Hallå hela pressen
Without doubt, one of the “cultural highlights” of my last trip to Sweden was going to a couple of performances by the band, Hallå hela pressen. They’re a covers-band specialising … Read the rest “Hallå hela pressen”
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Mid-Year Break
I’m not one who normally makes rash decisions, but I made one this weekend. And when I say “rash” I mean something I’ve been thinking about for several months, but … Read the rest “Mid-Year Break”
Eurovision 2011
Naturally enough there was some disappointment in the room tonight when it became clear Eric Saade from Sweden hadn’t won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. For a long time he … Read the rest “Eurovision 2011”
Day At The Pub
Two or three times a year a bunch of us catch up for an afternoon of lunch, drinks and chatter. Sometimes we’ll head over to Manly, though mostly it’s at … Read the rest “Day At The Pub”
Eric Saade
I managed to watch about half of tonight’s federal budget before nodding off for a moment (that’s what happens when you reach middle-age) and before deciding to head off to … Read the rest “Eric Saade”
Melodifestivalen 2011 – Finalen
In the last five to ten years, Melodifestivalen, the Swedish final leading to Eurovision, has been plagued by controversy. The controversy derives almost completely from the complex voting system. In … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 – Finalen”