2021 March

Monthly Archives: March 2021

13 March – This is paradise

Do you like it when we see people from outside Europe (or, since 2015, Australia), taking part in our favourite TV show? Do you...
James Newman

Belarus and other Thursday Musings…

Well, first off, let's address the elephant in the room, shall we? Of course, Belarus' entry to the Eurovision Song Contest is a political...

11 March – Every time I’m with somebody I’m confusing them with you

You have to feel for Ireland. Remember those heady days of the 1990s when RTÉ were being slowly and painfully bankrupted. Irish singers could...

A Rare Midweek version of ” What the hell?”

Well, considering it's the last Wednesday before the end of the 2021 Eurovision Selection Season, that must mean no songs left... yes? Well HELL...

10 March – When the lights go down, you bring me salvation

Those countries after their maiden win must look with a bit of envy to those 'newer' countries that already have them. There must be...

Belarus – a nice pop song … or pure propaganda?

As many of you would expect, there was a certain "hype" around the Belarusian entry ... specifically whether or not Mr Lukashenko rubber-stamped the...
Manizha

Have Russia made a little big mistake?

So we all thought that the Russian selection would be a sham to allow Little Big to get another go at the contest, however...

8 March – You nailed me to the floor with just one look

We all love our Eurovision stars for their music, but many have other strings to their bow. That is, outside of the music industry....

Senhit has a shot of Adrenalina for the contest

So it appears that baby RAI have chosen to go with an uptempo banger with the assistance of famed rapper Mr Flo Rida  -...

7 March – Ain’t no hidden agenda

When that all important voting starts, often some five hours after the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest begins, do you find yourself...