#BIRTHDAY: Zlata Ognevich from Ukraine is 40 It’s only right that politics shouldn’t really play a part in our favourite TV show. They often almost mix, but thankfully it’s mainly kept a lid on. However, the odd singer here and there has dabbled in politics. One such example […]
#BIRTHDAY: 11 Jan – Marko Bošnjak from Croatia is 22 Country after country is looking for that elusive win. But what is it that pushes your song over that finishing line first? Dancing? Tune? Or that killer lyric? If you wanted an interesting lyric in Basel’s fair city, […]
Roksana Węgiel from Poland, has turned 21 years old today. Roksana represented Poland, at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 1st place, with “Anyone I Want to Be”. Happy Birthday, Roksana! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either […]
#BIRTHDAY: 10 Jan – Samira from Morocco is 68 f you were the only person ever to represent your country, how would you feel? Would you want your country to send participate again, which would sully your unique record? Or would you be happy that you’re unique? There […]
#BIRTHDAY: 9 Jan – Jan Johansen from Sweden is 60 Just when you thought we were going to avoid a certain country, we found this birthday today and knew we had to pick this above the Italian, German, Latvian and Luxembourger who also have birthdays today. We consider […]
#BIRTHDAY: 8 Jan – Burak Aydos from Türkiye is 54 If you’re a student of Eurovision, you’ll know that no-one really wants to perform second in the Grand Final. Yes, you get more time in the Green Room bar than the singers on 17th, but you’re less likely […]
#BIRTHDAY: 7 Jan – Chris Kempers is 61 Did we hear you ask for a duet? Did we? Did we? Well, you’re getting one anyway. One from a famous year which featured songs with a very common theme. Yep, the year of note was 1990. Our friends in […]
#BIRTHDAY: 6 Jan – Miki from Spain is 30 today We mentioned that some countries have gone from mediocre participants to challengers to a victory. There are of course countries that have gone the other way. They try and try, but their broadcaster relies on past glories. It […]
Ela Mangion from Malta, has turned 20 years old today. Ela represented Malta, at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 5th place, with “Marchin’ On”. Happy Birthday, Ela! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
#BIRTHDAY: 5 Jan – Roxen from Romania is 26 Do you remember the early years of this decade, when there was a clutch of performers who were selected for 2020, but only got their chance 12 months later. It will always be a talking point over which of […]