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Sanremo makes people do funny things

The granddaddy of them all, the Sanremo music festival, has been busy during the off-season.  Not only have they changed artistic director, with Amadeus...

Eurovision Song Contest hosts name 2025 act

Switzerland has selected Zoë Më to represent the host country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Fribourg was...

The Big 5 (and Switzerland) have their moment in the sun

Apologies for the slow updates - Eurovision are taking FOR EVER to put the videos up! Hello and thanks for refreshing like mad on a...

Netherlands Confirms Eurovision 2026 Participation with August Submission Launch

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has officially confirmed that the Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The broadcaster will once again opt for...

A new podcast? – It must be August then!

I know it's been far too long between drinks but fear not, listeners of Europe and beyond, the most batshit podcast you'll ever listen...

Italy Faces Eurovision Boycott Call from RAI Directors

Italy’s participation in Eurovision 2026 has been thrown into doubt after three members of broadcaster RAI’s board called for the country to withdraw if...

Nay Mr Wilkes – TVE aren’t that bad

In this editorial piece, Phil Colclough, Webmaster of OnEurope shares his thoughts about Spain and their fall out of love with Eurovision. It generally starts...

Georgia – They had a final you know!

So, that country down in the deep south ... of Europe, Georgia, gave us a treat for eye and ear on Friday 20th January....

Sverige – vi har ett f*cking resultat!

OK, it’s about time I pulled my finger out (of where?) and started some writing for that Phil. It’s usually Melodifestivalen that drags me...

Ukrainian government bans Russian Eurovision singer

UPDATE: The EBU have called everyone's bluff and said Julia may perform via satellite link, read more here. The Government of Ukraine has banned the Russian...