Oliver Pearce
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I’m starting a new series on my blog called “Retro Reviews”, looking back at contests from years gone by. Today I’m reviewing #Eurovision 1957 in Frankfurt.
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Retro Reviews: Frankfurt 1957
The second edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was held on the 3 rd March, 1957 (still the earliest in the year it has ever been held)...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I’m starting a new series on my blog called “Retro Reviews”, looking back at contests from years gone by. Today I’m reviewing #Eurovision 1957 in Frankfurt.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
I’m starting a new series on my blog called “Retro Reviews”, looking back at contests from years gone by. Today I’m reviewing #Eurovision 1957 in Frankfurt.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
Retro Reviews: Frankfurt 1957
The second edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was held on the 3 rd March, 1957 (still the earliest in the year it has ever been held)...
united-by-music.blogspot.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I’m starting a new series on my blog called “Retro Reviews”, looking back at contests from years gone by. Today I’m reviewing #Eurovision 1957 in Frankfurt.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/retr...
And Sweden’s #Melodifestivalen will also be continuing this evening so here is my ranking of the Heat 2 songs.
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
And Sweden’s #Melodifestivalen will also be continuing this evening so here is my ranking of the Heat 2 songs.
Tonight, Ukraine 🇺🇦 is selecting its next #Eurovision entry. Here is my ranking of this year’s Vidbir.
February 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Tonight, Ukraine 🇺🇦 is selecting its next #Eurovision entry. Here is my ranking of this year’s Vidbir.
You know you’re a #Eurovision fan (or possibly just think about the 1991 contest far too much) when you type “Mr” on your phone and the first option in predicted text is “Mr Naef”…. 🤦♂️
February 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM
You know you’re a #Eurovision fan (or possibly just think about the 1991 contest far too much) when you type “Mr” on your phone and the first option in predicted text is “Mr Naef”…. 🤦♂️
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This #Eurovision season has so far been more chaotic than most. My latest blog post aims to summarise all the news of the last few weeks and months.
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Eurovision 2026: The Story So Far
Before you read this post about Eurovision 2026, I encourage you to have a look at my statement on this year’s contest. The Eurovision ...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
This #Eurovision season has so far been more chaotic than most. My latest blog post aims to summarise all the news of the last few weeks and months.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
This #Eurovision season has so far been more chaotic than most. My latest blog post aims to summarise all the news of the last few weeks and months.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
Eurovision 2026: The Story So Far
Before you read this post about Eurovision 2026, I encourage you to have a look at my statement on this year’s contest. The Eurovision ...
united-by-music.blogspot.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
This #Eurovision season has so far been more chaotic than most. My latest blog post aims to summarise all the news of the last few weeks and months.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2026/02/euro...
No new #Eurovision songs tonight (although Bulgaria 🇧🇬 is selecting its artist). Instead, here’s my ranking of the first heat of Sweden’s #Melodifestivalen.
January 31, 2026 at 6:54 PM
No new #Eurovision songs tonight (although Bulgaria 🇧🇬 is selecting its artist). Instead, here’s my ranking of the first heat of Sweden’s #Melodifestivalen.
The next country to select its #Eurovision entry will be Luxembourg 🇱🇺. As there are only eight songs competing, here is my full ranking of this year’s Luxembourg Song Contest.
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The next country to select its #Eurovision entry will be Luxembourg 🇱🇺. As there are only eight songs competing, here is my full ranking of this year’s Luxembourg Song Contest.
Malta 🇲🇹 is also choosing its #Eurovision entry tonight. Out of a stacked selection, here is my top five from the Malta Eurovision Song Contest!
January 17, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Malta 🇲🇹 is also choosing its #Eurovision entry tonight. Out of a stacked selection, here is my top five from the Malta Eurovision Song Contest!
#Eurovision National Final season continues tonight with Selecția Națională in Moldova 🇲🇩. Here are my top five picks to go to Vienna.
January 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
#Eurovision National Final season continues tonight with Selecția Națională in Moldova 🇲🇩. Here are my top five picks to go to Vienna.
I am concluding my blog for 2025 with my personal #Eurovision awards. Read to find out my picks in categories including best outfit, most improved and lifetime achievement award.
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The Eurovision Awards 2025
Somehow 2025 is almost at an end. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s absolutely flown by, and it feels like such a lot has happened....
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December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I am concluding my blog for 2025 with my personal #Eurovision awards. Read to find out my picks in categories including best outfit, most improved and lifetime achievement award.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
Tonight, Montenegro 🇲🇪 will select its representative for #Eurovision in Vienna. Here are my top five favourites to win Montesong.
December 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tonight, Montenegro 🇲🇪 will select its representative for #Eurovision in Vienna. Here are my top five favourites to win Montesong.
Somehow #Eurovision 2026 National Final season is upon us already. In honour of the final of Festivali i Këngës this evening, here are my top five picks to represent Albania 🇦🇱.
December 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Somehow #Eurovision 2026 National Final season is upon us already. In honour of the final of Festivali i Këngës this evening, here are my top five picks to represent Albania 🇦🇱.
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I reviewed this year’s Junior #Eurovision Song Contest - featuring my opinionated younger sister and a modest proposal for a change to the voting system.
