We kick off my 2024 countdown with what is probably my most controversial preview, and depending on how you feel, placing. Indeed, placing this at all goes against what some…
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Eurovision 2023 top 37 countdown: #29 ISRAEL – Noa Kirel – Unicorn
Four-time winners Israel failed to qualify for the final last year, for the first time since 2014, and seem to be keen to bounce back straight away. Noa Kirel was…
Israel: song reveal
“Unicorn”, the song by internally selected artist Noa Kirel will be revealed on a special evening programme on Israeli TV and simultaneously premiered on the Eurovision YouTube channel.
Eurovision 2022 top 40 countdown #30: ISRAEL – Michael Ben David – I.M
It’s already been quite a rollercoaster ride for the Israeli entry this year – after the national selection (X Factor Israel had been used) there were rumours that the winning…
Israel: X Factor 2022 final
The final of Israel’s X Factor 2022 with four finalists competing with their selected potential Eurovision entry. Timing of show to be confirmed. You can watch the show via broadcaster…
Israel: Hashir Shelanu L’Eurovizion song selection
Hashir Shelanu L’Eurovizion is the Israeli selection to shortlist songs for the X Factor finalists. The 4 finalists will perform two songs each and voting will decide which one of…
Israel: X Factor 2022 songs released
Songs for Israel’s X Factor series will be released on this date. X Factor is being used to select Israel’s Eurovision 2022 entry.
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 #13: ISRAEL– Eden Alene – Set Me Free
It’s another returning artist at #13 in the countdown. Eden Alene won the Israeli TV singing contest show HaKokhav HaBa (“The Next Star”) in 2020. This made her the Israeli…