#BIRTHDAY: 9 Nov – Joëlle Ursull from France is 66 It’s always a good thing when a country tries something different. There’s one thing for a formulaic song, but thinking outside the box can be a breath of fresh air. It can sometimes pay dividends too. In the […]
#BIRTHDAY: 8 Nov – S10 from the Netherlands is 26 Have you noticed something start to happen, and it’ll only happen more and more? yes, it’s the post-2000 births. Those performers who were born after 1 January 2000. They won’t have been alive for three of Sweden’s wins, […]
Wiktoria has turned 30 years old today. Wiktoria most recently took part at Melodifestivalen 2023 – although was knocked out of the Contest after Heat 2, with “All My Life (Where Have You Been)”. Happy Birthday, Wiktoria! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in […]
Anne Gadegaard from Denmark, has turned 35 years old today. Anne represented Denmark, at the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 5th place, with “Arabiens drøm”. Happy Birthday, Anne! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
#BIRTHDAY: 6 Nov – Jeangu Macrooy from the Netherlands is 33 Ah, the home entrant. So much pressure, and yet so little. Although some countries have been daring enough to win a home contest (or two), we’re pretty sure it’s often the host broadcaster’s wish not to win […]
#BIRTHDAY: 5 Nov – Nodi Tatishvili from Georgia is 40 That thing when you get a well-performed duet at our favourite TV show. In theory, you get two able performers, who bounce off each other, giving us the best of both worlds. It’s odd that more duets haven’t […]
Gabriela Yordanova from Bulgaria, has turned 24 years old today. Gabriela represented Bulgaria, alongside Ivan Stoyanov, at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 9th place, with “Colour of Hope”. Happy Birthday, Gabriela! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – […]
Lovad has turned 34 years old today. Lovad most recently took part at Melodifestivalen 2021 – although was knocked out of the Contest after Heat 4, with “Allting är precis likadant”. Happy Birthday, Lovad! Let us know what you think about Melodifestivalen – either in the comments below […]
Angélina Nava from France, has turned 20 years old today. Angélina represented France, at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 2nd place, with “Jamais sans toi”. Happy Birthday, Angélina! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
#BIRTHDAY: 4 Nov – Malena Ernman from Sweden is 56 Yes, we pick on that powerhouse with the blue-and-yellow flag today. You’re probably already sitting up to see which lucky Swede it is. Well read on. Today’s birthday girl Sara Magdalena ‘Malena’ Ernman had a go at that […]