Australia – doing a flip flop
So the Aussies are drawn third, but perform in fourth place, because they have the same stage director as Georgia. This means he has to hot...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 2 – Australia
Technicolour by Montaigne
Montaigne is my Countdown’s first of many returning artists whose 2020 Eurovision dreams were brought to a juddering halt by Coronavirus. As...
14 August – Everything is frustrating
After a couple of years of up-in-the-airness in the early 2020s, our favourite TV show is now more back on an even keel. Yes,...
Australia seems far, far away
I was looking forward to Australia’s rehearsal so much. I met Jessica at the London Eurovision Party and she was an absolute delight. I...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 3 – Australia
Sheldon Riley - Not the same
Eurovision tends to bring us either a song or a performance. The sweet spot happens when the two coincide.
For...
Eurovision 2015 – Another day of rehearsals
The morning after the night before at Eurovision is always a little bit sad, with dejected fans, disappointed delegations, and some oddments of promotional...
Australia – There are many words to use …
The Head of Delegation said they would change their staging, and yes, yes they have. It's the juxtapose of Georgia. As Oto descended to...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 3 – Australia
Promise by Voyager.
Sometimes you have a national final, pick a winner, and the song that was the runner up feels more popular. Such was...
LIVE BLOG – Semi Final 1 – First dress rehearsal
Join us live here from 16:00 local time (2pm, UK/Portugal - 3pm Western Europe) to hear what we make of the first dress rehearsal...
Montaigne won’t make Rotterdam for Eurovision
The Australian singer Jessica Alyssa Cerro, who performs as Montaigne won't make it to Rotterdam for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Instead, her song...