Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Belgium
I can't deny this is my favourite song in the 2018 line-up. I don't completely buy into the 'Bond Theme' comparisons, if anything it...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 2 – ARMENIA
Qami by Sevak Khanagyan
If two songs are enough to pick a trend, then so far 2018 is making an early bid as the year...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 21 – Hungary
I've been dreading doing this review for a number of reasons, not least of which being, I detest this song. To me, it's shouty...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – ITALY
Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente by Ermal Meta and Fabrizo Moro
I’ve seldom been so pleased as to learn the Italian broadcaster RAI has finally...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 41 – Sweden
And so, dear friends, we are now at the third last song in this mammoth piece of writing! - Sadly, though, it's that camp...
Belorussian blood roses
Oh, Belarus! This is hilarious! Alekseev is in whist atop a plinth and holds a rose in his hands to which he croons. He...
Cyprus: 17 down, one to Fuego
17 down, one to Fuego, and it is of course Cyprus. Eleni appears in a tunnel of laser cloud, clad in a golden catsuit,...
Bow down at the altar of Georgia
There are people around me in the press centre who think that they have just seen the second coming. Words like: "Can you get...
Italy – Fundamental mistake ahoy
The Italian delegation has committed one of the major cardinal sins of Eurovision staging. They have made "projections" of words a part of the...
Live Blog – Dress Rehearsal – First semi-final
In the first of a series of Eurovision 2018 Live Blogs this week, Mr Phil will be your host for the dress rehearsal ahead...