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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.”

Sanremo vs Objetivo Eurovision … if this were a boxing...

So, the exam question that everyone was answering on Feb 11th 2017 was : “What is the difference between Spain and Italy in the Eurovision...

Joci Pápai to represent Hungary in Kiev

Joci Pápai is the proud owner of a man bun and the right to sing for Hungary at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. Earlier tonight,...

Another “Super” Saturday? – Well here’s another guide

As I was away last week and you were in Mo's good hands, there was no cut out and keep guide but, thankfully, that's...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Sweden

I Can’t Go On by Robin Bengtsson The first competitor we’ll see perform this year is Robin Bengtsson, although as he brings the same performance...

Yodel IT… or shut it… your call

Well that has the potential to be a glittergasm all over the stage. The cannons haven't fired yet, but we know what's going to...

Slovenia – A bunch of names and a few dates

The acts vying to represent Slovenia at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest have been named, along with details of how the song will be...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Israel

I Feel Alive by Imri Ziv Israel has experienced a revival of fortunes over the past couple of years at Eurovision. I’m still not quite...

Germany … it’s amazing what some thought can do

Much as it pains me to say this, Germany is not going to finish last with this one. They have preformed major surgery to make...

My starring moment!

Blink and you'll have missed me, dear reader, but there I was on the international tellybox for your delight during your actual Eurovision Sing...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Denmark

Denmark – Where I Am by Anja Nissen Time now for the entry from Australia. Oh, wait. We’ve already had that. This could have been...