Denmark stays in Eurovision 2026 even if Israel competes
Danish broadcaster DR has confirmed that Denmark will take part in Eurovision 2026, regardless of whether Israel remains in the line-up.
The decision was set...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 11/37 – Estonia
Estonia – Alika – Bridges
No one could accuse Alika of bringing a happy clappy song to Eurovision but she may well be bringing the...
I’m playing catch up
Ooh I’m tardy. We’ve been off doing some international meed-ya, darlings: the Daily Podcast for ESCInsight and then some featurettes for BBC3 with Scott...
Eurovision Turns 70: You saw it everywhere first
Eurovision isn’t one to pass up a party - and what bigger excuse than turning 70? Yes, in 2026, the Contest celebrates seven decades...
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...
LIVE BLOG – Eurovision 2019 – First semi-final
I stocked up on cheese balls, pickled onions and creme de menthe, aiming to be the one nobody wanted to kiss come midnight.
Before I...
Eight in running for Czech choice
Česká Televize has shortlisted eight songs to represent The Czech Republic at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. It's now down to online fans to...
Swiss conservatives block ‘Satanist’ Eurovision
Ah, Switzerland—home of chocolate, watches, and… Eurovision drama? Yep, it turns out not everyone is jazzed about hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in...
Nick “does” 2025 – Iceland
ICELAND – Roa – Vaeb
My lovely late Mum used to work at a nursery back in the 1980s. It was almost certainly completely made...
Why your favourite didn’t win Eurovision – Part 2: Mid-table
And so, at a snail's pace, we move onward to the middle part of the scoreboard. Also-rans ... or have we all missed something?
19th...