REHEARSALS
07.30 CET – 08.10 CET ; Montenegro
08.10 CET – 08.50 CET ; Czech Republic
08.50 CET – 09.30 CET ; Belgium
09.30 CET – 10.10 CET ; Belarus
10.10 CET – 11.10 CET ; Lunch
11.10 CET – 11.50 CET ; Sweden
11.50 CET – 12.30 CET ; Armenia
12.30 CET – 13.10 CET ; Andorra
13.10 CET – 13.30 CET ; Break
13.30 CET – 14.10 CET ; Switzerland
14.10 CET – 14.50 CET ; Turkey PRESS CONFERENCES
08.45 CET – 09.15 CET ; Montenegro
09.25 CET – 09.55 CET ; Czech Republic
10.05 CET – 10.35 CET ; Belgium
10.45 …

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) revealed today the final list of countries represented at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. EBU Members from 43 countries returned their participation forms.
New comer
Slovakia (after 10 years of absense)
Withdraw
San Marino
Semi-finals (12-14 May)
Albania (RTVSH); Andorra (RTVA); Armenia (ARMTV); Azerbaijan (Ictimai TV); Belarus (BTRC); Belgium (RTBF); Bosnia & Herzegovina (BHRT); Bulgaria (BNT); Croatia (HRT); Cyprus (CyBC); Czech Republic (CT); Denmark (DR); Estonia (ERR); Finland (YLE); FYR Macedonia (MKRTV); Georgia (GPB); Greece (ERT); Hungary (MTV); Iceland (RÚV); Ireland (RTÉ); Israel (IBA); Latvia (LTV); Lithuania (LRT); Malta …

BHRT, the national broadcaster of  Bosnia and Herzegovina have just announced their decision to send popular rock Regina to represent the country in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Bistra voda.
After a soulful ballad in 2007, an eccentric act in 2008, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for their diverse and daring entries in the Eurovision Song Contest, are sending rock with Regina to Moscow. The song is called Bistra voda (Clear water) and is composed by Aleksandar Covic. It will be presented on a BHRT live show on 1st …

Avrupa Yayın Birliği’nden(EBU) yapılan açıklamaya göre Eurovision şarkı yarışması 2009 yılından itibaren üç aşamalı olarak gerçekleştirilecek.
Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması’na katılan ülke sayısının bu yıl bir rekora imza atarak 42 ülkeye ulaştı, bu sayının önümüzdeki seneler yarışmaya dönme düşüncesi olan İtalya, Slovakya ve ilk kez katılacak olan Azerbaycan, Lübnan ve Filistin gibi ülklerle 50′ye ulaşması bekleniyor.
Katılımın bu kadar yüksek olması sonucunda yayın süresinin uzaması çeşitli sıkıntılara sebep olmakla beraber, sahne provalarının gerçekleşmeside zorlaşmaktadır.
EBU’dan yapılan açıklamaya göre Eurovision 2009 yılından itibaren iki yarı final ve bir final olmak üzere üç aşamalı olarak gerçekleştirilecek.
Bunun …

Andorran broadcaster RTVA has not taken a decision on the country’s participation at Eurovision 2009 yet, after this year’s disappointing results.
Creu Rosell, Head of Delegation of Andorra, told partner site eurovision-spain.com that the public broadcaster RTVA has not decided whether the Principality will participate or not at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Russia.
Andorran Eurovision plans are now in stand-by and will remain like this until September, when RTVA is expected to announce Andorra’s involvement or withdrawal from Eurovision 2009.
Since Andorra joined Eurovision Song Contest back …

The fifth day of rehearsals is now over with the second rehearsals of Ireland, Andorra and Bosnia & Herzegovina. You can read the reviews below from the rehearsals and later today, our media partner, 12points.tv will provide video footage.
Song 11: Ireland – Dustin the Turkey – Ireland Douze Points
In today’s rehearsal Dustin is dressed in a white glitter outfit and is joined on stage with a couple of half naked male dancers, two female dancers and his shopping trolley pusher, who are all dressed in the colours of the Irish …

The second day of rehearsals are now underway and this morning, Poland, Ireland, Andorra and Bosnia & Herzegovina will complete their first technical rehearsals and press conferences. You can read the reviews below from the rehearsals and later today, our media partner, 12points.tv will provide video footage.
Song 10 Poland – Isis Gee – For Life
Isis looked stunning this morning in a short white dress emphasise her legs and flowing golden blond hair. She gave a confident performance and was vocally sound thought-out. She is certainly an accomplished …