8 March – Bread that was never kneaded
In just over two months from now, it's possible that you'll be somewhere in southern Europe. Somewhere where the pasta, chianti (chianti, chianti, chianti,...
Festival da Canção – Second semi-final results
Portugal continued whittling down the field of songs vying to win a spot at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest after tonight's second semi-final of...
Festival da Canção – First semi-final results
Portugal is well on the way to picking the song it will send to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest after tonight's first semi-final of...
2 March – There’s a child running, a neighbour lurking
Portugal. What music do you think of when someone says that word to you? Songs about former colonies perhaps? Or young ladies in boots...
1 February – Tonight I don’t want TV, nor the sheet...
We're another month nearer to our favourite TV show. Countries are starting to pick songs, and we're all looking forward to going to Turin...
Portugal’s twenty to follow are out of the traps
It seems like the one you have all been waiting for has now been released. We all *know* that those Melodifestival fans are really...
28 December – Before you, I only existed
Some songs are just so good they get roundly ignored by the televoters and juries of Europe (and beyond). Other times, they get what...
7 December – Go, my golden balloon, wrapped in fantasy
It must be daunting to open our favourite TV show, but at least you get to the Green Room bar before everyone else. You...
7 August – I’m singing the praises of the land that...
Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history? Where do you draw this line?
Some countries...
23 May – Like a smoke rising in the air
It's always daunting opening a Eurovision Song Contest. It does mean at least you can get to the bar earlier. But you also have...