Iceland decides: Sigga, Beta and Elín to Eurovision 2022
In contrast to Sweden's Melodifestivalen, the Icelandic selection is a much more intimate affair. RUV broadcast two semi finals prior to tonight's final with...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 14 – France
Alvan & Ahez - Fulenn
The song tackles the Breton legend of a young woman who emancipates herself from societal norms by dancing at night...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 33 – San Marino
Achille Lauro – Stripper
OK then, let's get it out of the way before we start shall we?
I make no apology for posting that. Achille...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 16 – Germany
Poor old Germany. Despite victory in 2010 the subsequent decade has been a decidedly mixed bag of fortunes. Three top 10 finishes accompanied two...
Israel – If you are easily offended, look away now
If you’ve stayed and chosen to read this post then carry on. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.
I despise this song. I don’t despise...
Italy – Rehearsals are for rehearsing
Old OnEurope would have dashed off a report of the first run through and told you that as the gospel truth.
The first run through...
Why a massive song contest in Europe is no fun for...
Yesterday afternoon, the first full rehearsal of the second Eurovision 2022 semifinal was beset with technical problems. After being super frustrated with the audio...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 33 – San Marino
Dear Achille Lauro,
I watched you in Sanremo in 2019 singing Rolls Royce and I confess that I dismissed both you and the song. I...
Icelandic sisters talk free language and family love
Well ... RAI were still insisting Iceland and Greece would switch their times today, but this was seemingly the after effects of a boozy...
Latvia – And we’re getting the delegation feed!
So we are getting the entire delegation feed from start to finish - this is good. We are seeing the Cue Pilot screen which,...