Eurovision

Watch! EMMY brings Laika Party to Trinity College

Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY put in an out-of-this-world performance alongside her brother and a troupe of dancers ahead of her appearance on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 May 25

Singer Eden Golan represented Israel in last year's Eurovision Song Contest

RTÉ NUJ members oppose Israel's Eurovision entry

Members of the National Union of Journalists at RTÉ have called on the broadcaster to follow the lead of other European public service stations by formally opposing Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision • 07 May 25

Europe Shine A Light

The pandemic prevents the Eurovision Song Contest taking place but a special show will go on.

Eurovision • 16 May 25

Molly Sterling prepares for Eurovision, 2015

Molly Sterling For Eurovision

Molly Sterling gets ready to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.

Eurovision • 06 May 25

Emmy - "I love Ireland so much and we're so grateful for the support that they have shown us"

Irish Eurovision entry Emmy hopes to 'bring happiness'

Ireland's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest has said it is "really important" that the competition continues to deliver light-hearted entertainment despite the current political climate.

Eurovision • 15 Apr 25

The Swiss city of Basel will host the contest at the St Jakobshalle indoor arena, with the semi-finals on 13 and 15 May and the final on 17 May

Spanish broadcaster seeks talks on Israel at Eurovision

Spain's public service broadcaster has said it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to "concerns" over the situation in war-torn Gaza.

Music • 12 Apr 25

Joshua Curran: "It's really cool to say this, but I am the first Irishman to write a track for Armenia."

Irishman makes Eurovision history with Armenian song

Irish-Czech singer-songwriter Joshua Curran has said penning a track for Eurovision 2025 has "been an incredible experience" and admits it's "really cool" to say he's the first Irishman to write a song for Armenia.

Eurovision • 30 Mar 25

EMMY is representing Ireland at the Eurovision 2025

Eurovision semi-finals running order announced

The running orders for the semi-finals of this year's Eurovision Song Contest have been announced, with Ireland set to perform third in the second semi-final.

Eurovision • 13 May 25

EMMY will represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Everything you need to know about Eurovision 2025

It's almost Eurovision time again! Find out everything you need to know about this year's Eurovision Song Contest right here.

Eurovision • 25 Mar 25

Remember Monday will perform What the Hell Just Happened? in May at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland

Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision

Girl group Remember Monday have been confirmed as the act that will represent the UK at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Music • 07 Mar 25

Donal Skehan has responded to criticism from Samantha Mumba about the Eurosong judging panel

Mumba says Eurosong panel 'dismissive' of contestants

Samantha Mumba has said she "feels strongly" that the Eurosong judging panel "were dismissive of all the contestants" which she described as "disappointing".

Eurovision • 11 Feb 25

EMMY to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025

Norwegian singer EMMY was crowned champion on Friday night's Late Late Show Eurosong Special with her track Laika Party and will now represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland this May.

Eurovision • 08 Feb 25

Watch The Late Late Show Eurosong Special at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Photo by Andres Poveda.

Listen to Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls for 2025

There are six acts vying to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland this May, with the winner set to be chosen during tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special - check out the tracks here.

Television • 07 Feb 25

Naoimh Penston almost represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995

Eurosong: '30 years is an awful lot of yesterdays'

It's that time of the year when Ireland selects its Eurovision entry. John Byrne meets singer-songwriter Naoimh Penston, who knows both the highs and lows of Europe's biggest pop showcase.

Music • 06 Feb 25

The Swiss city of Basel will host the glitzy annual television extravaganza at the St Jakobshalle indoor arena, with the semi-finals on 13 and 15 May, and the final on 17 May

Eurovision's first wave of tickets sells out in minutes

The first wave of 42,000 tickets for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest sold out within minutes on Wednesday, organisers have said.

Music • 29 Jan 25

Yuval Raphael has been chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025

Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, who survived a Hamas attack in 2023, has been chosen to represent Israel at this year's Eurovision.

Television • 23 Jan 25

Bobbi Arlo is hoping to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Eurosong hopeful Bobbi Arlo: I'm a huge Eurovision fan

Bobbi Arlo has been revealed as the first artist in the running to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland, this May.

Music • 24 Jan 25

The measures will be in place for next year's final in Basel

New Eurovision code of conduct to 'protect' artists

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have pledged that a new code of conduct, along with a raft of new measures, will help "protect" the wellbeing of artists following a number of controversies during this year's competition.

Music • 10 Dec 24

Bucks Fizz, with Mike Nolan second from left

Bucks Fizz's Mike Nolan makes his mind up to retire

Dublin-born Eurovision Song Contest winner Mike Nolan has said he is "sad" to say goodbye to The Fizz after a final concert which had its moments of stress.

Music • 22 Nov 24

Bambie Thug / Image: Rhiannon Brailsford

Bambie Thug: It's a big thing to be accepted in Ireland

Bambie Thug talks to RTÉ Entertainment about their "wild" year post-Eurovision, being an Irish mammy to their young fanbase and why their new single Fangtasy is a clapback to their critics.

Music • 29 Oct 24

Joost Klein (pictured at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, last May) - "I am still very affected by this year. I need to give myself more time to heal"

Disqualified Eurovision act decides against 2025 return

Disqualified Eurovision Song Contest entrant Joost Klein has declined an offer from the Dutch public service broadcaster AVROTROS to return to the competition next year.

Music • 24 Oct 24

Euro star! Linda Martin signs up for Eurovision on Tour

Ireland's 1992 Eurovision winner, Linda Martin, is set to take part in a first-of-its-kind Eurovision tour, with more than 15 acts performing at the event.

Music • 22 Oct 24

Eurovision 2025: Send us your song!

Here is your chance to enter the 69th edition of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision • 23 Sep 24

Swiss singer Nemo took the trophy earlier this year in Malmo

Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Basel in Switzerland next year, organisers have announced.

Eurovision • 30 Aug 24

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö was mired in controversy

Eurovision 2024 to be reviewed by 'independent expert'

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, which was staged in Malmö, Sweden, is to be reviewed by an "independent expert" following a year mired in controversy.

Music • 05 Jun 24