Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Ireland
Remember the days when Ireland ruled the roost at Eurovision? In the words of Mary Hopkin, 'we were young and sure to have our...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 3/37 – Australia
Australia and I have a complicated relationship when it comes to Eurovision, as regular readers will know, and I can say that this effort...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 21/37 – Latvia
Tautumeitas - Bur Man Laimi
As you know, dear reader, I’m currently holed up at His Majesty's National Health Service, declared medically fit but in...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 19 – Israel
Set Me Free by Eden Alene
Eden Alene is a star. She’s a fantastic vocalist and a cracking performer, whose song I loved last year....
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 20/37 – Italy
Volevo Essere Un Duro by Lucio Corsi
I was made, with a bit of cojoling, to watch Sanremo 2025 so I could say “I’ve been...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Belgium
I can't deny this is my favourite song in the 2018 line-up. I don't completely buy into the 'Bond Theme' comparisons, if anything it...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 5 – Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan had an unblemished qualification record right up until last year, when Aisel fell short with the annoyingly titled X My Heart. To be...
EBU issues (another) statement following ongoing Eurovision artist abuse
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has today issued a statement following a surge in online abuse and harassment of artists taking part in the...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Russia
RUSSIA - Manizha - Russian Woman
Popular 20th century British statesman Winston Churchill once described Russia as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 32/37 – Slovenia
So let me set the scene dear reader - we have all moved to Lund for a contest everyone is boycotting and we are...