Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Czech Republic
Czech Republic – My Turn by Martina Bárta
From the very, very first time I heard that clunking repetition in the opening line of this...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Cyprus
Cyprus – Gravity by Hovig
When the Cypriots finished sixth on their debut in 1981, and better by a further position in the following Contest, I...
Eurovision Countdown 2017 – Part 2
We're still here - unlike the Russians if you believe what you read everywhere. OnEurope's pundits continue to delight with ill-informed ramblings about the songs competing...
Eurovision Countdown 2017 – Part 1
Every few days between now and the Big Show, OnEurope's pundits will delight with musings on the musical merits of the songs competing in...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Croatia
Croatia – My Friend by Jacques Houdek
Jacques Houdek has been within grasp of the Eurovision stage once before, competing for the opportunity to represent...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Bulgaria
Bulgaria – Beautiful Mess by Kristian Kostov
When you’ve been a fan of this Contest since the 1970s there’s nothing like a Eurovision singer born...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Belgium
Belgium – City Lights by Blanche
Like Azerbaijan, Belgium’s 2017 entry is another to whip out to demonstrate the direction Eurovision is travelling. The BBC...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Belarus
Historyja Majho Žyccia by Naviband
Oh, those Belarussians! They do like to commune with nature. Last year we had to endure Big Ivan stripping off...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Azerbaijan
Skeletons by Dihaj
If you find yourself in one of those arguments about how far Eurovision has travelled in recent years, then this should be...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Austria
Running on Air by Nathan Trent
Nathan Trent is another bright eyed young thing bringing enthusiasm and charm to his Contest appearance. He sounds quite...













