Cyprus to internally select songwriter for 2018

Cyprus have participated at Eurovision no less than 34 times without a win, so for 2018, the nation is revamping their national selection in the hopes of winning the contest for the first time. Allegedly, the broadcaster RIK is in talks with a well-known songwriter, who will have the task of writing the 2018 Cypriot…

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Eurovision For Beginners – National Finals and Internal Selections

Have you ever wondered how a country picks their artist and song? Today, we’re hoping to answer all your questions! It all starts when September hits. From September 1st of the previous year to when the contest will be held is when songs can be selected. For example, for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, songs…

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Germany: Xavier Naidoo or Nai-don’t?

It was late November, and Eurovision fans found out the representative for Germany 2016. It was Xavier Naidoo, a famous but controversial act within Germany, however host broadcaster NDR did not realise just how polarising opinions would be once the announcement was made. Instead of following the format used for a few years now, the…

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