9 June – Let’s turn up the heat, start a ripple...

We often mention the props acts use to enhance their three minutes on stage. But just think of the stage hands. Their hearts must...

1 December – Without a doubt I’ll 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...

ESC birthdays 16 March – One step further and she would...

Eurovision likes a trier (to a degree anyway). Those unsung performers who often start as a backing singer and maybe, just maybe graduate to...

Mr Phil explains it all – Part 8g – Eurovision 2014...

Indulge me, dear reader, in a bit of a personal journey with this. Last year I wrote on this very site that Conchita was only...

14 July – And you ask yourself: Who might be behind...

Have you ever wondered how many participants actually represent their home country? I have, and I'm sure there's someone out there who could tell...

Austria – simple, powerful, but safe?

Austria kicks off the afternoon, and it’s our second Amen of the Contest. From the preview videos it’s the one I prefer, but I...

19 September – Why are there a hundred thousand stars

Would you be happy to be a home entrant. The one that the host broadcaster has picked to win (or otherwise), and have a...

23 July – We been through hell and back and all...

That thing where you hear a Eurovision song - pre-contest obviously - and think it could really challenge for the win when it gets...

Rosé live from Ikea working area!

Well well well, the press centre is open open open and there's a lovely cluster of illuminated trees in the middle of this Ikea-esque...

Austria… Nathan Trent? – That doesn’t sound very Germanic

So, awaking from my slumbers here at OnEurope Towers I find the internet a glow with pre-Christmas cheer and the fact that ORF have...