The format of this year’s Swedish selection Melodifestivalen features a fifth semi-final, acting as a second chance round for the 3rd and 4th place participants from each semi-final. The competitors were split into two groups, with a total of four acts to progress to the final.
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Azeri broadcaster Ä°ctimai Television announced Nadir Rustamli as their Eurovision representative this year.
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The Finnish Eurovision selection is complete, with The Rasmus set to represent the nation in Turin this year. The group will sing ‘Jezebel’ at the contest.
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The search for the next Icelandic Eurovision representative has begun, with the first semi-final of Söngvakeppnin now complete. The first five acts performed their entries, with just two acts qualifying to the final.
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The fourth Melodifestivalen semi-final is complete, with the next finalists decided. The show took place at the Friends Arena, hosted by Oscar Zia.
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The Australian national selection is complete, with Sheldon Riley receiving the most points overall. Sheldon will now represent Australia in Turin with the song Not The Same.
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The EBU issued a statement regarding the participation of Russia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Russia will not take part in this year’s contest.
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The running order for Eurovision: Australia Decides is now known, with G-Nat!on opening the show with their song, ‘Bite Me’. Closing the show is Jude York with his track, ‘I Won’t Need To Dream’.
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The running order for ‘Germany 12 Points’ is now known, with Malik Harris opening the show. A total of six participants are in the running to represent Germany at Eurovision this year.
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After the withdrawal of Alina Pash, Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC announced that Kalush Orchestra will represent Ukraine at Eurovision this year. The group will sing ‘Stefania’ in the first semi-final on May 10th.
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