2 October – Samba, rumba, cha cha cha

Being on first can be that double-edged sword. You get your performance out of the way (meaning more time at the bar), you get...

20 September – There are hidden places in this world, but...

Two birthdays for the price of one? I can tell you're getting excited already. There have been various sets of siblings taking part down...

19 September – Stay, don’t leave now, I’m lonely inside

Our friends in Turkey/Türkiye are taking a sabbatical at the moment, and many of you out there miss them. They brought something slightly exotic...

29 August – Doesn’t your soul hear when I say I...

Do you miss Bosnia and Herzegovina? They were a welcome addition to our Eurovision family over 30 years ago, but they're sitting on the...

20 August – I wish I could get closer to the...

Are there any countries you'd like to see in the 2025 edition of our favourite TV show, that weren't going to be there in...

9 August – What brings the morning? Maybe nothing, maybe everything

We like looking at members of very exclusive clubs. There's the double winner's Club. That's pretty exclusive. Then there's the 2020-only Club. A little...

7 August – Lala ley lala ley la… lala ley lalala…

Who, among the list of countries that have never won, would you like to see win? And why? Is it because they have had...

21 July – Imagine the return of a lover

Do you remember the 1970s? Maybe a relative or friend told you about them. They were a time of one-night contests, hair lacquer, long...

20 July – Is this the end of this crazy love?

The running order is always an interesting topic of debate. Is there a best spot to perform in if you want to win? Are...

19 July – I’d give it all, everything in the world

Are you a fan of a ballad? They can be more heartfelt than a banger, but they're not everyone's cup of tea. There are...