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...
Eurovision 2002 – Second rehearsals – Wednesday
Cyprus
A source close to me said, " This one is staring the big R in the face." What is "The big R"?? said I....
7 March – Sometimes life wreaks havoc without you realizing
Just to bring things bang up to date, I've picked a song from 2017 today. Luckily I've got 42 to choose from, but as...
My Lovely Lipizana Horse…..
Remember back in the midst of time when I said "Nice doesn't win Eurovision" - It still doesn't, but by Christ ESDM are doing...
Third Benidorm Fest picks Spanish Eurovision song on 3 February
Benidorm Fest 2024, the third edition of what we have to now assume will be an annual Spanish song contest, promises to be an...
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,...
23 December – I play with the sand between my feet
Do you admire countries for sticking to their own languages? Or do you wish they can all sing in a tongue you can understand?
Our...
26 October – Your soul between my fingers
If you recall, it seemed like there were hundreds of performers who didn't get the 2020 gig but were then kept on for Rotterdam...
19 November – Do you want to dance a waltz? Nana...
There's often a debate over whether a national final or an internal selection is the right way to go. A national final, and you...
Nearly 900 songs submitted for Benidorm Fest 2026
Spain’s Eurovision selection show, Benidorm Fest, has drawn 870 song submissions for its 2026 edition, RTVE has confirmed. The broadcaster closed the submission window...