Why Your Favourite Song Isn’t Going To Win Eurovision This Year
It’s about this time of year that we start to assess the relative chances of each of the songs competing at this year’s Eurovision...
Once Bitten, Twice Shy: The Eurovision Curse
The Eurovision Song Contest, an annual international music competition that has been entertaining audiences since 1956, brings together the most talented performers from across...
This is why the Eurovision juries have to stay
Juries. Love them or loath them (and I know which camp some of you fall into), they are part of the decision-making process that...
EBU issues (another) statement following ongoing Eurovision artist abuse
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has today issued a statement following a surge in online abuse and harassment of artists taking part in the...
He’s not the Anti-Christ(er) – He’s a very naughty boy!
So, it seems that the Eurovision firmament has decided that NTU's decision to press their panic button and invite Christer Bjorkman to be the...
So Phil, Where ya been hiding?
Hey all - Sorry I've been missing in action during the busiest time of year for the site, but my health has taken a...
Eurovision’s Dark Side: Behind the glitter
For millions of viewers worldwide, the Eurovision Song Contest represents a dazzling celebration of music, performance, and cultural unity. Yet behind the brilliant costumes...
The Seven Strangest Eurovision Venues Of All Time
So you might think that Ukraine’s chosen venue for staging this year’s contest is a little unusual. Indeed, to the untrained eye, a convention...
Ireland and the Eurovision backstop
In the latest of our occasional Eurovision history series, Phil ponders the 'Irish Question' - or how Ireland lost the knack of Eurovision. Forget...
The Winning Formula: Crafting the Perfect Eurovision Entry
Every year, the Eurovision Song Contest draws millions of viewers eager to experience the diversity and creativity of musical talent from across Europe -...