Lithuania – a triptych of Roopness
I’m bracing myself, as The Roop are not my favourite participants. I’ve already written about how I find the ‘craziness’ a little bit forced,...
Well … some things are traditional
It seems as though nothing has changed in the 24 months since we were all here, people in the online press centre are wittering...
6 May – Wait until the rainbow ends
It's often interesting how certain Eurovision stars crop up in the most interesting of places. Many just get three minutes on stage, and then...
4 May – Day after day, I go through the motions
Cast your mind back, if you can, to when your country first took part in the Eurovision Song Contest. A time for optimism and...
3 May – Sparkling shop windows, mirrors for those in love
Our favourite TV has always attracted bigger names, who quite happily mix with those rising stars looking for their big break. Take the Sanremo...
2 May – All the demons are gone
Our friends in Finland have had a very spotty time at Eurovision. Only one win in xxx years, and very little else in the...
1 May – I’m almost a sinner, nearly a saint
It's all very well celebrating winners. They deserve their praise as they've finished the top in their field. But for every winner, there are...
27 April – A taste of heaven’s what I need
Think of a small country. Now think of a smaller one. Is it Malta? It's not always lumped with the European microstates, but it...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 23 – Malta
Je Me Casse by Destiny
Eurovision has been waiting for Destiny. Ever since she wowed us winning the 2015 Junior event it’s felt like the...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 22 – Lithuania
Discotheque by The Roop
Look, I know I’m in the minority here, especially as this is currently 7th in the betting as I write this,...