The country that breaks ‘Eurovision Rules’
Rybak may claim to know the secret behind songwriting. Musicologists insist success at Eurovision is based on a 16-bar verse and chorus formula. Many...
Cyprus – Hi, is that Finland … can we borrow your...
I've just sat with most of Europe's fan and web press as they gave this a massive round of applause on its first run-through.
'Fuego'...
Si, Fuego … those Cypriots are at it again
....no, not remaking the Renault car of the 1980's, but burning us all with the song "Fuego" (it's Spanish for Fire don't you know)
The...
Albania picks Eurovision song for 2018
As is tradition, the first singer and song to go public for Eurovision next year comes from Albania. Even though the Austrians have revealed...
What’s the difference between a Kazakh and an Aussie?
Kazakh broadcaster Channel 31 has been refused entry to the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, but Australia’s participation in the Eurovision seems to have come...
The Czech Republic of Trumpet
Mikolas up next on a plinth centre stage, accompanied by two backing dancers either side on mini platforms that illuminate aqua marine. He’s in...
It’s the wrong trousers Gromee
After an exciting voting sequence that saw the leading act frequently change, Gromee won Krajowe Eliminacje 2018 with "Light me up" and will represent Poland...
Croatian Crazy talk
Mr Phil was away getting a coffee, so he left me in charge, and armed with just thirty selective seconds of footage (and a...
Bona Bulgaria
Last rehearsal today comes from Bulgaria, another of the hot favourites. Star of the show here is the harmonies between the five performers (plus...
Meta and Moro take Sanremo crown
In the very small hours, another edition of the Sanremo festival ended with Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro winning the Italian spot at the...