Latest News
Welcome to our news aggregator. Here you will find all the latest news and information from the official channel as well as many of the fan media outlets who report on the contest throughout the year.
Wiwibloggs
- newEurovision 2022 viewing figures: Song contest reports 161 million viewers — a drop of 22 million from last yearA very mixed pictureView PostThe post Eurovision 2022 viewing figures: Song contest reports 161 million viewers — a drop of 22 million from last year appeared first on wiwibloggs.7 hours ago 27 May 22, 10:01pm
- newHost city speculation: Could Eurovision 2023 be held in Switzerland?Talks are NOT currently underwayView PostThe post Host city speculation: Could Eurovision 2023 be held in Switzerland? appeared first on wiwibloggs.16 hours ago 27 May 22, 12:20pm
- Top of the Pops: Kalush Orchestra, Chanel, Sam Ryder and more climb Europe’s music chartsEurovision #1s in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain View PostThe post Top of the Pops: Kalush Orchestra, Chanel, Sam Ryder and more climb Europe’s music charts appeared first on wiwibloggs.1 day ago 26 May 22, 10:08pm
- Speaking in tongues: Ireland’s Brooke releases follow-up single to “That’s Rich”"It’s about a love language"View PostThe post Speaking in tongues: Ireland’s Brooke releases follow-up single to “That’s Rich” appeared first on wiwibloggs.2 days ago 26 May 22, 2:57pm
- Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision Trophy and stage bucket hat raffle in aid of Ukrainian ArmyThere's a lot of interestView PostThe post Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision Trophy and stage bucket hat raffle in aid of Ukrainian Army appeared first on wiwibloggs.2 days ago 26 May 22, 11:17am
- Spotify Global Viral Top 50: Norway’s Subwoolfer lead the way as nine Eurovision acts remain in the mix...down from 23 acts last weekView PostThe post Spotify Global Viral Top 50: Norway’s Subwoolfer lead the way as nine Eurovision acts remain in the mix appeared first on wiwibloggs.2 days ago 25 May 22, 5:20pm
ESC Insight
- newEurovision Insight News Podcast: Echoes Of TurinWe look back at Turin 2022, look forward to the 2023 Contest, and Junior Eurovision is on the horizon., in the latest Insight News podcast.The post Eurovision Insight News Podcast: Echoes Of Turin appeared first on ESC Insight - Home of the Unoffici…14 hours ago 27 May 22, 3:00pm
- Looking Back On Eurovision 2022’s National Final SongsEwan Spence takes a moment to think about those songs, and the selection shows that made the right calls ahead of our trip to Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.The post Looking Back On Eurovision 2022’s National Final Songs appeared…2 days ago 26 May 22, 1:00pm
- ESC Insight’s Reader Survey For 2022As we all look back on the last year of the Eurovision Song Contest, we'd like to ask you what you think of ESC Insight over the last 12 month in our Reader Survey. Let us know what you liked, what you didn't like, what you want to see more of, and e…5 days ago 22 May 22, 5:09pm
- Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast From TurinAs the dust settles and the Eurovision community recovers at home, Ewan Spence is joined by John Lucas and Ben Robertson to look back at Turin and the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 on the podcast.The post Eurovision Insight Podcast: Our Final Podcast…9 days ago 19 May 22, 4:00pm
- Nine Things To Expect From Eurovision 2023As we all say our goodbyes and return home from our Eurovision homes in Turin, questions on what shape the Song Contest will be in 2023 are being asked by the community and the mainstream media. Ewan Spence takes ESC Insight’s annual look to th…12 days ago 16 May 22, 10:00am
- Eurovision Insight Podcast: The Grand Final Backstage Interviews From TurinHow does Eurovision compare to the American Song Contest? What is it like to wait 3 years to sing on the stage? How do you prepare a country for three minutes? And how does the picture get from the stage to your screen? Ewan Spence goes backstage for…14 days ago 14 May 22, 4:00pm
- Your Spotter’s Guide To The Grand Final Of Eurovision 2022Twenty five songs. Three minutes. One winner. Tonight is the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Fin Ross Russell takes you through the big moments to watch out for as the season reaches a dramatic conclusion.The post Your Spotter&rsquo…14 days ago 14 May 22, 10:42am
- ESC Insight Newsletter: Are Ukraine Heading for a Landslide?It's all been building to this moment. Grand Final day for Eurovision 2022 is upon us! John Lucas rounds up the major developments in the latest edition of the ESC Insight newsletter.The post ESC Insight Newsletter: Are Ukraine Heading for a Landsli…14 days ago 14 May 22, 9:47am
Eurovoix
- new🇧🇪 Belgium: VRT Rules Out Junior Eurovision 2022 ParticipationVRT will not be returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia. The Belgian broadcaster VRT has confirmed to ESCPlus that they will not be returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022. They told the outlet…12 hours ago 27 May 22, 4:38pm
