25 August – My plane is landing on the unlit runway...
Do you remember when the contest went east? About as east as it's possible to go whilst still being in Europe? It was a...
24 August – This time I’m gonna stand on my own
There are some special contests where things change. 1971 was one instance (previews started). 2004 was another (semi-finals). But perhaps one of the most...
Video Vault – think of the children!
In this week's video vault we examine the curious tale of the 1996 pre-selection and the notion that kids shouldn't grow up to be...
23 August – We want violins, we want a whole orchestra
Have you ever thought that some performers might not want to be at our favourite TV show? Or that they might want to shed...
19 August – Don’t ask me why the sun is shining
Do you enjoy good national final? No, not that Melodifestivalen thing - I'm talking about good national finals. I jest of course. Every national...
18 August – And I get no sleep
We occasionally bang on about any country being capable of winning our favourite TV show. Some have that fluke result, some are knocking on...
16 August – Times of lust, times of trust
It's opening song time again. And not just any old opening song. Oh no. This was has a special place in Eurovision history. It...
11 August – Your summer song in the blue of the...
We should remember that our contest isn't all about what's happening now. It has a rich history that we should celebrate. I'm sure everyone...
8 August – Even the ice feels cold
Have you ever wondered what goes through a performer's mind during Eurovision week/fortnight? Do they ever get nervous? Do they think they're out of...
6 August – Bring about a vibration to the whole world
Those people who keep coming back for me. Is i good because they know what they're doing? Or is it bad because they're doing...