2017 May
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Ten things we learned about Eurovision in 2017
So, with the Eurovision bunting safely packed away for yet another year, what did we learn? Our team spent two weeks bringing you the...
Swedish singer hits back at Eurovision winner
When Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral picked up the 2017 Eurovision trophy, his short acceptance speech ruffled some feathers. “Music is not fireworks; music is...
Well I’m back and the world looks changed
So, I’m back at home after one of the finest two weeks and certainly one of the best 24 hours in living Eurovision memory...
Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision
In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.
Although the Eurovision Reference Group...
Farewell and дякую Київ
So, it's all over for another year. I'm currently making my way back to the UK from a gloriously sunny Kyiv. Why couldn't we...
So Ireland…
...you've done it again. Sadly, though, you only have yourselves to blame.
It's almost as though I can rehash last year's article about the 'luck...
Eurovision 2017 – The viewing figures
If you believe the EBU, Eurovision gets bigger each year. Last year they claimed 200 million, this year they've bumped their numbers up to...
Salvador: A victory for music
Salvador Sobral has given Portugal their first ever Eurovision Song Contest victory. He won both the jury and popular vote with the song 'Amar Pelos Dois"...
A sad goodbye from Israeli broadcaster to Eurovision
Tonight was the final broadcast from the Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA). As jury spokesman Ofer Shalom announced the results of a jury vote, he...
Jamala and the (non) Aussie arse boy
Eurovision winner Jamala didn't miss a beat when an audience member climbed on stage and mooned. Draped in an Australian flag with his trousers...