Alexander (Igorjevich) Rybak won the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song “Fairytale,” representing Norway. What’s his story? Early years Alexander Rybak was born on May 13, 1986, in Minsk, Belarus, which was then part of the Soviet Union. His parents emigrated to Nesodden, Norway, when Rybak was four
It’s time for another weekly update about Eurovision. National selection season is kicking into gear across Europe. Latvia has opened its Supernova contest for submissions. Albania set dates for Festivali i Këngës 64. Host country Austria is bringing back a televised selection show. Luxembourg launched its search for a Eurovision
We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today, we go back to 1972, when Grethe Kausland and Benny Borg represented Norway with their song “Småting”. Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest Norway
It’s time for another weekly update on Eurovision. A foiled terror plot from Eurovision 2020 has come to light. San Marino is unsure about Eurovision 2026. Slovakia confirms it won’t return, and Greece plans another national final. Here are this week’s top stories: 🇳🇱 Eurovision 2020 Terror Attack Plot Foiled
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. The host city race for Eurovision 2026 is heating up in Austria, Eurovision 2025 champion JJ receives a prestigious honor in Vienna, and Swedish Eurovision icon Björn Skifs announces his retirement after a storied career. Host City Battle: Innsbruck Council Backs Eurovision Bid
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. Lithuania has officially confirmed its participation for 2026. Bosnia & Herzegovina sadly announced it will not return. Belgium’s Eurovision plans remain uncertain despite earlier reports. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is inching closer to a possible debut. Austrian media are buzzing with the first host rumors,
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. Belgium has officially joined the list of 2026 participants, and Israel intends to take part. The EBU shared a statement after recent discussions. Luxembourg, Austria, and Denmark opened their national selection processes. Meanwhile, two Austrian cities exited the host city race, while two
weekly update of this week It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. This week brings news on national selections for 2026, Austria’s preparations to host, and a change in Eurovision leadership. 🇪🇸 🇨🇭 Spain and Switzerland gear up for 2026 Spain is already planning its Eurovision 2026 entry. Broadcaster RTVE
Sandra Kim, born Sandra Caldarone in Montegnée (Liège, Belgium) on October 15, 1972, won the Eurovision Song Contest in Bergen (Norway) at the age of 13.5 in 1986, making her the youngest winner in the history of the festival. J’aime la vie Her single, “J’aime la vie,” quickly achieved
End of a Five-Year Tenure Martin Österdahl steps down as Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest in summer 2025. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the news on 27 June 2025. His departure marks the end of five years leading both the Eurovision Song Contest and Junior Eurovision. Österdahl