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Who Should Win Iceland’s Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011? Vote Now!

Posted on January 31, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

Which Icelander will follow in the footsteps of Hera Bjork in 2011? After the sudden death of Icelandic Eurovision conestant Sigurjón Brink on January 17, the third semi-final of Söngvakeppni…

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Blue to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2011

Posted on January 30, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

If you’re a recently reunited pop group looking for a little publicity, debuting your new single in front of 125 million people isn’t such a bad idea. Surely that’s the…

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Spain: Results of Semi-Final #1

In the aftermath of two disappointing performances at Eurovision—Soraya finished 24th in 2009, and Daniel Diges finished 15th in 2010—Spain is looking for a hero. Perhaps that’s why this year’s…

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Portugal Reveals 12 Finalists for ‘Festival da Canção’ 2011

Posted on January 28, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

The race to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2011 hotted up this week as the public cast votes online in the first stage of Festival da Canção, the Portuguese national selection.…

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Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #2

Yohanna, the Icelander who most resembles Scarlett Johansson, managed to place second at Eurovision in 2008 despite performing before a creepy Scientology-inspired backdrop and wearing a dress made of dead…

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Tragedy in Iceland as Eurovision Semi-Finalist Dies

Sigurjón Brink, who was due to compete in the third semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsin on January 29, died unexpectedly last night at his home in Garðabæ. Initial reports suggest that…

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Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #1

Posted on January 16, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

The Icelanders put the financial crisis behind them, collected a few kroners, and last night managed to stage the first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsin 2011, their Eurovision selection contest. Fans…

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Listen to Malta’s 24 Semi-Finalists

Posted on January 15, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

The 24 artists fighting to represent Malta at Eurovision 2011 debuted their songs last night on TVM’s program Xarabank program.

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Eurovision 2011 Logo and Slogan Revealed

Posted on January 14, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

On January 14 NDR, the German national broadcaster, revealed Eurovision’s visual identity for 2011, and it’s meant to send Eurovision fans’ hearts aflutter. The futuristic light rays form a heart,…

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Iceland: Listen to the First Five Semi-Finalists

Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has released the artists performing in the first semi-final of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, the Icelandic national selection, on January 15. Here they are. Who do you think has…

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Greece Announces Six Finalists for Eurovision 2011

Perennial Eurovision contender Greece has named the finalists for this year’s Greek selection contest, which will take place at the end of February.

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Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked

An insider with connections to the RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has revealed the five contestants who will compete in Eurosong 2011, Ireland’s national selection contest. Their songs have not yet…

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Switzerland: Anna Rossinelli Releases New Version of “In Love For A While”

Posted on January 11, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

Anna Rossinelli presented a new version of her Eurovision entry “In Love for a While” during the Swiss Awards gala on January 8. The Basel-born beauty also sported a new…

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Romania’s Ianna and Anthony Compete in Moldova

Ianna and Anthony Icuagu placed second at the Romanian national final with their song “Open Your Eyes.” Given that they earned the maximum 12 points from televoters, they know they’ve…

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Running Order Announced for Melodifestivalen Semi-Finals

Posted on January 8, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

Semi-final 1 – Luleå (See our favorites here.)

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Malta Announces Its 24 Finalists for Eurovision 2011

The tiny island that brought you big-voiced Chiara Siracusa has announced its Eurovision hopefuls for 2011. Twenty-four acts will vie for the title at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta…

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Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh

Posted on January 8, 2011June 24, 2025
byWilliam Lee Adams

Wiwi can’t stop watching Sheila Fits-Patrick’s video tribute to 1993 Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh. Fits-Patrick, a well-known drag queen in Ireland and the winner of Miss Alternative Ireland 2010, spoofs…

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Listen to More From Hotel FM, Romania’s 2011 Eurovision Entry

On New Year’s Eve Hotel FM won the right to represent Romania at Eurovision 2011. But the group–which consists of David Bryan (singer), Gabriel Baruta (piano), and Alex Szus (drums)–have…

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Who Should Win Iceland’s Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011? Vote Now!

Blue to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2011

Spain: Results of Semi-Final #1

Portugal Reveals 12 Finalists for ‘Festival da Canção’ 2011

Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #2

Tragedy in Iceland as Eurovision Semi-Finalist Dies

Iceland: Results of Semi-Final #1

Listen to Malta’s 24 Semi-Finalists

Eurovision 2011 Logo and Slogan Revealed

Iceland: Listen to the First Five Semi-Finalists

Greece Announces Six Finalists for Eurovision 2011

Ireland Eurosong 2011: Shortlist Leaked

Switzerland: Anna Rossinelli Releases New Version of “In Love For A While”

Romania’s Ianna and Anthony Compete in Moldova

Running Order Announced for Melodifestivalen Semi-Finals

Malta Announces Its 24 Finalists for Eurovision 2011

Irish Drag Queen’s Tribute to 1993 Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh

Listen to More From Hotel FM, Romania’s 2011 Eurovision Entry

Poll: Who should win the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2025?

Berlin Song Fest: Songwriting camp aims to craft a new Eurovision hit

Which Eurovision 2025 songs are you still listening to?

New music this week: Songs from VICTORIA, Justyna Steczkowska, Andrei Ursu and more

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Miriana Conte, Katarsis, Jeangu Macrooy and more

New music this week (part 1): Songs from KAJ, Zoë Më, TEYA and more

EBU to analyse how Eurovision participation is managed amidst “geopolitical tensions” following General Assembly discussion on Israel

Pride in London 2025: Chaka Khan, JJ and Miriana Conte confirmed

New music this week: Songs from Chanel, LOBODA, Ronela Hajati and more

Martin Österdahl steps down as Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest

New music this week: Songs from BLANCO, Stefania, Princ and more

KAJ, Scarlet and Dolly Style among Allsång på Skansen 2025 line-up

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