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What a start from the Dutch

Day Seven (though it feels like longer) begins with Netherlands, The. My phone just rang... it's NSF 1989... they want all their songs back! OG3NE split...

1 April – I get up with it in the morning

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...

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Netherlands

Jeangu Macrooy representing the host nation has the tough job of turning in something respectable, but (if possible) trying not to actually win -...

26 February – I searched for myself, here and in other...

Are the contests too big? Do you like 154 countries taking part, or were you happy when it was just 20? It has increased...

19 June – My colours have been shown

Anyone can win the Eurovision Song Contest. There, I've said it. We cite the examples of Portugal and Finland. But there are others. Not...

Where are we? Oh yes, Baku on a hazy Sunday afternoon

So we're motoring through the back end of semi two now aren't we? Bosnia & Herza-give her a new dress have given me my biggest...

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...

The show goes on – 3rd Heat Norwegian Semi Final

This weekend's third semi-final heat was, arguably, the weakest so far with nothing standing out. There were very unflattering camera shots of Dinaye's face...

30 April – I have been blinded, but now I can...

Eurovision comes with its challenges. You could win, but you could also finish propping up the leaderboard. Over the years, some countries become more...

27 January – Summer, Saturday, and sunset

We often pick members of duos, as they we know they can provide a bit of variety. Today, we pick a member of a...