So, the EBU celebrated 60 years of Eurovision in 2015. But it all started in 1956, so it should be celebrated in 2016, no? So let me do the honors, and offer you my short view on every country’s track record. I’ll add my top three per country to that – in the spiritContinue reading “60 years of Eurovision by country – part 2: DEN, UK, ATR, SWE, MON & NOR”
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60 years of Eurovision by country – part 1: The 1956 originals – SWI, NET, BEL, GER, FRA, LUX & ITA
So, the EBU celebrated 60 years of Eurovision in 2015. But it all started in 1956, so it should be celebrated in 2016, no? So let me do the honors, and offer you my short view on every country’s track record. I’ll add my top three per country to that – in the spiritContinue reading “60 years of Eurovision by country – part 1: The 1956 originals – SWI, NET, BEL, GER, FRA, LUX & ITA”
Eurovision 2016 Review – Love Love Peace Peace
Come together, all flags allowed, interval act by refugees – world peace was the order of the day on the 14th of May! Well, that interval act was technically not on the 14th, but you catch my drift. Love and peace all around – until the winner was announced of course. Let’s dive right in,Continue reading “Eurovision 2016 Review – Love Love Peace Peace”
Eurovision 2016: looking forward to the final – draw analysis & result prediction
So, let’s get down to serious business – semis over, qualifiers known, running order announced: time to check who got screwed over, who might benefit, and who might eventually run with it!
Eurovision 2016 Semi 2: the day after – a mini review
The Holy Week is flying by waaaaay quicker than I’d like, but isn’t that always the case with wonderful things? Yesterday evening was Semi 2 time, and after the great show that was Semi 1 I had high hopes. With quite a few reservations though, as the second semi consisted of a much weaker fieldContinue reading “Eurovision 2016 Semi 2: the day after – a mini review”
Eurovision 2016 Semi 1: the day after – a mini review
And suddenly it was here: the first semi for this year’s Eurovision – the most magical of all weeks, y’all! After having followed press reports from fans and (self declared) press in Stockholm, and without having watched any of the rehearsals, I was extremely curious to see what reality would look and sound like. AndContinue reading “Eurovision 2016 Semi 1: the day after – a mini review”
Eurovision 2016 Preview part 7 – The ‘T’ & ‘U’ countries + wrap-up
All of this year’s songs have been selected, which means it’s time to (finally) start the countdown for the 2016 edition of our beloved Contest. I’ll be tackling the participating songs in alphabetical order, with our final course on the menu today: The ‘T’ & ‘U’ countries + wrap-up!
Eurovision 2016 Preview part 6 – The ‘S’ countries
All of this year’s songs have been selected, which means it’s time to (finally) start the countdown for the 2016 edition of our beloved Contest. I’ll be tackling the participating songs in alphabetical order, with on the menu today: The ‘S’ countries!
Eurovision 2016 Preview part 5 – The ‘M’, ‘N’, ‘P’ & ‘R’ countries
All of this year’s songs have been selected, which means it’s time to (finally) start the countdown for the 2016 edition of our beloved Contest. I’ll be tackling the participating songs in alphabetical order, with on the menu today: The ‘M’, ‘N’, ‘P’ & ‘R’ countries!
Eurovision 2016 Preview part 4 – The ‘H’, ‘I’ & ‘L’ countries
All of this year’s songs have been selected, which means it’s time to (finally) start the countdown for the 2016 edition of our beloved Contest. I’ll be tackling the participating songs in alphabetical order, with on the menu today: The ‘H’, ‘I’ & ‘L’ countries!
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