We are a member of OGAE (l’Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision or the International Organisation of Eurovision Fans) International, a non-profit umbrella organisation of fan clubs – find out more about OGAE International. Any country that has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest is eligible to have its own local OGAE club.

In 2006, OGAE Rest of the World was approved in Athens to be the home of Eurovision Song Contest fans in countries that are not active members of the EBU, and therefore ineligible to participate in the yearly song contest.

OGAE ROTW has members from all round the world. The largest representations of members come from Canada, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Venezuela and Costa Rica, with growing numbers of members across Central & South America, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, and the Middle East. We also welcome members from countries in Europe without their own OGAE fan clubs, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Monaco and San Marino.

Our purpose is to provide a community for like-minded people who love the Eurovision Song Contest. Our website (and our Facebook Page) bring our members and activities together in a dynamic online environment. We also serve as the vehicle through which annual ticketing, allocated to the OGAE clubs for the contest, is made available to primary members.

The OGAE ROTW Board | Find out more about Board member roles

President | Luc Spencer-Gardner

Hey fellow fanclubbers... I’m Luc, from Melbourne, Australia. I am an avid traveller and particularly enjoy immersing myself in both the history and culture of the cities and countries I visit. Relaxing by a beach or resort pool is not my idea of a holiday, I prefer to be on-the-go, exploring as much as I can. I write poetry in my spare time, and love film, particularly reviewing them, and music of all kinds.

I have been an big fan of the ESC since I accidentally stumbled on it in 1997. My first Eurovision in person was in Dusseldorf 2011, and discovered this amazing OGAE network after Malmo in 2013. I have attended this marvellous contest since 2015 as a member of our extraordinary ROW family. 

I joined the board in 2017 as an ordinary member, organising the OGAE contests, on-the-ground events and other board collaborations. I look forward to working with everyone, continuing to organise events and gatherings, and expanding our virtual presence further.

Vice President | Kyle Woods

I'm Kyle from the U.S.A. I grew up in Fabulous Las Vegas, but now I live and work in Atlanta, Georgia. 

I spent my youth traveling around Eastern Europe, and that is where I first learned about Eurovision. I was living in Zadar, Croatia and two friends sang "Tell Me" (Iceland 2000) at a karaoke evening, and I was hooked! When I am not inflicting Eurovision songs on unsuspecting Americans, I work as a lawyer in a large firm here in Atlanta. 

In my free time I enjoy frequent trips to Dollywood as well as collecting and playing board games (I have a collection of more than 2,000). I am also involved in my church and an armature theater group that puts on weekly productions of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Some more random facts about me: I love hats, I have 2 doctoral degrees, I can speak 7 languages, and I can turn my feet completely backwards and walk! When I was a child, I sang for quarters on the Las Vegas Strip to earn money to buy Christmas gifts for my family. I have worn blue and yellow stripes every Thursday since September 1999. I can also talk your ear off about board games, religion, and most importantly Eurovision! I hope to get to know many more of our great fans, and I always look forward to meeting even more people in person in the Eurovision host city. 

Treasurer & Membership Manager | Niall Drennan

My name is Niall Drennan and I was born in Ireland and have lived in several countries including France, the US and the UK. I have been calling Sydney, Australia home for the past 15 years. 

My introduction to Eurovision was in the late 80's and 90's when Ireland was at its peak in the competition and I've been hooked ever since. I've been a member of the OGAE Rest of World Board for the last 3 years and have attended Eurovision five times from 2015 to 2019 where I had the opportunity to meet many of our wonderful club members. 

I work in a HR type role as Head of Global Mobility for a management consulting firm and am avid traveller. If I'm not on a trip, I'm planning one. Outside of Eurovision, I enjoy spending time with my dog, Denver and going to the cinema particularly to see non-English films. 

Secretary | Mike Whalley

I'm Mike, and I’m a bit of a Eurovision mutt, being British, Irish and Australian! At least I have a contestant to cheer for most of the time.

I grew up loving Eurovision, and watching avidly, whilst taking down all the scores on my own homemade scorecard. I’d then rewatch the recording for months, and get excited by the winner all over again!

I have only been to the Eurovision in person since I moved to Australia (why I waited, I have no idea!) but have now been to enough to probably make me a euro-tragic. I love the whole week, bumping into old and new friends, and getting to see a new country and city.

Liverpool 2023 was a highlight for me - after a pretty awful start to the year, I spent a week at Eurovision just 25 miles/40km from where I grew up - and Liverpool really turned it on for us. I was super proud of the city and its people. 

Social Media & Promotions | Ronny Addamo

Hi there, my name is Ronny Addamo and I hail from Melbourne, Australia.

My love of Eurovision started way back in 2003 when my partner asked me to share this colourful, sometimes crazy, always amazing song contest with him. I had heard of Eurovision, thanks Abba, Celine, Gina and Johnny, but after watching the very first song I was hooked! My first journey to Eurovision was 2011, in Dusseldorf. What followed was a near yearly pilgrimage to the host city.

I became aware of OGAE Rest of the world in 2013 after being in Malmo, and fell in love with the inclusiveness and openness of the members. To me, the other fans, and the friends you make at Eurovision are one of the main drawcards to being in the host city, and you will always find me on the dancefloor, drink in hand, with a group of fabulous other fans. I am excited to join the board in the secretary role and look forward to meeting many more of our club members, and members of other clubs to help further the Eurovision ideals of inclusivity, harmony and embracing diversity.