#BIRTHDAY: Nikki from Azerbaijan is 45 today Can you always pick a winner? Do you see it make its way through the Eurovision season and think “Yes, that’s the one”? Or are you often surprised when [insert country here] wins the big prize? Occasionally a song wins that […]
Michele Perniola from San Marino, has turned 27 years old today. Michele represented San Marino, at the 2013 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 10th place, with “O-o-O Sole intorno a me”. Happy Birthday, Michele! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest […]
#BIRTHDAY: Marlain from Cyprus is 47 today Does luck play a part in Eurovision success (or lack of it)? Can your position in the running order help your chances? Has a song been sunk by what was on around it? Back in 1999 we had a Swedish win. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Fabio Ricci from Italy is 60 today Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be the member of a duo that’s not quite the headliner? The side-kick, if you will. Some maybe don’t like the limelight, but as important as their partner-in-crime. In 1997, our friends […]
Per Bergquist has turned 41 years old today. Per most recently took part, as part of Smash Into Pieces, at Melodifestivalen 2024 – finishing in 3rd place, with “Heroes Are Calling”. Happy Birthday, Per! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in the comments below […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tinkara Kovač from Slovenia is 47 today As you know, we often drone on about people who keep trying. Some of them make it to the final week/fortnight many times, and still want more (cough Monetta cough). Some have a couple of attempts as a national final, […]
#BIRTHDAY: Donatan from Poland is 41 today We have a very unique situation today. It’s custom for the named act to be on stage during a Eurovision performance. As far as we know, there has been one occasion where the named act had to take a step back […]
Sarah Harrison from Malta, has turned 35 years old today. Sarah represented Malta, at the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 7th place, with “Like a Star”. Happy Birthday, Sarah! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Vanna from Croatia is 55 today The fortunes of countries come and go. You can tell some are gearing up for a win. And once they have, they revert to being also-rans. Of course, some that you think should win make an effort and then lose interest. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Fərid Məmmədov from Azerbaijan is 34 today Some countries seem to have an easier time at Eurovisions than others. Some will stick to their tried and tested formulae, even though they may be a little dated. Others can tap into the current mood and make the most […]