2022
Yearly Archives: 2022
Ukrainian Eurovision act may be forced to pull out of Contest
An unfortunate (and as yet unresolved) side effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine could see Kalush Orchestra unable to travel to Turin to...
25 February – The weekdays creep by, the weekend flies by
Fans often mention Sweden as the pinnacle of our favourite TV show. Yes, they have had six wins, and you can never right them...
Broadcasters call on EBU to exclude Russia from 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
Following the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, nine European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members have called for Russia to lose its place in the 2022...
Australia decides running order for national final
This weekend, it's all about Eurovision in Australia, with 'Australia Decides' airing on Saturday evening (morning in Europe) live from the Gold Coast.
Today, a...
EBU posts statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a number of news reports suggested the European Broadcasting Union should consider suspending membership of Russian broadcasters,...
24 February – Lying here naked and staring at the phone
I'm loving today's birthday. But more of that later. Our favourite TV show often throws up writers who keep coming back. It could be...
EBU: Russia welcome at Eurovision despite Ukraine invasion
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has said it plans to allow Russia to compete in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest despite Vladimir Putin’s invasion...
Russia faces call to withdraw from 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
With the political situation constantly changing in Ukraine, there has been a call for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to expel Russia from the...
23 February – Just polish your halo
It's a common thing that countries don't always pick a national when they're deciding who should sing for them. That's down to the country...
Germans decide running order for preselection show
German broadcaster ARD has today held an on-air draw to decide the running order for their upcoming Eurovision Song Contest preselection show.
Germany 12 Points...