#BIRTHDAY: 14 Apr – Anita Simoncini from San Marino is 27 If you keep an eye on the wider Eurovision family, you’ll know about the Junior version. We’ve already seen some Junior stars make it to the big contest, and one day we may see someone who wins […]
#BIRTHDAY: 10 Apr – Loïc Nottet from Belgium is 30 Do you feel for Belgium? A fully-formed country, but two broadcasters that keep to their own markets – except for Eurovision of course. And, I understand, there are very few channels of communications between the two. I’m sure […]
#BIRTHDAY: 28 Mar – Vaidas Baumila from Lithuania is 39 It’s duo time to brighten up your day. We all love duos, and it’s sometimes the case you prefer one half to the other. So it helps if there’s something for everyone. Today’s duo seemed very happy together, […]
#BIRTHDAY: 3 Mar – Elnur Hüseynov from Azerbaijan is 39 Has Eurovision got too big? Was it better when we saw 20 countries (give or take) on a Saturday night in front of a polite audience? Or is the more the merrier? One of the most recent additions […]
#STORYOFMYLIFE – Day Two with Bogdan 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 […]
#BIRTHDAY: 5 Feb – Trijntje from the Netherlands is 53 today Four years too early? Well, It’s not often someone is four years too early outside of an Olympic setting. But as we’re heading to Rotterdam’s fair city in the spring, it’s good to celebrate what the Dutch […]
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: Edurne from Spain is 40 today Our friends in Spain haven’t had the best of times this century. The peak was a rogue 3rd place finish in 2022. so at least they’ve tried. They’ve even brought in bigger guns at time. Today’s birthday girl Edurne García Almagro […]
#BIRTHDAY: Guy Sebastian from Australia is 44 today It’s always exciting when a country débuts in our favourite TV show. Over 40 countries have participated, and there’s always rumour of more débuts to come. The newest country is that famous European country – Australia. Avid viewers for 30 […]
#BIRTHDAY: Mørland from Norway is 45 today I’ve picked a duet today. Don’t you just love them? This duettist wrote the song as well as duetted with Joanna Bussinger. But more of her later. The song is about doing something bad in your past. We’ve all done it, […]