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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Clearly being second just isn’t good enough

So, on a rather dull Thursday morning here in OnEurope towers, Dutch broadcaster AvroTros decides to release this cinematic masterpiece! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWbCnZ1cCu0 They clearly like to tease...

People tell me I’m not a “real” journalist

As many of you may know, I have a real job - that takes up a considerable amount of time - and this fine...

Serbia – Back by populist demand?

So it seems the clamour to be the next Serbian entrant to the Eurovision knows no bounds as their broadcaster, RTS, has had to...

Smells like team spirit

There's a whiff of desperation in the air and it's heading our way from San Marino. After having a strop when the latest incarnation...

A record number of Swiss entrants – they love the cake...

Reports have reached OnEurope towers that the Swiss broadcasters have received a record number of entrants for this year's Eurovision national selection. I was flabbergasted...

Ukrainian TV to appeal Eurovision fine

Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC plans to appeal against a fine imposed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) following its handling of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. Following...

Swedish singer hits back at Eurovision winner

When Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral picked up the 2017 Eurovision trophy, his short acceptance speech ruffled some feathers. “Music is not fireworks; music is...

Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision

In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Although the Eurovision Reference Group...

Salvador: A victory for music

Salvador Sobral has given Portugal their first ever Eurovision Song Contest victory. He won both the jury and popular vote with the song 'Amar Pelos Dois"...

Is Eurovision over for one country?

After failing once again to make the Grand Final, one consistent Eurovision under-achiever looks set to withdraw from the competition. The Director General of SMRTV...