Welcome to the latest edition of our news round-up series which takes a look back at the Eurovision news headlines from the past seven days. Here you’ll find all the important news! Whether you need to catch-up or to remind yourself what has happened in the Eurovision world, this is the article for you. Want to read more? You can access the full articles by clicking on them.
Operación Triunfo 2018 will premiere on 17th September
Operación Triunfo will be returning for its tenth series on Monday 17th September. Last year, the show was also used to select Spain’s act for Eurovision.
Germany’s beloved television host Dieter Thomas Heck (80) passes away
Germany’s most beloved show master Dieter Thomas Heck has passed away at the age of 80 years old.
‘Shabbat will not affect a contest in Jerusalem’ says minister
Israel’s minister of culture, Miri Regev, has spoken to Ynet in response to concerns raised by religious parties who are against the contest clashing with the period of rest. She has insisted that the contest’s schedule will not be altered, regardless of Shabbat.
Israel selection 2019
The show “HaKokhav HaBa L’Eurovizion” has been confirmed as the selection method to find the Israeli representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. The show will also select the song and not just the artist for the upcoming host country.
Monaco will not return to Eurovision in 2019
Monegasque broadcaster TMC has confirmed that Monaco will not return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year in Israel. This will be the principality’s thirteenth consecutive year of non-participation.
Junior Eurovision: BTRC holds auditions to select hosts
As Junior Eurovision draws closer, on Thursday BTRC held auditions to select the hosts for this year’s show.
New details on Destination Eurovision 2019
Despite a disappointing 13th place in the Final in Lisbon, France Télévisions has confirmed that the selection show Destination Eurovision will return in 2019. And now the channel’s executive director Caroline Got has revealed more details.
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