2023 August
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Belgium has announced its participant for 2024 – it’s too damn early
So as I have nothing better to do on a Wednesday in late August, I decided to translate the announcement that Mustii will represent...
30 August – I pretend I don’t remember
As we know, there have been 67 contests. But if you count from 1956, you know that doesn't quite add up. That's because we...
29 August – Denounce the devil from within
Remember the United Kingdom of stuff? They regularly used to do rather well in Eurovision circles, until those pesky 'New Europeans' came along. They...
27 August – Remember back when we had no worries?
Some countries have such high hopes every year, and they might start to think Europe has it in for them. The occasional good result,...
25 August – Time is like a hourglass in your hand
That thing when you get to represent your country. It must be a feeling of such elation. But with that elation must come a...
23 August – Come, return, be mine again
Do you like it when popular music strays into the realm of classical music? It takes a special person to fuse them properly, and...
22 August – You’ve gotta trust your heart
We love it when you keep coming back here. We hope you pay special attention to some of the birthdays, and even might like...
21 August – She stands under moonlight, she touches her hair
Do you ever feel for those countries who were once the ones to watch, but are now struggling a little? We can all think...
20 August – Hello, boy, and we’ve got music in our blood
As you'll know, our favourite TV show was originally a vehicle for soloists. However, the duos soon came along. Were they a good idea?...
19 August – In communion and brotherhood, let the new start commence
Don't you just love our favourite TV show for its masses of different styles? You can have good old Scandi-Schlager, followed by good old...