One last refrain – a tribute to Lys Assia
At the age of 94, Lys Assia has passed in Zurich’s Zollikerberg Hospital. She won the very first Eurovision Song Contest, and remained a loyal ambassador...
Pratar du svenska? The Swedish domination of Eurovision
I'll start by making clear I adore Sweden and the Swedes. There's little I enjoy more than a plate of köttbullar. Abba produced classic...
Reaction Videos – Are we ready to talk about them?
Now, never let it be said that OnEurope is a clique - we allow other people to contribute too... if they want. So, sound...
Is it time to rethink Melodifestivalen?
For years, it's been touted as the gold standard of Eurovision national selections. Swedish broadcaster SVT has been organising the Melodifestivalen for as long...
San Marino … The gift that keeps on giving
Not content with making a mockery of the entire selection procedure by allowing all and sundry to enter and then, ya know, weighting the...
Who’s following the money? How YOU can win at Eurovision
Many people watch the Eurovision in awe and wonder and think to themselves: "I’d love to get on the stage". However, dear friends, singing...
In Memoriam – France Gall
OnEurope has received news this morning (7th Jan) that the winner of the Eurovision back in 1965 - France Gall - has passed away...
What’s the difference between a Kazakh and an Aussie?
Kazakh broadcaster Channel 31 has been refused entry to the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, but Australia’s participation in the Eurovision seems to have come...
People tell me I’m not a “real” journalist
As many of you may know, I have a real job - that takes up a considerable amount of time - and this fine...
It’s October! – It must be the next podcast!
In an effort to entertain and educate you in our down time OnEuropeans, I've been wittering on at the mic again.
In this podcast, more...