2008
Yearly Archives: 2008
The Azeris don’t quite understand this contest, yet
Phil: Oh dear God no - This one doesn't look silly at all, does it? Yes, yes, a million times yes! Vocally this is...
A day of rest and sunshine
Being one to actually want to sample the host city of wherever I am, I left the other three OnEuropers in the press centre...
Belgium – I can live without muzak
"They were playing it while we were coming up the escalators... I even heard someone whistling it in the toilet... this song must be...
‘lil Italy will have to try harder
Phil: Now I don't know whether or not Miodio from San Marino is supposed to be off key in the beginning 25 seconds -...
Moldova – wake me up when something happens
Nick: Not sure about this one. Either it's grown on me, or it's the sort of song that only works if you've been watching...
Last night’s fitba and more of the songs
Now you may know me as the fella on this team who likes to do context. Y'know, the things that go on around town...
It’s all about the ad breaks
I report this without prejudice and without drawing inferences. The news around the press centre is that Semi 1 commercial breaks will appear between...
Estonia – It’s clearly the OnEurope Entry
It mentions all the major food groups - Cheese, cake, Onion... What more could an entry require.
Well a tune, a joke and a chance...
Israel – side stepping back into contention
Well I am now sat here with my Cold Gala water among the great and the good of Europe's "Press" (ahem) who apparently are...
And finally we’re there – Portugal …
Phil: Well I am pre-disposed to like this song because it is my kind of song... And I'd be right! All of those wags...












