Finland: Fan favourite Jasmin Michaela talks #umk14
The first live show of UMK 2014 kicks off tonight. The pressure is on, but Jasmin Michaela, the winner of our fan poll, took some time from her busy schedule to…
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UMK 2014: Get to know the last six acts
A little over a week ago, we introduced you to six of the acts competing at UMK 2014. Now it’s time to dig a little deeper and get more information…
Lithuania: Explaining the Eurovizijos 2014 selection process
Eurovizijos, the Lithuanian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has been going on for two weeks now. Half of the 20 acts have been eliminated, including 2009 representative Sasha Song (yeah, there’s…
UMK 2014: Listen final versions of the songs
Remastered and finalized versions of the 12 songs of the Finnish selection, Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) were played on Finnish radio today. The artists have been finishing the songs in…
UMK 2014: The final six semi-finalists revealed in Finland
YLE, Finland’s state broadcaster, published the jury performances of the first six acts of this year’s UMK, the Finnish national selection, last Saturday. Now it’s time to present the final six entries…
UMK 2014: Get to know the first six acts in Finland
When the Finnish national broadcaster YLE published the list of 12 artists for UMK 2014, no one really knew who they were—not even in Finland. We still don’t. But tonight…
Spain: Rosa opens her heart about Eurovision
Rosa—the singer who achieved seventh place at Eurovision for Spain in 2002—helped select ESDM to represent Spain in 2013. Ahead of Malmö she advised the band to sing from the…
Spain: Is the Head of Delegation the Problem?
In recent years the Spanish Eurovision script has read as follows: Spain does poorly, the nation is disappointed with its results, and the media criticizes the singers. But, in a…
Spain: Diana Navarro for 2014?
Diana Navarro has built a celebrated career in Spain with more than ten years of success across pop, opera, flamenco and jazz. Nowadays she’s touring Spain and America. Along with…
Pastora Soler’s new album out in September
Pastora Soler, the Spanish singer with more than ten years of celebrity under her belt, will release her forthcoming album “Conóceme” (“Meet me”) on September 10. The first single, called…
Is Spain Launching a Eurovision TV Channel?
N-SCREENS, a Spanish company that is dedicated to marketing thematic tv channels, may set up a network devoted to the Eurovision Song Contest.
Spain: Will TVE Use “Operacion Triunfo” for 2014?
ESDM’s uncomfortable homecoming reflected Spain’s disappointment over the group’s poor performance at Eurovision. Now rumours are swirling that their embarassing finish will lead to the re-launch of Operación Triunfo, giving…
ESDM Snubbed by Europe—And Then by Spain
Last year when Pastora Soler returned to Barajas Airport after Eurovision, fans greeted her with bouquets of flowers and flashing cameras. Spanish television captured the excitement, which was later looped…
Poll: Nevena is Your Favourite Member of Moje 3
Or should we say former member? As you all know by now, Moje 3—our favourite girl group at Eurovision 2013—has decided to disband so that Sara Jovanovic, Mirna Radulovic and…