17 August – I’m begging you, to lead me home

Do you ever see a performer and think "they have class"? That performer who doesn't need to try. They have a stage presence, and...

15 August – I dialed one, one, eight, wished, hoped

Rap. Is there a musical genre that divides opinion more? It's always a higher risk style than, say, Schlager or the good old-fashioned ballad....

12 August – You still have a lot of nice pictures...

You must have been thinking that I'm only picking the birthdays of recent performers. That is, in part, true. I know many of you...

11 August – Free to cry out your dreams

Do you often wonder what happens to Eurovision singers once they've done their stuff on that stage. We know some become real musicians or...

9 August – But… but… but… but… but… but…

Time to look back. A long way back. Back before some of you might even have been born. But fear not, it's in beautiful...

8 August – I lick my wounds so that I can...

Some of those singers just can't get enough of our favourite TV show. They keep coming back, just to see if they can win...

7 August – I’m singing the praises of the land that...

Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history? Where do you draw this line? Some countries...

6 August – I’m looking for answers

Imagine the scene. You know you're heading to Europe's favourite TV show, and you get drawn on first. How do you make an impression?...

5 August – I know that I’m worth a thousand women

Many of the performers at our favourite TV show are out-and-out singers or musicians. They might do other stuff, but usually as a hobby....

4 August – So don’t, don’t give up

There are lots of exclusive Eurovision clubs out there. Double winners. Singers performing back-to-back entries. Or that other one - singers who first performed...