Finland To Return to Previous UMK Format for Eurovision 2020

Finnish broadcaster YLE has now released more information on the selection process for the 2020 Eurovision season. Unlike the previous two years, the selection UMK will return to an open format, previously used between 2012 and 2017. In 2018, the Finnish broadcaster decided to change their approach for Eurovision by internally selecting their artist, but…

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2019 Eurovision Reviews – Finland

Finland is one of those nations that although having a lengthy history at the contest, haven’t always grasped what is successful at Eurovision. Their history is very hit or miss, with the nation having one win in amongst no less than ten last place finishes. Despite that, Finland are unique at Eurovision in the sense…

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London Eurovision Party: Here are the confirmed performers!

This year marks the 12th year of the London Eurovision Party, and we have seen the Party grow in popularity with both the fans and the participants. This year’s London Eurovision Party will take place at the iconic venue, Café de Paris on Sunday the 14th of April. Here are the confirmed participants from the…

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UMK: Darude to represent Finland with the song Look Away

This year, the Finnish broadcaster decided to follow a similar national final format as last year, where the artist would be internally selected with three potential Eurovision songs revealed to the public over three weeks. This culminated in a public selection whereby the song was selected for Eurovision. The selection UMK has now taken place,…

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Finland: Darude releases final UMK entry!

Over the past two weeks, Finnish Eurovision representative Darude has released two of his potential Eurovision entries. This week marks the final week of song releases, with the third and final song now available. This year, the Finnish broadcaster decided to follow a similar national final format as last year, where the artist would be…

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Finland: Listen to Darude’s latest UMK entry, Superman!

The second of three potential Finnish Eurovision entries has now been released. This year, the Finnish broadcaster decided to follow a similar national final format as last year, where the artist would be internally selected with three potential Eurovision songs revealed to the public over three weeks. This culminates in a public selection which will…

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Finland: Darude releases first potential Eurovision entry

The announcement took the internet by storm, and now Finnish sensation Darude has released the first potential Eurovision entry. This year, the Finnish broadcaster decided to follow a similar national final format as last year, where the artist would be internally selected with three potential Eurovision songs revealed to the public over three weeks. This…

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Darude to represent Finland at Eurovision 2019!

Finnish broadcaster Yle have now announced that EDM artist Darude will be representing Finland at Eurovision 2019. This year, Finnish broadcaster Yle decided to follow the same format that was used last year where the artist was selected internally, then potential Eurovision entries will be revealed in the coming weeks concluding in a national selection…

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