27 November – I have to drink to get drunk
Our friends in North Macedonia, formerly the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are a noteworthy bunch. They came along in 1996, got stuck in...
FYRoM will appear here soon…. shite they have
When they remember to put the feed on the screen from the Malmerrr Arena to here for more than half the song - although...
27 June – I will melt your hearts
Do you like the plethora of languages that the songs on our favourite TV show are sung in? Do you like to hear songs...
6 July – Take me to places that I’ve never been
We all love success, and some countries are used to it. Then there are those that are either unsuccessful, or just plain unlucky. Unlucky...
Macedonia might not qualify – shock!
Phil: Now we have been exposed to the macadamia nuts on local television for days and day but seeing it on stage has revealed...
Time for a quick break
The only redeeming feature for this song is the fact that the 3d lettering on the backdrop looks very effective..... effectively removing your eyes...
14 February – Can we even fix this situation?
It's going to become a thing over the coming years that more and more performers in our favourite TV show were born after 1...
FYR Macedonia – We get to see the last run-through
Well we have sound *and* vision for Macedonia. The first thing we see on stage is the lead singer's arse - some people might...
Return of the Macedonian prodigal daughter
Kaliopi – the return! The good news is this is brilliant. The bad news is really for the Irish, as this now leaves Nicky...
But does she like children and old people? – Read on
Macedonian broadcaster MRT has gone for an all-round thoroughly "nice" girl for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev: Jana Burcheska.
"But who is she?" I...