A Dal 2014 Finalists: Bogi, Depresszió, New Level Empire and Viktor Király!
The two-part A Dal Super Weekend started tonight in Hungary. Nine acts performed their songs and tried to convince the jury and the audience that they have what it takes…
Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 3: Oscar Zia and Ace Wilder Advance to the Final
Oscar Zia with his song “Yes We Can” and Ace Wilder with her song “Busy Doin’ Nothin” have won the third semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2014 and will pass straight to the…
Poll: Gréta Mjöll Samúelsdóttir should win Songvakeppnin
Songvakeppnin, Iceland’s national selection for Eurovision 2014, takes place at 20:45 CET this evening (you can watch it live here). If our readers have their way, then Gréta Mjöll Samúelsdóttir…
LISTEN: SVT releases studio versions of #melfest semi-final three songs
In a few hours time, Sweden will know which two artists will proccede straight to the final and which two artists will have to sing again at the Second Chance…
Romania: Our Picks for Selectia Nationala Final
The window for submissions in Romania closed at midnight last night and the Selectia Nationala jury will meet to select the 12 finalists on 19 and 20 February. However, that…
A mile-long block party: DR reveals more details about Eurovision 2014
As we reported earlier, the Fan Mile will be a fan zone in the heart of Copenhagen for the many Eurovision fans, visitors and locals descending on the Danish capital…
Meet Fans From all over the World at the Euro Fan Cafe
OGAE Denmark has announced the location of the Eurovision Fan Cafe. Huset-KBH is one of the most unique and historic venues in Copenhagen and will be set up for everyone from…
Melodifestivalen Odds: Oscar Zia, Outrigger the favourites for third semi-final
Yes he can! Based on tonight’s betting odds, Oscar Zia will easily qualify for the Melodifestivalen final with his Obama-inspired song, “Yes We Can”. Across four major betting agencies—bet365, betway,…
#melfest semi-final three: Impressions from the third rehearsal
Tonight semi-final three of Melodifestivalen 2014 kicks off inside the Scandinavium Arena. Things are getting more interesting as we approach the end of this spectacular series of shows. Below you can…
WATCH: Emma Marrone releases official video for Trattengo il fiato
Emma Marrone, the first woman ever to be internally selected by RAI for Eurovision, has released the official video for her song “Trattengo il fiato,” which means “I hold my…
Anggun Meets Simon Cowell As She Prepares to Judge Indonesia’s Got Talent
Simon Cowell better watch out because it would seem that everybody’s favourite Indonesian chanteuse is doing her best to become the world’s most ubiquitous talent show judge.
Estonia: Eesti Laul Semi-final 1 qualifiers!
The first semi-final of Eesti Laul 2014 took place earlier this evening. Ten songs competed and five passed through to the final. We know the contest featured plenty of clowns…
Turkey: Will TRT return to Eurovision in 2015?
Copenhagen might still be ahead of us but Turkish website CADDE reports that Ankara is eyeing up a return to the Contest in 2015.
Romania: Mihai Traistariu will not participate in Selectia Nationala
After polling a Romanian tabloid with regards to his participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Mihai Traistariu eventually decided not to submit his song “I’m Sorry” to Selectia Nationala.
Spain: Wiwi Jury Reviews Jorge González with Aunque se acabe el mundo
Earlier today the Wiwi Jury, our in-house panel of musical un-professionals, gathered to eat manchego and to review Jorge González’s song “Aunque se acabe el mundo” (Although the World Ends).…
A Dal 2014: Interview with Swedish-Hungarian semi-finalist JONI
JONI is a charming and mysterious Swedish-Hungarian singer hoping to sing at Eurovision. She’s moving closer to her goal: during the second heat the jury sent her and her song…
The girl can dance: Gaia Cauchi performs remix of The Start
Last weekend Firelight won the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014. That may have divided our readers, but one aspect of the show probably did not. Surely everyone agrees that last year’s…
LISTEN: One-minute snippets for Melodifestivalen semi-final three
Melodifestivalen semi-final three kicks off on Saturday, and SVT has just released the one-minute snippets of the songs that will be competing. From a man locked in a cage to hip-hop…