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2018

The 2018 Eurovision Song Contest was the 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal, following the country’s first victory at the 2017 contest in Kiev, with the song “Amar pelos dois”, performed by Salvador Sobral.

The contest comprised two semi-finals on 8 and 10 May, and a final on 12 May 2018 in the Altice Arena, Lisbon.
The winner of the 2018 Eurovision
The winner was Netta with ‘Toy’ representing Israel, who as she picked up her award, declare ‘Next year in Jerusalem.’ That prompted various outcries and a few suggestions of boycott, plus general talk of how it’s going to be a security nightmare and such.

See the full results from the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

No, baby no!

My my my, San Marino courtesy of Malta, Germany via Bratislava give the ‘what the actual fuck’ moment this year and certainly will have...
Iceland at Eurovision

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 20 – ICELAND

Our Choice by Ari Ólafsson We’re in, dear reader, what might be politely described as a lull in quality. Iceland’s entry is so mind-numbingly boring...

Eurovision Final Day is here

Bom dia, Oneuropeans! Tudo bem? Well, it’s here. Eurovision Final Day. Even with over two weeks in this beautiful city, it feels like it’s...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Italy

Since coming back to the fold, RAI has done well at Eurovision. Last year, everyone was so sure we'd be packing our bags for...

Strong & slick Sweden (other adjectives are available)

Benjamin is in a black shiny leather jacket and charcoal grey slacks that are fairly snug around the ‘rumpa’ with white trainers. Has he...

Full results of the 2nd A Dal Heat.

The results of the second Hungarian A Dal heat are in. As you can see, the top five songs qualified, based on jury and...

Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision

In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Although the Eurovision Reference Group...

The country that breaks ‘Eurovision Rules’

Rybak may claim to know the secret behind songwriting. Musicologists insist success at Eurovision is based on a 16-bar verse and chorus formula. Many...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Hungary

I've put off this review until late in my Countdown run, mostly on account, I find it unlistenable. Not their fault. Just not my...

Boy wonder Rybak is bak!

So the Rybak opens the second semi final and the Norwegian package is pretty much ready to go. We missed the first run-through, but...