2025
Yearly Archives: 2025
Albania picks Alis for Eurovision 2026 as Festivali i Këngës crowns ‘Nân’
Albania has chosen its Eurovision 2026 entry, with Alis winning Festivali i Këngës and earning the ticket to Vienna with the song ‘Nân’.
After four...
20 December – I can feel the tears on my face burn like fire
As you'll know, there have been 69 contests. So that means 69 home entries. They're always interesting songs for a variety of reasons. Are...
Albania: Lineup confirmed for Festivali i Këngës 64 grand final
Nothing says Christmas more than the Grand Final of Albanian broadcaster RTSH's annual Festivali i Këngës. It's an annual four-night event culminating in one...
19 December – You are history to me
There have been many occasions when a Eurovision act has been a family affair. Maybe some people only trust parents/partners/siblings/children to help them out,...
Eurovision 2026: in other news this week…
With the first national finals taking place, you could be forgiven for thinking it's business as usual in the world of Eurovision. If you've...
2026 might be Eurovision Song Contest swan song for Israel
While the world watched the Gaza conflict, a quiet legislative battle threatens to dismantle Kan, the Israeli broadcaster. If successful, it could end Israel's...
18 December – We’re not the same, but so much alike
Have you ever liked one of those songs that the fans think will win by a country mile, only for it to not quite...
Eurovision Will Not Mute Boos or Ban Flags During Israel’s Performance
Austria’s public broadcaster ORF, host of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, has said it will not silence booing from the audience or...
35 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2026 as Vienna unveils stage design
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed that 35 countries will compete in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna,...
16 December – I’m keeping your smile in my mind
Some countries have flirted with that first win, but it's never actually happened. But as we often say, past form is no guide to...