Third Benidorm Fest picks Spanish Eurovision song on 3 February
Benidorm Fest 2024, the third edition of what we have to now assume will be an annual Spanish song contest, promises to be an...
Spain’s diva has something to prove
Bold, brassy, and unapologetically herself—Melody is ready to prove that a diva reborn is a diva unstoppable.
Spain isn’t whispering at Eurovision 2025. It’s strutting...
A million years for Sweden? More Melodi for your money
So, fresh from my 100% hit rate last week, I'm back to pass judgment on the next seven Swedish hopefuls. Saturday night is music...
Strong & slick Sweden (other adjectives are available)
Benjamin is in a black shiny leather jacket and charcoal grey slacks that are fairly snug around the ‘rumpa’ with white trainers. Has he...
8 September – It’s blowing in my heart
It's that date. The one you've been waiting for. Sadly, it only comes around only once per year. It's a Swedish participant's birthday. One...
19 January – In the middle of the night, in the...
Now we know a certain country with a blue and yellow flag has excelled in our favourite TV show. You may even think they...
Next batch of songs face Swedish public vote
The third semifinal of Eurovision juggernaut Melodifestivalen rolled into Stockholm once again with seven more songs up for the vote, hoping to win places...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 34/37 – Sweden
I'm gonna say this right off the bat - I hate Euphoria. It's not the best song of all time, in fact it wasnt...
19 January – I’m clinging to my pillow
Now we know a certain country with a blue and yellow flag has excelled in our favourite TV show. You may even think they...
Over emoting to the climax of the day
I'm not doing as well today as I did yesterday, and I've also managed to miss Albania. It's probably one of the better ones...