Eurovision 2023 Executive Producer Andrew Cartmell has reflected on the show’s recent award wins, saying it shows the contest is “taken seriously now as a music programme”.
Category: Eurovision 2023
Karin Gunnarsson played matchmaker to get Loreen to sing Tattoo
Karin Gunnarsson, the Executive Producer of Melodifestivalen, had to pair Loreen up with the song Tattoo after receiving the demo in 2022.
Salena committed to Eurovision return as an artist
Austrian singer Salena has stated her commitment to return to the Eurovision Song Contest as an artist.
‘That’s it’: Teya & Salena call time as a musical duo
Teya & Salena have decided to end their time as a musical duo, just months after representing Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Lee Smithurst defends ditched Eurovision qualifier announcement
Lee Smithurst, Head of Show of Eurovision 2023, has defended the decision to try out a new Semi Final qualifier announcement system at this year’s contest.
Rina Sawayama approached to represent UK at Eurovision 2023
After rife speculation in the early months of 2023, it has been confirmed Rina Sawayama was approached to represent the UK at Eurovision this year.
Andrew Cartmell previews ‘emotional moment’ in Grand Final
The Executive Producer of the Eurovision Song Contest has previewed what will be an “emotional moment” during this week’s Grand Final.
Lee Smithurst personally invited Netta to perform in Eurovision interval
Eurovision’s Head of Show personally invited Eurovision winner Netta to perform during an interval act of this year’s Grand Final.
‘Cyprus feels like family’ – Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt
Prolific Melfest songwriter Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt has spoken about the family-like connection he has with Cyprus at Eurovision.
‘New qualifier announcement not an improvement’ – Martin Österdahl
The Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Österdahl, has conceded the trialled Semi Final announcement system was “not an improvement”.
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