#BIRTHDAY: 10 July – Anne-Cathrine Herdorf from Denmark is 59 If there’s one country that you can rely on, it’s our friends in Denmark. Yes, they took a few years out in the 1960s and 1970s. But they’re a firm fixture, and even win from time to time. […]
#BIRTHDAY: 2 July – Marcha from the Netherlands is 70 If you recall, we thought we’d have a contest in the sunny Netherlands in 2020 after they won in Tel Aviv. They were trying for over 40 years between wins, and it shows that persistence eventually pays off. […]
#BIRTHDAY: 9 May – Sanja Doležal is 63 You sometimes get an inkling when a country is on a road to a victory. They assemble suitable songwriters, find a popular groove, and then achieve success a few years later. That fate befell a country you won’t find on […]
#BIRTHDAY: 15 Feb – Carol Rich from Switzerland is 64 Being first to perform on our favourite TV show must be a challenge. But at least you are first to the free bar in the Green Room. But what if you’re last on? You have to wait whilst […]
#STORYOFMYLIFE – Day Five with John from EI In this series, we’ll be talking to someone and asking them to pick five songs (over five days) that mean something to them. These may not be their top five songs of all time – merely songs that attach to […]
The EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, have revealed the first set of names for the 70th anniversary tour, which will follow the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. This morning, the EBU announced the first seven acts that will be taking part in the 70th anniversary tour – […]
#BIRTHDAY: 4 Jan – Patricia Kraus from Spain is 62 today Do you wonder why some songs don’t do better? Perhaps, for example, it could be severe make-up. Or a mischievous green shawl that is eventually cast aside. Or backing guitarists trying to get in on the act. […]
For the third year, the official ESC Top 250 was broadcast on EFR12, the French radio station. Once again, Loreen retained the top spot with “Euphoria”. While the full results of all 1700+ Eurovision entries can be found HERE, how did Ireland rank within the top 250? 016: Bambie […]
#CHRISTMAS2025: Eurovision Ireland Advent Calendar Day 24 Christmas is a-coming, so we at Eurovision Ireland want to share some notable performances by Eurovision acts of festive songs. Some are standards, and some may be new to you. Today’s song is… Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
#BIRTHDAY: Thanos Kalliris from Greece is 63 today Do you like your traditional song? Are you more a fan of something more contemporary? Do you like it when a country surprises you with a choice of song? Back in 1987, our friends in Greece deviated from their usual […]
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