Slovenia – at the centre of the Universe?
Unlike Poland who came on before lunch, Slovenia's pair Zala and Gašpar turned up and their vocals were spot on from the first note...
Poland – oh do try, for God’s sake!
Reassuringly, some things never change ... and this song is one of them. The girls from Tulia were dressed in the same costumes as...
Finland – Find a key, any one!
Sebastian seemed to have mislaid what was left of his talent (and voice) in the first run through. It sounded as though he and...
Czech Republic – Cor Blimey Mary Poppins!
Things improved in Tel Aviv. Those in charge plumbed sound into the Press Centre, just in time for the Czech Republic.
Yes, I know that...
Cyprus – Is she *actually* Madonna?
Well as per tradition, there was 'une problem technique' in the press centre and this meant we could see but not hear Tamta ......
Here we are again…
We've got through layers of security and are seated at the press centre in glorious anticipation as to what is to come.
It says...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 38 – Spain
Are there any more passionate fans of Eurovision than the Spanish? Every year they get behind their entry with high expectations and unwavering gusto...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 37 – Slovenia
You need to go all the way to 2001 and Nuša Derenda’s 'Energy' for the last time Slovenia graced the Top 10. In the...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 36 – Serbia
Nevena Božovič isn’t yet 25, but will this year notch up her third performance on a Eurovision stage. Her first came in the Junior...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Parts 33, 34 and 35. ...
Romania
There is a strong argument that this got through on the back of the fact that 2/7 of the jury had a complete change...