Eurovision 2015 – Another day of rehearsals
The morning after the night before at Eurovision is always a little bit sad, with dejected fans, disappointed delegations, and some oddments of promotional...
14 July – And you ask yourself: Who might be behind...
Have you ever wondered how many participants actually represent their home country? I have, and I'm sure there's someone out there who could tell...
26 January – Songs of light for the children of this...
What was the best contest of all time? Yes, it was 1985. It's been scientifically proven*. So any act that took part in that...
Fly on the wings of a Phoenix
Against all odds I've made it to the arena for the first dress rehearsal of the final. It's hot in here, and I'm on...
27 June – Flying flags in the wind
Sometimes when we're picking a birthday song, it makes us feel old. I've been watching contests since 19xx so have seen a few acts...
ESC birthdays 16 March – One step further and she would...
Eurovision likes a trier (to a degree anyway). Those unsung performers who often start as a backing singer and maybe, just maybe graduate to...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Austria
Austria have followed the Bulgarian example and gone knocking on the doors of Symphonix International. And it shows.
Last year, the team produced something that...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 4/37 – Austria
“I am a child, a child of the eighties” – no no, Marie Myriam did not sing that in 1977, but ever since I...
Austria confirms 2026 Eurovision plans with open submissions
Austria's national broadcaster, ORF, has announced that it will once again use an internal selection process to choose its representative for the Eurovision Song...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Austria
The Austrian delegation played a blinder with their crystal ball Twitter account upsetting people left, right and centre. Their delegation head recounting fever dreams....