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
- Pride in London 2025: Chaka Khan, JJ and Miriana Conte confirmedServing up a storm!View PostThe post Pride in London 2025: Chaka Khan, JJ and Miriana Conte confirmed appeared first on wiwibloggs.3 days ago 30 Jun 25, 9:00am
- New music this week: Songs from Chanel, LOBODA, Ronela Hajati and moreIvi Adamou, Marina Satti, La Zarra and moreView PostThe post New music this week: Songs from Chanel, LOBODA, Ronela Hajati and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.4 days ago 29 Jun 25, 9:13pm
- Martin Österdahl steps down as Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song ContestHe's good to goView PostThe post Martin Österdahl steps down as Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest appeared first on wiwibloggs.6 days ago 27 Jun 25, 6:55pm
- New music this week: Songs from BLANCO, Stefania, Princ and moreBen Cristovao, MARO, Charlotte Perrelli...View PostThe post New music this week: Songs from BLANCO, Stefania, Princ and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.11 days ago 22 Jun 25, 6:00am
- KAJ, Scarlet and Dolly Style among Allsång på Skansen 2025 line-upOla Salo, Medina, Meira Omar and more.View PostThe post KAJ, Scarlet and Dolly Style among Allsång på Skansen 2025 line-up appeared first on wiwibloggs.13 days ago 20 Jun 25, 8:37pm
- New music this week (part 2): Songs from Louane, Alessandra, Andrei Ursu and moreAmir, alyona alyona, Rasmussen and moreView PostThe post New music this week (part 2): Songs from Louane, Alessandra, Andrei Ursu and more appeared first on wiwibloggs.18 days ago 15 Jun 25, 6:02am
ESC Insight
- Eurovision Insight Podcast: The Eurovision Podcrawl Starts In Cannes 1959Ewan Spence, Fin Ross Russell, and Dudepoints start off the Eurovision Podcrawl with a trip to Cannes in 1959. They talk about the Contest's formative years, the impact on the future of the Song Contest, and pick out three songs to talk about in deta…15 days ago 18 Jun 25, 10:30am
- Blurred Lines & Steady Progress: The Last Five Years of Race at EurovisionFin Ross Russell looks at the Eurovision Song Contest's recent record of entrants to ask if things have improved for people of colour entering the Song Contest?The post Blurred Lines & Steady Progress: The Last Five Years of Race at Eurovision a…21 days ago 12 Jun 25, 11:30am
- How Many Votes Did Each Song Receive In The Televote?Think you know how many votes were really cast at Eurovision 2025? Discover how Italy's unique transparency laws might hold the key to revealing the true numbers behind the Contest's public vote, and what that means for the future of Eurovision.The…31 days ago 2 Jun 25, 11:30am
- Which National Finals Made The Best Choice For Basel?With many broadcasters going down the route of a National Selection for Eurovision, there's always a sense to judge purely on the finishing position. Yet there's more to the Contest than the podium. Let's highlight some of the deeper cut successes fr…34 days ago 30 May 25, 10:30am
- Animating a Performance: How Graphics Can Help Contribute to a Eurovision WinnerPrior to Eurovision Week, Austria’s Johannes ‘JJ’ Pietsch was tipped to win because of his remarkable vocals. During Eurovision Week, ‘Wasted Love‘ gained a new dimension with its staging, led by Creative Director Sergio…38 days ago 26 May 25, 7:30pm
- How Many Votes Are Cast At The Eurovision Song Contest?We now have data from some countries about how many voters there were at Eurovision 2025? Can we extrapolate that data and try and guess how many votes were cast in the entire Eurovision Song Contest. ESC Insight gives it a go.The post How Many Vote…40 days ago 24 May 25, 3:30pm
- New Questions Over Voting: A Closer Look At The Eurovision 2025 TelevoteFollowing Eurovision 2025, questions are being raised around the televote and the potential for multiple votes to be cast. Ewan Spence and Sharleen Wright ask what this means for the future of the Song Contest.The post New Questions Over Voting: A C…44 days ago 20 May 25, 2:30pm
- The Meaning Of Success After BaselJJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest title with ‘Wasted Love’, but there’s more than one way to win at the Song Contest. DWB’s Greig Watts picks out where some of our favourite artists this year have found success.The post…45 days ago 19 May 25, 6:30pm
Eurovoix
- new🇦🇹 Austria: Search Underway for Eurovision 2026 EntryThe search for Austria’s entry for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is underway. The Merci, Chérie podcast has reported that the search is underway for Austria’s next entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. ORF is acce…18 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 4:03pm
