Eurovision

PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for May 2026 starring Gary Oldman in Krapp’s Last Tape

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  1. Gary Oldman in Krapp’s Last Tape

Oscar winner Oldman (Apple’s Slow Horses) directs and stars in this monologue about a man on his 69th birthday who sits alone and listens to the echoes of his younger self. The play returns to the Royal Court where it ran in 1958 in this York Theatre Royal production. The run is sold out although tickets are available on Mondays. Runs 8 through 30 May 2026. Tickets

  • Read on for reasons including Rosalia at The 02, High Society and Delta Goodrem at Eurovision
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ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Wildfire by Loreen (April 2026)

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WORTH A LOOK?: *****

Tracklist: Where Do We Go From Here?; Feels Like Heaven; Weapons; Is It Love?; Can’t Pull Me Down; Melt; Wildfire; Coming Close; Set Me Free; Tattoo; Lose That Light; Kiss The Sky; True Love

It’s been almost 3 years since Loreen became the 1st woman to win Eurovision twice and, despite the wait, this album’s exceptional quality makes it all worthwhile.

  • Read on for reasons including how this is easily Loreen’s best and most cohesive album
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PREVIEW/PREDICTIONS: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi Final 2 starring Delta Goodrem, Antigoni, Dara & Atvara

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By Neil Durham

WHEN? 14 May 2026 HOW TO WATCH? BBC1 in the UK at 8pm

WHERE? Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna

The final half of this 2nd semi final is Eurovision at its most competitive and 1 of our favourites is sure to miss out but we do think superstar Delta Goodrem’s is the performance to watch out for here because the song is contest-winning worthy.

  • Read on for reasons including Søren Torpegaard Lund, Jonas Lovv & Simón
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PREVIEW/PREDICTIONS: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi Final 1 starring Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen, FELICIA, Vanilla Ninja & Senhit ft Boy George

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By Neil Durham

WHEN? 12 May 2026 HOW TO WATCH? BBC1 in the UK at 8pm

WHERE? Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna

Juries return to the semi finals for the 1st time since 2022 and the 1st semi is notable for the appearance of the contest’s runaway favourite at the time of writing – Finland (pictured) – and controversial inclusion of Israel.

  • Read on for reasons including Akylas, Satoshi & Noam Bettan
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PREVIEW/PREDICTIONS: Eurovision Song Contest pre-qualified finalists 2026 starring Look Mum No Computer

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By Neil Durham

WHEN? 16 May 2026 HOW TO WATCH? BBC1 in the UK at 8pm

WHERE? Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna

No Spain this year which is 1 of 5 countries to boycott 2026 because of Israel’s participation and it’s the UK’s Look Mum No Computer (pictured) which is giving us the most interesting entry of the pre-qualified finalists.

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SONG OF THE MONTH: Eclipse by Delta Goodrem (March 2026)

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WORTH A LOOK?: *****

Goodrem had 5 UK top 10 singles, a number 2 album with Innocent Eyes in 2003 and at the time of writing – 22 song reveals – her Eclipse is our favourite Eurovision entry.

  • Read on for reasons including how Eclipse is the sound of Australia going 1 better than Dani Im a decade ago
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PREDICTIONS/PREVIEW: Melodifestivalen Final 2026 starring A-Teens, FELICIA, Greczula & Sanna Nielsen

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WHEN?: Saturday 7 March 2025 7pm UK time WHERE TO WATCH? SVT

WHERE?: Strawberry Arena, Stockholm

Melodifestivalen cements its position as Eurovision’s greatest selection show with this 66th final that includes the return of 2 former winners, a boy/girl group reunited after more than 20 years apart, a novelty TV character and 1 song capable of winning in Vienna in May.

  • Read on for reasons including A-Teens, FELICIA, Greczula & Sanna Nielsen
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen Heat 5 2026 starring Sanna Nielsen, Vilhelm Buchaus and AleXa

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WHEN?: Saturday 28 February March 2025 7pm UK time WHERE TO WATCH? SVT

WHERE?: Gärdehov Arena, Sundsval

The final heat of Melfest 2026 is its most competitive with the return of a former winner and the arrival of the sole American Song Contest victor.

  • Read on for reasons including Bladë, Juliett and Lilla Al-Fadji 
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PREDICTIONS: Melodifestivalen Heat 4 2026 starring Meira Omar and Smash Into Pieces

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WHEN?: Saturday 21 February 2026 7pm UK time

WHERE?: Malmö Arena, Malmö WHERE TO WATCH? SVT

We were shocked Korslagda were eliminated in last week’s Heat 3 and wonder whether Smash Into Pieces will benefit from the result as rock fans look for something they can root for in the 7 March final.

  • Read on for reasons including Timo Räisänen, Cimberly and Erika Jonsson
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