Serebro 1rst rehearsal - VIDEO

Serebro rehearsal in Helsinki 2007

Switzerland launches 2008 campaign

esctoday.com reports:

Switzerland have become the second country to formally begin their search for their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.

Once again the Swiss selection is open to singers and bands of all nationalities, with the rule that they must have released a CD in the past, and be able to provide evidence of its placing in a national chart.

Interested artists should also send a photo, a DVD video clip, a list of live singing performances on television, and a guarantee to be in Belgrade during Eurovision week.

It seems very likely that the Swiss broadcasters will once again select their representative internally. Read more...

Lordi at Ozzfest

Saturday's Ozzfest at Hyundai Pavilion is likely to attract a big audience of metal fans who got free tickets over the Internet, but there will be fewer big name bands on stage.

The up-and-comers are ready to do whatever it takes to climb to the top of the metal heap. And none are more serious this year than Lordi.

The Finnish band has become hugely popular in Europe thanks to a bombastic stage show, elaborate monster makeup and, in no small part, an old-school metal that's accessible and hook-rich.

"We are not Satanists," said Amen, just a tinge of irritation in his voice. "People who do not understand horror movies, do not understand Kiss or Alice Cooper, won't understand us. What can I say about those kind of people? I don't even have words for them."

Read full article HERE

source and photo: The Press Enterprise

Greece: press conference for Eurovision Dance Contest 2007

oikotimes.com reports:

The Greek national broadcaster holds a press conference for the 2007 Eurovision Dance Contest which will take place in London (United Kingdom) on September 1st.

The press conference will take place on Tuesday July 24th at 11:00 CET. It is the first time ERT publically speaks on Eurovision Dance Contest after the news reached the web areas on the national participants who were selected in March.

read more HERE

Sarbel in Cyprus

Eurovision Cyprus reports:

The Greek Entrant in Eurovision 2007, Sarbel, will visit Cyprus in the upcoming days to give three concert's for the Cypriot Anti-drug Contact.

It's the first time for Sarbel to give concert's in Cyprus, origin place of his father.

Stay Tuned on ESCCY for more informations

New Wave - Final in 6 days

“COSMOS” - First prize winners of the “New Wave 2004 competition

"Dear participants and guests of the "New Wave"!Is there any other place where you could swim in the warm Baltic sea and at the same time watch the performances of the greatest pop music stars in a concert hall?

It may happen only here, in Jurmala at the "New Wave" contest. For this reason our vocal group "Cosmos" is delighted to greet you at home and we are happy that our participation in this musical festival has become traditional in the recent years.

The support of the audience helped us to win when we first performed here being contestants. We would like to experience it again and again. This year the organizers of the contest took care of the fascinating program wishing to make you enjoy it, while we, in our turn, took care of the nice weather, warm sea, smiling people, good beer and other things that could give pleasure to you.

We hope therefore that these days are unforgettable and filled with positive emotions.

Ever yours,Cosmos vocal group"

read more about New Wave Competition HERE

source: newwavestars.com

Belgovision Tube

from belgovision.com:

The introduction of You Tube started a real hype on the internet. Also the videos on belgovision.com You Tube page have been watched more than 375.000 by now!

Today, Belgovision.com launches a weekly item in which a You Tube video gets put in the spotlight. Eurovision @ EuroGames winner Peter Simcic kicks off Belgovision Tube.


Have you also found an interesting video on You Tube that is topical and related to the Eurovision Song Contest in one or any other way?

Submit the link by using the form on belgovision.com contact page and maybe your video will get in the spotlight next week!