User:Sims2aholic8/To Do List/Archive2

Sources and photos

 * 2013-06-20: Armin van Buuren overweegt deelname Eurovisie Songfestival (in Dutch)
 * 2013-06-21: Netherlands: Armin van Buuren open to ESC
 * 2013-06-17: THE NETHERLANDS: ANOUK BACKS HER BACK-UP SINGER FOR EUROVISION 2014
 * 2013-09-18: THE NETHERLANDS: ANOUK CONTINUES TO PUSH SHIRMA ROUSE FOR ESC 2014
 * 2013-11-05: The Netherlands: Artist announcement on 25 November
 * 2013-11-05: 'Ilse DeLange naar Eurovisie Songfestival' (in Dutch)
 * 2013-11-05: Dutch entrant to be revealed on 25th of November
 * 2013-11-13: Armin van Buuren niet naar Songfestival (in Dutch)
 * 2013-11-13: "Waylon met Ilse DeLange-nummer naar Songfestival" (in Dutch)
 * 2013-11-13: 'Ilse DeLange inzending voor Eurovisie Songfestival' (in Dutch)
 * 2013-11-24: The Netherlands: Press conference and artist annoucement
 * 2013-11-25: The Common Linnets to represent the Netherlands in Copenhagen
 * 2013-11-25: The Netherlands: Ilse DeLange & Waylon to Copenhagen
 * 2013-11-25: The Common Linnets gaan naar het Songfestival! (in Dutch)
 * 2013-11-26: The Netherlands: The Common Linnets in Copenhagen
 * 2013-11-26: Ilse & Waylon for the Netherlands: "It's an honour"
 * 2014-01-17: Slovenia joins Eurovision 2014, Semi-Final Allocation Draw on Monday
 * 2014-01-20: Allocation Draw results: Who's in which Semi-Final?
 * 2014-01-23: The Netherlands: Dutch entry to premiere late February/ early March
 * 2014-02-27: The Netherlands: The Common Linnets have chosen their Eurovision song
 * 2014-03-04: The Netherlands: Calm after the storm premiere on 12 and 13 March
 * 2014-03-04: The Common Linnets to sing "Calm After The Storm"
 * 2014-03-12: Netherlands: Acoustic version of “Calm After The Storm” presented
 * 2014-03-13: Veil lifted on Dutch entry
 * 2014-03-17: The Netherlands: Calm After the Storm official videoclip released
 * 2014-03-24: Running order for Eurovision Semi-Finals decided
 * 2014-04-29: The Netherlands: The calm before the storm
 * 2014-05-02: A touch of Nashville for the Netherlands
 * 2014-05-05: It's time for the juries to decide right now
 * 2014-05-06: The ten winners from tonight's show
 * 2014-05-07: Eurovision 2014: The Netherlands emerges as major rival to UK at Eurovision
 * 2014-05-09: Time now for the all important Jury Final
 * 2014-05-11: Winners of the Marcel Bezençon Awards
 * 2014-05-12: Eurovision 2014 songs top iTunes charts
 * 2014-05-12: Eurovision: UK must send proper musician next year
 * 2014-05-15: Singles charts hit by post-Eurovision fever with Conchita, Common Linnets and Molly on course for top 10
 * 2014-05-19: The Common Linnets riding high on Eurovision success
 * 2014-05-26: The Common Linnets secret concert in Vienna
 * 2014-05-28: Netherlands: Waylon to focus on his solo career
 * 2014-07-17: Netherlands: European tour for The Common Linnets

