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.
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Melodi Grand Prix 2024 Explained
Photos by Julia Marie Naglestad for NRK Starting this Saturday (January 13) Eurovision fans across Norway and around the globe will tune in to the first show of Melodi Grand Prix, the official name of the Norwegian National Final, that will select their entry to go on to Eurovision in May. Melodi Grand Prix, orContinueContinue reading “Melodi Grand Prix 2024 Explained”
A Look Back at Luxembourg’s National Finals
Despite its storied Eurovision history, Luxembourg has held only five national finals in its thirty-six previous participations. What can we glimpse from them prior to the newly-formed Luxembourg Song Contest?
“Life on the Edge” an Interview with Erina & The Elementals
Erina & the Elementals are a Tirana based band, set to compete in the upcoming 62nd edition of the Albanian Music Festival, Festivali i Këngës. The band consisting of vocalist Erina Seitllari, songwriter, producer, and guitarist Altin Gjoni, and bassist and vocalist Arvit Banishta, are the first Albanian band signed to a British record label.ContinueContinue reading ““Life on the Edge” an Interview with Erina & The Elementals”
National Finals Explained — Eesti Laul
After the wild fallout of Eurolaul, Estonia reconfigured their national final to showcase the best of Estonian music. Since 2009, Eesti Laul has brought gems in different genres, garnering the title of “alternative Melodifestivalen”–what should you know about it?
Madrid Mola, And So Does Eurovision-Spain’s Annual Pre-Party
It’s the beginning of spring, better weather is upon us, and also it’s Easter weekend… so if you have no plans and have the budget to afford the trip: Pre-Party E-S in Madrid is the right one for anyone. And for us, fans from non-participating countries, this event can be the perfect match for thoseContinueContinue reading “Madrid Mola, And So Does Eurovision-Spain’s Annual Pre-Party”
The Legend of Loreen
Loreen’s comeback is one of the major highlights of the 2023 contest, as she’s one of the most iconic winners in Eurovision history. But how did she get to where she is?
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