31 December – You look pretty in your white dress

We end the year with a legend among singers from the more northern end of our fair continent. Still in show business, she's been...

12 December – The day, then the light, then the slap...

All countries have good times and bad times at our favourite TV show. Those that were doing well in the 1990s might be having...

3 December – I can’t be alone with all these unanswered...

The home entry. A good thing or a bad thing? Well, you're guaranteed a warm welcome as you get your three minutes on stage....

19 October – I’m tired, tired of always losing

Have you noticed that some countries seem to be in the doldrums? No, not the windless areas near the equator, but in our favourite...

27 September – I give you flowers and drive you to...

We should never forget our history. Back in the mists of time, the contest was in sunny Lugano. The venue isn't there anymore, but...

Germany to hold national final for Eurovision 2026 – without Raab...

Germany will pick its Eurovision 2026 entry through a straightforward national final, with ARD confirming that Südwestrundfunk (SWR) will now take charge of the...

2 July – I know my life is blind

The Big Four/Five is a thing that has always divided opinion. Should they compete in the semi-finals with the rest or not? It's true...

Germany Confirms Eurovision 2026 Participation Amidst Broadcaster Transition

Germany has officially confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, marking a significant transition in its national broadcasting responsibilities. Südwestrundfunk (SWR) will...

23 May – I even painted my toenails for you

The 2025 Eurovision season is over. But birthdays go on. For some birthdays at this time of year, we might still have been in...

All change for German Eurovision team

Germany is set to undergo a significant shift in its Eurovision Song Contest participation for 2026. After nearly three decades, the responsibility for organising...