The Ukrainian national broadcaster, UA:PBC is under threat of closure by the end of April unless a solution to inadequate funding can be found. UA:PBC has stated that it may be forced to close at the end of April if…
Read MoreRomania: Ovi Thinking About Returning to Eurovision
Ovidiu Cernăuțeanu from the Romanian duo Paula & Ovi is thinking about returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. The Romanian-Norwegian singer-songwriter Ovi has told Revista Avantaje that he is interested in taking part in Eurovision once more, calling the…
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Albania: Eugent Bushpepa wins Festivali i Këngës 56 with “Mall”
Eugent Bushpepa has won the 56th edition of Albania’s annual Festivali i Këngës with the song “Mall”. After two semi-finals and one grand final, the Albanian jury has decided to award the grand prize at Festivali i Këngës to Eugent…
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Sweden: Alcazar Not Competing in Melodifestivalen 2018
It has been confirmed today that Swedish pop music trio Alcazar will not be competing in the upcoming Melodifestivalen 2018. Despite the group having a song they wished to send to the competition, producer of Melodifestivalen Christer Björkman has not…
Read MoreSweden: Melodifestivalen 2018 Artists to be revealed Tuesday
Swedish national broadcaster SVT has announced that all the competing artists for Melodifestivalen 2018 will be presented on Tuesday. On their official Facebook page, Melodifestivalen 2018 host David Lindgren said that all of this year’s Melfest contestants will be revealed…
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Hungary: Over 350 Potential Entries For A Dal 2018
Following an extension period for potential entries to be submitted, MTVA have confirmed they have received over 350 potential entries for Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. The deadline for submitting any entries was last night after…
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Netherlands: Waylon to Eurovision 2018
AVROTROS, the Dutch national broadcaster, has announced that Waylon will represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. The announcement came after much speculation as to who would represent the country, with Alain Clarke and Sharon den Adel…
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FYR Macedonia: Updated Statement from EBU on 2018 Participation
The EBU has released an updated statement on FYR Macedonia’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 and the sanctions imposed on the Macedonian national broadcaster, MRT. As things currently stand, FYR Macedonia will not be able to participate in…
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FYR Macedonia: MRT Release Official Statement Regarding Participation
The Macedonian broadcaster MRT has released an official statement regarding the country’s participation at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Last week, the EBU confirmed that MRT are to be refused access to EBU services until they had paid off their…
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FYR Macedonia: Journalists Association Urges Government To Resolve MRT’s EBU Debt
The Association of Journalists of Macedonia has urged the government of Macedonia to resolve national broadcaster, MRT’s debt to the European Broadcasting Union. The Association of Journalists of Macedonia has urged that the Macedonian work as swiftly as possible to resolve,…
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43 Countries Confirmed For Eurovision 2018
RTP has confirmed that a total of 43 countries will participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. This afternoon the Portuguese national broadcaster has confirmed that 43 countries will take to the stage of the Eurovision Song…
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San Marino: To Bring “Revolutionary Project” To Eurovision 2018
San Marino RTV will be bringing a “revolutionary project” to the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, with details set to be revealed on Tuesday. According to details revealed on the official website for the venue of Tuesday’s press conference by San…
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