James Newman to Represent the U.K. at Eurovision 2021 – Global Bulletin

Eurovision Song Contest 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic previously dashed his hopes of taking part.The singer-songwriter was chosen as the UK’s entrant last year, but the pandemic forced the event to be cancelled for the first time in its 64-year history.But Newman has now returned with his upbeat effort ‘Embers’, which marks an energetic and uplifting contrast to the sombre sounds of ‘My Last Breath’ – his 2020 track.Newman said: “I wanted to write an upbeat and positive song that people

James Newman has released Embers, his entry that will represent the United Kingdom at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.

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This year’s UK Eurovision entrant has been announced as James Newman, giving him another crack after COVID-19 put a stop to his efforts to avoid coming last in the competition in 2020. His 2021 song will be revealed next month.“I’m so excited and honoured to be getting a second chance at representing my country in the Eurovision Song Contest”, says Newman.

James Newman will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, the BBC and his label BMG have confirmed.

Eurovision Song Contest 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic previously dashed his hopes of taking part.The singer-songwriter was chosen as the UK’s entry last year, but the pandemic forced the event to be cancelled for the first time in its 64-year history.Newman will now get another chance to secure victory when the song contest returns at Rotterdam’s Ahoy! venue from May 18-22.He said: “I’m so excited and honoured to be getting a second chance at representing my country in the Eurovision Song