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Best of the Bunch: Cyprus

Cyprus have been a part of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1981, and since then have participated in all but three contests, first in 1988, then 2001 and in 2014. Out of the 33 appearances, Cyprus has been a part of 27 finals, with their best result being 5th place, which they’ve achieved 3 times…

Best of the Bunch: Finland

Finland has had a long history at Eurovision, with no less than 50 appearances at the contest. Their debut was back in 1961, and since then, they have performed in the final 44 times in total. Their best result was in 2006, where they won the contest with rock band Lordi, however on the flip…

Best of the Bunch: Poland

Poland made their debut at Eurovision in 1994, and has since made 19 appearances at the contest. Out of those 19, Poland has reached the final 13 times, with their best result being in 1994 – their debut year, where they came 2nd. Since 2006, where we start our Best of the Bunch journey today,…

Eurovision Throwback: Treble – Amambanda

By: eurovisionunion January 5, 2017July 12, 2018

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Before the Netherlands had their Eurovision renaissance in 2013, the nation sent some interesting songs to Eurovision, including the song we are looking at today for our Eurovision Throwback. We’re taking it back to 2006, where the Dutch were represented by the girl group Treble and the song Amambanda. The interesting thing to point out…

Best of the Bunch: Croatia

Croatia has been a part of Eurovision since 1993, and participated a total of 22 times. Out of those 22, Croatia has been in the finals a total of 17 times, making them a fairly successful Eurovision nation. You may say, ‘but most of those years didn’t feature semi-finals?’ and that’s true, most of their…

Best of the Bunch: Sweden

Sweden has come out on top in recent years, with fairly consistent results in the top 10. Since 2006, which is where we begin our journey today, Sweden has only missed the final once, and achieved six top 5 results, including two 3rd places and 2 winning songs. With so many great songs, it’s hard…

12 Days of Eurovision: Day 2

On the second day of Eurovision… Today, we’re saying goodbye to 2005, and welcoming 2006. After Greece won the contest the previous year, it was decided that the capital of Greece, Athens, would be the host city for the contest. The shows were hosted by former participant Sakis Rouvas and Greek American television presenter Maria…

Best of the Bunch: Spain

Out of the 61 years of Eurovision, Spain has participated 56 times, and during those years, the nation has won the contest twice, and those two times were two years in a row, 1968 and 1969. In 1969, Spain was part of a four way tie for the win, therefore sharing first place with three…

Best of the Bunch: Lithuania

Lithuania haven’t been the most successful of nations at Eurovision, but even though they haven’t yet scored a win, there are still a few gems from over the years. Today, we’re going to be looking at the Lithuanian entries between the years 2006 and 2015 to decide which song is the Best of the Bunch!…

Best of the Bunch: Norway

Norway debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1960, and since then, has won the contest three times, in 1985, 1995 and 2009. On the other end of the scale, Norway has also score no less than 11 last places, with 4 of those nul points. Today, we’re beginning our Norwegian Eurovision journey in…