#BIRTHDAY: Ochman from Poland is 24 today What do you think of people representing countries other than their birth? It can be more controversial when their birth country and their chosen country both participate. Or is it worse of a country picks any old false-flagger? Today’s birthday boy […]
#BIRTHDAY: Vladana from Montenegro is 37 today Did you miss the countries that sat on the sidelines this year? We know some are likely to return in 2024, but some have made the subs bench their second home. We obviously like bigger Eurovisions, so when the roster is […]
#BIRTHDAY: Andy Abraham from the UK is 59 today The United Kingdom has generally had a torrid time of things in the 21st Century. The once dominant nation, with 22 Top Three finishes in 42 appearances in the 20th Century, has managed two Top Three finishes since 2000. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Danijela from Croatia is 52 today Opening a contest. Is there anything more daunting? Well, being on second or sixteenth is no fun as those positions have never won. However, if you get it over with, then it means you can hit that free bar earlier in […]
#BIRTHDAY: Eva Rivas from Armenia is 36 today It’s always interesting to hear about the theme of a Eurovision song. Falling in love is probably the top one. Songs about falling out of love often follow. And then the others. Maybe about things you like, or things that […]
#BIRTHDAY: Maya Sar from Bosnia & Herzegovina is 42 today We miss our friends in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There, we’ve said it. We want them back. They add something that’s a heady mix of European, with a dash of something more exotic. Maybe they will return one day. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Achille Lauro is 33 today Every now and then a performance comes along that just sets a new bar for performances. It’s so memorable in so many ways. And these ways are not always favourable. Of course, every song – without exception (well, maybe one exception) will […]
#BIRTHDAY: Nadir Rustamli from Azerbaijan is 24 today You know how some countries that you write off when you first hear their song. And then they hit the big stage and you think they could be in with a chance? Much to your chagrin. In other news, we […]
#BIRTHDAY: Toto Cutugno from Italy is 80 today If you’re a Eurovision fan worth their gravy (or glitter), you might have an eye on its history. Which countries have hosted, which cities have hosted, that sort of thing. Of course, every contest needs a host or hosts. And […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jana Burčeska from North Macedonia is 30 today We all love success, and some countries are used to it. Then there are those that are either unsuccessful, or just plain unlucky. Unlucky because, perhaps, they’re just unfashionable. But even unfashionable countries can still do well. Just look […]