Semifinal 1 – The Only Preview You Need To Read
Although I won’t be offended if you read some other ones as well. And not reading this one probably wouldn’t unduly affect your life...
Making my mind up with the BBC
It’s about time I came out of the off season and doled my wisdom out on you, so here I am – back for...
Monty’s Semi 2 Summary
Despite my knowing better I’m still given to folly, so once more, dear reader, I shall attempt a review of the semi from my...
Seconds out – Round Two of “mello” – Results now known
In the Snickers that is Melodifestivalen, we are now at the second heat. To confirm the format which I did not do last week,...
Malta Strengthens Eurovision Commitment with Songwriting Initiative
Malta has not only confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 but has also announced the expansion of its successful Malta Eurovision Music Exchange Camp...
LIVE BLOG: Semi Final 2: Dress Rehearsal 2
Welcome one, welcome all to the live blog for the Evening rehearsal of the second semi final. Yes, it's the one with "them" in...
Broadcasters lodge complaint with EBU over media access
Swedish journalist Torbjörn Ek has revealed the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has received at least eight complaints from broadcasters about the lack of media...
Si, Fuego … those Cypriots are at it again
....no, not remaking the Renault car of the 1980's, but burning us all with the song "Fuego" (it's Spanish for Fire don't you know)
The...
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...
Azerbaijan – My lovely horse
Dihaj is first up after a short break - and if you've been following the bookies, this song was fancied to turn in a...