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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Lee, member of British band 'Brotherhood of Man' that won Eurovision 1976, passed away at age 77 due to heart failure. The band 'Brotherhood of Man' sadly announces today that Martin Lee, passed away on Sunday evening, September 29, at the age of 77. Martin was the lead singer who performed the song "Save Your Kisses For Me" that won Eurovision 1976, Britain's third Eurovision victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martin Lee's Legacy and Impact on Eurovision Martin passed away from heart failure after battling an illness. In a statement released by the band, they wrote: "Over the past 50 years the four of us have toured the world together in harmony and have so many happy memories but now we are in total shock and cannot imagine a world without Martin Lee." Martin was born in London in 1946 as Martin Barnes and joined the 'Brotherhood of Man' in 1972. Martin, along with band members Nicky Stevens, Lee...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olly Alexander represented the UK at Eurovision 2024, delivering a simpler performance than planned, which received mixed reviews from the audience. Representing the UK at Eurovision 2024, pop sensation Olly Alexander delivered a performance that, while visually striking with its unique camera angles, ended up being simpler than initially envisioned by his team, particularly by Theo Adams. In an interview for “The Euro Trip Podcast,” Ola Melzig, the Technical Director of Eurovision 2024, discussed the BBC's original plans: "Their first idea was impossible to do on our stage because we have less than 50 seconds to do a changeover – you can’t show up with something that weighs a tonne and takes two minutes to do." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Additionally, Ola mentioned in the interview that to achieve a result as close as possible to the original idea, broadcasters need to understand the importance of early communication: "If the UK hadn’t reached out very early on this year,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The BBC has selected BBC Studios to handle Eurovision broadcasts from 2026 to 2028, ensuring continued quality and engagement for audiences. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has initiated a tender process for producing Eurovision broadcasts in the UK from 2026 to 2028. BBC Studios, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC, has been selected as the winning company to continue producing these broadcasts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tender Process and Contract Details In February, the BBC launched a tender for the production of Eurovision broadcasts, which includes two semi-finals and the grand final. This tender was part of the BBC's strategy to enhance and develop its content for the British audience. The contract, lasting from May 2026 to May 2028, involves BBC Studios assisting in selecting the British representative and producing their performance. Despite tough competition, BBC Studios' proposal scored the highest according to the published criteria. BBC Studios has a history of producing Eurovision broadcasts for the BBC and will...