- new🇪🇪 Estonia: Will Not Debut at Junior Eurovision 2022ERR has confirmed that Estonia will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia. Liam Clark, the Head of Press for Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed to Eurovoix that they will not be…13 hours ago 27 May 22, 3:42pm
- 🇺🇦 Eurovision 2023: Kyiv States its Ready to Host if AskedThe Mayor’s Office in Kyiv has confirmed that the Ukrainian capital Kyiv is ready to host Eurovision 2023 should it be asked. The Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv is the first Ukrainian city to state it is ready to host the Eurovision…1 day ago 26 May 22, 6:24pm
- 🇦🇩 Andorra: RTVA Unlikely to Participate in Eurovision in the Short or Medium TermThe content manager of Andorran Radio and Television, RTVA, Dani Ortolà, has confirmed that the broadcaster currently is unlikely to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. The Andorran broadcaster appears unlikely to compete in the Eurovi…1 day ago 26 May 22, 6:09pm
- 🇦🇲 Junior Eurovision 2022: 🇦🇹 Austria and 🇳🇴 Norway Will Not Participate in This Year’s ContestTwo countries have confirmed that this year they will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The Austrian and Norwegian broadcasters, ORF and NRK, have confirmed to Eurovoix that they will not be participating in the Junior Eurovision…2 days ago 26 May 22, 7:18am
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Intends to Participate in Junior Eurovision 2022The Kazakh broadcaster Khabar Agency confirmed its intention to participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia. Daniyar Tussupbekov, Khabar TV International Distribution and Cooperation Directorate, has confirmed to ESCPlu…3 days ago 25 May 22, 4:22pm
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra Auctioning Eurovision Trophy & Pink Bucket Hat for Ukrainian MilitaryKalush Orchestra has announced that they are auctioning off their Eurovision trophy and the lead singer’s signature pink bucket hat to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. Kalush Orchestra has joined with Ukrainian television personality Ser…3 days ago 25 May 22, 4:08pm
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania: LRT Will Not Participate in Junior Eurovision 2022LRT has confirmed that they will not be participating in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Yerevan, Armenia. Lina Patskočimaitė, the Head of Press for Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, has confirmed to ESCXTRA…3 days ago 25 May 22, 3:51pm
ESC Daily
- Thomas wins prediction contest, Freek comes in second with great Final scoreThomas has won the ESCDaily Eurovision prediction contest 2022. He gathered the most points combined over both semi finals and the Grand Final, without winning one of those shows. Freek made the best prediction in the Grand Final and finished in seco…12 days ago 16 May 22, 2:27pm
- Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with a historical televoteUkraine has won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. The band Kalush Orchestra was ranked 4th in the jury vote, however they won the televote by a historical score of 439 points. Team ESCDaily discusses Ukraine’s special victory in our Eurovision…13 days ago 14 May 22, 11:19pm
- Azerbaijan qualified despite 0 points from televoters, Cyprus becomes jury victimAzerbaijan has qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 despite getting only 0 points from televoters. This has become clear from the split results of the Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2. Nadir Rustamli finished 6th in t…13 days ago 14 May 22, 11:09pm
- Televoters wanted Ronela Hajati in Eurovision final, Ukraine won Semi Final 1Ukraine has won the first semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In the semi, Kalush Orchestra won the televote by a landslide 202 points. Televoters put Ronela Hajati from Albania in their top 10, but juries prevented her from qualifying. All of…13 days ago 14 May 22, 11:01pm
- Chanel: “I am a feminist and I do only what I want on Eurovision stage”Chanel speaks about the link between feminism and her highly sexualized performance in Eurovision 2022. She will sing her song “SloMo” in the Eurovision Grand Final tonight. “Don’t forget: I am the leader of the group. I am a…14 days ago 14 May 22, 1:31pm
- What is the meaning of Serbia ‘s Eurovision 2022 song “In Corpore Sano”?Serbia has a Eurovision 2022 song with very interesting lyrics. Singer Konstrakta is also really popular in Serbia and surrounding countries. But what is her Eurovision song “In Corpore Sano” really about? The song has multiple mean…14 days ago 14 May 22, 12:35pm
- Sam Ryder: “Changing British attitude towards Eurovision is more important than a good result”Sam Ryder wants to give a good performance with his song “Space Man” in the Eurovision Grand Final. However, he knows that this is not the most important part. “You can get fooled into thinking that it is the main goal. But it is ac…14 days ago 14 May 22, 12:22pm
- Ukraine’s Eurovision band Kalush Orchestra focuses on music, not politicsUkraine’s Eurovision 2022 participant Kalush Orchestra does not like to talk about the war too much. They rather focus on promoting Ukranian music all throughout Europe. When asked about the influence of the war in Ukraine on the Eurovisi…14 days ago 14 May 22, 12:04pm
