23 October – He knows each European country by heart
It's fair to assume that if you win a Eurovision semi-final, the chances are that you will do very well in the Grand Final....
16 July – The man falls in love with the witch
Those Finns have been unlucky over the years. Yes, they've had one win, but very few other finishes in the top 10. How many...
So that’s Day 1 done then?
Let me catch up with the vids at eurovision.tv - I know other sources of video footage are available, but I kind of trust...
Finland – Sing little birdie
After Slavko, we're getting a cold compress in the shape of Norma John and their ode to self harm. I'm assured they're fun people...
26 July – Fiery red cars, expensive leather seats
What's this you ask? We had 1966 yesterday, so why 1966 again today? Well, why ever not. We get swamped with songs from the...
Finland – It’s good – but it’s not right
Sorry, I thought I'd done this so I stepped away for a Diet Coke and apple pie break, my apologies OnEuropeans....
This is going to...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 12 – Finland
Cha Cha Cha by Käärijä.
Stop the clock, Anneka! We have our winner. Or mine at least. This is FABULOUS!
There’s something gorgeous about the sound...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 12 – Finland
Ich Komme by Erika Vikman
I’ve seldom been as thankful for being one of the organisers and presenters of Second Cherry – a second...
OH LORDI!!
Lordi are ace - Lordi are going to win - Lordi have pissed all over Kate Ryan's fireworks by using their 38,000 Euro's worth...
Monty goes to Saara Aalto’s Eurovision Wonderland
Eurovision edges ever closer, but the promo circuit has not quite closed yet. Last night, though, I went to what will be my last...