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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.

Dare to Dream Eurovision 2019

Slogan for 2019 Eurovision is ‘Dare to Dream’

Rarely has a 'news' story been so easy to sum up in a headline, but in the interests of search engine optimisation, I'll now...

Maltese talent show under fire for gay conversion interview

Maltese TV (TVM) plans to pick their Tel Aviv Eurovision representative in tandem with their brand of 'X Factor'. This marks a departure from...

Festivali i Këngës 57 songs and acts named

Just before many of us celebrate the last airing of the John Lewis Christmas advert, one country sets about picking an entry for the...

No money, no song – Bulgaria pulls out of Eurovision

With the initial participation list growing, one broadcaster has pulled its name from the roster for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Bulgarian BNT has...

Aussie rules means Eurovision national final

It seems we've all decided to stop pretending Australia only gets to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if the host broadcaster issues...

Spanish TV starts Eurovision song search

Spanish TV has published the rules that govern its choice of song for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers of TV talent show Operación Triunfo (OT)...

All change for the French team

After three years leading the French Eurovision delegation, Edoardo Grassi has moved on. His replacement is Steven Clerima. The announcement was made yesterday through the...

We’re still making someone else decide – BBC

The BBC has announced it will stick with 'You Decide' as the way to pick its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. As last year,...
Pavilion

If you can’t get in, go next door

With Tel Aviv set to host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, the first news has emerged of a way to allow more fans to...

A Eurovision summery summary

In the words of Aylin Vatankoş, summer is over. With the 2019 season underway, what better way to kick things off, than a look back...