As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on into a third year it’s perhaps unsurprising that its influence is felt less in terms of voting sympathies. The shadow of war feels as strong as ever in their Eurovision selection. The conflict isn’t blatant here but the theme of humans being able to draw the strength of saints has a clear line to the superhuman stamina Ukrainian citizens are still being forced to conjure up.
Alyona Alyona, one of the country’s biggest...
Only a charlatan or a stupid person would still claim that Ukraine are going to score well in this contest. The reason why I am saying this is because it’s a well crafted song sung really well by Alonya Alonya (so good they named her twice) and Jerry Heil. I’m writing this from the press centre so I have seen the performance and I must admit that this clouds the write up a little bit. I love the...
A solid blend of Ukrainian and modern beats tells a compelling story of struggle and perseverance.
The lyrics begin with imagery of a spring – the unstoppable force of life - making its way through obstacles. The chorus invokes Mother Teresa and the Virgin Mary as symbols of compassion, mercy, and maternal strength.
Teresa & Maria stands out as a vibrant and meaningful entry for Eurovision 2024. It showcases Ukraine's rich cultural heritage while addressing universal themes of faith, hope, and...
Do you have parents from two completely different places? Is one parent from Ireland and the other from Cyprus, for example? It's great when you can benefit from two different cultures. It shows that this world isn't so big after all.
They happen amongst Eurovision performers, and you can think of plenty. Today's birthday girl Гайтана/Gaitana (née Гайта-Лурдес Клаверівна Ессамі/Gaita-Lurdes Klaverivna Essami is of a rare mix of Ukraine and Congo-Brazzaville. Go on, name me someone outside of Gaitana's immediate...
After last night's hiccup, we all came back on Sunday to see how it was all going to play out.
The phones and app was open until 7pm Local time with the jury vote being held over from last night.
The delayed result was as follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT_SQm5W8mk
This is going to be a favorite because it is a damn good song rather than any notion that Ukraine needs the votes. This should rocket to the top of the charts.
Once again, despite awful conditions on the ground, Ukraine's broadcaster Suspline has managed to get a National final to the screens of Ukraine and Europe. I still don't know how on earth they manage it! Unlike last year, the final does not seem to be in a bomb shelter but in an actual venue, and, as you would expect from Ukraine, high technical and production values came across on the screen. Anyone who still has doubts they can do...
As well as music, Eurovision fans love statistics - and both contests are an absolute goldmine for facts, figures and number-crunching! So just before everything we know about JESC gets rewritten by the scoreboard of Nice 2023, let's take a look through the running order and see who needs what on Sunday to get them their best ever placing and best ever score at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest!
SPAIN
It's been nearly 20 years since Spain last lifted the JESC...
Ukrainian singer Jamala, who clinched the Eurovision victory in 2016, has been placed on Russia's wanted list, as reported by Russian state media. This announcement has garnered significant attention and concern among Eurovision enthusiasts.
1944
Jamala, celebrated for her emotive and historically resonant performance of "1944" at the Eurovision Song Contest, has been a prominent figure in the music scene. She is known particularly for her passionate representation of Crimean Tatar history. The song, a haunting recollection of the mass deportation of...
What's your favourite type of song? One where a singer stands still on stage, with a dark backdrop, and belts out a big beefy ballad? Or something a little more glitzy? Or three minutes of lunacy from Moldova?
Well today we have something that will keep you entertained. It's no ballad that's for sure. Today's birthday girl Світлана Сергіївна Лобода/Svetlana Serhiivna Loboda mortgaged her home for her natty little machine that's behind her. It does all manner of quirky stuff,...
Occasionally, a song comes along that gets under your skin. It's not one you really like, as there are far better ones around. But You just can't help yourself humming it in the shower, or at other inappropriate times.
Back in 2007, the contest was won by a ballad that wasn't in English. Serbia rightly stormed to victory. In second place was the demure and understated figure of today's birthday boy/girl Вєрка Сердючка/Verka Serduchka (né Андрі́й Миха́йлович Дани́лко/Andriy Mykhailovych Danylko)....