Ireland missing the mark
Ireland’s second rehearsal is our third of the morning. This isn’t really working for me at all. It’s not the staging, which has frustrated...
13 February – I’m safe here on my island
If you're a winner of our favourite TV show, you'll be among very elite company. in 62 editions, only 64 different acts have won...
We are the winners, of Beerovision!
I'm pleased to announce that Jody and I are the proud winners of the "Who'll Be The First To Buy A Beer In The...
1000 songs in
The 1000th song ever in the contest is probably going to qualify. The singer - in my very humble opinion - is a bit...
8 March – I see a debt to be paid
OnEurope likes today's birthday girl. Our beloved founder went on a boat trip with her, and they chewed the fat for hours apparently. It...
16 November – Build a bridge to your heart everyday
Who says we just pick those obscure songs from decades no-one remembers. The ones where you can understand why they sank without trace.
But we...
Ireland…. Celtic with a big C
I'm going to get this bit out of the way first....
Ryan Dolan has a face that I could happily punch and, like Roberto, he...
30 August – Summertime, wintertime, spring and autumn too
Eurovision announcement! What could be better? Well, an announcement that it's your own city, or that you put a bet on the host city...
Terminal three flight on time
Good morning Europe!
Battling through the London morning rush hour to meet That Monty at Heathrow terminal three (flight’s on time) though perhaps That Monty...
23 February – Are we walking through the heather
Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it's a little more patchy. It's difficult...