EuroVisionary.com - Eurovision Song Contest 2008, Belgrade

With an actual war going on between Georgia and Russia many fans are rightfully asking themselves the question what will happen to the Eurovision Song Contest 2009? Will Russia still host it? Will either of them withdraw? Should EBU even react?

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has offically announced that Moscow will be the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in May of 2009. The reference group will still have to officially agree, but they are not likely to disagree with the Russian proposal.

After having won the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest Russia will be hosting the 2009 edition, but where will it be? It will be a difficult choice between their capital, Moscow and the more western styled Saint Petersburg.

The British press have been giving their reaction to the results of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest.

After having qualified for the final, the first ten qualifier had to pick a number that would be their starting position in the final. EuroVisionary brings you the exiting moments on video so you can see how the ten participants reacted to their lucky number.

Today was the second day of rehearsals and press conferences. The first country to rehearse was Poland, although the press conference didn’t take place until this evening.

Day two of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest offered, just like the first day, a wide variety of performances at the press conferences. EuroVisionary have collected the best bits in a video that includes accoustic and acapella performances and even a Stradivarius.

For many of the Eurovision Song Contest participants it is now time for various promotion tours before leaving for Belgrade. From the 15th of April to 6th of May the Russian representative, Dima Bilan will be visiting eight countries promoting his Believe.

t.A.T.u, the Russian representative at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest came third with their song Ne ver', ne boisia.

t.A.T.u is now ready with a new album. The first single is out and Lena and Yulia offers a signed and numbered edition to the first 1000 to buy it through their shop – a film is on the way as well.