aussievision
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Looking back at Eurovision's first winner Lys Assia
To mark Swiss National Day, we look back at the legacy of Eurovision's first winner Lys Assia.
Samuel Lee
Jul 23, 20248 min read
Aussievision's ranking of Eurovision 1974 songs
This year marked the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win with Waterloo . It is evident that ABBA is arguably the biggest act that...
Samuel Lee
Jun 5, 20242 min read
When Queen Mary of Denmark went to Eurovision
We look back at Australia's own Queen Mary of Denmark's visit to Eurovision.
Dale Roberts
May 6, 20242 min read
10 years on from Jessica Mauboy's interval act at Eurovision 2014 for Australia
On this day, 10 years ago, Jessica Mauboy took to the Eurovision stage in Copenhagen. She would sing 'Sea of Flags' after a video...
Dale Roberts
Apr 23, 20249 min read
Australia's history with the Eurovision Song Contest
On the 23rd of April 1983, the 28th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Munich, Germany. This is a significant year for...
Samuel Lee
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Host entries that have closed a Eurovision final
We recently published an article about host entries that have opened the Eurovision Grand Final, in light of Sweden being drawn to the...
Emma Garrie
Apr 4, 20246 min read
Twins at Eurovision: A look at the dynamic duos who have rocked the big stage
You might think you're seeing double when Norwegian twins Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen take to the Eurovision stage in May to represent...
Samuel Lee
Mar 30, 20244 min read
Host entries that have opened a Eurovision final
On March 11 at the Eurovision 2024 Head of Delegation meeting, host country Sweden was randomly drawn to the number one slot in the show....
John Christian
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Who has hosted Eurovision the most times?
Petra Mede was announced as one of this year's hosts, which will take her up to three Contests presenting. So where does that rank her on...
Samuel Lee
Mar 26, 20247 min read
Non-citizens who have represented the host country at Eurovision
Every year at Eurovision, the host country's entry is one of the most anticipated. Pundits and fans alike speculate who is best placed to...
Dale Roberts
Mar 9, 20248 min read
The history of Australians competing in Eurovision national finals
The first Australians to compete at Eurovision were Peter Doyle and Marty Kristian as part of The New Seekers in 1972 with 'Beg, Steal or...
Kyriakos Tsinivits
Feb 6, 20246 min read
All the Eurovision songs to chart in New Zealand
Songs from the Eurovision Song Contest started charting on the New Zealand music charts back in 1960. The first was a cover of Domenico...
Steven Garner
Nov 18, 20233 min read
Morocco at Eurovision and 2023 artists with Moroccan heritage
Today, November 18, is 'ʿid lʾistiqlal' or Independence Day in the Kingdom of Morocco. Independence Day commemorates the day in 1955 when...
Hayley Bessell
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Austria's history in the Eurovision Song Contest
26 October is a National Day in Austria where in 1955 the land locked country made a Declaration of Neutrality, declaring Austria...
Samuel Lee
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Hungarian Republic Day: remembering Hungary's most successful Eurovision entry
Today, October 23, is Hungarian Republic Day. The date commemorates two significant anniversaries for the central European nation. It...
Samuel Lee
Aug 2, 20235 min read
Is North Macedonia the unluckiest country at Eurovision?
Today, August 2, is Republic Day in North Macedonia, which is a national day that marks a major religious holiday, the Linden Uprising...
Samuel Lee
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Divine Daniel: Montenegro's star Eurovision artist for Yugoslavia
Today July 13 is Statehood Day in Montenegro. On this day in 1878 the Principality of Montenegro was declared the 27th independent state...
Samuel Lee
Jun 2, 20234 min read
Prima Vittoria: Looking back at Gigliola Cinquetti's appearances at Eurovision
Today, June 2, is Festa della Repubblica or Italian Republic Day. We hope our Italian readers and followers have a wonderful time taking...
Kyriakos Tsinivits
May 7, 20238 min read
Des Mangan: Australia’s first commentator at Eurovision
Two decades after Australians first started watching the Eurovision Song Contest on the Australian public broadcaster, SBS, they were...
Steven Garner
May 2, 20234 min read
Marcel Bezençon Award recipients: Eurovision's other winners
Whilst most focus is - rightly - directed towards the recipient(s) of the iconic glass microphone, the trophy lifted since 2008 by the...
