Albumble & ESC armchair

Just need to get my head down and get the last few done now...
Odd how it's tricky to get going, then I get into my stride and then run out of steam by the end... By my back of the envelope maths, my last review will be out a week today ! #eurovision

Not only has the song "Sweet like chocolate" not dated too badly, this is one of the first computer animated videos that also passes #totp

a cartoon toad is holding glow sticks in front of a crowd ALT: a cartoon toad is holding glow sticks in front of a crowd

YASSSSSSS (in gaelige) #totp

I feel like 'oh la la' is my boy's new vibe #totp

So twee #totp

Jimmy Ray's just as obscure brother #totp

FLICK THAT WRIST, GUUURRRRRLS #totp

bracing myself for the worst (and more repeated performances) #totp

SWEDEN 2026 The Swedish act and song was chosen on 7th March through the national final "Melodifestivalen". A winner was selected via a 50-50 mix of int...

Time for another #Eurovision review and will this be the one to get ahead of Ireland? Given recent events, the act has already annoyed Martin Green which makes me smile :)
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I have a few hours to myself tomorrow so I have 2 maybe 3 #eurovision reviews to write and that should leave me a very small amount of reviews left to do over the weekend.

i knew id get that wrong...

SAN MARINO 2026 The San Marinese act and song was chosen on 6th March through the national final "San Marino Song Contest". A five-member jury judged the so...

All of the 2026 #Eurovision songs have now been released but we've still got a handful of mini-reviews left to go... Depending on who turns up on the night, this act might be raising a few eyebrows in May...
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I discovered Kay Burley blocked me on twitter which I thought was very odd considering I had never posted anything tagging her, had never ever followed her or even looked at her profile or anything. She obviously took a dislike to me... which is understandable.

Czechia it's kinda moody and arty but we already have Gjon's Tears at home #Eurovision

FRANCE 2026 The song and act representing France was formally revealed on 6th March with the unveiling of the offical music video on youtube. Going to V...

We are getting into the last few days of #Eurovision reviews - part of me will be sad to not have the excitement of discovering the new songs, but another part of me will be happy to have my evenings back!
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UNITED KINGDOM 2026 The song representing the United Kingdom premiered on 6th March with the song's release on streaming platforms, the video premiere on youtub...

I've been looking forward to writing about this one for a while...! It's not often I can talk about the 'home entry' without a sense of dread or trepidation... #Eurovision
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mood

Sedes & Belli

Got a VERY busy day tomorrow - gym, reflexology, chiropractor (all before 12.30) dentist and take boy to swimming lesson. then hoping to get a couple more #Eurovision reviews in the bag while I can

which is best - maroon, purple or grey? #Eurovision

ROMANIA 2026 The Romanian act and song was chosen on 4th March through the national final "Selecția Națională". A seven-person jury was used to find a wi...

This nation have not done #Eurovision for the past few years but they have proven that they want to come back fighting. Read what I think of their return to the contest!
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I've been able to go the last 2 times as it's been on the middle Sunday of the Easter hols. This year it's on on the last Sunday. I could probably shuffle my days around but the fact it's my sons birthday the week after makes it a bit trickier. Never mind!!!

No London #Eurovision party for me this year, even more so now I have booked my soon to be 11yo's birthday party the same day.

AUSTRALIA 2026 The song and act representing Australia were both unveiled on 1st March with the premiere of the music video on youtube. Going to Vienna is ...

I guess this entry proves that if you hope, wish and shout someone's name long enough and loud enough - one day you will be right! #Eurovision
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oh #Strictly

accordion-led "never let it go" is the mash-up I never knew I needed #melfest

started watching the jury voting.
Nice to see they are about as confused/not bothered/undecided as to who the fave is too
At least the audience vote feels more of a decider #Melfest

Not watching #melfest or at least I am not right now... I've not really been keeping up with this preselection and on looking at a recap of the finalists I'm not really sure what to think... Might tune in for the voting and stuff at the end #eurovision

ITALY 2026 The Italian act and song was confirmed on 1st March. The previous evening saw the completion of The annual Sanremo Festival (76º Festival de...

Last week saw the festival of song - known to many as Sanremo - and the winner said "Si!!" to #Eurovision! here is my mini review of what they are sending
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Had a busy few days, so knuckling down to setting out some more #Eurovision blogposts . got today's and tomorrow's ready and hoping to get most of the next week's done.
March has suddenly become ultra busy and I will be glad when this month is done and dusted
Plus 15 working days to go...