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...
1 December – Without a doubt, I will follow you
Has the free language rule signalled the death knell for some languages? It's true that songs in Italian and Portuguese have won in the...
29 November – I’m losing myself while chasing highs
Do you have a penchant for duets? Do you like the close harmonies when two well-suited singers are paired up for a gem of...
30 November – Everybody deserves a chance
We miss our friends the Magyars, and we want them back. Perhaps mainly because they've tried a variety of musical styles down the years....
28 November – Do you listen to your teacher? No, I...
The 'novelty' song. Every contest has them. Just look at Carola. I joke. Carola has never been a novelty. But these songs sometimes do...
27 November – Hear the rumble
Do you prefer a banger of a song, or are you more a ballad-lover? Are you the first on the dancefloor when that Schlager...
26 November – Don’t be afraid of your destiny
What do you think about the modern day system of giving jury and televoting results separately? It sets out how differently those two elements...
25 November – One is called Love, the other is Pain
As we know, any country can win first prize at our favourite TV show. They could be finishing in the top three every year,...
24 November – Still thinking of September
The singers in our favourite TV show come from all over our fair continent (and beyond of course). You name a place in Europe,...
23 November – But you keep me hangin’ on for one...
Do you want a vocal group? One of that curious breed where four(ish) voices are better than one? Well today is your lucky day.
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