26 February – I searched for myself, here and in other...
Are the contests too big? Do you like 154 countries taking part, or were you happy when it was just 20? It has increased...
10 April – I don’t know how to live without you
Is there a formula for doing well at our favourite TV show? Does every act need to be outrageous? Does it need eight costume...
16 May – She’s searching for your bay But you don’t...
It's always sad when a country decides to sit out our favourite TV show. We had a now-absent country yesterday, and we have another...
13 July – And I’ve got an avatar of my love...
It's always interesting to hear about the theme of a Eurovision song. Falling in love is probably the top one. Songs about falling out...
2 September – Draw me, draw me
Those fan favourites, eh? The ones that certain quarters of fandom rave about. Absolutely rave about. Then when said fan favourite doesn't qualify they...
11 October – Oceans and mountains between us
It can be an odd thing being a false flagger. You could be up against someone from your country, who's representing your country too....
18 November – Too many girls have cried
Our friends in Germany haven't had the most consistent of times of late. Yes, they've had one win in this Century, but also a...
3 January – You’ve got the sheet and I have the...
It's often nice when we see people having another go at winning European singing's biggest prize. After all, plenty of people have tried on...
13 February – People believe she has lost her mind
If you're really into your contest, you'll be watching all of the national finals, semi-finals and miscellaneous heats from around Europe as broadcasters pick...
27 March – Don’t talk, listen to me, friend
There are times when you know how a song is going to do. Even before it graces a Eurovision stage. Some are guaranteed certain...