The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Italy
I’ve previously said what I think of the song during the ever-popular OnEurope Countdown 2021. It’s not my cup of tea, but that doesn’t...
Updated: Mahmood still considering Eurovision options
Mahmood may not yet end up representing Italy at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Despite confirming his intention at a press conference after winning...
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...
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...
2 February – When you’re close I’m far
Since Italy came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most consistent record of the Big Five. Some said...
27 July – Love, sun, sea, moon and stars
As we'll all know, we should be in Italy next May for a riotous cavalcade of quality song. One thing that's amongst the highlights...
Sanremo full result – Måneskin is going to rock Europe
Well I say full result, they aren't out yet so, in lieu of that, here is the result of the Super Final.
Song
Artist
Demoscopic Jury
Press
Public
Average
Psn
Un milione...
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: Someone needs shut-eye
I got to see one of the three rehearsals this morning - and heard plenty of reports of the shambolic first run-through - which...
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...