Ema Fres(h) … or past its sell-by date?
So, we had the final of the semi-final in Slovenia, with the culmination of Ema Fres (Pronounced 'fresh' for clarity). The selection process has...
3 September – Isn’t life just a lie that we feed
As you know, we often drone on about people who keep trying. Some of them make it to the final week/fortnight many times, and...
23 June – A smile cheers up your soul
In these days of Eurovision semi-finals - and the bloodbaths they have become - it's important to remember that they were tried twice in...
Manel does it for Spain (and your lover) at Eurovision
Manel Navarro will sing for Spain at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev.
Despite a wobbly live performance, he won the Spanish national final,...
14 January – All of us, we’re going to sing
It's always interesting how countries select their songs for our favourite TV show. Public selections take different forms, some better than others.
Take Spain for...
2 April – He intends to be my owner
It's noticeable that Eurovision song titles are getting shorter. Year after year we get these one-word titles, with the word in question often buried...
Spain: Sunshine after the rain
There can be no doubt in knowing which country took the stage a few minutes back. In Swarovski chaps, Chanel’s performance is one matador...
20 October – I found a girl sitting at my door...
Are you enjoying your Friday? Does it lift your spirits because the weekend is almost upon you? Maybe not if you're working, but if...
Nick “does” 2025 – Spain
SPAIN – Melody – Esa Diva
Oh Spain. I’ve had such a complicated relationship with you over the years, and we don’t very often give...
Sweden – Melodifestivalen First Semi Final Result
The Great Eurovision escape that is Melodifestival began this evening with their first 2017 heat in the marvelous Scandinavium in Gothenburg.
Results? - why yes... here...