Netherlands: These are the Eurostars that will perform at Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2024!

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Het Grote Songfestivalfeest concert took place for the first time in late 2019 to promote the Eurovision 2020, which was scheduled to be held in the Netherlands. After three years of great success, the great Concert returns once again this December, live from the capital of the Netherlands!

Participants in the concert will include former winners and contestants of Eurovision, throughout its history!

The official account of the concert on Instagram announced new participants regularly, and this process was completed just a few hours ago. Here are the artists who will participate in the concert in alphabetical order and the songs they will perform:

  • alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” (Ukraine 2024, 3rd Place)
  • Anne-Marie David – “Tu te reconnaîtras” (Luxembourg 1973, 1st Place)
  • Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” (Croatia 2024, 2nd Place)
  • Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” (Ireland 2024, 6th Place)
  • Elena Tsagrinou – “El Diablo” (Cyprus 2021, 16th Place)
  • Gjon’s Tears – “Tout l’Univers” (Switzerland 2021, 3rd Place)
  • Go_A – “Shum” (Ukraine 2021, 5th Place)
  • Guy Sebastian – “Tonight Again” (Australia 2015, 5th Place)
  • Johnny Logan – “What’s Another Year” & “Hold Me Now” (Ireland 1980 & 1987, 1st Place)
  • Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” (Finland 2023, 2nd Place)
  • Katrina – “Love Shine a Light” (United Kingdom 1997, 1st Place)
  • Kristian Kostov – “Beautiful Mess” (Bulgaria 2017, 2nd Place)
  • Loreen – “Euphoria” & “Tattoo” (Sweden 2012 & 2023, 1st Place)
  • Maggie McNeal – “I See a Star” & “Amsterdam” (Netherlands 1974 & 1980, 3rd and 5th Place)
  • Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” (Sweden 2024, 9th Place)
  • Marlayne – “Alles Heefy Een Ritme” (Netherlands 1986, 13th Place)
  • Marija Šerifović – “Molitva” (Serbia 2007, 1st Place)
  • Nemo – “The Code” (Switzerland 2024, 1st Place)
  • Nicole – “Ein bißchen Frieden” (Germany 1982, 1st Place)
  • Poli Genova – “If Love Was A Crime” (Bulgaria 2016, 4th Place)
  • S10 – “De Diepte” (Netherlands 2022, 11th Place)
  • Sakis Rouvas – “Shake It” & “This Is Our Night” (Greece 2004 & 2009, 3rd and 7th Place)
  • Verka Serduchka – “Dancing Lasha Tumbai” (Ukraine 2007, 2nd Place)

The great Concert is a co-production of the Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS with PILOTSTUDIO and will take place on December 12 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, and it will also be broadcasted on television, recorded by the Dutch national broadcaster.

The host for the evening will once again be Edsilia Rombley (Netherlands 1998 and 2007, host of Eurovision 2021), who is expected to perform her own entries as well.

Stay tuned, as the Dutch producers may announce some moresurprise participants in the future!

The unacceptable move by Bambie Thug to call Hezbollah “Resistance”

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Less than a day after an operation attributed to Israel in Lebanon, Bambie Thug, Ireland’s representative at Eurovision 2024, posted a hate-filled message on Instagram, portraying the terrorist organization Hezbollah as a resistance group. In them post, Israel is depicted as the evil occupier, while the Hezbollah terrorists are seen as victims of resistance.

The post claims that Israel conducted a cyberattack that resulted in injuries to Hezbollah members, without mentioning that Israel has not claimed responsibility for the operation. These assertions ignore the fact that Hezbollah has also targeted civilians in various countries, including the U.S. and Europe, resulting in numerous casualties.

Notably, them post does not mention that Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, is responsible for the deaths of innocent people and that its attacks have forced thousands to evacuate their homes.

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Source: euromix

UN Invites Eden Golan to Perform ‘October Rain’ One Year After Hamas Terror Attack

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Former Israeli Eurovision representative Eden Golan is set to perform the song “October Rain” in New York, as an invited guest of the United Nations. This performance will take place on October 7, marking one year since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The song was initially intended to be Israel’s entry for Eurovision 2024 but was rejected by the EBU. Eden Golan and her team eventually modified the lyrics and changed the title to “Hurricane” to gain acceptance from the organizers and participate in the competition.

Golan, who placed fifth overall in Eurovision 2024 but secured second place in the televote with 323 points, will arrive at the UN with an Israeli delegation led by Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

The memorial event will reportedly include families of hostages still held by Hamas, as well as families of those who were killed on that dark Saturday a year ago. Attendees are expected to include US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, as well as ambassadors from other countries. Prominent figures from the Jewish community in the United States are also expected to participate.

The October 7 anniversary will also be observed at Israeli embassies worldwide. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organize memorial events to mark the anniversary of the massacre at embassies around the globe.

Golan first performed “October Rain” in May at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, just six days after securing fifth place in Eurovision, during a large rally calling for the government to agree to a hostage deal.

“I wanted to sing ‘October Rain’ tonight. This is my prayer for everyone to come back home. I will not stop making our voice heard in Israel and worldwide until everyone returns home,” she stated.

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Source: Euromix

Celine Dion Set to Make a Spectacular Return as Guest at Eurovision 2025

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Celine Dion is gearing up for a dynamic return to the stage, as it is rumored she will appear as a guest at Eurovision 2025.

