2018
Yearly Archives: 2018
Guess what Kan found down the back of a sofa?
To the surprise of nobody, fraught negotiation between broadcaster Kan and the Israeli Ministry of Finance have ended with everyone claiming victory. Eurovision remains...
He fathered seven children in one night
Mid-August worries me. It seems like a time of year when birthdays are a bit thing on the ground. What are the options? Find...
Israeli stalemate over Eurovision Song Contest funding
Israeli broadcaster IPBC (KAN) has one day left to pay a €12 Million security deposit to the European Broadcasting Union if it is to...
Now – After two decent pieces – we revert to type
We've had far too much good stuff here in The Vault this August, and as NickD is taking a sabbatical, we can probably sneak...
9 August – You are so wrong
Have there ever been songs that you really like, only for them to be completely overshadowed by that country's entry the following year? Let...
8 August – While the capital is sleeping, they have fun with the stars
Today's the day to mess with your mind. You sometimes get duos where both parties are names. You occasionally get trios where this happens....
7 August – Ley lala ley la… lala ley lala ley la…
I know we can't always pick good songs. You know the ones I mean. The classics from the 1980s that can still hold their...
6 August – I’m looking for answers
It's always tough to open a contest. All those expectant eyes on you as you launch what should be a momentous festival of glorious...
In a Max Bygraves style
I wanna tell you a stooory...
A story of sibling love, talent and ultimate failure...
If you're of a Dutch persuasion, look away now!
3 August – If it ain’t right, it is wrong
It's sometimes a nice thing when songs come along that everyone likes. It's maybe not their favourite. But no-one loathes it with a passion....