Although it was becoming tradition that the winning nation would host the contest in the following year, 1959 winner The Netherlands turned down the opportunity to host the contest since they hosted just two years prior. The Netherlands’ loss was the United Kingdom’s gain, as the contest headed to the UK for the first time.…
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How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest. Today our quiz revolves around the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest, so test your knowledge below! Catch up on our EuroRevision post…
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After a French win the year prior, Eurovision was heading to France for its fourth edition. The contest took place in Cannes, France at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on Wednesday 11th of March. The host of the show was Jacqueline Joubert, and the conductor was Franck Pourcel. A total of 11 countries…
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How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest. Today our quiz revolves around the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest, so test your knowledge below! Â Catch up on our EuroRevision post…
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Eurovision 1958 was the third edition of Eurovision, and for the first time, the contest was being held in The Netherlands. This was following on from the Dutch win the previous year with Corry Brokken and her entry, Net Als Toen. This began the convention of the winning nation hosting the following year. The contest…
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How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest. Today’s quiz is all about 1957, the second edition of Eurovision! Make sure to let us know in the comments, or…
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The first Eurovision Song Contest was a success, or at least enough of a success to continue the contest in the following year. The second edition of the contest was held in Frankfurt-am-Main in West Germany at the Großer Sendesaal des hessischen Rundfunks. The contest was hosted by German actress, Anaid Iplicjian. The conductor for…
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How well do you know the history of Eurovision? In our EuroRevision series, we aim to put the spotlight back on the early years of Eurovision, journeying through until we reach the current contest. Today’s quiz is all about the debut year of Eurovision! Make sure to let us know in the comments, or on…
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For those new to the world of Eurovision, it may be surprising to know that the contest began back in 1956. The contest has clearly come a long way since then, with visible changes throughout the decades. The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland at the Teatro Kursaal and was presented…
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