- new🇪🇸 Spain: 270 Applications Received for Junior Eurovision 2025RTVE has announced that 270 singers have applied to represent Spain at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025. 270 singers are in the running to represent Spain at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest. After a one month submission window&hellip…18 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 3:55pm
- new🇩🇰 Denmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 Song Submission Window OpenDR, the Danish national broadcaster, has opened the song submission window for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026. The song submission window for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026 opened today and will remain open until midnight CEST on November 2. The…21 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 1:09pm
- 🇮🇸 Iceland: Chairman of RÚV Board Outlines His Proposals For Israel’s Participation in EurovisionStefán Jón Hafstein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Icelandic broadcaster, has outlined his views on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Following the release of meeting minutes from the board of R&Ua…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 6:39pm
- 🇮🇱 Israel: KAN Confirms Intention to Compete in Eurovision 2026The Israeli public broadcaster KAN has stated its intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. KAN has confirmed that it intends to participate in the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. In a statement posted on its…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 6:16pm
- 🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026: Linz & Wels Will Not Bid to Host EurovisionLinz and Wels have announced today that they will not be bidding to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Linz and Wels have officially announced their withdrawal from the race to host the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 3:46pm
- 🇵🇹 Portugal: The Voice Kids 2025 Semi-Final One ResultsThe first of the two semi-finals of The Voice Kids Portugal have taken place, with four singers advancing to the final. The semi-finals in Portugal’s search for their next representative at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest have begun. A total…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 11:24am
- 🇫🇷 France: Mayor of Nice Detained Over Junior Eurovision 2023 Funding InvestigationChristian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, has been detained over funding for public events in Nice, including Junior Eurovision 2023. Christian Estrosi and his wife, France 2 journalist Laura Tenoudji-Estrosi, were placed into police custody on Monday fo…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 10:54am
ESC Daily
- Milan becomes youngest Prediction Contest winner ever; Robin wins first team titleMilan has won the ESCDaily Prediction Contest 2025. The twelve year old boy from Netherlands scored 76 points in the Grand Final, which was enough to overtake everyone and climb into first place. Meanwhile,...45 days ago 19 May 25, 8:43pm
- JJ wins divided Eurovision Grand Final with record low points totalAustria has won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Singer JJ took the trophy with his song “Wasted Love”. He won the Jury Vote and gathered enough televotes to maintain his top position in a...45 days ago 18 May 25, 9:42pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2025 results and win! (Part 3)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...47 days ago 16 May 25, 10:01pm
- Read back: How France nailed Jury rehearsal of the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025Tomorrow it’s time for the grand final of Eurovision 2025. 26 countries will compete for the trophy in the long awaiting final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. But 50% of the results will already...48 days ago 16 May 25, 6:45pm
- KAJ and Louane placed right after each other in Eurovision 2025 Grand Final running orderTop favorites Sweden and France will perform right after each other, near the end of the show. KAJ and Louane will therefore have their performances side by side. This is one of the main...48 days ago 16 May 25, 8:40am
- Shock exit for Australia as top favorites Austria and France impressAustralia has failed to qualify for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Go-Jo gave a flashy and colorful performance with his song “Milkshake Man”, but it turned out insufficient for a...48 days ago 16 May 25, 8:29am
- Read back: Third dress rehearsal of semi 2 of Eurovision 2025This afternoon we will see the last runthrough of the second semi final from Basel. You can follow the dress rehearsal in our live blog where we will focus on the show elements and...49 days ago 15 May 25, 1:03pm
