2018 February
Monthly Archives: February 2018
17 February – Now, life is grubby and grey
I had a couple of days up country out of range of the world wide web. It was bracing. But this today's tune was...
It’s Alekseev with “Forever” for Belarus
Alekseev won the Belarusian national selection for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Forever'. Ten acts competed with the winner being decided...
I love Belarus – but do you? – DO YOU?
Back on 3 January it was announced by BRTC that 95 songs had been submitted for the national final. The participating songs were performed...
Gianna Terzi lands Greek Eurovision job
In a turn of events that must surely surprise nobody, Greek broadcaster ERT has scrapped its Eurovision national final.
Last year, they issued a call...
14 February – I just don’t care
There are songs that come along once in a while that seem OK at the time. Then several years later, I hear it for...
Israel picks Netta Barzilai for Eurovision
Netta Barzilai has emerged as the winner of 'Next Star for Eurovision' - one of the most protracted selection processes this year. And even...
13 February – I’m safe here on my island
If you're a winner of our favourite TV show, you'll be among very elite company. in 62 editions, only 64 different acts have won...
Eye-Cue – the smart choice for Macedonia
A duo get to represent Macedonia at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Eye-Cue were named as the pick of broadcaster MRT this afternoon. Their...
It’s Franka going crazy for Croatia
Franka will sing for Croatia at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. She co-wrote her song - 'Crazy' - with Branimir Mihaljević.
She's previously taken part in...
12 February – The world was empty and dull
Back in the 1980s, certain countries could do no right, despite how good their songs were. The thing is, a song that bombed then...