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2018

The 2018 Eurovision Song Contest was the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal, following the country’s first victory at the 2017 contest in Kiev, with the song “Amar pelos dois”, performed by Salvador Sobral.

The contest comprised two semi-finals on 8 and 10 May, and a final on 12 May 2018 in the Altice Arena, Lisbon.
The winner of the 2018 Eurovision
The winner was Netta with ‘Toy’ representing Israel, who as she picked up her award, declare ‘Next year in Jerusalem.’ That prompted various outcries and a few suggestions of boycott, plus general talk of how it’s going to be a security nightmare and such.

See the full results from the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

Boy wonder Rybak is bak!

So the Rybak opens the second semi final and the Norwegian package is pretty much ready to go. We missed the first run-through, but...

Malta: this is how you stage a dance song

In excellent contrast to Poland, Malta now shows us what you can do with a dance track if you don’t have to accommodate a...

Bulgaria – It might be warm outside but …

... it's cold on the screen. As a song, it is a really good one, performed flawlessly, just like on Tuesday. The harmonies are spot...

Live Blog – Jury Rehearsal – Second semi-final

Mr Phil will work the same magic he worked on Tuesday for our dear readers. He'll be painting pictures in words of the acts...

Three names in the frame for Greek Eurovision job

Three acts will compete to sing for Greece at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Canny but skint broadcaster ERT challenged the nation's record companies...

Icelandic songs unveiled for 2018 Söngvakeppnin 2018

Icelandic broadcaster RÚV is hoping to break a string of poor results at Eurovision in 2018. After three successive songs missed the grand final, this...

January has gone, What’s in Feb’s first selection box?? – Updated...

There will be FIVE live shows tonight. But, where do you find them? I hear you cry  And who's in them? Once again I've dragged...

Third latvian Semi Final Results

Seems as though there was no technical issues this week as only two, as there was supposed to be, qualified from the Semi Final...

Party like its 1904? – It’s a Nor-Swe final evening!

So the final Saturday of the On-Season is upon us and, frankly, after weeks of 7-8 and 9 selections, two is a blessed relief! -...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 19 – Germany

Hello, is that NDR Towers? ... Yes? ... I have Ed Sheeran on the line. He’d like his act, voice and look back, please....