On Europe
- 26 May – My meters are peaking, I can tell you’re aroundIt’s an achievement these days to make the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. For those 20 acts, they’ve had to arrive in a host city extra early, rehearse and rehearse, and then aim to beat other worthy songs. So it can sometime…2 days ago 26 May 22, 3:00pm
- OnEurope’s review of the year! – well.. bits of itThe 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be remembered for many things when all is said and done. It’s about a broken stage that wasn’t broken but the internet thought, in its wisdom, was symptomatic of Rai being Rai. It wasn’t &…2 days ago 25 May 22, 4:49pm
- 25 May – I love the traffic in the centreOur friends in Italy have done fairly well since they can back from exile. Seven top 10 finishes in their last nine attempts, including two runner-up spots. Which other of the Big Five can boast that record? Of course, for every success, there has to…3 days ago 25 May 22, 3:00pm
- 24 May – I was too obedientWith certain countries in the news for certain reasons, it’s probably important to remember their countrymen and women have birthdays too. And a winner definitely needs celebrating. So a winner from a country in the news, with a birthday, needs…4 days ago 24 May 22, 3:00pm
- 23 May – Not a word, not a whisperIt a sad truth that for [almost] every Eurovision Song Contest, there is only one winner. That means a whole heap of losers non-winners. And out of all those non-winners, there’s always a last place. As past performance is no guide to future pe…5 days ago 23 May 22, 3:00pm
- Eurovision 2022 – How are the songs doing in European charts?Does Eurovision success (or failure) translate into sales for the artists taking part. Time for our one-week-on look at the charts across Europe. Kalush Orchestra have placed 11 songs in the Ukrainian Spotify chart with four in the top ten, topped by…5 days ago 23 May 22, 12:02pm
ESC Plus
- Eurovision 2023: The Netherlands has started the search for their next representativeThe Netherlands has begun the search for their 2023 Eurovision Song Contest representative, after their 2022 representative S10 finished 11th in the Grand Final in…8 days ago 20 May 22, 1:35pm
- EBU Statement: Irregular voting during second semi-final 2022This year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was an enormous success in bringing hundreds of millions of people across the world together in unity and celebration.…8 days ago 19 May 22, 7:15pm
- Eurovision 2023: The Netherlands willing to host Eurovision againTwo Dutch broadcasters, NPO and AVROTROS, have announced that they would organize the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, when they would be asked to do so.…9 days ago 19 May 22, 10:09am
- Eurovision 2022: Voting irregularities in the 2nd semi-finalThe EBU came with a statement that said that there have been voting irregularities in no less than 6 countries which competed in the second…9 days ago 18 May 22, 9:26pm
- Ukraine wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2022!We have a new winner in the Eurovision history! Ukraine has just won the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest thanks to Kalush Orchestra and…13 days ago 14 May 22, 11:16pm
- Tonight: Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022Today the Grand Final of the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is finally here, broadcast live from Turin, Italy. The most awaited moment…14 days ago 14 May 22, 12:57pm
ESC Today
- Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra to auction ESC trophy to help Ukrainian armyThe 2022 Ukrainian winners, Kalush Orchestra, have decided to auction their Eurovision trophy in order to raise funds to help the Ukrainian army during these distressful times. Kalush Orchestra won...The post Ukraine: Kalush Orchestra to auction ESC…2 days ago 26 May 22, 4:38pm
- UK: Sam Ryder speaks about life after ESC 2022 on ‘This Morning’Sam Ryder, the 2022 British Eurovision representative, was invited to grace ITV’s ‘This Morning’ show this week where he spoke all things Eurovision and about life after his ESC experience...The post UK: Sam Ryder speaks about life…3 days ago 25 May 22, 3:45pm
- Spain: Chanel climbs to #1 at the official Spanish music sales chartsThe 2022 Spanish Eurovision representative, Chanel, is sparkling and shining bright like a star ever since her iconic performance at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin! Chanel‘s Eurovision entry...The post Spain: Chanel climbs to #1 at…3 days ago 25 May 22, 8:13am
- Eurovision 2022: 161million viewers watch the competitionThe EBU has released the viewing figures for Eurovision 2022, our beloved competition continues to rule the roost! A whopping 161 million viewers watched the contest on tv as the...The post Eurovision 2022: 161million viewers watch the competition a…4 days ago 24 May 22, 3:50pm
