Ukraine is one of the most successful Eurovision countries in the last two decades. They are the only country to still have 100% qualification for the final and have earned victory three times. One of the factors to their achievements in the competition is sending good songs by accomplished artists. The preferred method of selecting a Eurovision entry for Ukraine is via a national selection, and since 2016 the contest has taken the form of Vidbir.
Category Archives: National Finals 2024
Benidorm Fest 2024 – All You Need to Know!
¡Es el gran día! It’s the big day! Later tonight, RTVE will take us on the first of three exciting nights in Benidorm’s Palau Municipal d’Esports L’Illa de Benidorm (yes, that’s the name of the arena hosting the show) for the third edition of their national selection for Eurovision – Benidorm Fest. And EurovisionFam hasContinueContinue reading “Benidorm Fest 2024 – All You Need to Know!”
Weekly Stream: 28 January
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWU3uojiTTI Oh la la! LilyLoves and Shortcake_ESC are back with this week’s updates. We talk about the selected songs for Luxembourg and Ireland, and follow up with the progress made in the national finals taking place in Spain, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Malta, and Ukraine. We are just 100 days away from the show, and thingsContinueContinue reading “Weekly Stream: 28 January”
Sanremo 2024: Meet the Newcomers
National final season is gearing up, and we are excited for the return of the great spectacle of Italian talent known as the Festival di Sanremo. We hesitate to call this just a national final, since this is the first show of its kind, and the very program that the Eurovision Song Contest bases itsContinueContinue reading “Sanremo 2024: Meet the Newcomers”
Ireland Decides To Send The Witch— Bambie Thug is going to Eurovision
Ireland’s national selection was back at RTÉ’s The Late Late Show with a larger new stage and the same old sound issues. Not to be swayed by the paired down format, Ireland’s Eurosong was in full swing with a diverse line up of songs and interesting performers. From hip hop to pop— Ouija Pop toContinueContinue reading “Ireland Decides To Send The Witch— Bambie Thug is going to Eurovision”
“Platinum Glitter” an Interview with Almácor
I had a short discussion with the Benidorm Fest contestant, Almácor, and his summery electronic bop “Brillos Platino” which translates to “Platinum Glitter” in English. We talk about the party aspect of performing on such a big stage, the prospects of Spanish music currently and moving forward, and the importance of crafting a good, danceableContinueContinue reading ““Platinum Glitter” an Interview with Almácor”
“El Temps” an Interview with Roger Padrós
Coming to Benidorm Fest with a soft-spoken ballad in Catalan, I have a chat with Roger Padrós, the artist behind “El Temps” about his song. We also talk about atmosphere what he’d like to give us during his performance at the national selection, and his driving inspirations. Check out my interview with him on ourContinueContinue reading ““El Temps” an Interview with Roger Padrós”
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