23 May – Like a smoke rising in the air
It's always daunting opening a Eurovision Song Contest. It does mean at least you can get to the bar earlier. But you also have...
7 July – This is an Italian song for you
If you're a Eurovision worth their gravy (or glitter), you might have an eye on where our favourite TV show will be taking place...
27 August – Don’t swallow my soul
Do you like it when a surprise song wins our favourite TV show? You know the sort - you know it's going to be...
11 October – You put a knife against my back
Life can imitate art sometimes. For example, I'll plant this thought: Who do you think I once saw in a food court in sunny...
9 December – In the bottom of my heart
I sometimes wonder why some countries seem to have this love/hate relationship with our favourite TV show. Money aside, some places don't participate every...
25 January – Didn’t we laugh together? Didn’t we love together?
Remember Turkey? They were the ones who could properly get away with that vert eastern sound. You know the ones - their preview videos...
11 March – When our roads meet, we will understand each...
There's a core of people out there who believe that a certain country can do no wrong. You know the thing, a person could...
20 April – We’ve seen stormy weather
Our continent is full of countries of all types. Monarchies, republics, and even principalities. But if you look hard enough, there's a country that's...
27 June – Flying flags in the wind
Sometimes when we're picking a birthday song, it makes us feel old. I've been watching contests since 19xx so have seen a few acts...
11 August – We acted that we loved each other, but...
We should remember that our contest isn't all about what's happening now. It has a rich history that we should celebrate. I'm sure everyone...