UK Eurovision entry is unknown act, will be announced Monday

The UK entry for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest will be an unknown artist.

It has also been confirmed that this year’s act and song will be revealed on Monday (March 3). Scott Mills will present the coverage from 7.30pm via the Red Button and BBC iPlayer.

After making the announcement, the official BBC Eurovision account added: “We’re also excited to have found our act through their association with @bbc_introducing”

Guy Freeman, BBC Eurovision Executive Producer, gave more details about the selection process for this year’s entry.

He wrote in a blog: “It’s clear there’s a disconnect between what kind of songs and artists are now winning Eurovision, versus the stereotype that many people – including much of the music industry – still hold in their minds.

“Yes, novelty songs and acts do still turn up in the show, provide great entertainment and make good press – but they don’t tend to win.

“So, early on in plans for 2014, we took the view that we needed a bespoke, contemporary song, written specifically to suit the conditions of the competition – rather than trying to get lucky with a pre-existing track from an artist.”

Bonnie Tyler, Engelbert Humperdinck and Blue are among the acts to represent the UK in recent years. Earlier this week, Belinda Carlisle shot down rumours that she had been chosen for this year’s competition.

The 2014 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday, May 10.

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