Sources and photos

 * 2013-09-06: Austria: ORF confirms participation in Eurovision 2014
 * 2013-09-10: Austria: ORF selects Conchita Wurst for Eurovision 2014
 * 2013-09-10: Conchita Wurst to represent Austria in 2014
 * 2013-09-17: Conchita Wurst: "Ein Bart alleine reicht nicht" (in German)
 * 2013-10-07: Austria: Internal song selection for Conchita
 * 2013-11-04: Austria: Eurostars on stage for OGAE Austria event in Vienna
 * 2013-11-11: Petition in Weißrussland: Protest gegen Conchita Wurst (in German)
 * 2013-11-24: Bearded Drag Queen Sparks Eurovision Uproar
 * 2013-12-24: Певец-трансвестит может оставить россиян без "Евровидения" (in Russian)
 * 2014-01-31: Eurovision in Concert with the rhythm of Frizzle Sizzle
 * 2014-02-05: Austria: Conchita films her Eurovision 2014 presentation postcard
 * 2014-02-05: "Imperial postcard" recorded with Conchita Wurst
 * 2014-03-04: Spain: Conchita Wurst to attend Euroschlager Party in Madrid
 * 2014-03-18: Austria: Conchita to Rise like a Phoenix in Copenhagen
 * 2014-03-18: Conchita to "Rise Like A Phoenix" for Austria
 * 2014-03-21: Austria: Rise like a Phoenix live premiere today
 * 2014-03-22: Austria: Conchita performs her Eurovision entry live
 * 2014-03-29: One week until Eurovision in Concert
 * 2014-04-01: Austria: Shocking decision; close shave for Conchita!
 * 2014-04-08: Conchita Wurst: "Tolerance and Respect"
 * 2014-04-30: Ireland: Kasey Smith shows support for Conchita Wurst
 * 2014-05-03: Austria: Conchita entertains the Euro Fan Cafe
 * 2014-05-04: Malta/Austria: Firelight meet Conchita
 * 2014-05-07: Eurovision 2014: What do the betting odds predict for semi-final 2?
 * 2014-05-08: Tonight ten more winners through to the Final
 * 2014-05-09: Eurovision 2014: Betting odds update before Grand Final
 * 2014-05-10: AUSTRIA WINS 2014 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
 * 2014-05-11: Eurovision 2015: Preliminary dates and speculation
 * 2014-05-11: Winners of the Marcel Bezençon Awards
 * 2014-05-12: Austria: Welcome home, Conchita!
 * 2014-05-12: Eurovision 2015: Venue decision “within two months”
 * 2014-05-12: Eurovision 2014 songs top iTunes charts
 * 2014-05-12: Bu işte bir i...lik var
 * 2014-05-13: Copenhagen 2014 : iTunes charts, who is the real winner so far?
 * 2014-05-13: Azerbaijan: Farid covers 2014 Eurovision entries
 * 2014-05-13: Conchita Wurst beendet Eurovisions-Teilnahme der Türkei
 * 2014-05-14: Austria: Celebrity support for Conchita
 * 2014-05-14: World superstars support Eurovision 2014 winner
 * 2014-05-15: Welcome home, Conchita!
 * 2014-05-16: When Conchita Wurst met Graham Norton
 * 2014-05-19: Austria: Conchita mesmerizes Vienna with a concert
 * 2014-05-21: Austria: Conchita to join Lady Gaga on tour?
 * 2014-05-22: Conchita Wurst caused Balkan floods after Eurovision win, say church leaders
 * 2014-05-24: Austria: Conchita shimmers in Cannes
 * 2014-05-24: Austria: Conchita Wurst’s television appearances
 * 2014-05-29: Austria: Introducing Conchita Duck
 * 2014-06-01: Austria: Conchita headlines at the Life Ball
 * 2014-06-03: Austria: Is Conchita Jean Paul Gaultier’s new muse?
 * 2014-06-03: Austria/Germany: Conchita to appear on Stefan Raab’s TV Total
 * 2014-06-05: Austria: Conchita Wurst on TV Total
 * 2014-06-07: Austria: Conchita to perform at Vienna’s Ostklub tonight
 * 2014-06-11: Austria: Conchita Wurst records message for LGBT project
 * 2014-06-11: Austria/Switzerland: Conchita in Zurich Pride
 * 2014-06-12: Austria: Conchita to perform at the Dublin Pride Festival
 * 2014-06-12: Weißrussen wollen Conchita Wurst nicht (in German)
 * 2014-06-13: Germany: Conchita to perform at Stonewall Gala in Berlin
 * 2014-06-13: Belarus: Conchita will not appear at the 2014 Slavianski Bazaar
 * 2014-06-18: Austria: Conchita in high demand at RTL
 * 2014-06-24: Spain: Eurovision stars will sparkle in Madrid Gay Pride
 * 2014-07-10: Austria: Conchita models for Jean-Paul Gaultier
 * 2014-07-22: Austria: Conchita to sing at Manchester Pride
 * 2014-07-28: Austria: Conchita Wurst to Allsång på Skansen
 * 2014-08-20: Austria: Conchita meets Karl Lagerfeld
 * 2014-08-20: Karl Lagerfeld shoots Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst in suspenders for CR Fashion Book
 * 2014-09-12: Austria: Conchita Wurst in the heart of Europe
 * 2014-09-24: Austria: Conchita Wurst has added another string to her performing bow
 * 2014-09-25: Austria: Conchita Wurst back in Paris
 * 2014-10-02: Austria: Conchita is all man!
 * 2014-10-08: Luxembourg: Eurovision Gala Night 2014
 * 2014-10-18: Austria: Conchita Wurst enchants the European Parliament
 * 2014-10-14: Austria: Conchita Wurst wins an Attitude Magazine Award 2014
 * 2014-10-30: Austria: Conchita Wurst to perform at UN headquarters
 * 2014-11-04: Austria: Conchita Wurst meets UN Secretary-General
 * 2014-11-06: UK: Sir Terry Wogan VS Conchita Wurst
 * 2014-11-12: Austria: Conchita Wurst performs at Paris’ Crazy Horse club

Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Goal: Article to GA status Status:

Sources and photos

 * 2007-07-09: Norway launches search for 2008 entry ESCToday
 * 2007-07-09: Norway: NRK begins its quest for Belgrade entry Oikotimes
 * 2007-09-25: 600 songs for Norway ESCToday
 * 2007-09-25: Norway: NRK received 600 songs for the 2008 MGP Oikotimes
 * 2007-09-26: Norway: We do support songs composed by Norwegians, says NRK Oikotimes
 * 2007-09-28: Exclusive: Norway MGP dates, venues and info ESCToday
 * 2007-09-28: Norway: NRK announces the MGP 2008 dates Oikotimes
 * 2007-11-12: Exclusive: Per Sundnes to host Norway MGP ESCToday (Stavanger)
 * 2007-11-12: Norway: Per Sundnes to host Melodi Grand Prix 2008 Oikotimes
 * 2007-11-30: Carola to sing for Norway? ESCToday
 * 2007-12-04: Lene Alexandra in NRK's preselection? Oikotimes
 * 2007-12-07: Norway: Mira Craig, Glam and Teeny battle ESCToday
 * 2007-12-07: Four names for Norwegian MGP Oikotimes (Mira Craig, Åge 'Glam' (Sten-Nielsen), Christian Ingebrigtsen & Eivind Rølles, Jan Groth & Svein Gundersen)
 * 2007-12-09: Per Sundnes will not comment for Norway in 2008 ESCToday
 * 2007-12-13: Melodi Grand Prix 2008 entries revealed ESCToday (Norwegian composers only)
 * 2007-12-13: NRK announces songs and composers for 2008 MGP Oikotimes
 * 2007-12-16: Lene Alexandra confirms participation in MGP 2008 Oikotimes
 * 2007-12-17: NRK's Stian Malme speaks to oikotimes.com Oikotimes (no change in policy over all entries being Norwegian - they were the best)
 * 2007-12-18: Norway: First Semi Final artists ESCToday
 * 2007-12-18: NRK announces first semifinal participants Oikotimes
 * 2007-12-28: Norway: 2nd semi final line-up ESCToday
 * 2007-12-28: NRK announces second semifinal participants Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-04: Norway: Third semi final line up announced ESCToday
 * 2008-01-04: NRK announces third semifinal participants Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-06: Lene Alexandra favourite among OGAE Norway Oikotimes (official fanclub, pre-listening)
 * 2008-01-08: Lene Alexandra to change look for MGP Oikotimes (comical character, more conservative)
 * 2008-01-10: Giant tent to host first Norwegian Semifinal Oikotimes (6000m2, 3000 people)
 * 2008-01-11: Tonight: first semi final in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-01-11: Norway: Full report on rehearsals ESCToday
 * 2008-01-11: Live: first Norwegian semi final ESCToday
 * 2008-01-11: Live from Stavanger, the first Norwegian Semifinal Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-11: The results of the first semifinal in Stavanger Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-17: Norway: Viewing figures hold steady ESCToday
 * 2008-01-18: Tonight: second semi final in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-01-18: Live: second Norwegian semi final ESCToday
 * 2008-01-18: Live from Kongsvinger, the second Norwegian semifinal Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-18: Norway: the results of the second semi final ESCToday
 * 2008-01-18: Kongsvinger results from the second semifinal Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-24: Norway: Camille replaces Kristi ESCToday (Avalance, throat inflamation)
 * 2008-01-25: Changes in the group Avalanche Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-25: Tonight: third semi final in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-01-25: Live: third semi final in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-01-25: Live from Bodø, the third Norwegian semifinal Oikotimes
