Music tip for 2013: Laura Mvula - video interview
Updated: 2012-12-31 10:00:00
Hotly-tipped singer Laura Mvula speaks to Paul Lester about her musicCameron RobertsonPaul Lester- Hotly-tipped singer Laura Mvula speaks to Paul Lester about her musicCameron RobertsonPaul Lester
Azerbaijani selection progresses
Updated: 2012-12-30 17:27:11
For the past two weeks the Azerbaijani national selection has been under way and now two acts are ready for the finals of the competition. Lets take a look at who they are.Watch the Maltese contenders
Updated: 2012-12-29 09:58:06
At the beginning of the month, Maltese broadcaster PBS revealed the names of the 24 acts who would compete in the semi finals of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Since then one act has withdrawn but you can now watch the other 23 entries and decide which one you like best.Esma & Vlatko are the choice of FYR Macedonia
Updated: 2012-12-29 02:24:29
One more act has been announced before the end of the year. MKRTV, the broadcaster from FYR Macedonia, has announced that two of their most popular artists will join forces to represent them at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö: he Queen of Gypsy music Esma Redzepova-Teodosievska and the popstar Vlatko Lozanoski-Lozano!Zlata Ognevich is a happy winner in Ukraine
Updated: 2012-12-23 12:05:59
On this very cold wintery day, the hearts of the Ukrainian TV viewers were warmed by a spectacular show - the Ukrainian national final took place in Kyiv. A combination of sms-voting and an expert jury decided that Zlata Ognevich is a worthy representative of Ukraine in Malmö!Today: Ukraine chooses entry for Malmö
Updated: 2012-12-22 23:33:03
This morning, the Ukrainian national final will take place in Kyiv. Twenty contestants will fight for the honour to represent their country in Malmö next year. Follow with us the show on ESCTV, starting at 10:50 CET!Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko win Festivali i Këngës!
Updated: 2012-12-22 23:13:30
Albania has made a choice. Since they joined in 2004 they've always chosen their Eurovision Song Contest entry in December through their national competition estivali i Këngës. This year's final has just ended producing the following winners: Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko ith the song Identiet!Tonight: Festivali i Këngës Final in Albania
Updated: 2012-12-21 23:18:29
Just like Albania more and more countries are choosing next year's entries before the end of 2012. Albania has been doing it since they joined Eurovision in 2004 as late December is the time when they traditionally host their national Festivali i Këngës. This year's final takes place tonight and you can follow it live with us on our ESCTV!Festivali i Këngës on its way in Albania
Updated: 2012-12-21 19:35:45
Last night the 51st Festivali i Këngës kicked off in Albania. The national competition is the way to select the Albanian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest since their debut in 2004 and for Malmö 2013 there will be no exception. Nice acts qualified for the final on Saturday and a further nine will follow tonight.EBU and SVT revise rehearsal schedule for Malmö 2013
Updated: 2012-12-21 12:37:39
As part of the ongoing efforts to prepare more efficiently for the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Host Broadcaster SVT revised the contest's rehearsal schedule. After discussions with organisers, delegations, journalists and fans, the setup of the event weeks has also been revised. hese changes were thoroughly discussed in the Reference Group and approved during its December meeting.