28 September – I’m dancing on the pole
As you'll know, the rules of our favourite TV show impose a strict three minute on sing duration. It has been more in the...
First results of Espain!
According to our Spanish correspondent Roy D Hacksaw, Benidorm Fest has become a major event in Spain. The festival has been covered extensively with...
Benidorm Fest 2026: Spain’s Eurovision Selection Returns with New Rules and...
Spain's national broadcaster RTVE has officially launched the submission window for Benidorm Fest 2026, marking the fifth edition of the country's Eurovision selection show....
Eurovision 2002 – Rehearsal Reports – Monday
Cyprus
What can one say..... It will certainly get the blood flowing in the old ladies in Europe!! Ladies, and the odd man will be...
So, apart from Loreen, what else is happening in Melodi-land this...
This week we're in Skellefteå, trying to pick songs for the Melodifestivalen final. And eventually the Swedish Eurovision entry. It's the last set of...
Swedes kick off 2019 Eurovision selection
As national finals go, the Swedish Melodifestivalen tend to be seen as leaders of the pack. As a country, they've not done badly at...
15 November – How could I ever refuse?
Just once in a while, I'll pick a birthday for a member of a group. And I've gone obscure. Possibly. Let's see if her...
Draw decides running order for 2022 Melodifestivalen
Saturday sees the last national finals of the 2022 season, ahead of Monday's Head of Delegation meeting in Turin when each broadcaster formally submits...
25 August – Time is like a hourglass in your hand
That thing when you get to represent your country. It must be a feeling of such elation. But with that elation must come a...
Sweden – Melodifestivalen Semi final 2 Results
The Second Heat from Gothenburg. One through from the first round and another from the second round of voting.