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#Eurovision and #JuniorEurovision all year round.
And sometimes other things because variety is the spice of life.
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And sometimes other things because variety is the spice of life.
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ESC Hayden
@eschayden.bsky.social
· Oct 1
Time for some snapshot reviews of each of this year's #JESC2025 entries (or at least as many of them as I can be bothered to do)!
It goes without saying that these being kids, the reviews will remain largely positive and constructive.
It goes without saying that these being kids, the reviews will remain largely positive and constructive.
The #BBC is a pretty hefty organisation, and so mistakes are inevitable. However, the good they do far outweighs the scandals. For all its faults, its journalists work hard, and it produces high quality entertainment that brings the nation together.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The #BBC is a pretty hefty organisation, and so mistakes are inevitable. However, the good they do far outweighs the scandals. For all its faults, its journalists work hard, and it produces high quality entertainment that brings the nation together.
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My parents have literally had the same Henry for the best part of 30 years!
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My parents have literally had the same Henry for the best part of 30 years!
My Top 18 - Junior Eurovision 2025 (NEW: 🇭🇷)
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November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The narrative seems to be that - bar however many violations on one side or the other - the ceasefire is holding for now. Unless things break down spectacularly before next month, my gut is telling me that 🇮🇱/KAN will probably be allowed to stay in #Eurovision. The
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The narrative seems to be that - bar however many violations on one side or the other - the ceasefire is holding for now. Unless things break down spectacularly before next month, my gut is telling me that 🇮🇱/KAN will probably be allowed to stay in #Eurovision. The
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Performed my civic duty. A mixture of the usual and some newbies. #esc250 @songfestival.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Performed my civic duty. A mixture of the usual and some newbies. #esc250 @songfestival.bsky.social
May as well jump on this trend but keep it relevant.
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
May as well jump on this trend but keep it relevant.
Easily the best song among a line-up that was otherwise largely something of a snoozefest.
🇽🇰 Congratulations to Arsi Bako for winning RTK’s Festivali i Këngës with the song “Rreze zjarr”! The second place was assigned to Florent Abrashi, and the third place to Arjeta Palushaj.
Watch her final performance: youtu.be/RYBD1fqWB34
Watch her final performance: youtu.be/RYBD1fqWB34
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Easily the best song among a line-up that was otherwise largely something of a snoozefest.
🇸🇪 Melodifestivalen 2026 - Artists So Far (8 November) | Eurovision 2026
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November 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pleasantly surprised to discover that Freya Skye's music videos are consistently getting views into the millions over on YouTube. 💫
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Pleasantly surprised to discover that Freya Skye's music videos are consistently getting views into the millions over on YouTube. 💫
Looks like we're getting to that time when I'll have to start doing these weekly...
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What We Know So Far - 8 November 2025 | Eurovision 2026
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November 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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YONAKA have revealed that they auditioned to represent 🇬🇧 at #Eurovision 2025 last November. They also mentioned that the BBC had asked them bc they'd seen fans asking for them, and that inc themselves and RM, there were 4 acts that auditioned
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
YONAKA have revealed that they auditioned to represent 🇬🇧 at #Eurovision 2025 last November. They also mentioned that the BBC had asked them bc they'd seen fans asking for them, and that inc themselves and RM, there were 4 acts that auditioned
We can't watch the auditions live, but at least we can still watch them on demand!
🇲🇩 TRM has opened submissions for Moldova's #Eurovision 2026 national final until 7 December.
Show producers Serghei Orlov and Roman Burlaca will evaluate entries and reveal results after each stage. Audition footage will be available on TRM's platforms afterwards.
Show producers Serghei Orlov and Roman Burlaca will evaluate entries and reveal results after each stage. Audition footage will be available on TRM's platforms afterwards.
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We can't watch the auditions live, but at least we can still watch them on demand!
My Top 24 - 🇮🇹 Sanremo Giovani 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My Top 20 - 🇽🇰 Festivali i Këngës 3
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November 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Celebrity What Could Possibly Go Wrong Next Across The World #raceacrosstheworld
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Celebrity What Could Possibly Go Wrong Next Across The World #raceacrosstheworld
Hospitals do have bed and board tbf 😆 #raceacrosstheworld
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hospitals do have bed and board tbf 😆 #raceacrosstheworld
Dylan and his mum are bulldozing their way through their budget. Nearly 10% and it's only day 2. 😬 #raceacrosstheworld
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Dylan and his mum are bulldozing their way through their budget. Nearly 10% and it's only day 2. 😬 #raceacrosstheworld
I do like how #raceacrosstheworld makes the day number 'sit' in the landscape.
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I do like how #raceacrosstheworld makes the day number 'sit' in the landscape.
I miss Dylan's West Country accent. #CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I miss Dylan's West Country accent. #CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld
LOVE 😍 this branding - so futuristic!
🇽🇰 The third edition of RTK’s Festivali i Këngës starts tonight, with 20 entries in contention for the trophy!
In case you don’t know much about it, we made a small thread explaining how the festival works. 🧵
In case you don’t know much about it, we made a small thread explaining how the festival works. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
LOVE 😍 this branding - so futuristic!
And the next Council meeting will be something to the effect of, "2026 is still under consideration."
🇲🇰 According to meeting notes from 27 October, the Council thinks "North Macedonia should not participate this year, in order to enable [...] participation in 2027".
Cvetkovski stated the #Eurovision costs in MRT's proposed budget for 2026 are for the broadcasting license fee.
Cvetkovski stated the #Eurovision costs in MRT's proposed budget for 2026 are for the broadcasting license fee.
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
And the next Council meeting will be something to the effect of, "2026 is still under consideration."
First former X Factor and The Voice contestants - but now Love Island? How long before a Traitors or MAFS or Bake Off participant goes to Eurovision?! 😂
Antigoni becomes the first name added to the Vienna 2026 lineup 🇨🇾
She'll be singing for Cyprus at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 🎤
eurovision.tv/story/antigo...
She'll be singing for Cyprus at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 🎤
eurovision.tv/story/antigo...
Antigoni will represent Cyprus at Vienna 2026
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest has its very first participant! Antigoni will be singing for Cyprus in Vienna next May.
eurovision.tv
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
First former X Factor and The Voice contestants - but now Love Island? How long before a Traitors or MAFS or Bake Off participant goes to Eurovision?! 😂
I've put the #Eurovision flags (white heart) in a Google Drive folder which everyone can access. I've also upped the saturation on the hearts too because the original colours are horrible. All potential 2026 countries are available, exc 🇰🇿 for now.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
ESC Flags - white border - Google Drive
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November 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I've put the #Eurovision flags (white heart) in a Google Drive folder which everyone can access. I've also upped the saturation on the hearts too because the original colours are horrible. All potential 2026 countries are available, exc 🇰🇿 for now.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
🇨🇦 CBC has told @eurotrippodcast.com when asked if they were in talks to participate in #Eurovision 2026:
"We have no information to share at this time."
Source: @thecallumrowe.bsky.social/X
"We have no information to share at this time."
Source: @thecallumrowe.bsky.social/X
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🇨🇦 CBC has told @eurotrippodcast.com when asked if they were in talks to participate in #Eurovision 2026:
"We have no information to share at this time."
Source: @thecallumrowe.bsky.social/X
"We have no information to share at this time."
Source: @thecallumrowe.bsky.social/X