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Luxembourg: Alex Panayi will be the president of the jury of the country’s national final for Eurovision 2024!

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Fame Story, may not be the method of selecting the Cypriot singer, but we do learn some surprising and pleasant things through its Live Stream from STAR TV.

To be exact, Alex Panayi, who is one of the music teachers of the academy, revealed that he will be the president of the jury panel of Luxembourg’s national final for Eurovision 2024, “Luxembourg Decides”.

Alex Panayi, besides having represented his country two time in the Eurovision Song Contest (1995 and 2000), hw is now one of thw most important musicians in Greece and Cyprus, vocal coach, composer, lyricist, music producer, as well as a singer!

He has also been to Eurovision many times, as a vocal coach for the different delegations, but he has also been a juror for a lot of national finals, throughout Europe.

It would not be considered an exaggeration if we said that in everything that he dealt with in the music industry in our country (and of course in Cyprus) there is nothing that he has not attempted or that his opinion and experience has not been trusted.

Let’s remember his song for Eurovision 1995, “Sti Fotia”, which ended up in 9th place:

We wish Alex Panayi the best in his new duties, which we are sure he will handle successfully!

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Luxembourg: Submission window closes with 459 songs for Eurovision 2024!

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One of the most important events of the year, is undoubtedly the return of Luxembourg to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, after 30 years of abscence!

The country’s public broadcaster, RTL, has announced that both artist and song will be selected through a national final, which is set to take place on January 27. Back in July, RTL had commenced the live auditions of artists who are interested in participating in the national final, without having a song in their possession.

The application platform was then opened for artists who already have a song or composers who wanted to submit their songs, which was open until yesterday, October 1 at midnight.

A while ago RTL announced the number of applications it received and it is more than impressive. In detail, the broadcaster received 459 song applications for the national final! RTL thanked everyone who submitted their suggestions and emphasized that the songs amount to around 23 hours of music.

What we know so far about the Luxembourgish selection is that Josh Island submitted a song and some information on the 100 singers that took part in the auditions.

Luxembourg looks reaady for a spectacular comeback. Do not forget that it is one of the most successful countries, with five victories in its history. A title we think they want to defend!

https://youtu.be/Lxo-o4OTczU

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Luxembourg: One hundred singers took part in the auditions for Eurovision 2024!

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Luxembourg is set to return to the Eurovision Song Contest and it looks like it intends to make a spectacular return. It may still be July but RTL, the country’s public broadcaster, has already started auditions for the national final.

A round of auditions took place yesterday at Rockhal, the venue that will host the national final, with singers interested in participating in the Luxembourgish selection, but without a song. About 100 singers, that applied to the selection took part in the auditions.

A panel of judges evaluated the artists, with the best of them progressing to the next phase, namely the national final on 27 January. Those interested, already having a song ready for the Eurovision Song Contest can still submit it to Luxembourg Public Television.

Luxembourg will select its first entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in 30 years on January 27. The final will take place with the participation of the public for the first time since 1992.

https://youtu.be/Lxo-o4OTczU

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Luxembourgish participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Source: rtl.lu

Luxembourg: The public will get to vote in the new national final!

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Dave Gloesener, head of the Eurovision project at RTL, said in an interview that the country’s TV audience will “have a say” in Luxembourg’s new national final, which returns after a 30-year absence at Eurovision 2024.

The show, which will take place on 27 January 2024 and mark Luxembourg’s return to Eurovision, will give viewers the opportunity to participate in the selection process of the artist who will represent the Grand Duchy in Malmö, Sweden.

Speaking to Delano, Gloesener says the decision to hold a national final in Luxembourg was made “without thought”:

“We have been away for a long time and it is important to bring Luxembourg to Eurovision in the right way.”

He also confirmed that the show, which will be held at the Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, will be broadcast live online with commentary in three different languages.

Eric Lehmann, Eurovision project coordinator at RTL, believes that hosting the show is an opportunity for Luxembourg to be seen on the international stage – and the benefits are already being felt:

“Our return to Eurovision has received very positive feedback worldwide and there is also incredible interest in our national selection. The reactions have been extremely encouraging, it’s a source of great pride.”

Luxembourg’s return will not be temporary. After 30 years away from the show and 40 years since the nation last won the contest, Gloesener believes it’s time for Luxembourg to leave its mark on Eurovision again:

“We aim to do very well in the Eurovision Song Contest next year and turn a new page in Eurovision for Luxembourg. We are here to stay.”

Source: Delano

BREAKING NEWS: Luxembourg’s goverment negotiates Dutchy’s return at 2024 Eurovision Song Contest!

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The government is considering Luxembourg’s participation in the Eurovision song contest.

Due in large part to financial restraints, it’s been almost three decades since the Grand Duchy last participated in the contest. Now, PM Xavier Bettel, who is also Minister for Communications and Media, has addressed the subject in the council. Participation would come at a high cost, particularly if the country were to win the contest, but the the positive impact in return would be substantial.

RTL (Radio Television of Luxembourg) has been contacted and discussions regarding the participation of 2024 are ongoing. RTL could become a local media partner as a member of the Eurovision (EBU) and be responsible for finding a song candidate.

A specific team has been assigned to the project, and will be lead by Xavier Bettel and in cooperation with Minister Tanson, Asselborn and others.

Luxembourg’s last participation was in 1993 with the group “Modern Times”. The Duchy prides itself on having won the Eurovision Song Contest 5 times, notably in 1961, 1965, 1972, 1973 and 1983.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wTj4QxBHAI

Are you excited with the possible Luxembourg’s return in the Eurovision Song Contest?

Source: RTL

Netherlands: Proposal to Edsilia Rombley to present Eurovision 2020

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Following “Game Of Thrones” star Michiel Huisman, Dutch media claim that the country’s representative at Eurovision 1998 and 2007, Edsilia Rombley, has accepted a proposal to present the 65th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place May 12,14 and 16 in Rotterdam. .

In 1998 Edsilia Rombley took fourth place in the competition then held in Birmingham, with the song “Hemel en aarde”. In 2007, she represented the country for the second time, with the song “On Top Of The World”, but failed to qualify for the final of the event.

The news was broadcast by RTL television. Edsilia Rombley will also be one of the presenters of Eurovision In Concert, the biggest annual promo event, held before the contest.