EURO GLITTER

For one lifelong Eurovision fan, attending the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool became much more than a dream come true. The overwhelming experience eventually helped him understand that he was autistic. Eurovision has long been known for its colourful performances, huge crowds and intense atmosphere. But for British television critic and writer Scott Bryan , the contest also became the setting for a deeply personal realisation. In a new personal essay published by The Guardian , Bryan explains how his lifelong passion for Eurovision eventually played a role in his autism diagnosis at the age of 34. Bryan had followed Eurovision since childhood and had dreamed of working at the contest if it ever returned to the UK. That dream finally became reality in 2023, when Liverpool hosted the competition and Bryan attended as a TV critic. He arrived at the Eurovision media centre before many others and was excited to spend the week covering the contest. However, Eurovision week turned ...

Vietnam has revealed more details about its ambitious selection process for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 , with five creative teams developing five completely new songs for the country’s confirmed representative, Tóc Tiên . Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has internally selected Tóc Tiên to represent the country at the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, following weeks of speculation surrounding the singer’s participation. The 37-year-old artist is one of Vietnam’s best-known pop stars, having built a successful career in music and television since the late 2000s. Rather than selecting an artist and an already-existing song separately, Vietnam is now putting the focus on creating a song specifically for Tóc Tiên and the international competition. Five teams, five musical directions The project, titled “Thanh âm Việt Nam – The Sound of Vietnam” , brings together five creative teams, each tasked with developing an original song for Tóc Tiên. The teams are S•HUBE, VIZA, TI...

Eurovision fans will once again be able to take part in a dedicated Eurovision-themed cruise when the Eurovision Cruise 2027 sets sail between Helsinki and Stockholm next August. Organised by OGAE Finland in cooperation with Tallink Silja , the two-night cruise will take place aboard the Silja Symphony , departing from Helsinki on 19 August 2027 and returning to the Finnish capital on 21 August .  The main evening of the cruise will be Friday, 20 August , when Eurovision-themed activities are planned throughout the day and night. The programme is expected to include Eurovision music, a Eurovision show, Eurovision karaoke, live artists and a disco lasting until 6 a.m. The main Eurovision party venue will be the ship's Starlight nightclub , where Eurovision fans from Finland and around the world will gather to celebrate the contest while sailing across the Baltic Sea.  The Silja Symphony also features a 143-metre-long indoor Promenade , surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops ...

Eurovision 2027 is already having a major impact on accommodation prices in Burgas, with some apartments reportedly being listed for as much as €4,000 per night. According to a report by Euronews Romania, accommodation in the Bulgarian host city is selling out rapidly ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Burgas in May 2027. Around 96% of accommodation units in Burgas are reportedly already booked or unavailable for the Eurovision period on booking platforms, with the huge demand pushing prices to record levels. Some apartments are being offered for up to €4,000 for a single night .  Tourism experts expect tens of thousands of international visitors to travel to Bulgaria for the contest. One tourism consultant quoted by Euronews described the expected prices as those of a “mini-holiday” , rather than typical off-season rates, as fans from across Europe and beyond are expected to descend on the Black Sea city.  However, Eurovision fans who cannot find ...

Romania’s Eurovision 2026 representative Alexandra Căpitănescu made an emotional return to The Voice of Romania , the show that launched her career, to support a talented 17-year-old contestant. Luca Mastacan, a 17-year-old student from Bârlad, impressed all four coaches during the blind auditions with his powerful interpretation of the Romanian classic “Cine iubește și lasă”. All four chairs turned for the young singer. But Luca’s appearance had a special connection to Alexandra. The young singer had previously posted a cover of Alexandra’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Choke Me” online. Alexandra noticed his performance, commented on it and shared it with her followers. The two later stayed in touch, and Alexandra encouraged Luca to overcome his nerves and audition for The Voice of Romania . During the show, Alexandra joined Luca on stage for a special piano version of “Choke Me” , creating an emotional moment before the coaches made their pitches. Luca later revealed that Alexandra had enc...

With Oscar-nominated actress Maria Bakalova reportedly being considered as a potential host for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, attention is now turning to another important question: Who could join her on the Eurovision stage? According to Bulgarian media reports, several well-known Bulgarian names are being considered as potential male co-hosts. While BNT and the EBU have not officially confirmed any hosting choices , these are some of the names currently being mentioned. Julian Kostov Actor, producer and television personality Julian Kostov is one of the names reportedly in the running. With international acting experience and strong English skills, Kostov could bring an internationally oriented presence to the Eurovision stage. Beyond his acting career, Kostov is the founder of JupiterLights Media and co-founder of Five Oceans alongside Academy Award-nominee Maria Bakalova, with multiple award-winning projects as a producer and director, including Triumph, Bulgaria's official subm...

SF Studios is looking for actors with authentic 1980s looks for La det swinge , an upcoming film about Norwegian Eurovision winners Bobbysocks. The new Norwegian-Swedish production, directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, will take audiences back to the Eurovision era of the 1980s and the story surrounding Bobbysocks’ historic victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 in Gothenburg . To recreate the period authentically, the production is now looking for actors who naturally fit the 1980s aesthetic . For male actors, the casting team is looking for looks including long hair, moustaches, natural-looking beards and mullet or comb-over hairstyles . Female actors with curly or permed hair, bangs, short hair, updos, pageboy hairstyles and preferably bleached highlights are also wanted. The production is specifically avoiding modern appearances such as tattoos, fillers, hair extensions, unnatural hair colours and modern fade or machine-cut hairstyles. Men with short hair and women with long hair m...