2017
Yearly Archives: 2017
17 February – When a girl’s going home from her first dance
Phil and his cohorts are sunning themselves on the Mediterranean's happiest rock. I'm not, so I'm going to drag you down with a birthday....
Houdek finally lands Croatian Eurovision job
The world loves a trier. And there’s no-one who’s tried harder to earn three minutes on the Eurovision stage than Croatian singer Jacques Houdek.
This...
On the third week of Melodi, the Swedish gave to me …
This week, we're in Växjö and seven more acts are trying their best to win places in the Melodifestivalen final. Two will make it. Two...
16 February – I love the untuned pianos
I've already picked a few début entries this year, so it's only fair I pick a farewell entry. Admittedly, our friends in Monaco have...
Martina Barta to sing for Czech Republic at Eurovision
"Upcoming jazz singer" Martina Barta is to represent the Czech Republic in Ukraine. The 'news' leaked after the band she's working with mentioned the...
15 February – Nut cookies and raspberry ice cream
What Eurovision Song Contests need are those stand out acts that catch you unawares and make you look up from your fourth glass of...
EBU reverses Eurovision fan ticket decision
Yesterday we told you about how those beastly Ukrainians had set their faces against Eurovision fans. The official fan club (OGAE) was told there...
But to hug and to kiss and to tug into bliss
Happy Valentine's Day. Are you awash with cards in red envelopes and more roses than you know what to do with? If you're an...
Ticket snub causes Eurovision fan club upset
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Tickets for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest go on sale tomorrow. Sadly, the news was soured by announcements that suggest Ukraine...
Imri beats off three others for Eurovision crown
Imri Ziv has triumphed over stiff competition to win a place at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. He will represent Israel in May.
For ten...