#BIRTHDAY: Gjoko Taneski from North Macedonia is 46 today One of the smaller members of our happy Eurovision family is a country near Greece. It’s known officially as North Macedonia, but was previously the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Or unofficially as the Republic of Macedonia. But let’s […]
#BIRTHDAY: Martin Vučić from North Macedonia is 40 today Who, among the list of countries that have never won, would you like to see win? And why? Is it because they have had good songs in the past? Is it because they have decent food and drink? Is […]
Buona Sera Europa , Buongiorno Australia! After all the excitement of last night’s First Semi Final, the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 continues with the Jury Show for Semi Final 2! Tonight at Turin’s PalaOlimpico, the 18 countries taking part in the 2nd Semi Final will perform their entries […]
As much as we love the Eurovision Song Contest, there is something in the old adage that some things just don’t translate very well. In a musical coming together of different countries and cultures, what sounds poetic and elegant in one language might not quite have the same […]
The Eurovision Song Contest took place in 1956 to bring Europe together. These days we are once more surrounded by troubled waters, diseases, floods and wildfires. But once again there must be hope and people can come together to help one another. Our thoughts and prayers go to […]
Just a few days ago, on August 2nd, North Macedonia celebrated their Republic Day so we thought it would be only perfect to restart our series of ‘One Day Love’ with ‘Mojot Svet’ from 2007. Yes, you heard it right, One Day Love is back! Each week we […]
Yes, Eurovision 2021 has ended, but do not panic! Whether your favourite won or lost, we are here to cheer you up! Are you a true Eurovision fan? Do you know the choreography to ‘Discoteque’ or move your arms in sync whenever you hear the trumpet sounds from […]
Over the course of April and May, on the lead up to the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, we will be celebrating the countries that are participating this year in Rotterdam. Today, we celebrate North Macedonia. North Macedonia debuted (as Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia) at the Contest in […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tamara Todevska is 35 today A new month and we would normally be in the post-Eurovision period, and maybe suffering from post-Eurovision depression. But no Eurovision and no depression, right? So how to get over PED? Well, we can look back at those heart-warming performances, such as […]
#BIRTHDAY: Karolina from North Macedonia is 40 today Many people have had a second try at winning our favourite TV show. Maybe it’s the competition they like. Or maybe it’s the free stuff for the performers at the opening party. Or the free stuff at the closing party. […]
Welcome back to the brand new Eurovision Ireland series, Review In Two – also known as #ReVu2! Over the course of this series, Eurovision Ireland regular James will take a look at all the songs heading to Rotterdam for Eurovision 2020 and give you his thoughts in just […]
BIRTHDAY: Vlado Janevski is 59 today Our friends in North Macedonia, formerly the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are a noteworthy bunch. They came along in 1996, got stuck in the pre-selection, took a year out, and then came back two years later. It’s 1998 where we go […]
STAGGY: Day 1 at JESC 2019 It’s been a good day. Our favourite cuddly mouse has his first taste of a JESC and so please meet Staggy with the Stars. There will be more adventures from the intrepid mouse in the coming days! Squeak!!! Author: Staggy Ristamouse, John […]
BIRTHDAY: Vrčak from North Macedonia is 39 today It’s one thing to be a soloist, another to be half of a duo, but another thing entirely to be part of a trio. Do you giver yourselves a fancy name? Or do you insist that all of you get […]
Last night the jury rehearsal for the Semi Final 2 left all of us still wondering who is going to qualify. We all said from the beginning that is a though Semi and we continue to think like that. Why? Because there are only about 3 – 4 […]