#BIRTHDAY: Inga from Iceland is 52 today It’s notable that some countries always have bigger journeys to make than others, when getting to our favourite TV show. Australia aside, those countries on the edges of Europe always have to make an effort. Take our friends in Iceland for […]
#BIRTHDAY: Dana from Ireland is 74 today Winners. We love ’em. Well, mostly. We always get the winner we deserve. But perhaps, just perhaps, there are winners that shouldn’t have been winners. Do you agree? In 1970, we witnessed a pocket-sized contest in Amsterdam Amsterdam. Dana (née Rosemary […]
#BIRTHDAY: Nino Pršeš from Bosnia-Herzegovina is 52 today Do you miss Bosnia and Herzegovina? They were a welcome addition to our Eurovision family over 30 years ago, but they’re sitting on the substitute’s bench these day. No doubt with their feet up and watching Eurovisions with oodles of […]
Destiny Chukunyere from Malta, has turned 22 years old today. Destiny represented Malta, at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 1st place, with “Not My Soul”. Happy Birthday, Destiny! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
Zena Donnelly from Ireland, has turned 22 years old today. Zena represented Ireland, at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 10th place, with “Bríce ar Bhríce”. Happy Birthday, Zena! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the […]
#BIRTHDAY: Gry Johansen from Denmark is 60 today Thick and thin. That’s an adage that applies to every country taking part in our favourite TV show. Any country can win, but equally any country can do less well. Yes, even our Nordic friends. In 1983 we were deep […]
#BIRTHDAY: Jendrik from Germany is 30 today Eurovision is an odd thing. The songs stoke emotions that are sometimes quite strong. How is it that a combination of notes can be loved or hated so much? And hate can be such a strong word. In sunny Rotterdam, not […]
George Michaelides from Cyprus, has turned 21 years old today. George represented Cyprus, at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest – finishing in 16th place, with “Dance Floor”. Happy Birthday, George! Let us know what you think about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – either in the comments […]
#BIRTHDAY: Mae Muller from the UK is 27 today If you were a Eurovision performer (and maybe you are), when would you want to perform in the Grand Final? First, so you can get to the free bar? Last, so the crowd will be nicely warmed up? Or […]
#BIRTHDAY: La Zarra is 37 today When you look at non-Europeans that participate in our favourite TV show, our friends in Canada must have provided more than their fair share. We’ve had one Canuck winner, and many others have tried. Today’s birthday girl La Zarra (née Fatima-Zahra Hafdi) […]