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29 August – Welcome to the land where all our dreams...

Remember the United Kingdom of stuff? They regularly used to do rather well in Eurovision circles, until those pesky 'New Europeans' came along. They...

28 August – Looking for a miracle

Is there a country you would like to see win for the first time? Is there a country capable of really hosting our favourite...

21 August – I wanted to find your footprints

Eurovision is a funny old thing. You can be up one moment, and have your hopes dashed the next. Take those pesky semi-finals/preselections for...

Melodifestivalen 2026: New Rules, New Voting

The evolutionary speed of Sweden’s Melodifestivalen might be best described as 'glacial', but SVT is keen to trumpet 'changes' for 2026. The broadcaster has now...

10 August – You’ve been spinning a shirt

Until it was abandoned, the 2020 contest was shaping up to be a classic contest. A number of countries were being touted for a...

9 August – You’d like to fly up to the sky

The joy of being your country's first ever entrant in our favourite TV show. You've gone where no-one from your country has ever been...

7 August – Raise your voices and celebrate

Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history? Where do you draw this line? Some countries...

6 August – No one can take my dream away from...

Imagine the scene. You know you're heading to Europe's favourite TV show, and you get drawn on first. How do you make an impression?...

5 August – Farewell to sorrow and hello to my smile

  Many of the performers at our favourite TV show are out-and-out singers or musicians. They might do other stuff, but usually as a hobby....

San Marino Locks in National Final for Three Years

Despite public statements from San Marino RTV suggesting uncertainty over Eurovision 2026, the country’s government has quietly - and officially - committed San Marino...