22 August – You’ve gotta trust your heart
We love it when you keep coming back here. We hope you pay special attention to some of the birthdays, and even might like...
Israel – He’s got star quality all right
Hovi is 4th on and it is a complete contrast from Rykka…. not only 'cos his act is something good but because he is a proper live...
Eurovision 2016 – Israel – Hovi Star to Stockholm…. song maybe?
So who is going to represent Israel in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest? - Well it's going to be Hovi Star.
Well, because Shai...
Kobi Marimi to follow Netta onto Eurovision stage
Kobi Marimi was crowned the winner of Hakochava Haba (Rising Star) this evening and will go on to represent host nation Israel at the 2019...
Israel – Close but not close enough I think.
This is going to provide the up-tempo contrast to Belgium. Whereas that was all dark and brooding and very good, this is going to...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 19/37 – Israel
Remember how I said earlier in this review shenanigans that a song needs to give you either a positive or negative reaction at this...
ESC birthdays 4 Mar – Do you see people too?
When Italy came back in 2011, our friends at the EBU were beside themselves. A massive massive announcement they said. Sure, it was good...
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...
20 December – Yes, 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...
RAI names most of Sanremo acts for 2023
The first 22 participants of the 73rd Festival di Sanremo have been announced, with a further acts will join them when the song titles...