19 March – Show my claws in the kiss you got
What do you think of the free language rule? Is it a good thing, in that it allows people all over Europe to understand...
KEiiNO to sing for Norway at Eurovision
There was something distinctly Nordic in the air tonight with Sweden, Iceland and Finland picking their songs. Norway added to things when Keiino were...
14 February – Now we walk with spring in our minds
It's about time we had a song in black & white. Some people forget that there were contests before 2000, and there's a rich...
It’s Norse of course – NRK sets scene for 2019 MGP
Ten songs are in the running to represent Norway at the 2019 Euroivision Song Contest. The line-up for the next Melodi Grand Prix was...
7 December – He laughed at all the stupid little puppets...
Do you want fun and frolic on a Friday? Do you want a wonderful world of whimsy? Do you want a song to stimulate...
13 November – There is a fog of smoke everywhere
Many names fill the annals of the history of our favourite TV show. Some of them keep coming back wanting all the glory. Cough...
11 October – You dare me to face the attack
Life can imitate art sometimes. For example, I'll plant this thought: Who do you think I once saw in a food court in sunny...
6 August – I’m looking for answers
It's always tough to open a contest. All those expectant eyes on you as you launch what should be a momentous festival of glorious...
3 August – If it ain’t right, it is wrong
It's sometimes a nice thing when songs come along that everyone likes. It's maybe not their favourite. But no-one loathes it with a passion....
20 July – Just make it stop
A song like today's song is one I don't want to stop. You get them sometimes. They look a bit odd to start with...