Speaking on the latest episode of The Euro Trip, The Black Mamba have predicted a rise in the number of English language songs competing to represent Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest. Five piece band The Black Mamba, fronted by Pedro Tatanka, won the right to represent Portugal in 2021 after winning Festival da Cancao…
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Molly Sanden rules out Melodifestivalen return
Speaking on the latest episode of The Euro Trip, Swedish singer Molly Sanden has ruled out a return to Melodifestivalen. The singer who found fame at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 has previously competed in Melfest on three occasions (2009, 2012, 2016) with her best result of 5th coming in 2012 with the…
Pre-recorded Video Will Play Major Role In Eurovision 2021 Interval Acts
Speaking on the latest episode of The Euro Trip podcast, Gerben Bakker has revealed that pre-recorded video will play a major role in this year’s opening and interval acts. In the interview with presenter James Rowe, Head of Show Gerben Bakker explained that: “We will be much more integrating pre recorded video in the [opening and…
Olympic Boxer helping James Newman prepare for Rotterdam
Speaking on the latest episode of The Euro Trip podcast, UK Eurovision representative James Newman has revealed he has enlisted the help of a former Olympic boxer to help him prepare for this year’s contest. In the interview with presenter James Rowe, James [Newman] explained he was training every day in order to be in…
Tusse Receives Eurovision Advice from Melfest Runner-Up Eric Saade
Speaking in the latest episode of The Euro Trip podcast, Sweden’s entry Tusse has revealed Melfest runner up and former Eurovision participant Eric Saade shared his advice about competing in the contest. When asked by presenter Rob Lilley whether any of this year’s Melodifestivalen competitors had congratulated him on his victory, Tusse explained that two…
Patrik Jean Hopes To Return To Melfest in 2022
Speaking in a special bonus episode of The Euro Trip previewing Wednesday night’s Concert in the Dark Eurovision pre-party, Melfest 2021 artist Patrik Jean has revealed he’d love to return to the competition next year. Patrik was eliminated from this year’s Melodifestivalen after competing in the first semi-final, but his song ‘Tears Run Dry’ has…
Destiny Believes Her Country’s Size Could Impact Televote Score
Speaking in the latest episode of The Euro Trip Podcast, Malta’s representative, Destiny, explained she believes the size of her country may count against her at Eurovision. In an interview with presenter James Rowe, she explained that despite being the current favourite to win the contest with bookmakers, that doesn’t mean anything to her. “I…
Contest Producer Christer Björkman Reveals There Were Fears “Every Day” The Contest Wouldn’t Be Broadcast
Speaking in an special bonus episode of The Euro Trip podcast, Melodifestivalen Supervisor and six-time Eurovision Song Contest Producer Christer Björkman has revealed the “chaos” in the days leading up to the 2017 contest in Kyiv, Ukraine. In an interview with podcast host Rob Lilley, Christer explained exactly what happened months before the event was…
Daði Freyr’s Eurovision Entry “A Lot More Disco” According To ‘Straumar’ Host
Speaking in the latest episode of The Euro Trip podcast, the presenter of music programme ‘Straumar’ has revealed what to expect from Iceland’s 2021 Eurovision entry. “10 Years” will be debuted on Saturday night, with Freyr Eyjolfsson telling presenter Rob Lilley what to expect from Daði’s new entry. Freyr has heard the entry three times,…
Anton Ewald “less nervous” performing at Melodifestivalen with no audience
Speaking on this week’s episode of the Melfest Monday podcast from The Euro Trip, singer Anton Ewald has explained the lack of audience has made him feel less nervous when performing in this year’s competition. In an interview with Melfest Monday presenter James Rowe, Anton explained how the lack of audience has made things different…
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