Monty looks at Malta, San Marino, Estonia, Czech Republic & Greece
Day 6 (I know!) and it’s a biggie! Ten second rehearsals and our first look at the Big 5 and the host nation. Lots...
Day 4 Preview and a spot of moonlighting
Goedemorgen Oneuropeans and welcome to Day 4, by the end of which we’ll have seen approximately 85% of this year’s Eurovision entries, and all...
Eurovision 2021 Week 1 Day 5 All Of It – Nick’s...
Blimey, that was intense. The day got off to a bad start as I found myself seriously delayed by a broken-down goat on the...
Italy’s noisy, chaotic glory
Finally! It’s our first look at the six automatic finalists. The order this afternoon is Italy, Germany, Netherlands, France, UK then Spain. Any press...
Ukraine – A Review i never thought I’d write
When I started this site almost half a lifetime ago I never thought i'd have to write this.
The Ukrainian rehearsal took place with a...
Croatia – Where did that come from?
Well, after procuring coffee and toast from the OnEurope press centre canteen, I now feel fully human and, you know what, Croatia is growing...
Norway brings angelic bling
The sequencing of Cyprus’ Diablo into Norway’s Fallen Angel is smart thinking. But after that made-for-Eurovision performance can Tix still stand out?
In my Countdown...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – Malta
Je Me Casse by Destiny
Eurovision has been waiting for Destiny. Ever since she wowed us winning the 2015 Junior event it’s felt like the...
Sweden – This is how you put voices on stage Slovenia.
Before Tusse even hits the stage he's on the backfoot. In real life next Tuesday evening he'll have just followed Russia empowerment anthem with...
Day 5 – Lithuania to Sweden
Goedemorgon Oneuropeans, and welcome to my updates from Day Five. Semi final one (most of), rehearsal two. We're only missing Malta, who'll be first...