Five things to look out for as rehearsals begin
Rehearsals for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest begin on Sunday. But what in particular should the assembled fan media be watching out for as the 43 participating countries take to the stage for the first time? We take a closer look!
May the forza be with you: One fan’s pursuit of that elusive Eurovision spirit
It was a frustrating season for Shi. And then her country suddenly became the big favourite. The San Francisco ESC pre-party takes in expectations, surprises – and finding a way to care.
Line-up check 2018: Our views on the automatic finalists
Our review of the entries participating in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest concludes with the six songs that will definitely be in the grand final. Catch up on what we think here!
Line-up check 2018: United Kingdom
The escgo! team reviews “Storm” by SuRie.
Line-up check 2018: Spain
The escgo! team reviews “Tu canción” by Amaia & Alfred.
Line-up check 2018: Portugal
The escgo! team reviews “O jardim” by Cláudia Pascoal.
Line-up check 2018: Italy
The escgo! team reviews “Non mi avete fatto niente” by Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro.
Line-up check 2018: Germany
The escgo! team reviews “You Let Me Walk Alone” by Michael Schulte.
Line-up check 2018: France
The escgo! team reviews “Mercy” by Madame Monsieur.
Albania wins ChatVote 2018!
“Mall” by Eugent Bushpepa has won the 2018 edition of ChatVote, our long-standing annual vote to find our chatters’ favourite entry from the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest!
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Post Eurovision Depression is something every fan suffers from at this time of year. But escgo! has the perfect solution. Just follow these easy steps and make PED a thing of the past!
“Petale” by Instinct wins SongHunt 2017
SongHunt 2017, our poll series to find the best non-winning national final song of the year, has come to an end – and “Petale” by Instinct, from the Romanian preselection, is the winner of the grand final!
Read moreThere are many things one can say about Slavko, but *unknowingly* badly dressed…? Still, he wins the Barbara Dex Award for 2017 anyway. “Congratulations”!
There are many things one can say about Slavko, but *unknowingly* badly dressed...? Still, he wins the Barbara Dex Award for 2017 anyway. "Congratulations"!
Five countries that broke new ground at ESC 2017
Martin takes a light-hearted look at some of the countries that made statistical history at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – one way or another.
“As I Lay Me Down” by Wiktoria eliminated: Our 7th place in the SongHunt final
Today, As I Lay Me Down by Wiktoria (Swedish final) got eliminated from the SongHunt 2017 final as it had the least amount of votes by 21:00 CET. The song came 7th with a total of 10 votes, and hence has been removed from the SongHunt poll. This was the last...
“Hold On” by Nano eliminated: Our 8th place in the SongHunt final
Today, Hold On by Nano (Swedish final) got eliminated from the SongHunt 2017 final as it had the least amount of votes by 21:00 CET. The song came 8th with a total of 8 votes, and hence has been removed from the SongHunt poll. You can still vote for your remaining...
After Eurovision: No need for hibernation. Stay awake with the new escgo!
ESC 2017 is over – time for us to look back and find some last words on the 2017 season, before looking forward and giving you an update on our plans for escgo! Don’t know us yet? We’ll also show you some impressions of what we’ve done in the past years.
“Contigo” by Mirela eliminated: Our 9th place in the SongHunt final
Today, Contigo by Mirela (Spanish final) got eliminated from the SongHunt 2017 final as it had the least amount of votes by 21:00 CET. The song came 9th with a total of 4 votes, and hence has been removed from the SongHunt poll. You can still vote for your remaining...
Identity, authenticity, and what we can all learn from Salvador Sobral’s win
Shi gives us one last “view from San Francisco” for ESC 2017, as she wraps up her commentary series with her personal insights following Saturday’s grand final.
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“Make Your Way Back Home” by Rúnar Eff eliminated: Our 10th place in the SongHunt final
Today, Make Your Way Back Home by Rúnar Eff (Icelandic final) got eliminated from the SongHunt 2017 final as it had the least amount of votes by 21:00 CET. As there was a tie, the number of votes in the semi-finals decided which song would drop out. The song came 10th...
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Line-up check 2019: Belgium
The escgo! team reviews “Wake Up” by Eliot.
Line-up check 2019: Serbia
The escgo! team reviews “Kruna” by Nevena Božović.
Line-up check 2019: Belarus
The escgo! team reviews “Like It” by ZENA.
ChatVote 2019: Qualifiers revealed, final voting begins!
If you’re one of our #esc chat regulars, you’ll want to know the finalists for this year’s ChatVote. They’re in here along with all the other details you’ll need to take part in our grand final!
Line-up check 2019: Hungary
The escgo! team reviews “Az én apám” by Joci Pápai.
Line-up check 2019: Czech Republic
The escgo! team reviews “Friend Of A Friend” by Lake Malawi.
SongHunt 2019 – Quarter-Final 2
SongHunt 2019 continues with the second quarter-final. Things are hotting up – and YOUR votes are needed in our quest to find the best national final song of the season!
Line-up check 2019: Slovenia
The escgo! team reviews “Sebi” by Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl.
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