BIRTHDAY: Dima Bilan from Russia is 38 today As you’ll know, some people can’t get enough of the drug that is the Eurovision stage. Some we like to see back. Some even do better second time round. The trouble with this article is that we have to pick […]
BIRTHDAY: Anna Vissi is 62 today As you’ll know, there have been 64 contests. So that means 64 home entries. We had one yesterday, and we’ve got another one today. Are you excited yet? Today’s birthday girl Άννα Βίσση/Anna Vissi was the home entrant in 2006, but more […]
JESC BIRTHDAY: Dani Fernández is 28 today Dani Fernández took part in JESC 2006 in Bucharest. He was Spain’s last participant until they returned in 2019. He finished fourth, which is Spain’s lowest placing in JESC. Happy birthday, Dani! Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
BIRTHDAY: Natalia Gordienco from Moldova is 32 today Have you ever spotted that in the real music world there are more and more collaborations? “Rap star X featuring sexy lady and proper musician” sing your latest grime track? Well, these endless lists of combos featuring this artist and […]
JESC BIRTHDAY: Andrey Kunets from Belarus is 24 today Andrey Kunets/ Андрэй Кунец from Belarus took part in JESC 2006 with the song Новый день/Noviy den. He finished second to the Tolmachevy Twins. Happy birthday, Andrey! Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
JESC BIRTHDAY: Thor! from Belgium is 22 today Thor Salden represented Belgium at JESC 2006 in Bucharest. Happy birthday Thor! Author: John Stanton Source: OnEurope.biz
BIRTHDAY: Daz Sampson from the UK is 45 today The ‘novelty’ song. Every contest has them. Just look at Carola. I joke. Carola has never been a novelty. But these songs sometimes do far better than expected. And some we can just point and laugh at. I leave […]
JESC BIRTHDAY: Pedro Madeira is 27 today Pedro represented Portugal in 2006 with the song Deixa-me sentir. Happy birthday, Pedro! Author: John Stanton Source: Eurovision Ireland
BIRTHDAY: Séverine Ferrer representing Monaco is 42 today It’s always sad when a country decides to sit out Eurovision. For a year is understandable, but there are a few we’ve not seen for many years now. Are they still paying attention to our favourite TV show? Or do […]
BIRTHDAY: Elena Risteska from North Macedonia is 33 today Are you a fan of ballads, or do you prefer something faster? It’s true that there’s no consensus in Europe, as we get songs of all varieties wining our favourite TV show. Today we go down a more mid-tempo […]