Before September 1 hits and we get sucked into everything Eurovision, we wanted to take the opportunity to give our readers a chance to get to know our team a bit better. There’s no other way to do this other than to do a series where we introduce ourselves.
Hi, my name is Molly, and I have just begun working as a video editor on That Eurovision Site. I have just finished my Master’s in Biochemistry and took up content creation as a hobby during long waiting periods of experimental procedures. Outside of Eurovision, I adore travelling, video games, music, and musical theatre ( I apologise, I am a theatre kid at heart).
Name: Molly Kirkpatrick
Age: 22
Pronouns: She/Her
You can find me on
How did I get into the Eurovision Song Contest?
My earliest memory would be whenever I snuck into my mum’s room at night in 2014 to see what she was laughing to herself about, and she pointed at the screen and told me, “ I told everyone that Austria would win”, and I sat beside her and watched the winner’s performance of ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’ with her. From that day on, I watched the contest with her, and she was proud when I asked her to put ‘Rhythm Inside’ on my old mp3 as I thought it was “the best song ever made”.
What point did I consider myself as a “Eurofan”?
Joining my friend at Eurovision in Concert in 2024 was the moment I truly considered myself a Eurofan. I stopped following the contest in 2022 and 2023, andI remember my friend showed me all the 2024 songs (of which I only remembered 2) and convinced me to join him on a trip to EIC. We booked it and after a 6 AM flight and strolling around Amsterdam all day, when I got into the venue and saw everyone supporting each other, and heard the songs live, the love I had as a child came back to me. As everyone got up and danced to ‘Europapa’, I knew this was the turning point and never looked back since.
How has my life changed since becoming a “Eurofan”?
Ever since becoming a Eurofan, I have gained an understanding of different countries and mindsets while also getting the courage to explore new places and listen to the tales each country has to tell and talk to others about them. Before, I would be terrified to go to concerts, but now I have gone to different countries to see my favourite artists (even had 2 concerts in the span of 3 days in 2 different countries) and talk to so many people about their love for music. My playlist has also drastically changed, so many different artists and languages now fill it.
What are my favourite Eurovision Songs and Countries?
My method for picking a favourite is that every year, one song gets stuck in my head, and I stream it every day and will not shut up about it (looking at you Belgium 2024). My favourite genres are folk and psychedelic rock mixed with Broadway Showtunes, which may factor into why these are my favourites:
- 🇧🇪 Belgium (2024) – Mustii with ‘Before the Party’s Over’
- 🇧🇪 Belgium (2015) – Loïc Nottet with ‘Rhythm Inside’
- 🇬🇷 Greece (2024) – Marina Satti with ‘ZARI’
- 🇨🇿 Czechia (2025) – ADONXS with ‘Kiss Kiss Goodbye’
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (2025) – KAJ with ‘Bara Bada Bastu’
- 🇮🇹 Italy (2024) – Angelina Mango with ‘La Noia’
My favourite countries are usually the underrated ones. Belgium, Czechia and Lithuania are the first that come to mind, with these countries usually producing some of my favourite entries. Italy and France (I know it is a basic answer, but they are phenomenal).
What are my favourite National Final songs?
I apologise; I didn’t watch a single National Final til 2025. I am improving (I promise) and have gone back and listened to some of the fan favourites. Here are some of my favourites!
What am I looking forward to in the next Eurovision season?
Last year will definitely go down as one of the most chaotic years in Eurovision history in both a good and bad way. I hope the new season can bring some of the good chaos and embrace a new beginning with a bit of ‘Bangaranga’ sprinkled in, leading to amazing songs and artists and (I can only hope) country returns/debuts and a stronger image for the contest.
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