24 February – My radar is in panic
It's fair to say that our favourite TV show can launch careers. A certain foursome from Sweden perhaps. Or a false flagger singing for...
7 June – On my radio there are too many songs
The hosts nation always has an interesting job on its hands. They might want to win, but the contest has cost them a whole...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – Luxembourg
Ah, Luxembourg! Welcome back. It’s been 31 years since Modern Times begged Donne-moi une chance in 1993. Juries declined the polite invitation, instead choosing...
7 June – I would like to do something with blue,...
The home entrant. No pressure on performing in front of your home crowd then. Just imagine it, the local newspapers will be watching your...
13 October – I’m going to be able to sing
False flagger alert! If you're offended by people from one country singing for another, you may wish to look away. But there is a...
Luxembourg plans for 2026 Eurovision national selection
Luxembourg has confirmed it’s not just dipping a toe in the Eurovision waters—it’s diving right in. Following JJ’s win in Basel, which handed hosting...
Luxembourg enters the Eurovision fray
RTL Luxembourg, a broadcaster that only broadcasts a handful of hours each week, has seemingly got enough money to present seven entrants to the...
22 April – Withered flowers or faded hearts
You wait ages for songs from 1968, and then two come along at once. It was an interesting year. The first one in proper...
8 August – While the capital is sleeping, they have fun...
Today's the day to mess with your mind. You sometimes get duos where both parties are names. You occasionally get trios where this happens....
4 April – I fell from heaven to bend me over...
It's good to remember our history. You know, those times before 2000 when the contest still happened, even if it was a little bit...