Peter Russell

Peter has been following the contest since 2006 when he was studying in France. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, but maintains a strong connection with the Eurovision Song Contest, introducing it to new fans each year. He joined the esctoday.com team in 2013 as a writer.

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Eurovision 2015: ORF sets requirements for venue

Austrian broadcaster ORF has sent the detailed requirements for potential host venues of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, set to

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Eurovision 2015: ORF names core team members

Austrian broadcaster ORF have revealed the names of the core project team for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 when Austria

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Eurovision 2014: Winners of ESC Radio Awards

From 17 – 25 May, Eurovision Song Contest Radio held a special poll to determine the favourites of their listeners,

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Ukraine: Mariya embarks on a “new beginning”

After her top 10 placing in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, Ukrainian representative Mariya Yaremchuk has her sights

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Denmark: Behind the scenes from Copenhagen

Danish broadcaster DR has released a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Eurovision Song Contest that took place earlier this month in

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Austria: Vienna the hot favourite to host in 2015

According to a survey posted on MarketAgent.com, Vienna is the favourite to host the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song

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Eurovision 2014: Some of this year’s entries interpreted in sign language

Danish broadcaster DR hired some expressive talent to recreate some of this year’s entries into sign language for the deaf

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The Netherlands: The Common Linnets enjoy success

Ilse DeLange and Waylon, the duo known as The Common Linnets, were received back in their native Netherlands with open

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Eurovision 2015: Venue decision “within two months”

General Director for Austrian broadcaster ORF, Alexander Wrabetz, has announced that the decision on the venue for the 2015 and 60th

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Austria: Welcome home, Conchita!

Conchita Wurst, winner of the 2014 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, arrived home to Vienna, Austria with a reception

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Eurovision 2015: Preliminary dates and speculation

After the Austrian win last night in Copenhagen, the Austrian delegation shared some preliminary details on their plans for the

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Eurovision 2014: Full scoreboard for semi-final 2!

Now that the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 has completed, the full scoreboard for each of the semi-finals and the Grand

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Eurovision 2014: Full scoreboard for semi-final 1!

Now that the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 has completed, the full scoreboard for each of the semi-finals and the Grand