24 June – I’m the Greek who goes ahead
There are lots of performers who turn up to Eurovisions many times, and manage to get on the stage. Sometimes it's as a named...
19 June – I’d break the curse of time to be...
While we love our contest for its singing, many of them incorporate the element of dance into their stage show too. This extra thing...
17 June – You are like a moonbeam that makes me...
It's a tough gig being first to perform at our favourite TV show. And if the Saturday night isn't bad enough, just imagine doing...
15 June – I’ve been trying to erase my mind but...
Our friends in Belgium have been taking part in our favourite TV show since the start - that's 1956, if you were thinking the...
14 June – I got only one rule, always stay cool,...
Don't you just love those 'novelty' entries? There have been plenty, to varying degrees of success. One or two have even won. I'll let...
13 June – Don’t work on a Sunday
It can be a curse having a second crack at Eurovision glory. If you do well first time round, you risk ruining that reputation...
12 June – Shake your sweet, sweet, sweet little thing
The Big Five (formerly known as the Big Four). Do they warrant a position in the Grand Final? Or should they have to qualify...
11 June – A life without colours – that’s not you
It was always interesting when our friends at the EBU relaxed the rule about singing in your own language. Obviously, where most songs are...
10 June – Let’s put some light into our lives
Plucky little Belgium. Three words that always whet the appetite. Well, they have been participating since 1795, only missing three years. So there are...
9 June – Somehow you may think I’m your other half
Being last to perform at our favourite TV show must be at least as tricky as performing first. If you're on first, you've got...