- Spain: Chanel’s ‘Slo Mo’ charts at #1 on Los 40The 2022 Spanish Eurovision entry ‘Slo Mo’ has gone viral both in Spain and overseas after the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. ‘Slo Mo‘ is currently charting at #1 on...The post Spain: Chanel’s ‘Slo Mo’…5 days ago 23 May 22, 7:25am
- UK: Sam Ryder’s Space Man charts at #2 in BritainSam Ryder, the 2022 Eurovision representative, has reached the top of the UK’s charts with his Eurovision entry ‘Space Man’ which is currently charting at #2. ‘Space Man‘ has thus...The post UK: Sam Ryder’s Space…7 days ago 21 May 22, 9:30am
Eurovision Times
- Eurovision Times Awards 2022Eurovision 2022 – Every year, the summer is the calm after the storm so it’s the perfect time to do more games and contests! This year we resume the “Eurovision Times Awards” to give prizes (the Fridas) for the best in every c…3 days ago 25 May 22, 1:34pm
- Ukraine Wins Eurovision 2022!Eurovision 2022 – After an exciting voting sequence, the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Juries had their say first, and then televote came in and gave the win to Kalush Orchestra with “Stefania” for Ukraine! The ho…13 days ago 14 May 22, 11:03pm
- Eurovision Song Contest 2022 TonightTurin 2022 – This is it! Finally! After the contest’s return last year, and a whole new national final season, tonight we will finally watch the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022! The hosts are Alessandro Cattelan, Laura Pau…14 days ago 13 May 22, 10:59pm
- Eurovision 2022: Running Order of the Final Revealed!Eurovision 2022 – The running order is finally out! After two semifinals and 20 qualified finalists, who join the Big 5 for Saturday’s final show, we were all anxiously waiting for the running order to be revealed. As usual now, the draw…15 days ago 13 May 22, 12:59am
ESCxtra
- newNew Music Friday – this week with Brooke, Hurricane, Subwoolfer, Loreen and more!Another week comes to an end and that means it’s New Music Friday! So it’s time to share the best new releases from the Eurovision world, and they’re busier than ever as the door on the 2022 season closes. Over the following pages i…13 hours ago 27 May 22, 3:57pm
- newKyiv says they are “ready to host Eurovision” with the EBU set to assess options of host citiesKyiv’s City State Administration has told Ukranian news website Siohodni that they are ready to host Eurovision 2023 if they are asked, after Kalush Orchestra won this year’s contest in Turin with their song “Stefania”. Kyiv h…14 hours ago 27 May 22, 2:42pm
- newChanelazo: From 3.97% to 3rd Place“I will remember this for the rest of my life!”Chanel after performing Slomo at the Eurovision Grand Final 2022 These words spoken by Chanel have resonated with many eurofans, including myself, as it was the first time that I experienced…16 hours ago 27 May 22, 1:11pm
- newUlrikke wants to know it all in new single “Talk To Me”Ulrikke has released a new single, called “Talk To Me”. Norway’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 really wants to know it all on her latest track. From wanting “Attention” to saying “Talk To Me&r…23 hours ago 27 May 22, 5:56am
Eurovision Quick Links
- Malta 1996‘In A Woman’s Heart’, performed by...Malta 1996‘In A Woman’s Heart’, performed by Miriam Christine.Composition: Paul Abela.Lyrics: Alfred C. Sant.It’s quite clearly a product of the nineties. It’s a very safe implementation of R&B that takes no risks. A…26 Sep 18, 11:24am
- Sheffield Chamber Music Festival immerses its audience in the must-have intimate experience
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival isn't daring to present classical music in a new way. They don't need to. They started doing it 38 years ago. The post Sheffield Chamber Music Festival immerses its audience in the must-have intimate experience appea…
11 days ago 17 May 22, 11:36am
- Portugal 2022 - Fado Bicha – Povo Pequenino
(If you can't see the video panel above, click these words for something really rather special…)Of all the great songs that didn't make it out of their semis this year, his is the one that we're most gutted about. For those not in the kn…
78 days ago 11 Mar 22, 12:24pm
- Schlagertastic 1980s: Number 45!!!
No.45: "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald (United Kingdom, 1988)To be honest, back in 1988 the teenage Schlagerboys were oblivious to the majesty of the United Kingdom entry; at the time we were distracted by Denmark. However, twenty eight years later we c…
16 Sep 16, 6:48pm
- newThe Another ESC Site Award for the Dandy Cowboy without a horse
The man came to make a spectacle and that’s what he did. The setting for the song was cleverly designed and meticulously planned. From the moment the song began, I was invested in what he was selling and I wasn’t really listening to what…
19 hours ago 27 May 22, 10:00am
- ESC 2022: Ukraine did it again
You know the feeling when Eurovision is over and your head is boiling and you should go to bed but you really feel the need to blog a bit in order for your thoughts not to get too filtered through sleep?So. Team Ukraine won. Big style. Like the bookm…
13 days ago 15 May 22, 12:06am
- #Edis: Eurovision İçin Şarkı Yazdım
Ünlü şarkıcı Edis, Türkiye’nin Eurovision Şarkı Yarışmasına katılımıyla ilgili açıklamalarda bulundu. “Katılamadığımız için…
23 Sep 21, 8:12am