13 May – Your phonograph spins out a tune
You wait ages for a Swede, and then two come along at once. To be fair, they have been participating since 1789, so we...
25 June – A lot of bends are often waiting for...
What do you think of the stages? Are they too over the top? Do they compliment a song perfectly? And do performers need to...
6 August – My dream
We have another opener today. I always comment on how difficult it it to open a show, even if you get more access to...
3 October – Everyone builds themselves their own world
There's a term called false-flagging. It's when you come from one country but do stuff internationally for another. There's nothing wrong with it, and...
9 November – Jeremy likes his rigorous routine
Are there any countries you would love to see win for the first time? Well there aren't that many left, but some are dying...
25 December – And once again boats sail down the Danube
If you're not confident on stage by yourself, what do you do? Well, you get some pals up there with you. You know they'l...
9 February – And my heart which stupidly proposes
Our favourite TV show has a rich history, and it's good to dig deep sometimes, to pick out those songs you won't here every...
22 March – Don’t flatter yourself, but don’t despair
Even though we were looking forward to a riotous cavalcade of quality song in Rotterdam in May, looking at the present isn't what we...
29 April – We’re confused, we hope
What do you think of the 'Big 5'? Should they get passage straight to the Grand Final, or should they have to compete on...
12 June – Ooh baby, just burn, burn, burn
The Big Five (formerly known as the Big Four). Do they warrant a position in the Grand Final? Or should they have to qualify...