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2017

The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest took place in Kiev in Ukraine.

In case you wonder why we use Kiev and not Kyiv, back in 2010, Reuters editor Robert Bessler responded to a reader’s query about the spelling.

“Kiev is not the Russian spelling. It is the commonly accepted English language spelling of the name,” he explained. “We are not writing in Ukrainian, we are writing in English, so we use commonly understood English names for cities – hence Munich rather than Muenchen, Cologne not Koeln, Rome not Roma, etc.”

Albania – Always the bridesmaid

Lindita came on next, to allow the stage director from Georgia (who is also working on Australia) time to comfort his singer and argue with...

Italy – Alé!

It’s all eyes on the hot favourite Italy as they have their first rehearsal. It’s good! Obviously some camera angles to sort (though these...

Ukraine – too pretty to be gnarly?

Ukraine started on time - which is always good. They have only had a couple of runs, but not a lot has changed. The lead...
Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Trophy

LIVE BLOG: Eurovision Song Contest 2017

The big day has dawned and in just a few short hours, the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Kiev, Ukraine. I'll be...

Albania – oooh look it’s a list of songs for your...

I appreciate that it's not a very exciting list, but here are the twenty-four songs that will excite you over the Christmas period. This...

Norma John wins UMK in Finland … Kiev bound with added...

Indie pop duo Norma John have won the Finnish national final - UMK 2017 - and will represent the country at the 2017 Eurovision...

Poland – Krajowe Eliminacje Results

They did surprisingly well at Eurovision last time round, and tonight the Poles picked their next big hope. Kasia Moś with her song 'Flashlight' will represent...

Eurovision 2017 – Mad about the boys?

In the good old days, hosting the Eurovision Song Contest was a job for women of a certain age with a penchant for chiffon...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Czech Republic

Czech Republic – My Turn by Martina Bárta From the very, very first time I heard that clunking repetition in the opening line of this...

Pony Tail or Pony Club? – You choose….

This song is a total oxymoron. On the one hand it should be somewhat "filthy" and suggestive. Lyrically it's all about being somewhat naughty...