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In Loving Memory of the American Song Contest

One thing which Americans won’t see this next cycle is the American Song Contest, which was announced to be canceled. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t remember it, though. What will you miss about this contest?

Who is Esse Povo? Learn about the Festival da Canção musical group?

Find out: who is Esse Povo in this interview with Alesia Michelle!

EurovisionFam Weekly Stream: February 19th

Monika Linkytė, the Lithuanian representative performing her song "Stay" at the national selection.

Hey Fam! We’re keeping you up to date in this week’s stream. On Saturday, we had the grand final in the national selection for Lithuania, the first semifinal in Iceland, and the third heat in Sweden. Next Saturday, we have Finland selecting their song along with the first semifinal of the Portuguese selection and theContinueContinue reading “EurovisionFam Weekly Stream: February 19th”

National Finals Explained– Söngvakeppnin

Iceland was the last of the Nordic Nations to join the Eurovision family in 1986. Since their debut, the primary way the country as selected their Eurovision entries has been via their national final “Söngvakeppnin”. Despite the country’s small population, there is often something for everyone’s taste in the line up. Format “Söngvakeppnin” typically consistsContinueContinue reading “National Finals Explained– Söngvakeppnin”

EurovisionFam Weekly Stream: February 12th

A member of the group VESNA, representing Czechia at Eurovision 2023.

We’re back from the monster Super Saturday and ready to give you our thoughts on the selections that took place in the last week. The Czech Republic, Croatia, Malta, Denmark, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, and Italy selected their songs! We also join the buzz for the semifinals that took place in the national finals of SwedenContinueContinue reading “EurovisionFam Weekly Stream: February 12th”

National Finals Explained — Melodifestivalen

A Swedish institution which gets even more viewers than Eurovision itself, Melodifestivalen is known for its poppy songs, slick production, and incorporation of international trends. What should you know about this well-known national final?

National Finals Explained — Sanremo

The neon sign to the Ariston Theatre, where the Sanremo Music Festival has been held since the 1970s.

Before there was Eurovision, there’s the Sanremo Music Festival, one of Italy’s most loved institutions. More than a mere national final, it’s an entertainment spectacle filled with music, banter, and some of the unexpected. Hold on tight!