2019 September
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Come back in time to 1977 – Think you know the contest?
In the latest instalment of OnEurope podcasts, we take you back in time with another whacky look at an old contest!
Millennial, hang on ......
29 September – We have the salt in our hair
Those Italians, eh? They send so many decent songs, and never really seem to care. Sanremo is their music competition of choice, and Eurovision...
28 September – My road is the road of wisdom
Yesterday we had one of the most famous singers to fail to score in our favourite TV show. Just like buses, here comes another...
27 September – Just think now, where are you going?
You thought yesterday's birthday was a big one - maybe more for the song than the performer. Well, today, we have a titan in...
The beginner’s guide to Ireland at Eurovision 2020
RTÉ is joining forces with in 2FM Rising to pick a song to represent Ireland in the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.
Once the undisputed masters...
Looking Ahead: Six weeks to decide Lithuanian Eurovision future
LRT has never been a broadcaster to skimp on Eurovision. They apply the quantity over quality approach year-in, year-out. Sometimes they tease the bookies,...
26 September – I seem to remember it, like a dream
The Big Five often get criticised for being able to make the final and - according to some - put in substandard songs. Every...
25 September – A man is just a man and most of his days...
It's time for another contender for Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mx Eurovision. Each country will have them, and when you've got someone who's hosted a contest, and performed...
24 September – We got worn out, the light from our eyes, where has...
There's a word that is used in a derogatory fashion to describe some songs that elements of the fan community think are wonderful and...
23 September – Clap your hands, oh clap your hands
It can be nice to be the first at something. If you're Lys Assia, for example, no-one can take that first ever contest win...