The 39th step…. to knowing our full lineup
So we have 38 songs now seen and finally we turn to mister San Remo himself, Marco from Italy. He's solo onstage and sporting...
Germany (just) and Italy
I'm doing a double header, which I realise will cause that Phil a headache as it didn't fit the nice neat end of day...
Eurovision 2015 – Another day of rehearsals
The morning after the night before at Eurovision is always a little bit sad, with dejected fans, disappointed delegations, and some oddments of promotional...
20 December – Yes, yes
Our friends in Italy are an interesting case study. Their relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest seems more love/hate than most. And there's a...
Sanremo 2022 has gone Big in the big category.
RAI have spiced up Eurovision fan's Saturday night by releasing the names of the 22 singers that will go into the "Big" acts round...
The ones to watch at Eurovision 2017
With just a few hours to go before the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest, money is being placed on Italy and Portugal. Oddschecker suggests a three-horse...
4 March – There’s someone who knows nothing about you
Let's go back to the 1980s. A world of orchestras, big hair, big shoulders, big everything. And a regular supply of the same countries...
Sanremo 2025 Results
I know this page is several hours late but hell, I needed sleep after Lithuania! - At time of writing Olly hasn't officially decided...
Sanremo Festival in Jeopardy: RAI’s Ultimatum Deepens Crisis
In May 2025, Italy’s Council of State upheld a Ligurian court ruling that the city holds legal authority over the “Festival della Canzone Italiana”...
20 May – There’s strange music
Our friends in Italy are a very musical bunch. 'Only' three wins, but with the capability to win far more often should they choose...