The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & Reviews

Episode 99: Merry FiKmas

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Eurovision season usually begins in December with Albania's Festivali i Këngës, sometimes known as FiKmas. We dig into FiK's history.

Merry FiKmas Summary
  • Eurovision 2021 Updates: Semi-Final Allocations and Plan C Videos (2:49)
  • Artist Updates (7:52)
    • Cyprus will send Elena Tsagkrinou with "El Diablo"
    • Bulgaria's VICTORIA floats "Ugly Cry" for consideration
    • Senhit covers "Amar Pelos Dois"
    • Damir won't represent Croatia; Aksel won't represent Finland
    • The ROOP will compete in Lithuania's Pabandom is Naujo


    • National Selection Updates (16:53)

      • France's National Final coming in January
      • Norway expands Melodi Grand Prix 2021
      • Upcoming drops: Sweden's Melodifestivalen Acts, Estonia's Eesti Laul songs


      • Main Topic: Albania's Festivali i Këngës and How to Open Up (25:36)

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        • Cover Image by Peggy and Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay
        • Eurovision Selection Season 2021 Playlist (Spotify)
        • #71: Sticks Nix FiK Picks

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