#BIRTHDAY: Eric Papilaya from Austria is 43 today We often mention the props acts use to enhance their three minutes on stage. But just think of the stage hands. Their hearts must sink , especially as they have 45 seconds or so to get one act off stage […]
Turkistan has been chosen as the Host City for this year’s Turkvision Song Contest. While the Host City has been announced, neither a venue or a date for the Contest has been decided. Last year, the Contest returned online, after last taking place in 2015. The Nogai ethnic […]
#BIRTHDAY: Bonnie Tyler from the UK is 70 today It’s only right that our favourite TV show can demonstrate a mix of the established performer and the youngster setting out to prove themselves in the cut-throat world of entertainment. There is no right formula, as it’s down to […]
Bari is considering placing a bid to host the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, according to Antonio Decari, the Mayor of Bali. The Mayor is evaluating the possibility of a bid. While accessibility and hotel availability will not be an issue, the lack of suitable indoor arenas in proving […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sophie Carle from Luxembourg is 57 today The hosts nation always has an interesting job on its hands. They might want to win, but the contest has cost them a whole chunk of money, so an honorable mention might be better. Our friends in Luxembourg have, like […]
Nika Turković from Croatia, has turned 25 years old today. Nika represented Croatia at the 2004 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 3rd place, with “Hej mali”. Happy Birthday, Nika! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
#BIRTHDAY: ByeAlex from Hungary is 37 today There’s been a little gap in central Europe of late. A gap which is countries currently having a few years out from our favourite TV show. You’d need to ask their broadcaster why they’re not competing with song, but we do […]
Go_A finished 5th at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, with their entry “Shum”. Following the cancellation of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, when Go_A were due to represent Ukraine with “Solovey”, they covered Verka Serduchka’s entry “Dancing Lasha Tumbai”. You can watch the cover below: Let us know […]
The US Billboard Global 200 Chart has seen a number of this year’s entries feature, following the conclusion of this year’s Contest. They are: (11) Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni (70) Barbara Pravi – Voilá (80) GO_A – Shum (105) Blind Channel – Dark Side (119) Gjon’s Tears […]
#BIRTHDAY: Enrico Ruggeri from Italy is 64 today It must be good to be in at the start of something. In years to come, you can tell your family you were there, and part of it. This particular ‘thing’ is the expansion of our favourite TV show. The […]