MyWiki:WikiProject Eurovision/Archive/Recent News Archive/2023/August

{{Wikipedia:WikiProject Eurovision/Tab header}}

Recent News Archive | August 2023

August 2023 2 August Dunja Jelicic in 2019 Dunja Jelicic in 2019 File:EuroServia.svg Serbia has withdrawn from Junior Eurovision, saying they can't afford it. File:EuroReino Unido.svg TaP music ceases it's participation in choosing the UK entry in The Eurovision Song Contest, reverting control to the BBC. File:EuroChipre.svgFile:EuroGrecia.svg Greek broadcaster Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation has filed a complaint with the EBU concerning Cyprus national selection, Fame Story, due to it being filmed in Greece. Ukranian broadcaster Suspilne have confirmed the countries intent to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and use a national selection, which is expected to be Vidbir. Malta is having their second semifinal today to choose which singers will compete on 12 August to go to Junior Eurovision with the winners song set to be chosen on 15 September. 3 August Rina Sawayama Rina Sawayama File:EuroReino Unido.svg Rina Sawayama was being considered for Eurovision Song Contest 2024 for the United Kingdom. File:EuroServia.svg Serbia has withdrawn from Junior Eurovision, saying they can't afford it. File:EuroReino Unido.svg TaP music ceases it's participation in choosing the UK entry in The Eurovision Song Contest, reverting control to the BBC. File:EuroChipre.svgFile:EuroGrecia.svg Greek broadcaster Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation has filed a complaint with the EBU concerning Cyprus national selection, Fame Story, due to it being filmed in Greece. Ukranian broadcaster Suspilne have confirmed the countries intent to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and use a national selection, which is expected to be Vidbir. 5 August LEGO logo LEGO logo File:EuroReino Unido.svg LEGO Eurovision 2023 has been released on YouTube by creator Alexandro Kröger. File:EuroSuiza.svg Switzerland will use an internal selection to choose for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. File:EuroReino Unido.svg Rina Sawayama was being considered for Eurovision Song Contest 2024 for the United Kingdom. File:EuroServia.svg Serbia has withdrawn from Junior Eurovision, saying they can't afford it. The AI Song Contest 2023 is set to be hosted by Galicia in A Coruña with the theme "Working with AI" as AI generated songs are due by September 4. 6 August Gaia Cauchi Gaia Cauchi Malta has announced the 12 semifinal qualifiers, chosen by 80% jury and 20% televote, that will compete in the final on 12 August. File:EuroReino Unido.svg LEGO Eurovision 2023 has been released on YouTube by creator Alexandro Kröger. File:EuroSuiza.svg Switzerland will use an internal selection to choose for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. File:EuroReino Unido.svg Rina Sawayama was being considered for Eurovision Song Contest 2024 for the United Kingdom. The AI Song Contest 2023 is set to be hosted by Galicia in A Coruña with the theme "Working with AI" as AI generated songs are due by September 4. 7 August File:European Broadcasting Union logo.svg File:EuroChipre.svgFile:EuroGrecia.svg The EBU have expanded the rules regarding the organizing and producing of national selections in response to the Fame Story controversy in Cyprus and Greece. File:EuroIsrael.svgFile:EuroEstados Unidos.svg Gymnast Simone Biles performed a floor exercise routine to the Israeli song from 2023 "Unicorn" by Noa Kirel. Malta has announced the 12 semifinal qualifiers, chosen by 80% jury and 20% televote, that will compete in the final on 12 August. File:EuroReino Unido.svg LEGO Eurovision 2023 has been released on YouTube by creator Alexandro Kröger. The AI Song Contest 2023 is set to be hosted by Galicia in A Coruña with the theme "Working with AI" as AI generated songs are due by September 4. 8 August Viki Gabor Viki Gabor File:EuroPolonia.svg Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2023 will choose the Polish act for Junior Eurovision 2023 on September 24 in a televised national final. File:EuroChipre.svgFile:EuroGrecia.svg The EBU has expanded the rules regarding the organising and producing of national selections in response to controversy over the use of Fame Story to select the 2024 Cypriot entry. File:EuroIsrael.svgFile:EuroEstados Unidos.svg Gymnast Simone Biles performed a floor exercise routine to the Israeli song from 2023 "Unicorn" by Noa Kirel. Malta has announced the 12 semifinal qualifiers, chosen by 80% jury and 20% televote, that will compete in the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest final on 12 August. File:EuroReino Unido.svg The Lego Eurovision 2023 has been released on YouTube by creator Alexandro Kröger. 10 August File:EuroSan Marino.svg San Marino will use Una Voce per San Marino to select their entrant for 2024. File:EuroEslovaquia.svg Slovakia expresses interest in returning for Eurovision in 2025. File:EuroPolonia.svg Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2023 will choose the Polish act for Junior Eurovision 2023 on September 24 in a televised national final. File:EuroChipre.svgFile:EuroGrecia.svg The EBU has expanded the rules regarding the organising and producing of national selections in response to controversy over the use of Fame Story to select the 2024 Cypriot entry. File:EuroIsrael.svgFile:EuroEstados Unidos.svg Gymnast Simone Biles performed a floor exercise routine to the Israeli song from 2023 "Unicorn" by Noa Kirel. 