2018

Yearly Archives: 2018

13 June – Do I have to live like this?

Which country would you like to see win for the first time? For me, for years, it was Portugal. Then we had 2017... These days...

12 June – I liked our toxic love

Do you like a dramatic performance. One that draws you in and makes you feel for the singer. A singer who smoulders in front...

11 June – As a lake without water, as a lamp without light

It was always interesting when our friends at the EBU relaxed the rule about singing in your own language. Obviously, where most songs are...
Decisions

Four cities to bid on Eurovision hosting

Four Israeli cities are in the running to host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. In the coming weeks, each will submit details of their...

10 June – Are we going to lose it all?

Have you missed me? I've missed you all, and the chance to revive some obscure track, just because its singer has a birthday. But we've...
Eurovision 2018 Top Five

Those Top 5 pop pickers

To round off my round *up* - It's the Top 5.... 5th Italy Average Jury Position - 15.34   Average Televote Position - 6.02 Well I'm mystified, dear...
La Queen

In loyal and deferential service – a celebration!

Stunning news has reached us here at OnEurope towers overnight. "That Monty", occasional contributor, party editor and all around good egg has been recognised by...
Fingers in ears

Israeli minister throws toys out of pram over Eurovision

Like every other Eurovision site, we're struggling to find much new to tell you about the next Contest. But that doesn't mean the Israeli...

6 June – Messy hair in the morning weaved by the wind

For many of you, the 21st Century is where it's at. Some countries have had a good run of form since 2000, and some...

5 June – So I pack my bags and once again I get out...

Today I've picked on one of those big stars for whom Eurovision was just a simple sideline. He won't be the only one who...