#BIRTHDAY: Luca Hänni from Switzerland is 30 today It’s an old adage that anyone can won our favourite TV show. Portugal, Austria and Finland have proven this in the 21st Century. One win, and a scattering of other reasonable results. So there is hope for [insert country here], […]
#BIRTHDAY: Charlotte Perrelli from Sweden is 50 today One of the golden rules of our favourite TV show is this: If you win, leave it at that. You’ve reached the pinnacle, so don’t try again. It’ll end in tears. Unless you’re Seán Sherrard. Or Lorine Zeineb Nora Talhaoui. […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tereza Kerndlová from Czechia is 38 today We occasionally talk about countries that have the old love/hate relationship with our favourite contest. While your country’s broadcaster may studiously take part every year, there are those that take the odd year out here and there. Our friends in […]
Marija Spasovska from North Macedonia, has turned 19 years old today. Marija represented North Macedonia, at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 12th place, with “Doma”. Happy Birthday, Marija! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
Nicolai Kielstrup from Denmark, has turned 33 years old today. Nicolai represented Denmark, at the 2005 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 4th place, with “Shake Shake Shake”. Happy Birthday, Nicolai! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Sandro from Cyprus is 28 today That “missing” contest from 2020 will always be an enigma. “Who would have won?”, “How would the hosts have done?”, and “Who would have been the surprise non-qualifier?” are all questions we’ve asked since that time. One of that Class of […]
#BIRTHDAY: Leonora from Denmark is 26 today Sometimes, what you need to get ahead is a really good prop. It could be because you don’t think your song can manage without one, or it could be to enhance an already top-draw song. But it’s the choice of prop […]
#BIRTHDAY: Baby Doll is 62 today Being on first can be that double-edged sword. You get your performance out of the way (meaning more time at the bar), you get a nice fresh audience, and who knows, people have won from the front before. Casting your mind back […]
#BIRTHDAY: Senhit from San Marino is 45 today We’re looking at a country that tries today. And it’s a country that’s become associate with one act even though a number of others have tried. Some were even from that same country. But the Most Serene Republic hat is […]
#BIRTHDAY: Nayah from France is 64 today To have a national final or not. That can be the question. The fans love national finals, as it gives them a chance to hobnob with stars in a far flung TV studio or second-rate theatre. But they’re not compulsory. Our […]