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Semi-final & Final Draw analysis

With the draw for both the semi-final and final announced today, some countries should be more pleased than others with

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Running order decided!

The running order for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, to take place in Athens, Greece, has been decided! At the

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Accusations plagiarism German entry denied

German music producer Marco Delgardo claims in today's edition of tabloid Bild: “The song is clearly copied from the 2001

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Official statement on withdrawal Serbia & Montenegro

Radio Television of Serbia and Radio Television of Montenegro (UJRT) officially confirmed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) the withdrawal

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Follow the draw for the running order!

In a ceremony hosted by Greek host broadcaster ERT in Athens, the running orders for both the semifinal on 18th

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Slovenia showcases Mr Nobody

Mr Nobody, An�ej De�an's entry for Slovenia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, is now available to hear in its

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News from the Heads of Delegation meeting

During the Heads of Delegation meeting, currently taking place in Athens, several issues passed already. The Reference Group announced its

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Melodifestivalen afterparty rocks Globen

Following one of the closest and most tense finishes to a Melodifestivalen final for many years, the stars let go

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Melodifestivalen: After party news

Tonight Sweden selected their participant for the 51st Eurovision Song Contest in Athens in May, apart from the winning song,

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Exclusive: Bobby Ljunggren speaks out

Bobby Ljunggren, composer of Carola's winning Melodifestivalen entry, spoke with esctoday.com editor Barry Viniker exclusively, only minutes after the show.

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UPD-2 Serbia & Montenegro: an everlasting story…

Tomorrow night, on the edge of the European Broadcasting Union's deadline to submit entries for the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest,

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Carola to Athens… as expected!

This is Stockholm calling, where esctoday.com editor Barry Viniker is present to cover Melodifestivalen 2006 live! And, as expected, the

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Carola will not sing in dress rehearsal

Carola, who is widely tipped to win Melodifestivalen 2006 tonight, will not sing her song at today's dress rehearsal. The

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Chart success and EUR 60,000 for Kate Ryan

The EUR 60,000 financial support which the Belgian entry for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest received from the Flemish Minister