About Us

✨ Where it all began…

Let’s rewind to 1998. Back when boy bands ruled the airwaves and dial-up internet was still a thing, a visionary named Sietse Bakker saw a gap in the Eurovision universe. There simply wasn’t a place to find up-to-date news about the glittery madness that is the Eurovision Song Contest. So, what did he do? He built one. And just like that, ESCToday was born.

By April 2000, ESCToday officially hit the web, and Eurovision fans finally had a digital home. Fast forward to 2004—32 volunteers (yes, 32!) were working around the clock to deliver breaking news, juicy backstage scoops, and everything in between. ESCToday was no longer a website. It was the community hub.

🎤 Changing hands, keeping the beat

In 2006, the spotlight shifted as Barry Viniker took the reins and relocated ESCToday to London. The team expanded, the site soared, and a bold decision was made: focus solely on the main Eurovision Song Contest. No distractions, just pure Eurovision energy. And the fans? They loved it.

🔧 Rebuild, refresh, relaunch

Then came 2012—a year of challenges and transformation. Following a cyber attack (yes, drama!), a new editorial team stepped up to carry the legacy forward. This marked the start of a digital evolution. ESCToday embraced social media, expanded its reach, and welcomed a fresh era of leadership under Michalis Vranis—our fearless Eurovision captain to this day.

🚀 Today & beyond

With a shiny new logo, a sleek redesign, and an unshakable pulse on everything Eurovision, ESCToday is back and bolder than ever. We’re blending tradition with innovation—serving breaking news, exclusive interviews, on-the-ground coverage, and now, giving you a voice.

We may be “just the news” on the surface, but make no mistake: ESCToday is on the move. We’re building a vibrant space for the entire Eurovision family—fans, artists, dreamers, and drama queens alike.