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...