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SRF, Switzerland’s German-language broadcaster, recenty announced the nine finalists battling for its three places in Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow, the Swiss national selection. They’ll each perform live in front of a professional…

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Second Semi-Final Press Conference: The Qualifiers Speak!

The final ten finalists at Eurovision 2013 have now been chosen, and Team Wiwi had a front row seat at the press conference. Romania’s Cezar Ouatu got emotional about his…

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Second Semi-Final

Second Semi-Final Results: The Winners and Losers

The second semi-final of Eurovision 2013 has come to an end, and we can now reveal the 10 qualifiers advancing to the grand finale, and the seven acts who will…

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First Semi-Final Press Conference: The Qualifiers Speak!

The first ten finalists at Eurovision 2013 have now been chosen, and Team Wiwi had a front row seat at the press conference. We’ve transcribed all the juicy gossip and…

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First Semi-Final

First Semi-Final Results: The Winners and Losers

The first semi-final of Eurovision 2013 has come to an end, and we can now reveal the 10 qualifiers advancing to the grand finale, and the six acts who will…

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Israel
Polls

Poll: Who Should Win Israel’s Kdam 2013?

Posted on March 4, 2013June 11, 2016
byWilliam Lee Adams

Last year Israel’s Eurovision entry from Izabo—one of our favourites—crashed out during the semi-finals and we went into mourning. Fortunately the final of Israel’s Kdam 2013 takes place on March…

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Greece

Greece: Meet the Finalists for Ellinikos Telikos 2013

ERT, Greece’s state broadcaster, has revealed the four finalists competing in this year’s Ellinikos Telikos—the Greek national selection. They are: Thomais Apergi, Aggeliki Iliadi, Alex Leon featuring. Giorgina and Koza…

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Switzerland

Switzerland: Seven Acts That Should Have Made the Final

On December 15 Switzerland becomes the second country (after Belarus) to decide on its song for Eurovision 2013. After listening to the nine finalists for Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow, it’s clear…

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Switzerland

Tragedy in Switzerland: Lys Assia Fails to Make Final with “All In Your Head”

Posted on November 12, 2012June 11, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Lys Assia won the very first Eurovision in 1956, but she won’t have a shot to win it again in 2013. This morning Switzerland’s German-language broadcaster SF (Schweizer Fernsehen) revealed the…

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Switzerland

Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow: Three More Finalists in Switzerland

Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), Switzerland’s French-language broadcaster, has revealed the three artists it will send to the Swiss National Final Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow.

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First Semi-Final

First Semi-Final: Press Conference and Running Order Draw

During the first semi-final at Eurovision 2012, fire shot into the air, and bag pipe players did the moonwalk—and that was just during Romania’s performance. The first semi-final saw Romania,…

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Poll: Who Should Win in Romania?

Last fall there were fears Romania wouldn’t compete at Eurovision 2012. But the perreniel Eurovision contender is back—and its national selection includes some pretty fierce acts. RTV, Romania’s state broadcaster,…

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Germany

Unser Star für Baku: It’s Roman Lob vs. Ornella De Santis in the Final

Posted on February 15, 2012February 15, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Germany has narrowed its field of Eurovision 2012 hopefuls down to two finalists—Roman Lob and Ornella De Santis. They’ll battle it out in the national final on February 16. But…

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Ireland

Ireland: RTE Reveals Finalists for Eurosong 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012February 3, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

RTÉ, the Irish state broadcaster, has announced the five acts who will compete to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2012. They are Maria McCool, Donna MacCaul, Una Gibney & David Shannon,…

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Latvia
Polls

Eirodziesma 2012: Which Finalist Should Represent Latvia at Eurovision? Vote Now!

Posted on January 15, 2012December 17, 2021
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Latvia’s two semi-finals for Eirodzesma, its national selection contest, are now complete. You can watch all of the finalists below and also vote in our poll. Wiwi gives 12 points…

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Netherlands

Nationaal Songfestival 2012: The Netherlands Reveals Its Six Finalists

Posted on January 6, 2012January 6, 2012
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byWilliam Lee Adams

Earlier today Dutch broadcaster TROS revealed the six acts who will compete to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2012.

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Denmark

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012: Running Order and Finalists Revealed

Posted on January 5, 2012January 5, 2012
byWilliam Lee Adams

Denmark, the little nation that punches way above its weight at Eurovision, has revealed the ten finalists who will compete at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012. Scheduled for January 21…

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Malta

Malta: Listen to Snippets of the 24 Finalists

Posted on November 27, 2011
byWilliam Lee Adams

On Saturday Malta named the 24 finalists competing to represent the sunny island at Eurovision 2012. Now they’ve released snippets of the songs they’ll be singing. Have a listen below…

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finalists

Poll: Who Should Make the Final of Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow?

Second Semi-Final Press Conference: The Qualifiers Speak!

Second Semi-Final Results: The Winners and Losers

First Semi-Final Press Conference: The Qualifiers Speak!

First Semi-Final Results: The Winners and Losers

Poll: Who Should Win Israel’s Kdam 2013?

Greece: Meet the Finalists for Ellinikos Telikos 2013

Switzerland: Seven Acts That Should Have Made the Final

Tragedy in Switzerland: Lys Assia Fails to Make Final with “All In Your Head”

Die Grosse Entscheidungsshow: Three More Finalists in Switzerland

First Semi-Final: Press Conference and Running Order Draw

Poll: Who Should Win in Romania?

Unser Star für Baku: It’s Roman Lob vs. Ornella De Santis in the Final

Ireland: RTE Reveals Finalists for Eurosong 2012

Nationaal Songfestival 2012: The Netherlands Reveals Its Six Finalists

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2012: Running Order and Finalists Revealed

Malta: Listen to Snippets of the 24 Finalists

Netherlands: AVROTROS will decide Eurovision 2025 participation by November 1, following EBU deadline extension

Ukraine confirms Eurovision 2025 participation — and “new surprises” for Basel

The Netherlands: Eurovision commentator Cornald Maas wants the country to compete in Basel in 2025

Poll: Who should win the OGAE Song Contest 2024?

Czechia breaks with ESCZ national selection for Eurovision 2025

New music this week: Songs from Barbara Pravi, Guy Sebastian, Laura Tesoro and more

Eurovision photographer won’t appeal Joost Klein case citing her mental health and desire to move on

Theo Evan is Cyprus’ Eurovision 2025 singer

New music this week: Songs from Bambie Thug, Baby Lasagna, Victoria De Angelis and more

Happy New Year! What are your wishes for Eurovision 2025 in Basel…and before?

Basel confirmed as Eurovision 2025 host city — with grand final on May 17

New music this week: Songs from alyona alyona, Duncan Laurence, TVORCHI and more

Liverpool: Eurovision 2023 special

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