 * 2008-01-25: Norway: the results of the third semi final ESCToday
 * 2008-01-25: Bodø results from the third semifinal Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-03: Norway: Lene Alexandra enters singles charts ESCToday (#17)
 * 2008-02-03: Lene Alexandra makes Norwegian charts success Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-03: Norway: Lene Alexandra enters singles charts ESCToday
 * 2008-02-06: Tonight: last chance round in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-02-06: Live: last chance round in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-02-06: Live from Oslo, the second chance Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-06: Norway: the results of the last chance round ESCToday
 * 2008-02-06: Live from Oslo, the results from the second chance Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-09: Jahn Teigen to perform interval act Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-09: Tonight: national final in Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-02-09: Live: Norway selects for Eurovision ESCToday
 * 2008-02-09: Live from Oslo, the Norwegian final Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-09: The Melodi Grand Prix 'Superfinal' Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-09: Melodi Grand Prix results Oikotimes
 * 2008-02-10: Norway: Maria Haukaas Storeng to Begrade ESCToday
 * 2008-02-20: Norway: Maria goes to number one ESCToday
 * 2008-03-28: Norway: Hold On Be Strong radiomix released ESCToday
 * 2008-04-09: Norway: Hanne Hoftun to comment for NRK in Belgrade Oikotimes
 * 2008-04-09: Norway: Maria to release new album ESCToday
 * 2008-04-10: Maria to release new album Oikotimes
 * 2008-04-14: UK Eurovision Preview Party: Norway confirmed ESCToday
 * 2008-04-18: Maria Haukass (2008) releases new album Oikotimes
 * 2008-05-07: Eurovision 2008: Tour to Finland, Sweden and Norway ESCToday
 * 2008-05-21: Norwegian envelope relief ESCToday
 * 2008-05-22: Norway: Maria can't talk today ESCToday
 * 2008-05-22: Maria lost her voice Oikotimes
 * 2008-05-26: Very high viewing rates for NRK Oikotimes
 * 2008-05-27: Norway: Eurovision back to golden age ESCToday
 * 2008-05-27: Maria returns to Oslo as heroine Oikotimes
 * 2008-06-13: NRK closes Melodi Grand Prix submissions to foreigners Oikotimes
 * 2008-06-20: Hold On, Be Strong to be released in Sweden Oikotimes
 * 2008-05-20: Norway: Hold on, be strong to be released in Sweden ESCToday
 * 2008-11-13: Maria Haukaas Stoereng heads back to the Oslo Spektrum Oikotimes (Betty Rizzo in Grease)
 * 2008-11-15: Maria & Per to host the Norwegian MGP 2009 Oikotimes
 * 2008-11-18: Norway: Maria Haukaas Storeng will co-host Melodi Grand Prix ESCToday
 * 2008-06-20: Norway: Maria's first performance in Grease tonight ESCToday
 * 2008-12-08: Local newspaper claims the final MF 2009 names Oikotimes (Maria in Swedish Melodifestivalen with Anna Sahlene)
 * 2008-12-08: Maria Haukaas Storeng to Eurovision again? ESCToday (Sweden)
 * 2008-12-09: SVT announce more names for Melodifestivalen Oikotimes (confirmed)
 * 2008-12-08: Five more names in Eurovision race for Sweden ESCToday
 * Norwegian charts - Hold On Be Strong norwegiancharts.com (#1)
 * Swedish charts - Hold On Be Strong swedishcharts.com (#8)
 * Danish charts - Hold On Be Strong danishcharts.com (#37)

