Scotland in Eurovision Choir 2019

Scotland participated in Eurovision Choir 2019, marking their debut at the Eurovision Choir contest.[1] This was the first time Scotland have participated in any of the Eurovision Network events, outside of participating as part of the United Kingdom. The national broadcaster, BBC Alba announced that Alba, under the conductorship of Joy Dunlop would be the first Scottish representatives.[2]

Eurovision Choir 2019
Country Scotland
National selection
Selection processInternal Selection
Selected entrantAlba
Scotland in the Eurovision Choir
2019

Background
Main article: Scotland in Eurovision Choir

Eurovision Choir 2019 was the second Eurovision Choir competition for choral singers, organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Interkultur Foundation. It was held on 3 August 2019, at the Partille Arena, in Gothenburg, Sweden.[3] The contest marked Scotland's first appearance in any of the Eurovision Family of Events where the country was not represented as part of the unified state of the United Kingdom.[2]

Before Eurovision

The national broadcaster BBC Alba was responsible for selecting the 2019 entrant. The choir, Alba, was formed consisting of forty choristers who would represent the nation. The choir was led by singer and presenter Joy Dunlop.[2]

Notes and references
  1. Granger, Anthony (18 December 2018). "10 Countries To Compete in Eurovision Choir of the Year 2019". Eurovoix. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  2. Granger, Anthony (16 May 2019). "Scotland: BBC Alba Reveals All About Their Eurovision Choir of the Year Debut". Eurovoix.
  3. "EBU - Eurovision Choir of the Year". www.ebu.ch. European Broadcasting Union.
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