We've got the Hump! MJ readers may be under the mistaken belief that our journal has poor relations with Leicester. In 2009, the far-sighted city council gave veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck – possibly the only international music legend to divide his time between homes in Los Angeles and Leicester – the freedom of the city, alongside Adrian Mole author, Sue Townsend. So, in the spirit of putting aside any recent differences for the sake of national unity, European harmony and facial hair excellence, Diary gives its full endorsement to both the city and ‘The Hump' – who we learned last week is chasing Eurovision glory, on Britain's behalf, aged 76. Diary knows Engelbert will restore national pride following the shameful parade of humiliation of last places and nul points. This from a proud island race that previously adorned the European stage with Sandie Shaw, Lulu, Cliff Richard and Bucks Fizz. The mines of music talent in Leicester run rich. But Diary would prefer to see the older seams in the form of Showaddywaddy and The Hump dug out before younger beat combos, such as Kasabian, are given their chance. Let the Euro-camp begin…