Italian power and British midfield
I went into the arena for Italy & the UK. Both are among my absolute favourites this year, both highly improved by lovely staging....
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...
Italy – Are we going to see an angry man?
Mahmood appeared to be angry on stage - and he didn't care who knew it. As this performance went on, you saw it in...
5 June – If they take your hand, they are looking...
It must be good to be in at the start of something. In years to come, you can tell your family you were there,...
Nick “does” 2025 – Italy
ITALY - Volevo Essere Un Duro – Lucio Corsi
Dear reader, I think I may have been a bit overambitious with my writing schedule this...
25 May – I love the traffic in the centre
Our friends in Italy have done fairly well since they can back from exile. Seven top 10 finishes in their last nine attempts, including...
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...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 20 – Italy
Zitti E Buoni by Måneskin
Måneskin turned this year’s Sanremo on its head. It’s not unusual for a competing song to gain momentum across the...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Italy
Marco Mengoni is taking a second shot at Eurovision, after finishing in seventh place back in 2014. I've listened to the 'Eurovision Edit' for...
2 February – You’re an independent grown man after all
Can Italy get a third win this decade? Since they came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most...