Stefania eyes Eurovision return

On the latest episode of The Euro Trip, Greek singer Stefania revealed that she would “love” to return to the Eurovision Song Contest. Stefania represented Greece at Eurovision earlier this year in Rotterdam with her song Last Dance. She secured her country’s best result since 2013 with 10th place after a tiebreak with Bulgaria. Reflecting…

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Stig Karlsen “open” to sending Norwegian language song to Eurovision

On the latest episode of The Euro Trip, Norwegian Head of Delegation Stig Karlsen has revealed that he would be happy to send a song in the Norwegian language to the Eurovision Song Contest. Karlsen has worked as Head of Delegation for Norwegian broadcaster NRK since 2016 and has overseen only English language songs representing…

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Playing With Fire could have competed in Melodi Grand Prix in 2010

On the latest episode of The Euro Trip, Romanian-Norwegian singer Ovi confirmed that the song Playing With Fire could have competed in Melodi Grand Prix to represent Norway in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.  Ovi instead represented Romania with the song alongside his compatriot Paula Seling after winning the country’s national selection show Selecția Națională….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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