Russia Would Have Placed 2nd if Every Act had Played Last
An evaluation of the voting pattern in the final showed a clear advantage to playing late in the contest. That brings up the question, what would the order be if…
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Potential Artist Profile: Austria 2014
Austria, the name of the country alone is basically synonymous with famous classical music. Boasting names such as Mozart, Haydn, and Strauss, you would think that Austria would constantly school…
The Netherlands: Sharon Doorson Ready to Represent with Armin van Buuren
A while back, we were wondering whose voice could be carrying Armin van Buuren’s possible Eurovision bid for the Netherlands next year. Wonder no further, says Sharon Doorson, ’cause gurl…
Eurovision with Toys: “Only Teardrops” in the Play Pin
Our friends at the Eurovision With Toys YouTube channel have pulled out their Legos and re-created yet another Eurovision masterpiece. This time it’s Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest and her Eurovision…
The 8 Acts With the Best Presentation
If you want to win Eurovision, you better bring the total package. It’s the most competitive song contest in the world and how each song is presented is every bit…
Country Profile: Sweden at Eurovision
You might be put off by fermented herring, but when it comes to Eurovision, Sweden cooks up dishes that are hard to resist. Ever unpredictable, you’re never sure quite what…
Editorial: Why Herning Should Not Host Eurovision 2014
AOH.DK, the leading news site covering Herning, Denmark, recently reported on our fear that the city might host Eurovision 2014. They rightly point out that some of our team members…
Moldova “More Than Likely” to Compete at ESC ’14
Moldova debuted at Eurovision in 2005 and haven’t missed a contest since. Its state broadcaster TRM has now said “it’s more than likely that we will participate in 2014.”
Ukraine “More Than Likely” To Perform at Eurovision 2014
Ukraine, a Eurovision stalwart that has never missed a single contest since its debut, has said that it’s ‘more than likely’ that the nation will enter the Eurovision Song Contest…
The Most Important Song Contest in the World
Everyone likes to make fun of Eurovision. Yet after all the jokes, all the comments about how cheesy it is, all the people wondering why they watch it, one fact…
Royal Baby Birth: Kate Middleton’s Eurovision Playlist
So a royal baby boy has just emerged from Kate Middleton’s regal birth canal at London’s St Mary’s Hospital. To aid the Duchess of Cambridge with her recovery, and to…
“It’s My Life” Is the Eurovision Song You’re Still Listening To
One month ago we asked y’all to check your iPods and tell us which Eurovision 2013 songs you’re still listening to. After counting 8,319 votes, we can now reveal that…
In the age of Nicki Minaj, is Eurovision still “Out There”?
From time to time this Eurovision devotee has tried to convert others to his faith. I’ve had limited success to put it mildly. But I get it. Fans of Eurovision—Europe’s…
Editorial: Where Do We Find Our Next Winner?
It’s a never a complete mystery who’ll win the next Contest and with that in mind Team Wiwi has a few preliminary predictions for 2014. With region-by-region analysis we’ll point…
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…
Which Eurovision Stars Did Carly Rae Jepsen Work With?
As you all know Team Wiwi does its best to deliver you the latest news about your favourite Eurovision artists. But we’re all human and sometimes the odd song or…
Norway: NRK Changes Melodi Grand Prix Format
Melodi Grand Prix—Norway’s national selection for Eurovision—has been part of the country’s pop cultural fabric since 1960. It was the first chapter of many Eurovision success stories including 2009 winner…
WATCH: Emmelie de Forest Performs “Hunter and Prey”
When Emmelie de Forest debuted her new single “Hunter and Prey” on Denmark’s DR1 recently, I thought someone had released a monkey into the studio. You can read the lyrics…