Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

The once again sold out Eurovision in concert takes place tonight in Amsterdam's Melkweg. A record breaking 27 acts will gather together this time, when Armenia's Iveta Mukuchyan cancelled her participation a couple of days ago: "My dear friends from Europe, I have made the decision to cancel my upcoming performance in "Eurovision in Concert" in AMSTERDAM, as I mourn and pray for the peaceful Armenian people, who were horribly tortured and killed in The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. I pray for the bravest soldiers, who died while defending our kids, our parents, our independence. War crimes are a result of hate, indifference, lack of love and understanding. It is our duty to condemn such brutal aggression and preach for love and peace."  How honest that statement is, and if it's coming from herself or is it just fishing for sympathy votes, I let you decide. Just wondering. And saying this, I am not taking sides in this matter and any war action is ...

The biggest ad best Eurovision get together - besides the real event of course - is happening once again this weekend in Amsterdam. It's already the 7th edition and by now an approved and a must happening for many fans and artists alike. For some it's also the first chance to perform live their entry. All eyes are on Australia's Guy Sebastian this time as he hasn't yet performed the song anywhere live! It's a good opportunity for the artists to mingle and get to know each other, or meet again after meeting in other promotional events across Europe. It has moved away from the original idea of giving fans a chance to meet & greet the artists, too, in a more relaxed occasion which is a bit of a shame.  Ever wonderful Edsilia Rombley will host the show with Cornald Maas in Melkweg. Special guests are the Norwegian 1985 winners Bobbysocks who will let it swing on stage once more. 24 out of the 40 acts will be present: Elnur Huseynov (Azerbaijan), Måns Zelmer...

Eurovision in concert is proving to be a huge success also this year. The latest addition to the line up is none other than Carola ! She will be celebrating 30 years of Främling with international fans and the artists of the 2013 Eurovision song contest. Good news for Krista Siegfrids who as a little girl sung Fångad av en stormvind in front of a mirror dreaming she could do Eurovision one day... And now she's there! Dreams do come true at times! The list of artists so far includes Nodi & Sophie (Georgia), Elitsa & Stoyan (Bulgaria), Klapa s Mora (Croatia), Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis (Greece), Dina Garipova (Russia), Ryan Dolan (Ireland), Zlata Ognevich (Ukraine), Natália Kelly (Austria), Gianluca Bezzina (Malta), Andrius Pojavis (Lithuania), Roberto Bellarosa (Belgium), Krista Siegfrids (Finland), Adraijan & Bledar (Albania), Amandine Bourgeois (France), Takasa (Switzerland), Esma & Vlatko (Macedonia), Alyona Lanskaya (Belarus). ...

Oh yes, it's happening again, Eurovision in Concert will have it's 5th edition on April 13, 2013 in Melkweg, Amsterdam. This has become the annual event for the fans and artists to meet and greet before the main event in less hectic and formal happening. Half or more of the artists are expected to take part once again and the list will be updated in due time. Stay tuned! Meanwhile you can enjoy highlights of the 2012 and 2011 editions.