9 March – You’ll leave before the sunrise
We've often said that a gimmick can often help your quest for Eurovision glory. It's usually something blindingly obvious, like a costume change or...
8 March – I played with white lies and fiction
OnEurope likes today's birthday girl. Our beloved founder went on a boat trip with her, and they chewed the fat for hours apparently. It...
7 March – They breathe down my neck
We all know that Eurovision should be a family affair. Yes, most of the fans are men, but there's nothing to stop families settling...
4 March – There’s someone who knows nothing about you
Let's go back to the 1980s. A world of orchestras, big hair, big shoulders, big everything. And a regular supply of the same countries...
3 March – So sorry, Mick, I’ll call you back, one...
A song about yourself can sometimes be a good thing. It tells people about you, and lets them get to know what makes you...
1 March – In the mirror which breaks the image into...
What do you think of those performers that keep coming back? Do you think they should call it a day if they don't do...
28 February – We’re on the edge tonight
Are you always able to pick a winner when you first hear it? Or does it baffle you completely when wins? Obviously, if...
27 February – No one ever said we should be proud
It's always interesting how some countries choose their singers and songs. Some go internal, or there's the bog standard national final. Or you could...
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...
25 February – I become an explosion in front of you
You have to admire those that keep coming back time after time. The first couple of times, you sing a song written by your...