14 September – I dug you like you were treasure
We all love a Swedish song. Well, for some fans the contest begins and ends with the country of the yellow cross on a...
8 September – It’s blowing in my heart
It's that date. The one you've been waiting for. Sadly, it only comes around only once per year. It's a Swedish participant's birthday. One...
21 July – What’s not to like?
In a change to our performers' birthday, it's worth remembering that for 43 contests, an important part of Eurovision was the orchestra. do we...
3 June – You’ve become an obsession
If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...
13 May – Your phonograph spins out a tune
You wait ages for a Swede, and then two come along at once. To be fair, they have been participating since 1789, so we...
12 May – I drink from the brook, I eat soil
We love people who can multi-task. If they can sing, write, dance, present, they're a good old sort in our book.
Today's birthday girl has...
10 May – Everytime you smile I get good vibrations
I know we're in the midst of another Eurovision Song Contest, but the birthdays just keep on coming, And today we have one for...
Sweden – Sooner or later
Earlier in the day, we were told Sweden and Austria would switch places. This wasn't the case and John's massive pair of hair straighteners...
Sweden – Is this going to win?
So, before the rehearsal started the question posed around the Press Centre was: "Is Sweden polished enough to challenge for the win?" I mean...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 39 – Sweden
I walked past John Lundvik at Media City in Salford and nearly kicked over his Diet Coke. That might be the high point of...