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Junior Eurovision 2025: Recap & Review
I have followed the Junior Eurovision Song Contest intermittently since 2018. Back then, I had only just become a die-hard Eurovision fan,...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I reviewed this year’s Junior #Eurovision Song Contest - featuring my opinionated younger sister and a modest proposal for a change to the voting system.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
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🚨🇦🇹 OFFICIAL: 35 countries will participate in the #Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
The 70th anniversary edition will feature the fewest number of participants since 2003, and the largest boycott in Eurovision history as 5 broadcasters withdraw over Israel's inclusion.
The 70th anniversary edition will feature the fewest number of participants since 2003, and the largest boycott in Eurovision history as 5 broadcasters withdraw over Israel's inclusion.
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🚨🇦🇹 OFFICIAL: 35 countries will participate in the #Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
The 70th anniversary edition will feature the fewest number of participants since 2003, and the largest boycott in Eurovision history as 5 broadcasters withdraw over Israel's inclusion.
The 70th anniversary edition will feature the fewest number of participants since 2003, and the largest boycott in Eurovision history as 5 broadcasters withdraw over Israel's inclusion.
I reviewed this year’s Junior #Eurovision Song Contest - featuring my opinionated younger sister and a modest proposal for a change to the voting system.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
Junior Eurovision 2025: Recap & Review
I have followed the Junior Eurovision Song Contest intermittently since 2018. Back then, I had only just become a die-hard Eurovision fan,...
united-by-music.blogspot.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I reviewed this year’s Junior #Eurovision Song Contest - featuring my opinionated younger sister and a modest proposal for a change to the voting system.
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/12/juni...
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📝 Eurovision Director Martin Green has published a letter to the Eurovision fans
"We will ensure that all participating broadcasters respect the rules of the competition and if they don’t you have a personal pledge from me, we will not tolerate it and call it out"
"We will ensure that all participating broadcasters respect the rules of the competition and if they don’t you have a personal pledge from me, we will not tolerate it and call it out"
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📝 Eurovision Director Martin Green has published a letter to the Eurovision fans
"We will ensure that all participating broadcasters respect the rules of the competition and if they don’t you have a personal pledge from me, we will not tolerate it and call it out"
"We will ensure that all participating broadcasters respect the rules of the competition and if they don’t you have a personal pledge from me, we will not tolerate it and call it out"
Introducing my #Eurovision Advent Calendar: 24 days of some of my favourite Eurovision songs to lead us up to Christmas.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Introducing my #Eurovision Advent Calendar: 24 days of some of my favourite Eurovision songs to lead us up to Christmas.
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Heading back to the world of #Eurovision for a look back at the history of Luxembourg in the song contest - featuring my summer holiday…
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A Eurovision Pilgrimage in Luxembourg
This summer, whilst on holiday in the lovely country of Luxembourg, I spent a day exploring the capital, the appropriately-named Luxembourg...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Heading back to the world of #Eurovision for a look back at the history of Luxembourg in the song contest - featuring my summer holiday…
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
Heading back to the world of #Eurovision for a look back at the history of Luxembourg in the song contest - featuring my summer holiday…
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
A Eurovision Pilgrimage in Luxembourg
This summer, whilst on holiday in the lovely country of Luxembourg, I spent a day exploring the capital, the appropriately-named Luxembourg...
united-by-music.blogspot.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Heading back to the world of #Eurovision for a look back at the history of Luxembourg in the song contest - featuring my summer holiday…
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
united-by-music.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-eu...
I’m very late to the party but have finally published my #Strictly Week 2 stats recap. See how things stacked up before Movie Week!
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Strictly 2025, Week 2: Foxtrots, Fumbles and Finding Form
Note: The majority of this article was written last week, but I ended up being very busy and wasn’t able to finish it in time to publish b...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m very late to the party but have finally published my #Strictly Week 2 stats recap. See how things stacked up before Movie Week!
strictly-come-data.blogspot.com/2025/10/stri...
strictly-come-data.blogspot.com/2025/10/stri...
If you’re looking forward to tonight’s #Strictly instalment, why not remind yourself of everything that went down last week?
#Strictly 2025 kicked off with a bang at the weekend, and I’ve got all the data behind the dances! My Week 1 stats recap is now live.
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Strictly 2025, Week 1: Sequins, Scores and Surprises
Week 1 of Strictly Come Dancing is always about first impressions: not just for the celebrities, but for the data as well. The opening dance...
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October 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you’re looking forward to tonight’s #Strictly instalment, why not remind yourself of everything that went down last week?
This week will see the 250th competitive Cha Cha Cha performed on #Strictly. To celebrate, I’m taking a look back at the history of the dance on the show. Now live with as many numbers as you could want!
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Crunching the Numbers on 250 Cha Cha Chas
Few dances split opinion on Strictly quite like the Cha Cha Cha. Loved by some for its cheeky energy, dreaded by others for its difficult te...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This week will see the 250th competitive Cha Cha Cha performed on #Strictly. To celebrate, I’m taking a look back at the history of the dance on the show. Now live with as many numbers as you could want!
strictly-come-data.blogspot.com/2025/10/crun...
strictly-come-data.blogspot.com/2025/10/crun...