11 August File:EuroIreland.svg Wild Youth were booed off stage at the Ballygar Carnival in Galway, Ireland. The band arrived drunk and an hour late, then struggled to perform. File:EuroItaly.svgFile:EuroReino Unido.svg Eurovision stars nominated for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Måneskin is nominated for Best Rock video for their song "The Loneliest". Sam Ryder is nominated for Push Performance of the Year for his song "All The Way Over". File:EuroSan Marino.svg San Marino will use Una Voce per San Marino to select their entrant for 2024. File:EuroEslovaquia.svg Slovakia expresses interest in returning for Eurovision in 2025. File:EuroPolonia.svg Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2023 will choose the Polish act for Junior Eurovision 2023 on September 24 in a televised national final. 12 August Malta will choose their representative for Junior Eurovision 2023 today, 12 August 2023. File:EuroIreland.svg Wild Youth respond to intoxication allegations at the Ballygar Carnival in Galway, Ireland. The carnival organizers released a statement in support of the band. File:EuroItaly.svgFile:EuroReino Unido.svg Eurovision stars nominated for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Måneskin is nominated for Best Rock video for their song "The Loneliest". Sam Ryder is nominated for Push Performance of the Year for his song "All The Way Over". File:EuroSan Marino.svg San Marino will use Una Voce per San Marino to select their entrant for 2024. File:EuroEslovaquia.svg Slovakia expresses interest in returning for Eurovision in 2025. 13 August Malta has chosen Yulan Law as their representative for Junior Eurovision 2023 after trying to represent the country three previous times. File:EuroIreland.svg Wild Youth were accused of being too drunk when performing at the Ballygar Carnival in Galway, Ireland. The carnivals organizers released a statement supporting the band. File:EuroItaly.svgFile:EuroReino Unido.svg Eurovision stars nominated for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Måneskin is nominated for Best Rock video for their song "The Loneliest". Sam Ryder is nominated for Push Performance of the Year for his song "All The Way Over". File:EuroSan Marino.svg San Marino will use Una Voce per San Marino to select their entrant for 2024. File:EuroEslovaquia.svg Slovakia expresses interest in returning for Eurovision in 2025. 16 August File:EuroUnited Kingdom.svg Patricia Bredin, the first representative to Eurovision from the United Kingdom, has died aged 88. File:EuroIceland.svg EasyJet is launching a new route from the United Kingdom to the Icelandic city of Akureyri, near Húsavík. Malta has chosen Yulan Law as their representative for Junior Eurovision 2023 after trying to represent the country three previous times. File:EuroIreland.svg Wild Youth were accused of being too drunk when performing at the Ballygar Carnival in Galway, Ireland. The carnivals organizers released a statement supporting the band. File:EuroItaly.svgFile:EuroReino Unido.svg Eurovision stars nominated for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Måneskin is nominated for Best Rock video for their song "The Loneliest". Sam Ryder is nominated for Push Performance of the Year for his song "All The Way Over". 17 August File:EuroAzerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan will close applications for their selection on September 30. File:EuroUnited Kingdom.svg Mae Muller has canceled her November tour. Belgium will choose their 2024 representative internally. File:EuroUnited Kingdom.svg Patricia Bredin, the first representative to Eurovision from the United Kingdom, has died aged 88. File:EuroIceland.svg EasyJet is launching a new route from the United Kingdom to the Icelandic city of Akureyri, near Húsavík. 19 August TVMONACO will debut on 1 September 2023, giving the country an avenue to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Kalush Orchestra have announced their North American tour dates, set to stop in Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. File:Eurovision Heart (2015-2025).svg The Eurovision Cruise will return this year, hosted by OGAE Finland taking place Thursday August 24 to August 26, 2023. File:EuroUnited Kingdom.svg Mae Muller to be featured in upcoming movie "Gassed Up". File:EuroAzerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan will close applications for their selection on September 30. 20 August File:EuroIsrael.svg Netta Barzilai, Eurovision 2018 winner, sings Hatikva at protests in wake of the 2023 Huwara shooting. TVMONACO will debut on 1 September 2023, giving the country an avenue to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Kalush Orchestra have announced their North American tour dates, set to stop in Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. Rappers Joost and Donnie plan to apply to represent Netherlands in 2024 File:Eurovision Heart (2015-2025).svg The Eurovision Cruise will return this year, hosted by OGAE Finland taking place Thursday August 24 to August 26, 2023. 22 August File:EuroFinland.svg UMK 2024 applications now open! Song submissions end 24 August. Malta will implement changes to it's national selection, doing away with their quarter finals. File:EuroIreland.svg Niamh Kavanagh sings to nursing home residents in County Wicklow for Nursing Homes Week, in coordination with Music Speaks. Netherlands have released the music videos for their four national selection songs File:EuroSpain.svg PrePartyEs 2024, the Eurovision pre-party held in Madrid, Spain has been set for March 27-30, 2024. This page was last edited or modified by [[User:imported>CommonsDelinker|imported>CommonsDelinker]] ([[User talk:imported>CommonsDelinker#Top|talk]]) on 2025-08-25.