Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 13 – France
Maman by Louane
After so many years seemingly in the Eurovision wilderness France has been knocking at the door of a win a couple...
Joci Pápai to represent Hungary in Kiev
Joci Pápai is the proud owner of a man bun and the right to sing for Hungary at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.
Earlier tonight,...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 21 – Latvia
Bur Man Laimi by Tautumeitas
Eurovision’s rules permit though don’t mandate a maximum 6 people on stage. Tautumeitas are squeezing in all of their allowance....
Portugal – a little Festival da Canção, anyone?
Do I fancy a weekend in Lisbon at the Festival da Canção, you say? Well, yes, I rather do! And that’s just what I’ve...
Renewed Controversy Over Pride Flag Ban for Performers
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has introduced a revised flag policy for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, reigniting debates over inclusivity and expression.
While audience...
Ukrainian government bans Russian Eurovision singer
UPDATE: The EBU have called everyone's bluff and said Julia may perform via satellite link, read more here.
The Government of Ukraine has banned the Russian...
Belgium goes full rave for Red Sebastian
He’s bold, he’s brash, and he’s turning Eurovision into one big red-lit fever dream.
Belgium isn’t whispering this year. It’s shouting—in 808s, strobes, and metallic...
My take on the Ukraine/Russia Eurovision saga…
So as you all know by now, Russia has picked up her toys, stamped her tiny feet, won’t broadcast the contest and is therefore...
Turkish media claims Germany threatened Eurovision withdrawal
As numerous broadcasters request meetings with Eurovision Song Contest organisers to discuss what they fear to be possible voting irregularities, one broadcaster is said...
Azerbaijan – My lovely horse
Dihaj is first up after a short break - and if you've been following the bookies, this song was fancied to turn in a...