18 March – There’s nothing new under the sun
The old Eurovision thing has captured people who have dabbled in all sorts of things outside of singing. We've had medics, lawyers and even...
7 December – He laughed at all the stupid little puppets...
Do you want fun and frolic on a Thursday? Do you want a wonderful world of whimsy? Do you want a song to stimulate...
ESC birthdays 18 March – Think of a sunny day, in...
One of the rules that we never question about Eurovision songs is the three-minute rule. There once was a time when songs carried on...
Warming to Norway
Phil: Finally - something that is worth all the pain that I have gone through today to get to a decent song. This has...
Live Blog – Eurovision 2018 second semi final
It's time for 'Fanning's Folly II - This time it's personal' - and another one of those fancy little live blogs that OnEuropean visitors...
It’s time for the Norwegian final – the final Semi Final...
Five weeks ago, when I was young and you were younger (probably) - Norway started its search for a song.
The final semi final, with...
Tix – don’t be perfect, be unique
TIX is in Rotterdam and hoping to score big for Norway when he performs in the first semifinal on Tuesday next week.
He’s one of...
13 November – Then you are at my door like before
The Eurovision Song Contest has yielded some real legends over the years. In fact, you could say that a certain amount of 'Eurovision Royalty'...
28 March – Such is love’s way when it strikes you...
We have a real treat for you today. A legend of our favourite TV show. A massive name in singing circles, particularly in the...
Rounding off the afternoon
Here’s my catch up on the last three songs of the day.
Norway
Ooh this is going big in the hall isn’t it? That crunching electronic...