9 August – Time… time… time… time… time

Time to look back. A long way back. Back before some of you might even have been born. But fear not, it's in beautiful...

6 August – My dream

We have another opener today. I always comment on how difficult it it to open a show, even if you get more access to...

15 June – Important questions and an open mind

We can all agree that Eurovision is a bug. It gets to you, and you can't get enough. Sometimes you may even think it's...

Norway – Three don’t become one

My first thought on this run-through was: "Why does the lead singer (Tom) look like he's dressed for a uniform fetish party?" He seemed...
Keiino at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv

Norway – In the style of …

Keiino and their chums decided on a minimalist staging approach. Another f**king song with a black background and the three of them using all...
3 for 1

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Parts 30-32 – Norway, Poland &...

With the end in sight, I've packed three Eurovision gems into my bag this morning. Not long now until you get to see the...
Keiino

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 30 – Norway

So, this is fun! I might gleefully embrace change at this Contest, and throw myself headlong at a contemporary entry, but Eurovision introduced me...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Norway

I won't deny that 'Spirit in the sky' has a touch of the Aqua going on. It's bouncy plastic pop and I hope it's...

28 March – Day is turning to evening

I've got a real treat for you today. A legend of our favourite TV show. A massive name in singing circles, particularly in the...

Even the darkness must disappear sometime

In a break from our usual programme of birthdays, it's a random one today to keep you on your toes. And not just any...