27 July – When I call you butterfly, fly and I’ll...
First rule of home broadcaster: Don't let your song win. It can be good. But not that good. Second is great. Top 5 will...
It’s all about the hashtag
If you've spent the last few months under a stone, you might not know, but in this #world, you're nobody without a hashtag. And...
Italy’s heartfelt message brings the Big 5 to a close
And talking about songs with a message, Italy closes the Big 5 rehearsals this morning, though we have an additional run from Greece to...
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...
Italy – Fundamental mistake ahoy
The Italian delegation has committed one of the major cardinal sins of Eurovision staging. They have made "projections" of words a part of the...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – ITALY
Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente by Ermal Meta and Fabrizo Moro
I’ve seldom been so pleased as to learn the Italian broadcaster RAI has finally...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 25 – Italy
La bella Italia. Known chiefly these days for being a bit sulky with the contest for a gazillion years in the 90's-2000's, and then...
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...
30 March – The mail between the linen
Just like yesterday, I've let Mr Phil pick today's birthday. After all, it is his birthday tomorrow. Feel free to wish him many happy...
Meta and Moro take Sanremo crown
In the very small hours, another edition of the Sanremo festival ended with Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro winning the Italian spot at the...