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”
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National Finals Explained — Festival da Canção
Festival da Canção is known for flouting expectations, from the songs they performed to the messages others hid between the lyrics. An otherwise low-key national final, Portuguese music still knows how to surprise.
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”
National Finals Explained — Dansk Melodi Grand Prix
Taking place almost every year since Denmark’s debut in 1957, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is one of the longest-running national finals in existence. What should you know about this national final, one with more highs and lows than any other?
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?
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”
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?
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