22 September – My naked muse, my best remedy
You know that our favourite TV show is a contest for songwriters? They should - arguably - be getting top billing on their songs,...
16 June – Who knows where you are?
Second, eh? Is there a more annoying position? Well, if you're the home entry, then maybe not if you're the host broadcaster. But if...
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...
8 January – I’m sailing between love and fear
One of the things about taking part in our favourite TV contest is the audience. Yes, it's a TV show first and foremost, but...
10 September – Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
No country currently taking part (that's previously won) has been waiting longer for their next win than Spain. It's over 50 years since they...
4 December – Search for simple things and you’ll find the...
Spare a thought for our friends in Spain. They've participated in 59 contests, and what have they to show for it? Two wins -...
Scandal over Eurovision choice brings change to Spanish TV team
It looks to be all change in Spain as Federico Llano (pictured) steps down from his role as Head of Delegation, some four months...
28 September – Forgive me if I didn’t know how to...
Do you feel for those countries that haven't won for a long time? Do you will them to win regardless of the song they...
Love is in the air for Spain
These days, when it comes to talent shows, it's all about the journey. And that's been true of Spanish Eurovision hopefuls Alfred (sings with...
15 November – Oh Michèle, where are you?
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...