France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Goal: Article to GA status

Sources and photos

 * 2008-12-26: France prepares "A lovely surprise for Eurovision 2009"! ESCToday - Bruno Berberes interview
 * 2009-01-10: Patricia Kaas for France, newspaper claims oikotimes
 * 2009-01-11: France: Patricia Kaas chosen for Eurovision? ESCToday
 * 2009-01-17: France: Kaas denial preceeded participation news ESCToday - management makes denial
 * 2009-01-19: France: Patricia Kaas is preparing for Eurovision ESCToday - Management confirms negotiations with France 3
 * 2009-01-25: Anne Marie David: I was asked to represent France this year! ESCToday - Former Eurovision winner approached by France 3
 * 2009-01-28: France: Patricia Kaas says YES to Eurovision ESCToday
 * 2009-01-28: Patricia Kaas confirms participation Oikotimes
 * 2009-01-30: Exclusive: France TV confirms Patricia Kaas for Eurovision ESCToday
 * 2009-02-02: France Eurovision entry is 'Et s'il fallait le faire' ESCToday
 * 2009-02-02: Et s'il fallait le faire to Moscow Oikotimes
 * 2009-02-04: Eurovision entry to be revamped and sorted Oikotimes - 3 minutes + revamp
 * 2009-02-09: Patricia Kaas explains her French Eurovision participation ESCToday - TV Grandes Chaînes, huge media coverage of her participation
 * 2009-03-07: Live: National final in Russia ESCToday - Performance by Kaas
 * 2009-03-12: France's Eurovision version and video of Et s'il fallait le faire ESCToday
 * 2009-03-12: "Et s'il fallait le faire" officially presented Oikotimes - Eurovision version
 * 2009-03-15: France: Watch Patricia perform in a duet ESCToday - Star Academy with one of the contestants.
 * 2009-04-10: France: Patricia Kaas enters the French charts ESCToday
 * 2009-04-21: France: Patricia, with or without shoes? ESCToday - Performance details
 * 2009-05-04: Patricia Kaas cancels concerts due to health reasons Oikotimes
 * 2009-05-06: France: Patricia Kaas cancels appearances due to minor illness ESCToday - "nothing serious" says management
 * 2009-05-14: Eurovision 2009: First juries revealed ESCToday - French jury
 * 2009-04-14: France: Patricia Kaas queen of the magazines ESCToday - Large number of magazines + 4 covers.
 * 2009-05-16: France: great expectations for result and audience ESCToday - large number of newspapers, TV channels and radio stations deal with Kaas' performance
 * 2009-05-17: Eurovision revival in France ESCToday - huge leap in viewing figures from previous years
 * 2009-05-18: France: Patricia Kaas - "disappointed but positive" ESCToday - 8th place
 * 2009-05-18: Amazing television ratings for national broadcaster Oikotimes
 * 2009-05-19: Norway: Alexander was the juries' favourite ESCToday - 4th overall with jury vote only
 * 2009-05-19: Exclusive: Norway also won jury vote! EBU - 164 points

