2018

Yearly Archives: 2018

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 19 – Germany

Hello, is that NDR Towers? ... Yes? ... I have Ed Sheeran on the line. He’d like his act, voice and look back, please....
Altice Arena

Eurovision 2018 – Who sings when

It's the moment every eager Eurovision statistician waits for. Portuguese broadcaster RTP has revealed the running order for the two semi-finals that make up...
Lithuania

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Poland

I loved how 'Light me up' started, and felt it was going in a very different direction to the one it chose. It has...
Belarus at Eurovision

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 6 – BELARUS

Forever by Alekseev It’s not a national final season without some controversy, and so often that’s come from either Belarus or Ukraine. This year one...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 18 – Georgia

Georgia is the Eurovision equivalent of Millwall Football Club, not in the fact that as a country it has a history of beating people...

2 April – So I’m lying in bed

You want to make an impression on a stage? Make your outfit memorable. Even more so if your song isn't. It's a golden rule. I'm...
Equinox

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Bulgaria

I adored the Bulgarian song last year, and knowing the same team is behind 'Bones' set expectations high. I'm disappointed. Were this to be the Bulgarian...
Azerbaijan at Eurovision

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 5 – AZERBAIJAN

X My Heart by Aisel Dear God! Even though we have an impressive number of singers opting not to sing in English this year, Azerbaijan’s...
Sergei

1 April – So unbelievable

We can now say that our favourite TV show takes place next month. It's getting exciting I'm sure you'll agree. The various Eurovision parties...
Czech

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Czech Republic

'Lie to me' is derivative of Justin Timberlake - who wowed global audiences with his Eurovision interval act a few years back. And as...