- Predict the Eurovision 2025 results and win! (Part 2)This year again you can take it up against the team members of ESCDaily by predicting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Join the fun and read all you need to do in this article!...50 days ago 14 May 25, 9:35pm
On Europe
- new2 July – I know my life is blindThe Big Four/Five is a thing that has always divided opinion. Should they compete in the semi-finals with the rest or not? It’s true that certain broadcasters put more money in, but now it’s likely the contest may become more streamlined,…20 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 2:00pm
- 1 July – Tonight I’m gonna eat you upHave any of you out there ever tried to take part in our favourite TV show? Are you a part-time musician who has a ‘proper’ job? Or have you been singing at bars and shopping malls for years, hoping to get your big break? Today’s bi…2 days ago 1 Jul 25, 2:00pm
- 30 June – Be the one who is loved for saying nothingYou know that thing when you’ve had enough of colour performances? So to redress that balance, here’s one in glorious black & white. No, don’t click ‘back’, you may be surprised. The tenth contest saw us in Naples, w…3 days ago 30 Jun 25, 2:00pm
- 29 June – Lying here naked and staring at the phoneWoo-hoo! It’s duo time today. That delicious mix of two singers. Well, it’s delicious when they do work together. Or it could be a potential car crash. Either way, there’s usually at least one singer that works, even if the other wo…4 days ago 29 Jun 25, 2:00pm
- 28 June – Oh, why can’t the clocks stop?Do you think it’s true that some languages sound easier on the ear than others? French songs did well in the early days, before English came along. Other languages, however, never really seemed to hit the mark. Today’s birthday girl Krist…5 days ago 28 Jun 25, 2:00pm
- The End of an Era: Martin Österdahl Steps Down from Eurovision’s Hot SeatMartin Österdahl’s departure as Eurovision’s Executive Supervisor was less a bolt from the blue and more the inevitable conclusion to five turbulent years that transformed both him and the contest forever. The Swedish television exec…5 days ago 28 Jun 25, 10:53am
ESC Plus
- Viewing Figures: Eurovision 2025 final ratings across EuropeEurovision 2025 held its Grand Final this Saturday, where we found out that JJ (Johannes Pietsch) was crowned the winner of the 69th edition of the contest with the song …45 days ago 19 May 25, 10:54am
- Eurovision 2025 Grand Final: Full Recap of the First Dress Rehearsal in BaselThis afternoon at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, the 26 finalists of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest took the stage once more for the first dress rehearsal of the Grand Final. Starting at 13:30 CEST, …48 days ago 16 May 25, 4:13pm
- 🏆 Download the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Scorecard – Get Ready to Rank All 26 Songs!The wait is almost over! The Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 is just around the corner, and we’ve got everything you need to follow the show in style. Whether you’re throwing a …48 days ago 16 May 25, 10:27am
- Viewing Figures: Eurovision 2025 second semi-final ratings across EuropeEurovision 2025 held its second semi-final this Tuesday, in which we found out the last 10 finalists who join the group of artists that secured their spot last Tuesday, along …48 days ago 16 May 25, 8:34am
- Eurovision 2025 Grand Final: Full Running Order Revealed!The European Broadcasting Union has officially revealed the running order for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place this Saturday, May 17, at the …48 days ago 16 May 25, 4:13am
- Eurovision 2025: These Are the 10 Countries Qualified from the Second Semi-FinalThe second and final semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is now complete, and we finally know the next ten acts that will compete for the coveted crystal microphone …48 days ago 15 May 25, 10:06pm
ESC Tips
- SV388 Hoạt Động Tại Quốc Gia Nào? Có Giấy Phép Gì?SV388 đến từ đâu? Vì sao Campuchia và Philippines là hai cái tên liên quan mật thiết? SV388 Hoạt Động Tại Quốc Gia Nào? Nếu b…28 days ago 5 Jun 25, 12:15pm
- SV388 Là Gì? Có Hợp Pháp Không? Có Uy Tín Không?Nếu bạn là người từng lướt qua các hội nhóm cá cược trên mạng xã hội hay những diễn đàn chuyên đá…28 days ago 5 Jun 25, 11:29am
- Gà Shamo Là Gì? Đặc Điểm, Phân Loại, Kiến Thức Nuôi Và Giá Bán MớiGà Shamo được xem là một biểu tượng của sự kiên cường và sức mạnh trong văn hóa Nhật Bản, và nó đã…17 Oct 24, 3:48am
- Gà Sumatra – Đặc Điểm, Phân Loại, Kiến Thức Nuôi Và Giá Bán MớiGà Sumatra là một giống gà cảnh có nguồn gốc từ Indonesia. Chúng được nuôi chủ yếu để làm gà kiểng, tham gia tri&#…17 Oct 24, 3:42am
