Four times removed
I took the morning off before we move house, just so I could take some pics of the nieghbourhood and generally catch up with...
Ukraine’s Jamala Added to Russia’s Wanted List
Ukrainian singer Jamala, who clinched the Eurovision victory in 2016, has been placed on Russia's wanted list, as reported by Russian state media. This announcement...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 36 – Ukraine
As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on into a third year it’s perhaps unsurprising that its influence is felt less in terms of voting...
Ukrainian Eurovision act may be forced to pull out of Contest
An unfortunate (and as yet unresolved) side effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine could see Kalush Orchestra unable to travel to Turin to...
14 June – Even when we were little, we searched for...
Eurovision can be a serious business. As you see every year, some countries take the contest seriously, and seem to know how to do...
The best of the rest …
OK, so there are other songs, and they've all been pretty good today, actually.
Russia looks like a real contender. He's confident without being too...
Vidbir 2022 – Eurovision in times of trouble – Alina Pash...
Despite the fact that they are currently resisting Russian troop build-up on their borders, the Ukrainian broadcaster did what broadcasters should always do -...
Two in a row? Probably not this time
The official Eurovision Song Contest website notes that there is always 'particular interest' in the home entry. Cynics might suggest this is where we...
Now hear this!
I've just been in a big room with a stage and a Dima Bilan and a Sibel Tuzun and a Tina Karol and a...
Ukraine- it’s the special olympics!
Not special like that!! - It's very special...ist. Definitely appealing to an audience with the obligatory male hunky backing Dancer but, in a twist,...