My annual tradition for creating the national selections page for the coming song contest usually comes in November but with Belgium announcing their artist barely two weeks into the new…
Some reflections on the Eurovision Song Contest 2021
It has been a long while since I have posted anything on my Eurovision site (or indeed on my YouTube channel) as it’s been my customary post-Eurovision “quiet season”. But…
Eurovision 2021 grand final preview
It’s finally here – after a gap of two years, we have a Eurovision grand final ahead of us. I’m sure many of you will have been immersed already in…
Eurovision 2021: semi-final 2 results reaction
Another great and enjoyable show and mercifully for those of watching on the BBC, fewer cut aways from the actual show items after the contrived “funny” Line of Duty skit…
Eurovision 2021 semi-final 2: predictions and hopes
After the build up and excitement of the first Eurovision semi-final, the second semi-final seems to come up almost at a rush and a surprise, with barely any time to…
Eurovision 2021: semi-final 1 results reaction
It was such a joy to see Eurovision back, and with a crowd – something we haven’t seen much of in these pandemic times. The hosts were professional and efficient…
Eurovision 2021 semi-final 1: predictions and hopes
After the marathon of the 39 videos and blog posts for my top 39 countdown, I suddenly found the first semi-final almost upon us and my customary preview/predictions post unwritten!…
Eurovision 2021 top 39 countdown #1: LITHUANIA – The Roop – Discoteque
We finally reach the pinnacle of my top 39 countdown for Eurovision 2021, and for the second year in a row, it’s Lithuania and The Roop who are my number…
Eurovision 2021 top 39 countdown #2: SWITZERLAND – Gjon’s Tears– Tout l’Univers
The silver medal position goes to the same country, and indeed the same artist, as in my 2020 countdown. Yes, it’s Switzerland once again, and Gjon’s Tears. This was for…
Eurovision 2021 top 39 countdown #3: SAN MARINO – Senhit– Adrenalina
In the bronze medal position of my top 39 countdown, it’s the smallest country currently in the contest, and one of the world’s tiniest countries, the microstate of San Marino….