United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Goal: Article to GA status Status:

Sources and photos

 * 2010-07-15: United Kingdom: Mika to write Eurovision 2011 entry?
 * 2010-08-01: UK: Nadia Almada bids for Eurovision
 * 2010-08-13: Margi Clarke wants to go to Germany
 * 2010-11-28: Anthony Costa performs in the MMAs
 * 2011-01-21: United Kingdom: Announcement within 2 weeks
 * 2011-01-29: BBC To make Eurovision announcement tonight
 * 2011-01-29: Blue to represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision
 * 2011-01-30: Blue to represent UK at Eurovision Song Contest (BBC)
 * 2011-01-30: Duncan and Anthony talk Eurovision
 * 2011-01-30: Blue to sing 'I can' at Eurovision
 * 2011-01-30: Blue to represent UK in Eurovision contest
 * 2011-01-31: Blue defend Eurovision decision
 * 2011-01-31: United Kingdom: "Blue have to win Eurovision"
 * 2011-01-31: Hurts attack BBC and submit the song to Russia
 * 2011-01-31: The BBC's Eurovision choice stinks of Auntie-knows-best arrogance (Daily Telegraph)
 * 2011-01-31: Boys in Blue up for Eurovision (The Sun)
 * 2011-02-09: Blue will perform in the Maltese selection
 * 2011-02-10: UK: Blue's song described as anthemic pop
 * 2011-02-07: United Kingdom: Blue to perform in Spanish final
 * 2011-02-11: Pop stars Blue to perform during the Malta Eurovision finals on Saturday
 * 2011-03-08: United Kingdom: I can to be presented March 11th
 * 2011-03-10: UK: Blue reveal their Eurovision song to the press
 * 2011-03-11: Blue unveil 'anthemic' Eurovision track (BBC)
 * 2011-03-12: UK: watch the BBC video for I can
 * 2011-03-15: Results of the Running Order Draw! (Running order draw)
 * 2011-03-15: Today: Running Order Announced
 * 2011-03-19: Eurovision in Concert: Three more acts!
 * 2011-03-19: BLUE (2011) IN RED NOSE DAY APPEAL
 * 2011-03-24: I Blue, Annalisa, Omar Pedrini e Serena Abrami (Italian Top of the Pops, in Italian)
 * 2011-03-24: United Kingdom: Blue continue promo tour in Italy!
 * 2011-04-04: Boyband Blue strip for Eurovision
 * 2011-04-07: UK: Eurovision - Your country needs Blue
 * 2011-04-14: United Kingdom: Blue release official videoclip
 * 2011-04-21: United Kingdom: Sara Cox & Scott Mills for BBC Three
 * 2011-04-21: DJs host telly slots
 * 2011-04-23: United Kingdom: Blue in The Late Late Show
 * 2011-04-24: Ukraine: "Party for Mika" tonight on Independence Square
 * 2011-04-25: Ukraine: Mika welcomes Eurostars in Kiev
 * 2011-04-27: UK: Simon Webbe from Blue unhappy with no radio play of Eurovision entry
 * 2011-04-27: Группа Blue в Киеве с дочкой Тимошенко, на “Танцах со звездами” и на Майдане (in Russian)
 * 2011-04-29: United Kingdom: Blue make last-minute TV appearances
 * 2011-04-29: Paul O'Grady Live, 29th April 2011 (ITV Player)
 * 2011-04-30: United Kingdom: Blue at the Paul O'Grady show