#BIRTHDAY: Anita Thallaug from Norway is 83 today Trailblazers come in many different forms. They could be the début entry for a country. They could be a country’s first winner. They could be the first to perform in a certain language. Today’s birthday girl Anita Thallaug is a […]
Several National Final dates have been announced ahead of the 2021 Slavianski Bazaar. Belarus Belarus will hold their National Final on Saturday 20th March for both the International Pop Song Performer’s Contest and the Children’s Contest. Taking part in the International Pop Song Performer’s Contest are: Darya Rudko, […]
Further details about Eesti Laul 2021 have been announced by ERR, the Estonian national broadcaster. Interval Acts have been revealed for both the Semi Finals and the Grand Final. Daniel Levi and Curly Strings will provide the Interval entertainment during the Semi Finals, while Mr Lawrence & the […]
This week see’s the sixth of the week-in, week-out National Final marathon season! This week has eight shows, as well as song announcements… Monday 15th February Norway – Melodi Grand Prix Second Chance Round (19:00 GMT/20:00 CET) Tuesday 16th February Czech Republic – Benny Cristo’s Song Reveal (18:00 […]
After unforgettable night in Opatija, Dora 2021 has finished and we have a result. Representing Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will be… Congratulations to Albina and Tick-Tock !! Croatia must now earn their spot in the Eurovision Final by competing in the 1st semi final on […]
#BIRTHDAY: Edsilia Rombley is 43 today There’s a small but exclusive club of performers who have done a certain other thing at our favourite contest – become hosts. The first was Corry Brokken in 1976. One more individual will earn their membership this year. So following Corry, Yardena, […]
Dobra večer Europa i dobro jutro Australija! This is Zagreb calling! It’s time to find out who will be flying the flag at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 for Croatia! Da! Sad je Dora! Sit back and relax, and let Eurovision Ireland’s own James Scanlan entertain and inform […]
#BIRTHDAY: Ajda Pekkan from Turkey is 75 today What’s the oddest subject of a Eurovision song you can think of? Many things have been covered, mostly about falling in love with someone, or falling out of love with someone. Today we have a song about fuel. No, not […]
#BIRTHDAY: Simone de Oliveira from Portugal is 83 today Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in Portugal in 2018? If so, you may have witnessed something wonderful. If you were there, […]
#BIRTHDAY: Natasha St-Pier from France is 40 today Our friends in Canada keep trying to get in on the act, and who can blame them? One of its daughters even won once, so they, quite rightly, feel they have more claim to the winner’s podium than, say, Malta. […]