Only a few short hours after Semi Final 2 concluded Thursday, the full running order for Saturday's Grand Final was released: There are lots of opinions and superstitions about how a country's position in the running order effects their chances of winning or losing, but we won't get into that here. Instead, we will briefly … Continue reading Grand Final 2023! A Guide
2023
Posts from the 2023 Eurovision Season
Semi Final 2
Now that ten of the acts that will be in the Final have been chosen, it's time for the viewers to choose ten more! The second semi final of Eurovision 2023 will have sixteen acts competing for the final 10 spots. Here's the running order of the show acts and a taste of what to … Continue reading Semi Final 2
Semi-Final 1
The first semi final of Eurovision 2023 is only a few short hours away! Here's the running order of the show acts and a taste of what to expect. REMEMBER: Everyone can vote this year! Find out more at ESC.vote. Scroll to the bottom to see Ursula and Christa's rankings heading into this semi! NORWAY … Continue reading Semi-Final 1
More Eurovision (Part 4)
Eurovision Week has STARTED. The first Semi Final is less than 2 days away! Here are the last 10 Eurovision songs we have not yet talked about. Cyprus Representing Cyprus this year is Andrew Lambrou and his song “Break A Broken Heart.” While the lyrics may be somewhat generic, Andrew’s voice is anything but. We … Continue reading More Eurovision (Part 4)
More Eurovision (Part…3?)
Belgium In one of the first national finals of the season, Belgium chose Gustaph and his song “Because Of You” in an unexpected upset. While at first we were not a fan of this entry, it has grown on us. Gustaph clearly has the vocal chops and the queer energy to knock it out of … Continue reading More Eurovision (Part…3?)
February Update (Part 2)
The last post covered the first 8 songs that were chosen in the month of February. Here are the other 8: Croatia: Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!” Italy: Marco Mengoni – “Due Vite” Malta: The Busker – “Dance (Our Own Party)” Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – “Stay” Australia: Voyager – “Promise” Finland: Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” San Marino: … Continue reading February Update (Part 2)
Saturday March 11 Viewing Guide
Tomorrow, we'll see back-to-back national finals: first in Sweden, then in Portugal. These are the last two national finals of this season! Sweden - Melodiefestivalen Sweden is known for hosting amazing televised song contests. Their annual Melodiefestivalen has six parts: 4 Heats (each with 7 competing artists and songs), followed by a Semi Final, and … Continue reading Saturday March 11 Viewing Guide
End-of-February Update (Part 1)
After several eventful weekends this month, we now have a total of 21 songs confirmed for Eurovision 2023! In the month of February alone, sixteen countries announced their entry to Eurovision this year. In roughly chronological order, we have: Ireland: Wild Youth – “We Are One” Spain: Blanca Paloma – “Eaea” Norway: Alessandra – “Queen of Kings” Czechia: … Continue reading End-of-February Update (Part 1)
Spain’s Benidorm Fest!
Tomorrow, Spain decides the song they will send to Eurovision this May! Benidorm Fest is Spain's national song contest, held annually in the city of Benidorm. This year there were 18 super strong entries, and (with one or two exceptions) we think that the best 8 made it to the final! The four finalists from … Continue reading Spain’s Benidorm Fest!
The 2023 Eurovision Season Has Begun!
The Grand Final is almost 5 months away, but the Eurovision season is already here! Each of the 37 countries participating in this year's competition have to decide which song they are taking to the contest. While some countries choose their song in some kind of secret selection process, many of them host televised song … Continue reading The 2023 Eurovision Season Has Begun!