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Benjamin brings new energy to Sweden

No real surprises with Sweden; Benjamin’s performance is almost identical to the one in Melodifestivalen, except it’s even better. The live backing vocals, and...

21 July – What’s not to like?

In a change to our performers' birthday, it's worth remembering that for 43 contests, an important part of Eurovision was the orchestra. do we...

It’s the Songlympics!!!

So the Olympics of song that is the Swedish Melodifestivalen relentlessly pushes through the pandemic with only slight changes.  There are going to be...

12 May – If you teach me how to drum you...

Yesterday we had a lady from Sweden in this slot. And guess, what, here comes another one. Flickorna tar över, as they say in...

2 January – I’m like a small ball, in a pinball...

Who doesn't love a group? Instead of a soloist, you get a multiple of singers, musicians and dancers. Up to six, obviously. But the...

S*itzerland… Back to usual form

Well Melanie comes on stage in one dress, then uses the back of her dress as a batfink style cape… her wings are, quite...

Switzerland – Cowbells, cheese and cuckoo clocks off the menu

We published this last year, but no one cared!  - As it's their final tonight, here's a quick rundown of the finalists! - go...
Luca Hanni

Switzerland – Ray of light

Luca Hanni changed very little from the first rehearsal, though the lighting had been been modified and some of the camera shots improved. The...

Boys do cry for Switzerland at Eurovision 2022

28-year-old Marius Bear is pegged to represent Switzerland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. The song and formal announcement followed speculation yesterday when a gap...

23 February – I’m praying in the silence of memories

Did you ever envy Switzerland? Not only are they good at chocolate and cheese, but during those no-free language rule days, they had a...