Monty looks at Malta, San Marino, Estonia, Czech Republic & Greece
Day 6 (I know!) and it’s a biggie! Ten second rehearsals and our first look at the Big 5 and the host nation. Lots...
Melodifestivalen 3 results – a result a day keeps Carola at...
So as we want to keep Carloa Eggwisk as far away from this contest as possible lets, without further a do, show you the...
31 December – The nightingale sings a song for her lover
We end the year with a legend among singers from the more northern end of our fair continent. Still in show business, she's been...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 40 – Switzerland
For the first time in such a long time, in fact for about ten years, the Swiss have produced a credible entry capable of...
11 December – I’m done, tipping on my toes
Schadenfreude. I wonder if the Germans have a word for it? To be fair, the schadenfreude relates more to the country rather than the...
Sweden: Bengtsson and Mamas to finalen – Sandman gets to sing...
Melodifestivalen, many people's idea of what a national final should look and sound like (though not mine) started this evening, with the first heat...
Sweden on the sidelines
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has sought to counter allegations, in some quarters, that it has been less than impartial in its dealings at...
3 June – And every time you smile, something happens
If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...
Sweden’s Road to Eurovision 2024 – Melodifestivalen Heats Up
As the host country for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Sweden is gearing up for an exciting season of Melodifestivalen, the national selection process...
Sweden – Melodifestivalen Semi final 5 Results
The Final heat, from a backwater in Sweden, is coupled with the competely unfathomable final chance round thing that I'll try and explain later!