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2019

For 2019, we’re off to Tel Aviv, Israel in May. 41 countries are in the running to win the 64th Eurovision Song Contest.

Ten in running to sing for Iceland

Icelandic viewers get to meet the ten acts taking part in the 2019 Songvakeppnin this evening. As always, acts get to decide whether to sing...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Latvia

When did the Latvians lose their Eurovision way? Back in their upstart days, we had rocky little numbers from Brainstorm. As recently as 2015,...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Israel

'Home' sounds like a song cut from a West End musical because it was running long. I've no doubt that Kobi has a powerful...

Sweden – Sooner or later

Earlier in the day, we were told Sweden and Austria would switch places. This wasn't the case and John's massive pair of hair straighteners...

Jerusalem Eurovision hosting remains in balance

With organisers warning fans not to book flights to Jerusalem, and thinly veiled warnings to those hoping to make political capital from the 2019...

Sergey Lazarev secures second Eurovision gig

Sergey Lazarev is lined up for a second go at cracking Eurovision for Russia. His name was confirmed by broadcaster VGTRK as their representative for...
Victor and Stig

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 12 – Estonia

Time to declare an Interest here. I was at this final, I've stood next to the lovely Victor Crone - and he doesn’t half...
Leonora

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 11 – Denmark

Leonora, replete with her big chair, is the Danish entrant and we have the first of this year’s “less is more” songs.  She manages...

Sarah McTernan lands Irish Eurovision job

Irish broadcaster RTÉ has revealed that Sarah McTernan will represent Ireland at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. She's a surprise choice for...
Fdc

Lineup complete for Portuguese national final

Next week Portugal picks its Eurovision song. Fans will riot if spoon face Conan Osíris isn't declared the winner. Tonight, the second semifinal of...