Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Netherlands
Much as the Irish love their male-voiced ballads, the Dutch have set themselves up as 'that flat bit of Europe that brings country music...
UK – I have no problems here
There are members of 'the press' in the area where we are that have already decided that the UK will not finish any higher...
So, Where are we with the 2021 Artists?
With many broadcasters already deciding to stick with their 2020 performers. Others will approach the next Contest with fresh eyes. Swedish SVT, for example,...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 9 of 39 – Czech Republic
As we don’t write these in one group setting, and we can’t anyway with Covid, we don’t know what each of us has written,...
Monty looks at Finland, Latvia, Switzerland and Denmark
Finland – first rehearsal report here
I’ve timed everything wrong today, and thought we had a lunch break after Bulgaria, but it’s after Finland. It’s...
Tonight I’m going to be Esma!
Having headed straight t the arena today I've not yet had the chance to talk about last night. It was a great show, lots...
BREAKING NEWS – SVT Protest against Jury Rehearsal Lighting issues
Quick update before bed.
SVT have attempted to get the Juries to ignore Sanna's Evening rehearsal due to issues with the Lighting Rig and how...
Eurovision peace offer rejected by both sides
Russian broadcaster Channel One and the Ukrainian deputy Prime Minister have both rejected a proposal that could have allowed Julia Samoylova to compete at...
Updated: Injury Time – Mikolas Josef rushed to hospital
The first day of rehearsals haven't ended well for Czech singer Mikolas Josef. Following his first rehearsal this morning, he reported an injury. The...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 28 – Netherlands, The
Now, all the polls and the betting tell me that at time of writing, this is the pre-contest favourite so what’s all the hype...