Saturday Summary – This week’s Eurovision news headlines

Cities present their Eurovision 2020 bidbooks to NPO Now we know for sure which cities are bidding to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/10/cities-eurovision-2020-bidbook/ Eurovision 2020: Evaluating the bids – who comes out on top? After the news that all bids were in, ESCXTRA took a detailed look at each bid and offered our comprehensive review based on key factors. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/11/eurovision-2020-evaluating-bids/ Eurovision 2020: Den Bosch and Utrecht reportedly eliminated with final two unveiled next week And then reports that two cities has been eliminated... https://escxtra.com/2019/07/12/eurovision-2020-host-city-race-den-bosch-and-utrecht-reportedly-eliminated-with-final-two-unveiled-next-week/ Switzerland confirms participation and reveals submissions process for Eurovision 2020 After a successful participation at this year’s competition, Switzerland has confirmed that it will be participating in next year’s competition. In addition to confirming its participation, SRF also confirmed how Switzerland is intending to select its entry for 2020. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/11/switzerland-confirms-participation-and-reveals-submissions-process-for-eurovision-2020/ No Bosnia & Herzegovina in Eurovision 2020 The Balkan nation’s broadcaster confirmed yesterday that 2020 will mark the fourth consecutive year that Bosnia & Herzegovina will not participate in Eurovision. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/10/no-bosnia-herzegovina-in-eurovision-2020/ Catalonian broadcaster’s EBU application rejected On July 8th, the European Broadcasting Union rejected the application from Catalonia’s broadcaster, CCMA, to join the EBU. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/10/catalonian-broadcasters-ebu-application-rejected/ RTK director general accuses Serbian broadcaster of EBU membership sabotage And more alarming news surrounding another new country at Eurovision...or not, as the case maybe. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/11/rtk-director-general-accuses-serbian-broadcaster-of-ebu-membership-sabotage/ ERT managing director steps down, broadcaster under government supervision A change in administration? But what does this mean for Greece at Eurovision? https://escxtra.com/2019/07/10/ert-managing-director-steps-down-broadcaster-under-government-supervision/ The Netherlands – Junior Songfestival 2019 songs released A couple of Junior Eurovision Song Contest stories emerged this week. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS have released the four songs competing at Junior Songfestival. The winner will represent The Netherlands at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/11/junior-songfestival-2019-songs/ North Macedonia selects entrant for Junior Eurovision 2019 And another entrant! https://escxtra.com/2019/07/10/north-macedonia-selects-entrant-for-junior-eurovision-2019/ Eurovision Young Musicians 2020 to take place in Zagreb EBU and Croatian broadcaster HRT has confirmed that Croatia will be hosting the Eurovision Young Musicians 2020 in Croatia in Zagreb. https://escxtra.com/2019/07/09/eurovision-young-musicians-2020-to-take-place-in-zagreb/ Don’t forget our latest debate article where we ask “Should the free language rule be amended?” and our latest “Throwback Thursday”. We also had a new Eurovision Trivia article and our usual round up of new music from your favourite Eurovision artists in New Music Friday. Make sure you also take a look at our homepage for all the other week's news and articles. It maybe the off-season but we're still bringing you all the Eurovision news. Let us know your thoughts and any comments on the past week @ESCXTRA.

Saturday Summary – This week’s Eurovision news headlines

The race to host the 2020 edition of the contest is hotting up!

Cities present their Eurovision 2020 bidbooks to NPO

Matt Baker

Cities present their Eurovision 2020 bidbooks to NPO

Matt Baker

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