Monty looks at Finland, Latvia, Switzerland and Denmark

Finland – first rehearsal report here I’ve timed everything wrong today, and thought we had a lunch break after Bulgaria, but it’s after Finland. It’s...

Finland: A rebel-rousing start to Day 3 in the Eurovision bubble

So having gone through all of Semi Final One virtually unscathed – save for Norway – Semi Final 2’s press conferences kick off with...

24 November – I thought the sun of my happiness had...

We often mention false flags here, and it can be a little misleading at times. Many people don't participate for their country of birth...

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...

13 January – I can’t sing a love song anymore

It's always fun when a big name gets through to represent their country in our favourite TV show. They've conquered the proper music scene,...

16 July – The man falls in love with the witch

Those Finns have been unlucky over the years. Yes, they've had one win, but very few other finishes in the top 10. How many...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2026 – Part Thirteen – Finland

Finland – Linda and Pete – Liekinheitin Now this is more fucking like it.   There were only ever two songs in UMK for me and...

I’ve just had my WOW moment

Krista Siegfrieds is not only coming top 3 in the 2nd semi final, she's coming Top 10 in the Final and *will* give YLE...

So much for the afternoon shift…

OK. Let's look back on today in Moscow, as that's really what we're all here for. Israel - almost entirely pleasant. A few worrying fluffs...

21 August – We walk the night in the shine of...

Eurovision always loves a good sing-a-long song. Those mumbly arty Swedish types have their place, but nothing can beat a jovial singer with a...