As the people of Sweden slept, we sat and waited and waited and waited. From time to time, as we enjoyed the brilliant conversation, excellent company and a soundtrack of … Read the rest “Melodfestivalen 2011 – Andra Chansen”
There’s a saying that if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. It’s a saying I generally believe in, and part of the reason why I’ve been … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #4”
As I wasn’t in Sydney for World Youth Day in 2008, I somehow missed the erection of a statue of Pope John Paul The Great (he used to be just … Read the rest “Attracting Crowds”
As I’ve been away this week, I haven’t had the time until today to catch up on last weekend’s “Melodifestivalen”. And that’s a shame, because it was the episode I’ve … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #3”
There’s something wonderfully re-assuring about a middle-aged drag queen in a purple wig – think Dame Edna – seeking to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. In the midst … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #2”
There was only one act in the first edition of “Melodifestivalen” this year who actually sang in Swedish. She had those classic Swedish blonde looks, an unmistakably Swedish name, and … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #1”