Italy’s noisy, chaotic glory
Finally! It’s our first look at the six automatic finalists. The order this afternoon is Italy, Germany, Netherlands, France, UK then Spain. Any press...
Italy – Nobody’s perfect
Mahmood enters the Contest as a fan favourite - and if rumour is to be believed, laid low by a dodgy cold.
The air in...
9 September – The naked ape is dancing
From today's post title, you've probably already guessed today's featured song. But if you've not, feel free to read on.
Sometimes we get that hot...
29 October – I really loved you
As you will know, every performer in our favourite TV show is a professional. They all want to do their best. Nevertheless, it must...
5 June – Rise for me, come up with me, warm...
It must be good to be in at the start of something. In years to come, you can tell your family you were there,...
25 December – Love doesn’t follow logic
We sometimes ramble on about countries gearing up for a win. You can think of your Russias or your Romanias or your Azerbaijans. But...
UPDATED: Sanremo Festival hit by new Italian Coronavirus restrictions
New restrictions introduced by the Italian government may mean no audience at the Festivali di Sanremo 2021.
Until March 5, 2021, television productions, including those...
The Seven Strangest Eurovision Venues Of All Time
So you might think that Ukraine’s chosen venue for staging this year’s contest is a little unusual. Indeed, to the untrained eye, a convention...
15 April – Saying that I love you on your answering...
From Italy Minor to Italy major in 24 hours. Talk about convenience, even though if it's your birthday in these countries, it's likely you'll...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Italy
Since coming back to the fold, RAI has done well at Eurovision. Last year, everyone was so sure we'd be packing our bags for...