Despite their lengthy history at Eurovision, Cyprus is yet to triumph at Eurovision. The nation came awfully close in 2018 with the iconic entrant Eleni Foureira, showing that Cyprus is hungry for a win! This year they selected Sandro, who would have been performing the song Running at the contest this year – could this…
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After some undesirable results through the 2000’s, Belgium started a new chapter at Eurovision back in 2015, where they found themselves in the Top 5 for the first time since 2003. Since then, we have seen Belgium stick to a certain style, but as we know, it hasn’t always paid off. This year, the nation…
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Azerbaijan was one of the strongest Eurovision nations after their debut at the contest back in 2008, however in more recent years, they have struggled getting the results they once consistently achieved. A top 10 finish last year was redemption for the non-qualification the year previous, but where would we have seen Efendi finish at…
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Juries were reintroduced as a key part of Eurovision voting in 2009, and since then, have remained as 50% of the total vote. Looking back at the contests between 2009 and 2019, it is often the case that the jury winner is the winner overall, and it isn’t uncommon to see a nation achieve top…
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We see a lot of solo artists at Eurovision, and a bunch of bands, but today the spotlight is on the duets. Over the last five years, there’s been a handful of duets, but today we’ve picked the top of the crop. What makes a good duo, you ask – well, naturally the song needs…
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Since included in the Big 5, the United Kingdom has really struggled to make an impact at the contest, rarely breaking into the Top 10. Over the last four years, no less than three of those times have resulted in 24th place for the UK and it begs the question, how can the nation improve…
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Since their return to the contest in 2011, Italy have proven to be a nation to keep an eye on, with more often than not, Top 10 finishes. Finishing in 5th place last year was more validation that Italy knows what works at the contest, and this year it seems that Italy could be heading…
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Since becoming an automatic qualifier at Eurovision, Germany has often struggled to find their groove at the contest, with more often than not, results towards the bottom of the table. Last year was a refreshing change for Germany, having finished in 4th place with the moving entry, You Let Me Walk Alone. This year it…
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Spain has had a lengthy history at Eurovision, but in recent years has struggled to capture the audience’s hearts and votes. With yet another mediocre result last year, Spain seemed to have lifted their game this year, with the songs part of their Eurovision selection. From that selection, it was decided that Miki would represent…
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Today marked the start of the second rehearsals for the semi-finalists, starting with Cyprus through to Portugal. Who impressed, and who runs the risk of non-qualification? Our guest writer Dennis (ESCdaily) gave his thoughts on the performances of the day! Cyprus The song opens with very quick flashing camera shots of Tamta in the dark.…
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