According to the Daily Mail, speculation has been rising about a special appearance at the contest following her performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, although there is no official confirmation from the organizers or her representatives. Dion, who had retired due to health issues and Stiff-Person Syndrome, remains an iconic figure for Eurovision fans.

Her participation in the 1988 contest with Switzerland and the song “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” was a milestone in her career, earning her first place with just one point ahead of the UK’s entry. Her performance at the time captivated the audience, paving the way for her international acclaim, especially in Europe.

Her potential guest appearance in 2025 would be a tribute to her Eurovision legacy and an opportunity for fans to enjoy her once again on one of the most significant stages in music.

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Source: Daily Mail

Netta predicts the host city of Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

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With only a few hours left until the announcement of the host city for Eurovision 2025, there is a tradition that has been built up over the last few years, and we couldn’t miss out.

We’re talking about Eurovision 2018 winner, Netta. Fans of the contest are now relying on her, to know which city won’t host the Contest, having predicted it wrong every time.

It is now a tradition to wait for Netta’s decision on the respective host city. Netta’s previous (wrong) predictions were:

  • For 2019 she predicted Jerusalem, in the end the host city was Tel Aviv
  • For 2021 she predicted Amsterdam, in the end the host city was Rotterdam
  • For 2022 she predicted Rome, in the end the host city was Turin
  • For 2023 she predicted Manchester, in the end the host city was Liverpool
  • For 2024 she predicted Stockholm, in the end the host city was Malmö

This year, a day before the official announcement, Netta posted a video announcing her prediction:

@netta This time I’m getting it right #eurovision ♬ original sound – Netta Barzilai

The two candidate cities are Geneva and Basel. With Netta choosing Geneva, it’s only natural that the Contest will take place in Basel. There are only a few hours left until the announcement, and let’s see if Netta guesses wrong for the sixth time!

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Sertab Erener’s reaction to Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024

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Videos with reactions, as well as statements by Sertab Erener in this year’s participation of Israel – Hurricane with Eden Golan, have been circulating in the last few hours on the internet. The only winner of the competition for Turkey, condemned the participation of Israel, and with her grimaces, when Eden Golan performed her song on the stage of the contest, she showed her emotions.

The first excerpt is from the second semi-final, in which Israel also participated and in which Sertab Erener appeared as a guest, along with Elena Paparizou and Charlotte Perelli. Sertab Erener while preparing for her own performance in the dressing room, listens to Eden Golan perform Hurricane and her expressions are indicative of her feelings.

The second video is from the final. Sertab is watching the contest and at the time of the Israeli participation, she says to the camera that she is completely opposed to the presence of Israel in Eurovision 2025.

The above does not make any impression, since the Turkish government, but also to an overwhelming extent the Turkish society, is in favor even of the terrorist organization Hamas, many of its members, have found safe haven in Turkey. Israel in the previous decades was one of the closest allies with Turkey. However, in recent years and especially since Tayyip Erdoğan has taken over the government of the country, the two countries have drifted far apart, with Israel now having allied relations with Greece and Turkey considering itself the protector of Gaza, but and the terrorists operating there.

Watch Sertab Erener’s performance in the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zITpWTXZjgk

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Baby Lasagna: “They yelled like an angry dog!”| The Croatian representative talks about Eurovision 2024 and all the events that took place backstage!

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Three months after the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, both fans and artists continue to comment on the positive and negative things that took place in Malmö. Now it’s the turn of this year’s silver champion, Baby Lasagna, who gave an interview to the Croatian podcast, “Podcast Inkubator “, together with his manager, Krešimir Šustić. Read more

Watch Céline Dion’s performance in the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics!

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The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games could not have had a better finale! After the parade of countries in Seine and the appearance of various artists, it was the turn of the one and only Céline Dion!

In a touching and impressive performance, Céline Dion appeared on top of the Eiffel Tower, and performed “Hymne à l’amour”, by Édith Piaf:

Her performance had a very high degree of emotion, as this was Céline Dion’s first live performance since December 2022, when she revealed that she suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome.

This was the second Olympiad in which the great singer performs, after 1996, when they were organized in Atlanta, United States.

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Olympics: Watch Slimane perform Mon Amour just before the opening ceremony

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Just before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, Slimane sang live accompanied by a symphony orchestra in Saint-Denis. The concert was free and broadcast live by France 2.

In the video below you can enjoy Slimane’s live performance of Mon Amour, the song that brought France fourth place in this year’s Eurovision contest.

Lara Fabian, Luxembourg’s representative at Eurovision 1988, was also present at the concert. She performed with Slimane her worldwide hit, Je Suis Malade.

 

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Are you ready for the Olympics, the big event of the summer?

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Céline Dion will sing in the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games!

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Celebrations never stop ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Right after Slimane, who will sing in a free concert just before the begining of the Olympics, a legendary artist will be present in Paris.

Of course we’re talking about the one and only Céline Dion, who despite her health condition, has already arrived in the French capital, just a few days before the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd Summer Olympic Games!

 

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According to the international press, Céline Dion will appear during the opening ceremony and will perform one song. This will be the second Olympiad in which the great performer appears, after 1996, when they were organized in Atlanta, United States.

It is worth mentioning that this will be Céline Dion’s first live performance since December 2022, when she revealed that she suffers from Stiff Person Syndrome.

The long-awaited opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will take place on Seine between Pont d’Austerlitz and Pont d’Iéna, at 21:30 CET.

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