PBS has revealed this evening that The X Factor will be making its debut in Malta, with the winner going on to the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. The Maltese national broadcaster has announced that from October this year it will…
Read MoreCyprus: CyBC to participate in Eurovision 2019
Cypriot public broadcaster CyBC has confirmed its participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. In a statement to ESCToday, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) has revealed that they will be participating in next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.…
Read MoreSlovakia: No Return to Eurovision in 2019
RTVS, the Slovak national broadcaster, has announced that they will not be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019. The Slovakian national broadcaster has confirmed today to Eurocontest.cz that the country will not be returning to the Eurovision Song…
Read MoreAustralia: SBS CEO Questioned About Eurovision Boycott in Israel
The CEO of the Australian broadcaster behind the nations participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has been questioned by Parliament about the possibility of boycotts of next years contest in Israel. Michael Ebeid the CEO of SBS was questioned by Green…
Read MoreBosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT Barred From Competing in Eurovision Contests
BHRT has revealed to Eurofestivales that is currently barred from competing in any Eurovision contest due to sanctions placed on it by the European Broadcasting Union. The Head of Delegation for Bosnia & Herzegovina has revealed to Eurofestivales that BHRT…
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Iceland: Israeli Consul Meets with RÚV Regarding Petition Against Eurovision 2019 Participation
The Israeli Consul to Iceland has met with the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV to discuss the growing pressure for the broadcaster not to take part in Eurovision 2019. Representatives of RÚV, the Icelandic national broadcaster have met with Raphael Schutz, the Israeli…
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Croatia: Signals Intention To Take Part in Eurovision Song Contest 2019
HRT has shown their intention to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, with the broadcaster to discuss possible selection methods in the coming months. Speaking to Net.hr, the Croatian national broadcaster signaled their intention to participate in the Eurovision…
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Andorra: No Participation in Eurovision Events for the Foreseeable Future
Xavier Mujal, the director general of the Andorran national broadcaster, RTVA, has confirmed that Andorra will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 or any other Eurovision events for the foreseeable future. In an interview with eurofestivales.com, Mister…
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Germany: NDR Launched Selection Process for Eurovision 2019
Since Midnight artists from across the world have been able to apply to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Israel. Singers over the age of 18 are invited to submit their interest in representing Germany at the…
Read MoreAlbania: Call For Participants for Festivali i Këngës 57
RTSH has made an open call for participants in the 57th edition of Festivali i Këngës which will be held at the end of this year. The Albanian national broadcaster has made an open call for interested singers to apply to…
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Iceland: Daði Freyr Will Not Participate in 2019 Contest as Thousands Sign Petition For Eurovision Boycott
Daði Freyr the runner up in the Icelandic selection process for Eurovision 2017, will not participate in the 2019 contest as thousands of Icelanders call for boycott of next years contest. In just over 24 hours, nearly 10,000 Icelanders have called…
Read MoreFinland: YLE Confirms Eurovision 2019 Participation
YLE has confirmed Finland’s participation in Eurovision 2019, as the broadcaster asks for the public’s thoughts on next years selection. The Finnish national broadcaster is looking forward to next years Eurovision Song Contest, as YLE asks for the public’s input…
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