10 February – Bring you fragrance from nature’s well
If you were a performer on the Eurovision stage, would you want to open a contest. Someone has to, and there's debate on whether...
13 January – Look away, look away look away, look away,...
It's always fun when a big name gets through to represent their country in our favourite TV show. They've conquered the proper music scene,...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 13 – Finland
I’m of the understanding, thanks to some people who know about music (Roy), that Darude is (or at the very least was) something of...
17 August – The child of the earth is looking for...
Do you ever see a performer and think "they have class"? That performer who doesn't need to try. They have a stage presence, and...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 – Finland
FINLAND – Ich Komme – Erika Vikman
Well colour me slightly puffy and call me Alice. The genius that’s Erika Vikman, four years removed from...
Finland in being Finland shocker
I’ve often said that if there is one thing that we know for certain, it’s that Finland is always true to themselves. Blind Channel...
24 November – I thought the sun of my happiness had...
We often mention false flags here, and it can be a little misleading at times. Many people don't participate for their country of birth...
Rosé’s closing day one thoughts…
Well well well that must have been a long, sticky and steamy old day in Baku Baku....
I am looking forward to arriving even more...
6 October – The children of the world can watch the...
I like writing this column, as it sometimes allows me to pick my favourite songs from time to time. Today's one of those days....
I’ve just had my WOW moment
Krista Siegfrieds is not only coming top 3 in the 2nd semi final, she's coming Top 10 in the Final and *will* give YLE...