Eurovision Times
- Austria Wins Eurovision 2025!Basel – After an exciting voting sequence, the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 came to a conclusion. Congratulations to Austria, who wins their second trophy in 10 years and their thrid overall with “Wasted Love”, by…46 days ago 17 May 25, 11:55pm
- Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Tonight!Basel 2025 – This is it! Finally! After Liverpool and Malmö, and a whole new national final season, tonight we will finally watch the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025! The hosts are Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer, joined for t…47 days ago 17 May 25, 8:44am
- Eurovision 2025: Running Order of the Final Revealed!Eurovision 2025 – The running order is finally out! After two semifinals and 20 qualified finalists, who join the 6 finalists for Saturday’s final, we were all anxiously waiting for the running order to be revealed. As usual now, the draw…48 days ago 15 May 25, 11:53pm
- Tonight: Eurovision 2025 Second Semi Final!Eurovision 2025 – Tonight we will find out the last ten qualifiers that will join the Big 5 and Switzerland in the Grand Final on Saturday. The anticipation will finally be over! Again, a recap of who is performing in this semi final: Whom do y…49 days ago 14 May 25, 10:17pm
ESCxtra
- newLinz and Wels withdraw from Eurovision 2026 bidding processAs deadline day for the host bidding of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 rapidly approaches, Linz and Wels become the latest to announce the withdrawal of their interest. Linz and Wels withdraw joint bid to host Eurovision 2026 Back in May, Linz and…20 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 1:18pm
- newGraz withdraws from Eurovision 2026 bidding processAs deadline day for the host bidding of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 rapidly approaches, Graz becomes the latest to announce the withdrawal of their interest. Mayor of Graz announces city will not bid to host Eurovision 2026 After JJ’s vict…21 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 12:32pm
- newOberwart withdraws Eurovision 2026 hosting bidAs deadline day for the host bidding of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 rapidly approaches, Oberwart becomes the latest to announce the withdrawal of their interest. Municipality of Oberwart declares bid to host Eurovision 2026 is over After JJ&rsqu…22 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 11:46am
- newComer City withdraws Eurovision 2026 hosting bidAfter JJ’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, numerous Austrian cities are declaring their interest to be the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. After initial interest in submitting a bid, Comer City has now withdrawn fro…22 hours ago 2 Jul 25, 11:22am
Eurovision Quick Links
- Ireland 1991Ireland 1991“Could It Be That I’m In Love”, performed by Kim Jackson.Composition by Liam Reilly.Lyrics by Liam Reilly.Here’s a rarity, a weak song and poor result for Ireland in the 1990s. Coming off a second place with L…23 Jan 23, 12:04pm
- Saara Aalto Eurovision Review and X Factor 2018 PreviewWhen Finnish TV tapped Brian Friedman to do the staging for Saara Aalto’s Eurovision 2018 entry, we were fascinated to see how this collision of Sofabet worlds would play out. You would think that Brian must have learned a huge amount about how…27 Aug 18, 5:20pm
- Croatia 2025 - Marko Bošnjak - Poison Cake
(Click here for a rather dark confectionary…)So there were we watching Croatia's Dora - the contest that finds their Eurovision entry - and there was one song that we decided was ripe for Apocalypsification. Dark and grim in places? Chec…
3 Mar 25, 2:35pm
- 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 late…
16 Sep 16, 6:48pm
- reply from email posted to esc.voteThank you for reaching out with your query about voting at the Eurovision Song Contest. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the celebration of music and culture that Eurovision represents!We validate the country of a voter by checking the i…43 days ago 20 May 25, 9:58pm
- Time to do something about the juries
Last night I tweeted how disappointing it was to see the juries do Finland dirty. Some people interpreted that as me being a bad loser (the eurovision online fans were always easy to rub the wrong way) but this goes back to something I have been sayi…
14 May 23, 5:16pm
- Hırvatistan: İşte DORA 2025 Şarkıları
Hırvatistan’ın Eurovision yayıncısı HRT, toplam 221 şarkı başvurusundan 24’ünü seçerek 2 Mart 2025’te düzenlenecek Dora 2025 için finalistleri belirledi. Bu etkinl…
11 Jan 25, 7:12pm