Olly has second thoughts and says “non”
As you may have read by now, Olly who won the Sanremo song festival has decided not to take part in the Eurovision after a week...
8 January – Too many nights I’ve spent locked outside
Do you like the songs that have won the top prize at our favourite TV show? Were they better in the past, or are...
Italy – Well now that, my children, is more like it.
There comes a time when you have to stand and applaud an entry for being authentic and just plain brilliant.
Step forward Måneskin who, despite...
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...
26 September – I seem to remember it, like a dream
The Big Five often get criticised for being able to make the final and - according to some - put in substandard songs. Every...
21 October – With Lucia I have enough
Do you remember the 1980s? An interesting decade where we had some innovative sets and some innovative costumes. And we had the finest orchestras...
20 December – Yes, I softly said 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...
9 September – Intellectuals in coffee bars, internetologists
Sometimes we get that hot hot favourite in a contest. You know the sort of thing: all they need to do is turn up...
Toto and Gigliola talk Eurovision 2012 – Part 1
Excuse the radio silence peeps but I've had an enforced sojourn to Newcastle and Cambridge where I was somewhat less well off than back...
Sanremo 2026 Big Names to be revealed on 7 December
Italy’s road to Eurovision 2026 will take a decisive step on Sunday 7 December, when artistic director and host Carlo Conti unveils the full...