Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 1 – Albania.
Duje by Albina & Familja Kelmendi.
It’s a family affair for my first review of 2023. Albina is the runner-up of The Voice of Albania,...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Croatia
Croatia – My Friend by Jacques Houdek
Jacques Houdek has been within grasp of the Eurovision stage once before, competing for the opportunity to represent...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 26 – Norway
Queen of Kings by Alessandra.
“Who’s she? The cat’s mother?” we English are sometimes idiomatically (and bafflingly) asked. Alessandra has the answer: She is a...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 – Part 30/37 – San Marino
San Marino - Gabry Ponte - Tutta L’Italia
Oh do I have a lot to say about this. First of all, I’m pig sick of...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 17 – Greece
We’re 40% into this year’s Countdown. I don’t know about you, but I’m sensing a theme here and fuck me, it’s depressing. It’s not...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Poland
POLAND - RAFAŁ - The Ride
Alexa, what's the weather forecast for today?
At the moment the weather at your home is bright sunshine, 'nary a...
Nick “does” 2025 – Albania
Zjerm – Shkodra Elektronike
Now, I have to start with a little confession. Traditionally I find it hard going to start these countdowns, because working...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 11 – Estonia
Espresso Macchiato by Tommy Cash
As Eurovision fans pore over 2025’s offerings one genre keeps rising to the fore: the ‘joke’ or ‘novelty’ entry....
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 18 – Ireland
We Are One by Wild Youth.
Ireland’s selection process gained the most attention it’s had for years, but not because of who won it. Wild...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 16 – GEORGIA
For You by Iriao
Quietly, unexpectedly, late on New Year’s Eve, Georgian ethno folk and jazz band Iriao were announced as this year’s entrants. It...