21 April – Six seven six eight six nine
There's often a debate these days about language. Does a country opt for their own tongue, or one of them? Or do they go...
26 May – What you give is what you get
You can always tell when a country is seriously gunning for a win. They seem to up their game, just to bring themselves to...
5 July – Well, look at us now
Ah, the guilty pleasure. The term might be a little odd, but we all have the song that you think you shouldn't like, but...
17 August – Come on sing along
It would be a dull old Eurovision if all the songs sounded the same. They obviously don't, otherwise they'd all finish up with the...
21 September – There’s a silver lining in your eyes
That class of 2020, eh? They keep amazing us with their also being the class of 2021. It was commendable of the various TV...
25 October – I know my songs won’t help very much
Do you like a close contest? One where the lead changes many times, with a winner only emerging towards the very end? A runaway...
3 December – It is not a secret
In these days of 21st Century contests, it's becoming common that we're getting alumni from the Junior version. No-one's yet done the double, but...
12 January – I try act cool, but I’m boiling, feeling...
Imagine the scenario. You're part of an act that wins their national final, and gets the lucky golden ticket to some fine city in...
16 February – Let’s make all our dreams come true tonight
Our favourite TV show can be a glamorous affair, and many people just tune in for the costumes. They must just like shiny things....
28 March – Do you hear my aggrieved silence the moment...
Do you miss Türkiye/Turkey? They weren't always every juror's favourite, but they did bring a little extra something to the contests they took part...