30 August – Can we go back and freeze the moment?
Some countries seem to have an easier time at Eurovisions than others. Some will stick to their tried and tested formulae, even though they...
Latvia and Azerbaijan by Rosé
I’m lumping again… Phil won’t be happy but I’ve a tenuous link. Two songs that sound good to my ear on audio but haven’t...
Portugal & Azerbaijan – two points of the compass
Portugal just provided us with one of the great press conferences of all time. For each question the slick backed lead chap provided us...
3 March – I will go till I’m numb
Has Eurovision got too big? Was it better when we saw 20 countries (give or take) on a Saturday night in front of a...
16 April – Look inside yourself
It's duet time again. Are you excited? It means you get two stellar performers for the price of one. They get to share the...
Dressed for the part
This one has gotten a bit better as well now she is wearing her stage clothes - either that, of I have been sitting...
Aisel scores a place at Eurovision
The 2018 Eurovision Song Contest is still well over 4000 hours away, but already Azerbaijan have named their singer. 'Sultry' voiced Aisel Mammadova will perform for...
Day 5 – Romania, Azerbaijan, and most of Ukraine
Romania – first rehearsal report here
Roxen’s put the work in and tightened up the parts of this that needed work. There are some much...
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...
Azeris with wings
Phil: Oh Dear God! - The angel has wings that move in a Lordi Stylee ... It is hideous ... It is a total...