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Ryan O'Shaughnessy from Ireland performs during dress rehearsals for the first semi final of Eurovision Song Contest on May 7, 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Getty Images)

Former Irish finalist weighs in on Eurovision debate

The last Irish act to qualify for the grand finale of Eurovision has called for the country to follow in the footsteps of the UK in "mixing up" its strategy.

Eurovision • 11 May 23

Sam Ryder: "This is just bonkers! We went into that competition as fans, and we thought it may be that we come absolutely dead last."

Sam Ryder voted UK's favourite Eurovision entry

Sam Ryder has been crowned the winner of BBC Radio 2's Ultimate UK Eurovision Song competition following a listener vote to discover Britain's favourite entry.

Eurovision Song Contest • 24 Apr 23

Kalush Orchestra seeking 'Ukrainian flavour' Eurovision

A member of Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra says he is grateful for support at this year's song contest and is looking forward to a spectacle "with Ukrainian flavour".

Eurovision • 23 Apr 23

2023 Eurovision Song Contest logo and branding revealed

The slogan for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Liverpool, will be 'United By Music', it has been revealed.

Eurovision • 03 Feb 23

Sam Ryder: "I feel like I've been sat there, and blessings have come my way but the only thing you can do as an artist is to put music out there. I mean, I'm not going to release a range of shampoo."

Sam Ryder offers his advice to Irish Euro hopefuls

Eurovision Song Contest runner-up Sam Ryder has offered his advice to Irish artists and songwriters who are hoping to follow their Euro dreams in Liverpool next May.

Music • 29 Dec 22

Norton: Glasgow would be great to host Eurovision

Veteran Eurovision commentator Graham Norton has said he can "show no favouritism" as Glasgow battles Liverpool to host next year's contest.

Eurovision Song Contest • 28 Sep 22

UK's Eurovision host city to be selected in two stages

The UK city chosen to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be selected in a "two-stage process" against requirements that assess the city's "capacity and capability", the BBC has said.

Music • 04 Aug 22

Sam Ryder: Eurovision is still 'Ukraine's party'

Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder reminded fans that next year's competition will still be "Ukraine's party" following the announcement that it will be held in the UK in 2023.

Eurovision • 26 Jul 22

Jamala fled her home in Kyiv shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. Picture: getty

UK 'fair' option to host Eurovision, says former winner

Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala has said 2023's song contest should be held in the UK if her home country is unable to host.

Eurovision Song Contest • 04 Jul 22

Sam Ryder lines up Dublin and Belfast shows

Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder has announced that he will be playing shows in Dublin and Belfast next March.

Music • 13 Jun 22

Sam Ryder: the perfect poster boy for the Eurovision's message of hope and harmony. Photo: Edward Cook

UK Euro entry: "There is fear around the leaderboard."

UK Eurovision Song Contest hopeful Sam Ryder has said that there is "a lot of fear around the leader board" at this year's show but that he is trying to keep his mind on doing his best at the big night in Turin this May.

Music • 29 Mar 22

TikTok star Sam Ryder to represent UK at Eurovision

TikTok star Sam Ryder has been announced as the UK's entry for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

Music • 11 Mar 22

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