San Malta-Marino … batshit
So, I walked through the door - sat down in my appointed spot, just in time for San Marino to come on stage and...
Romanian misfiring
I wasn’t watching during the first run of Romania’s second rehearsal I’m afraid. I’m too busy being pleased about my lunch. Now that I’ve...
20 times Eurovision has kept it in the family
I’ve heard it said – or rather I used to hear it being said – that the Irish have Eurovision ‘in their blood’ –...
Georgia completes the 2018 Eurovision line-up
The last few days ahead of an EBU deadline to submit entries for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest saw Georgia as the last country...
Czech Republic – what mood’s your camel in?
Czech Republic. Mikolas isn’t happy. He starts and stops almost immediately, pointing out that the plinths and back-lit lightboxes he and his dancers are...
Fue go go go!!
Eleni is up last in the first semi and she is sizzling hot in flame gold and red catsuit joined by a troupe of...
Germany (just) and Italy
I'm doing a double header, which I realise will cause that Phil a headache as it didn't fit the nice neat end of day...
Belgium – all alone and in the danger zone again
Belgium! Oh. I love this song but I’m not sure about this presentation. Sennek is out on the bridge, the first performer to leave...
Eurovision 2018 – Everything we said about day three
It's not everyone who wants to start their day with Alexander Rybak, but it's that sort of dedication to the cause that makes OnEurope...
Who’s following the money? How YOU can win at Eurovision
Many people watch the Eurovision in awe and wonder and think to themselves: "I’d love to get on the stage". However, dear friends, singing...