Azeri horse head in all its live glory, you say?
First up, here's some video live from the hall through the magic of Facebook.
She's still shouting at me on screen and that's a problem...
For I have returned and the world will be sorry… mwah...
Yes the wilderness is over and I'm even tempted to return to the contest itself next year as the finances are looking less ropey....
3 July – Luna moon me up
When your country has a good record in our favourite TV show, it puts extra pressure on performers to keep up this tradition. But...
Host country blues?
This is a case of host country blues if ever I heard one. Azerbaijan are clearly bankrupt by hosting the contest and to me...
30 August – You said I was your fantasy
Some countries seem to have an easier time at Eurovisions than others. Some will stick to their tried and tested formulae, even though they...
17 April – I’m a liar
It was in 2020 when things changed. That contest we were all looking forward to in Rotterdam was almost upon us, and then it...
The Azeris don’t quite understand this contest, yet
Phil: Oh dear God no - This one doesn't look silly at all, does it? Yes, yes, a million times yes! Vocally this is...
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...
20 October – Thought I saw myself in you
We've got a birthday today for one of our friends from Azerbaijan. As you'll know, they won once and would love to win again....
30 October – I want to buy a land a thousand...
Eurovision has thrown up a number of pairs of twins in its time. It's good to see how family dynamics play out. Are they...