Every year we reach the same point where the EBU keeps a straight face and insists that Eurovision is a peaceful, non political song contest. At the same time half of Europe is ready to walk out like we are at a horror movie premiere that Stephen King has already declared the event of the…
Category: Eurovision
Eurovision Turns 69 – And Finland’s “Ich Komme” Is Coming Right On Time
For a very long time, Eurovision hasn’t really been a song contest. It’s been a yearly spectacle of glitter, drama, and over-the-top performance art. The one time of year when Europe collectively agrees to arse around in the name of music, spectacle, and shared absurdity. And as someone who thrives on maximalism, I wouldn’t have…
Sauna Brothers Just Dropped the Hottest Countdown for the Meme-Ready Summer Banger – One, Two, Three, Sauna
For years, many Finns have seen Sweden as looking down on us -like “hillbilly alcoholic cousins”: hardworking, but rough around the edges, fond of vodka and saunas, and living in the cold, remote corners of Northern Europe. Swedes have often viewed Finns as people who needed help, but not quite serious cultural contenders. We were…
Clichés, Camp Humor, and Wind Machines: Once a Year, Eurovision Lets Europe Arse Around!
Personally, Eurovision holds a special place in my heart as a cherished tradition that brings people together in celebration, laughter, and pure enjoyment. Since the mid-90s, I’ve been an avid enthusiast, eagerly awaiting each year’s spectacle of unforgettable performances and glamour – perfect colour splash of spring after a long, dark, and generally exhausting Finnish…
Jackinna of all Trades 