Entries by Andreas Papayiannakis

Portugal: Maro is announced as the Portuguese spokesperson for Eurovision 2023!

On their official Festival da Canção Instagram account, RTP announced that the spokesperson to announce the points from the juries of Portugal would be Maro. Maro performed last year in Turin with the song “Saudade, Saudade” and placed 9th in the Grand Final.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Festival […]

Eurovision 2023: The Grand Final allocation for the Second Semi Final qualifiers!

The first semi-final has just finished, with the first ten finalists being:   Δείτε αυτή τη δημοσίευση στο Instagram.   Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) Before the press conference that is currently taking place these ten countries chose the half in which they will appear in the Grand Final on Saturday. […]

Brunette: “I’m putting a message up for those who struggle with mental health, in my song!” | Exclusive Interview

Brunette, the Armenian representative of Eurovision 2023 spoke exclusively at Eurovisionfun and Apostolis Matamis, all the way from Liverpool, UK in the heart of this year’s contest! The interview took place at M&S Bank Arena, home of all the shows of this year and Brunette was really enthusiastic about what was going on there and expressed this […]

Victor Vernicos: “You will see a few new things from me, on my Second Semi-Final performance!” | Exclusive Interview

Victor Vernicos, the Greek representative of Eurovision 2023 spoke exclusively at Eurovisionfun and Apostolis Matamis, all the way from Liverpool, UK in the heart of this year’s contest! The interview took place at Eurovillage, right after his performance on stage and he was really enthusiastic about this: “I absolutely loved it! I am ready for my semi final, everyday […]

Austria: Philipp Hansa is announced as the Austrian spokesperson for Eurovision 2023!

ORF has announced the Hitradio Ö3 presenter, Philipp Hansa as this year’s spokesperson that will announce the Austrian jury votes at the final show. Philipp has been a presenter at the station since 2012 and has also starred in a number of independent films. He was the Austrian spokesperson for 2019, 2021 and 2022 contests. Confirmed […]

Portugal: Mimicat films Eurovision 2023 Postcard!

The next representative to film her postacard is no other than Mimicat, the Portuguese representative at Eurovision 2023, who won Festival da Canção 2023, and will represent Portugal at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with “Ai Coração”. Mimicat shot her postcard strolling through the country’s capital, Lisbon!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

Loreen: “We need to recreate the staging in Liverpool, it’s really important for my audience!” | Exclusive Interview

Eurovision 2012 winner, and this year’s Swedish representative at the Eurovision contest Loreen spoke exclusively at Eurovisionfun and Andreas Papagiannakis, all the way Liverpool, UK in the heart of this year’s contest! Loreen sings “Until we meet again, cause this is not the end” and after all, it wasn’t the last time we’d talk to Loreen on […]

Eurovision 2023: Second Rehearsal of Moldova!

Today is the fourth day of rehearsals, the day when the countries participating in the First Semi Final will take over the stage for their second rehearsal at M&S Bank Arena, in Liverpool! Next up on stage for their second rehearsal is Moldova and Pasha Parfeny with the song “Soarele Şi Luna“. Who is Pasha Parfeny? Eurovision runs through Pasha Parfeni’s veins, […]