Part 1: The Quiet Presence of Queer Folks at ESC
Over time, the Eurovision Song Contest has become a mecca for queer people all over the globe. For many of us, Eurovision has always represented community, belonging, and representation. Queer people have found a safe space in this special, magical, and spectacular music competition that has always made us feel at home every year. ThisContinueContinue reading “Eurovision’s Queer History – Part 1: The Quiet Presence of Queer Folks at ESC”
A Shout of Hope: Does Portugal’s Eurovision Momentum, and Festival de Canção Winner iolanda, propel them to the top this May in Malmo?
Winning Festival da Canção in a runaway victory with “Grito”, iolanda’s ballad of strength and determination mixes the old and the new. What are its chances in Eurovision?
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.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Israel at Eurovision
A persistent question going around fans’ minds in the 2024 season was whether Israel should be banned from this year’s competition, and how. It reflects not only on the contest, but how we see Israel at large.
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