24 September – Come on, teach me
Eurovision singers come from ethnicities far and wide. They're not just of European, Israeli or Australian ancestry. They've had people from all over the...
Netherlands power vocals
Good morning OnEuropeans! Another day in the bubble. Netherlands first up for us today.
I’m a little disappointed by this. It’s very plainly staged with...
1 April – I was sitting together with you on a...
It's no April Fool that some countries have probably done a lot worse than they've deserved to over the years. I'm thinking of those...
17 February – Now, life is grubby and grey in the...
You have to admire the Dutch. In their time, they've notched up five Eurovision victories, but never seem to shout from their gable-ended rooftops...
2 July – And the trembling went very deeply into my...
If you recall, we're off to the sunny Netherlands for the Eurovision circus in 2020. They were trying for over 40 years between wins,...
The Netherlands…. DANGER!!
There is a 13 second gap in this song where Douwe and his team have decided to get the crowd to sing along. Stopping...
11 April – We were always a losing game
Anyone can win our favourite TV show. A number of countries had had dismal results before they won. You know who they are. And...
20 April – Everybody’s got a couple scarred up knuckles
If you've been a runner-up in our favourite TV show, it must be tempting to try again for the win. Several individuals have achieved...
Two out of three ain’t bad
Netherlands is awful and NOS should consider doing us a favour and withdrawing like they promised in 2005. This song has the potential to...
11 June – You give my life new courage
We continue our brief sojourn into the world of Benelux today. It was once a powerhouse of song, but since got overtaken by places...